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Housing Crisis
Inequality
Ireland
Mental Health
Palestine
Coolock
Gaza
Climate Change
Community Investment
Far-Right Groups
Social Media
Policing
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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.

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory and Tony discuss the costs of Trump's war - Israel's ongoing attacks on Lebanon, the fuel protests, the need for societal solidarity and how they reflect a deep distres... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory discusses with Dr Phil Lawton of Trinity College the Government's latest housing proposals to remove planning restrictions on living in back-gardens & allow them to be rented. ... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Louise Bayliss of the St Vincent De Paul about what they are hearing and seeing from the 260,000 people contacting them looking for support. We look at child poverty, ... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack This Reboot Republic again delves into Ireland's housing crisis, government policies, and the influence of international investment on the economy. Rory and Tony analyse the systemic issues, the role of pri... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Phil Lawton
Assistant professor, lecturer in geography; director of the masters in smart and sustainable cities at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Beds in Sheds – A Planning and Political Failing
Keira Murphy
Policy researcher with DSRI
DSRI
Episode: Immigration – Reality vs Perception
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
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

Host

Rory Hearne
Host of Reboot Republic

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
    Ireland6 years ago
  • Great podcast!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrCarolineWest
    Ireland6 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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The series is recognized for tackling difficult subjects head-on while maintaining a hopeful narrative focused on actionable change.
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Choosing between heating & eating: disabled people’s cost of living crisis
Q: Why do you think there's such a disconnect between government policy and the reality for people with disabilities?
Joan feels there is a lack of understanding from the government about the realities of living with disabilities.
Choosing between heating & eating: disabled people’s cost of living crisis
Q: How do you feel kind of looking back? How are things now compared to then?
Joan expresses concern that in many ways, things are regressing for people with disabilities despite some policies moving in the right direction.
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.

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Focusing on social justice issues, this series explores pressing crises like housing, homelessness, economic inequality, and climate change in an accessible and engaging manner. Featuring conversations with activists, academics, and experts, it emphasizes the intersectionality of these topics, urging listeners to recognize their interconnectedness in the pursuit of progressive solutions. The hosts are dedicated to offering hope and actionable insights while challenging the status quo, often highlighting underrepresented voices within the community.

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2. Keira Murphy
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5. Ber Grogan
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