The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

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In this very special PalCast, Yousef and Tony are joined from Gaza by Zain Abu Tawela, a brilliant 10yr old who enjoys crafting, designing clothes, and creating art with playdough. She tells us about her dream of owning a bookshop and becoming a pottery artist.
She also recounts her experience of displacement, food insecurity, school and how her sense of humour makes the serious times lighter and sometimes the lighter moments more sad.
The Geography Teacher vs the Dan's:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-167005633
Pearse Stokes System Change podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-167184601
Yousef and Tony break down the Israeli election:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-166571088

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This Tortoise Shack episode is a heartfelt and open discussion on Friedreich's Ataxia, its impact on young people, and the urgent need for accessible treatments. Journalist Niamh Ní Hoireabhaid and Legal Student, Emily Felix share their personal journeys, advocacy efforts, frustrations, struggles and hopes for the future.
The conversation ends with a focus on the importance of societal support, the need for government action and the hope of medical advancements.
The Dan's vs The Geography Teacher:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-167005633
10yr Old Zain in Gaza:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-166824885

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In this Tortoise Shack episode, American-based Professor of Economics, Constantin Gurdgiev, joins Tony to analyse the latest US economic data, the job losses, NILF's and the newly emerging political landscape.
Exploring the impact of populism, the economy's disconnection from society, geopolitics and global financial strategies. We delve into the implications of recent market movements, debt management, and potential solutions for economic stability.
The Gap with Trick Mist podcast is here:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-166647410
The Friedrich's Ataxia - Skyclars podcast is here:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-166919583

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Abdulrahman Al-Sheikh Khalil chose to leave Egypt to pursue his studies in IT. Less than a month later October 7th occurred and he’s spent the last almost 3yrs going through experiences he very much didn’t sign up for. He joins us from Gaza to tell his story. Don’t miss it.
Note: This episode is clunky because of the nature of stable WiFi and electricity challenges in Gaza are as bad as they’ve been for a long time. But please stick with it.
Constantin Gurdgiev on the US economy and the troubles ahead:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-166312690
The Left Populism and Dan O'Brien's cancel culture podcast is here:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/mamdani-left-and-166467069

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In this tortoise shack episode, Tony is rejoined by Madrid-based journalist Eoghan Gilmartin to explore the complex geopolitical and humanitarian issues surrounding the Western Sahara conflict, migration crises at Ceuta, and Europe's strategic vulnerabilities. Eoghan and Tony discuss the influence of US and Israeli policies, the role of Spain, and the broader implications for European security and climate change.
Constantin Gurdgiev on the US Economy and the indicators of a rough time ahead:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-166312690