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Housing Crisis
Inequality
Ireland
Mental Health
Palestine
Coolock
Gaza
Climate Change
Social Media
Policing
Far-Right Groups
Community Investment
Nama
Neoliberal Economics
Social Equality
Far Right Messaging
Sinn Féin
Anti-Immigration Protests
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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes152Founded8 years ago
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory chats to producer Tony about the biggest changes to Ireland’s rental market in a generation, the Government’s response (or lack of) to the recent floods and the need fo... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks with activist, campaigner and commentator Jenny Maguire about her recent column that laid out the need for the broad left to focus on building a coalition that is based o... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory chats with UCD Professor Aidan Regan about the gap between Ireland’s global leading GDP and the average person’s economic outlook. Aidan argues that this imbalance cont... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory is joined by producer Tony Groves to talk the reality of our homelessness crisis, the horror of AI/X Grok's CSAM, Simon Harris joining Jim O'Callaghan on the anti-immigrant bus... more

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Recent Guests

Jenny Maguire
Activist and writer, recognized for her contributions to discussions on social justice and housing issues in Ireland.
Episode: Hope in Action with Jenny Maguire
Aidan Regan
Professor at University College Dublin
UCD
Episode: Democracy Challenged – Ireland’s GDP is a Mirage
Ber Grogan
Executive Director of the Simon Communities of Ireland
Simon Communities of Ireland
Episode: Homeless for Christmas with the Simon Communities
Harry McEvansoneya
Political analyst and contributor to Irish Election Projections
Irish Election Projections
Episode: The Presidential Election and Left Unity beyond the Connolly Campaign
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
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
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

Host

Rory Hearne
Host of the show, involved in social justice and political advocacy, focusing on housing and related crises in Ireland.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 231 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 Kingdom6 years ago

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Many commend the forward-thinking approach and solutions-oriented discussions, making it a valued resource for understanding social justice in Ireland.
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Listeners appreciate the insightful and informative discussions, often highlighting a sense of hope and community engagement.
The podcast is praised for tackling important societal issues that are often overlooked by mainstream media.

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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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Focusing on critical social issues and advocating for progressive solutions, the podcast features discussions around topics including the housing crisis, child poverty, and broader human rights themes. Episodes often host a variety of experts, activists, and individuals directly affected by these crises, showcasing unique personal stories and deep insights. The format tends to intertwine analysis with actionable recommendations, which likely appeals to listeners seeking both information and a sense of hope in the face of adversity. Noteworthy is its commitment to presenting marginalized perspectives and addressing subjects often overlooked in mainstream media.

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2. Aidan Regan
3. Ber Grogan
4. Harry McEvansoneya
5. Leilani Farha
6. Khalid El-Astal
7. Melissa Murphy
8. Sean McCabe

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