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Housing Crisis
Inequality
Ireland
Mental Health
Palestine
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Gaza
Climate Change
Far-Right Groups
Social Media
Community Investment
Policing
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Neoliberal Economics
Far Right Messaging
Sinn Féin
Anti-Immigration Protests
Consumerism
Universal Basic Income
Social Determinants Of Health

Reboot Republic is the innovative Podcast that delves beyond the headlines and soundbites and pulls up the roots of our Social Crises to unearth progressive solutions.

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Editors Note: This was a member-only podcast from Sept, but members asked for it to go out for free, so here it is. In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks who is buying our homes with Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lectu... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Leilani Farha is a human rights lawyer, host of PushBack Talks, founder of Right to Housing organisiation, The Shift, former UN Special Rapporteur for the Right to Adequate Housing and most importantly a To... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks with Tanya Ward, Director of the Children’s Rights Alliance about the reasons underlying the shocking figure that 1 in 5 children in Ireland are in poverty after ... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks with Khalid El-Astal, who was born in Belfast in 1993, and Melissa Murphy who is part of the Kildare Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Khalid is now living in Irelan... more

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Recent Guests

Leilani Farha
Former United Nations rapporteur on the right to adequate housing and Canadian human rights lawyer
Episode: The Housing Crisis and Why I Still Believe in Human Rights
Tanya Ward
Director of the Children's Rights Alliance
Children's Rights Alliance
Episode: Child Poverty – What Must Be Done.
Khalid El-Astal
Irish-Palestinian who shares his family's story
Episode: Save Irish Citizens in Gaza: An Irish-Palestinian family’s story
Melissa Murphy
Kildare Palestine Solidarity Campaign activist
Episode: Save Irish Citizens in Gaza: An Irish-Palestinian family’s story
Sean McCabe
Head of Climate and Sustainability at Bohemians Football Club
Bohemians Football Club
Episode: 396. Community Wealth Building
Louise Bayliss
Head of social justice and policy at St Vincent De Paul
St Vincent De Paul
Episode: Poverty and Hope
Dr. Orla Hegarty
Assistant lecturer in the UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Science
Episode: 394. New Apartment Standards – The 21st Century Tenements with Orla Hegarty
Orla O'Connor
Outgoing Director of the National Women's Council of Ireland
National Women's Council of Ireland
Episode: 393. Women’s Equality & Feminism
Abubaker Abed
Young journalist from Gaza
Episode: 389. Finding Hope and Community when Everything Is Broken – Abubaker Abed

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Rory Hearne
Host of the show, focused on social issues, activism, and policy discussions.
Tony Groves
Co-host, engaging in discussions surrounding social justice and policy matters.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • Refreshing reporting

    I’ve just listened to your super interview with Tomás Ryan today . Great stuff . I look forward to catching up on more episodes .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bpeppro
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • The content is great but the episodes are too long and too frequent. They currently run for around 3 to 4 hours a week which is a huge commitment to ask.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Fiachrá Duffy
    5 years ago
  • Essential Listening.

    A podcast that discusses the issues, gets into the solutions and then almost always gives you a sense of hope.The reopening schools episode is just fantastic and should be played to Norma Foley.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WickedWitch77
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Great topics and guests, Rory is bringing insightful conversation to Ireland, would highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrCarolineWest
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Wide ranging and informative

    Wide variety of voices that are not often heard from. Worth a listening and donating if you want to listen to something a little more insightful than the usual.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mick the boii
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Child Poverty – What Must Be Done.
Q: Can you share some key things you think need to happen in terms of the budget specifically?
The government needs to do something really significant and big to deal with the cost of living for people living on low incomes, such as increasing payments and exploring a second tier child benefit.
389. Finding Hope and Community when Everything Is Broken – Abubaker Abed
Q: What do you think, and we've spoken about this now, understand and you are a journalist and so it's not a political comment or political analysis or even requests?
Just listen to the people, just the government has to listen to their people.
389. Finding Hope and Community when Everything Is Broken – Abubaker Abed
Q: How does it feel to read someone trying to justify the killing of your family?
It's unimaginable, something that you can't really imagine.
386. Dáil Speaking Row and the ESRI Rental Market Report
Q: Are there any plans to get Irish-trained clinical psychologists who trained in the UK accredited so they can work in Ireland?
It's a great point and I'll look into it to see the situation.
386. Dáil Speaking Row and the ESRI Rental Market Report
Q: Does the SOC DEMS physical approach in an alternative budget need to be sufficient for the country's needs in terms of universal health care and climate action?
We absolutely are in favor of taxing wealth and need to address inequality.

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Exploring a range of pressing social issues, this podcast aims to highlight the voices of activists, experts, and individuals impacted by various crises in society. Episodes tackle topics such as housing, poverty, climate change, women's rights, and social justice, offering listeners in-depth discussions that often include potential solutions to systemic problems. The format fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas, making it an informative and thought-provoking listen for those seeking to understand complex issues and the societal shifts necessary for progress. With a blend of expert insights and personal narratives, the series not only informs but also inspires collective action toward a better future.

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2. Tanya Ward
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