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The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

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Ireland’s original independent left leaning news, politics, and culture podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously and still punches well above its weight. Join critically acclaimed & derided hosts, Martin McMahon and Tony Groves as they delve into the news of the day, pull apart the spin and challenge you to be an activist. This is the non-corporate, ad free, non-plastic-podcast reality that ... more

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack The Cooled versus The Cooked In this Tortoise Shack podcast, Tony and climate advocate, activist and TUD lecturer, Dr Ciarán O'Carroll, discuss the catastrophic impacts of climate change on marine life, wea... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this PalCast, Yousef is rejoined by long-time PalCast collaborator, Just World Educational's Helena Cobban and political analyst, commentator and Palestinian from Gaza, Muhammad Shehada, to talk about th... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortosieshack In this episode, UCD's School of Architecture Asst Prof Orla Hegarty, is back to talk housing. We dive into the current state of housing, planning regulations, and urban development in Ireland. Orla explore... more

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Dana Besaiso is a Gaza-born Palestinian LLM candidate, specialising in Public International Law. She is also a writer with We Are Not Numbers, and having "survived" the Gaza genocide, is now completing her ... more

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Recent Guests

Dana Besaiso
Palestinian lawyer-in-training, LLM candidate in public international law; writer for We Are Not Numbers
We Are Not Numbers, Leiden University (Picturing Christicide project)
Episode: International Law didn’t fail, World Leaders failed International Law
Zena Tahhan
Freelance journalist, TV correspondent from Occupied Jerusalem
Independent journalist
Episode: Ethnic Erasure – The Reality in Occupied Palestine
Leila Warah
Independent multimedia journalist from Occupied Palestine
Independent journalist
Episode: Ethnic Erasure – The Reality in Occupied Palestine
Noelle Brown
Councillor, survivor of Mother and Baby Homes, activist and artist
Cork City Council / activist circle
Episode: Justice For The Children – No Building Over Bessborough
Asmaa Dwimah
27-year-old dentist pursuing a Master's in Public Health in London
Independent scholar/medical student
Episode: Public Health in Gaza and Bearing Witness
Yahia Lababidi
Author of 16 books of poetry and prose, including Palestine Wail (2024) and What Remains to Be Said (2025)
Author
Episode: If You Cannot Say Genocide
Cathal Malone
Solicitor, returning guest
Solicitor (Ireland)
Episode: Jim O’Callaghan’s Criminally Ignorant ‘Cost Saver’
Lynn Ruane
Senator
Irish Senate
Episode: Drug Use – Harm Reduction vs State Snobbery
Sondos Sabra
Author, Gaza-born writer and translator
Lancaster University (MA in Creative Writing)
Episode: I Don’t Want To Write Tragedies

Hosts

Tony Groves
Host of The Echo Chamber, co-host on the episode repertoire; leads discussions with sharp policy critique and engaging banter.
Yusuf El-Jamal
Co-host and organizer, often guiding conversations with on-site insights from Dublin and Ireland.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 442 ratings
  • Disappointed Return

    Took a break and cancelled subscription. Returned and nothing has changed, improved or proved tolerable

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nuacht6
    Ireland2 years ago
  • So Good

    I want to leave this review as this podcast is hugely underratted. The consistency of the guests, the output and the bbetween the lads is all great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JC SuperStarr
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Fantastic Pod!

    Hup Tony and Martin for doing what no one else does.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tabbytoframea
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Nothing like it

    Seriously the only podcast that I come back to time and time again for proper coverage of issues. Drives me mad that it's so under appreciated. Sometimes they don't help themselves, but that's why it can be great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tech Bro 77
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Gotten Better and Better

    Saw Vinny B asking about what public service broadcasting meant nowadays. Well it means this podcsst. unreal diversity, no bullshift, experts and people who just give a crap.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Polly Popcorn99
    Ireland3 years ago

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The show is seen as a go-to for understanding Irish issues with a broader global lens.
Listeners value in-depth, no-spin conversations and guest diversity.
Some listeners feel it can be uneven at times but remains a trusted source for nuanced coverage.
Hosts mix humor with hard-hitting policy critique, keeping topics engaging.

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Apple Podcasts
#229
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#23
Ireland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#77
Ireland/News

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Luke Ming Flanagan: The Next EU Budget, Farming, Fisheries, Praise for Maria Walsh and More
Q: Luke, can I get your broad thoughts on the direction of EU policy and the budget as discussed here?
The simplification push and competitiveness focus dominate the narrative, but the real impact is about how funds reach those in need, especially young farmers and rural communities; the current framework risks fungibility with defense and other areas, unless a standalone agricultural fund is created.
Justice For The Children – No Building Over Bessborough
Q: Why is it important to treat this site as a site of conscience rather than simply continuing development?
Because it honors the children who died, acknowledges past abuses by the state and church, and ensures that survivors and their families see accountability, memorialization, and a commitment to not repeating similar harms; it also helps build public trust through transparent handling of records and decisions.
Justice For The Children – No Building Over Bessborough
Q: What is the time frame and next steps to reverse the planning decision?
The next steps involve pressing for a CPO to preserve the lands and then pursuing further investigations and excavations, with plans to respond after the latest developments and to keep the community informed and engaged.
The Housing Crisis and a Broad Left Government with Eoin Ó Broin
Q: Do you think there should be conversations around four or five pillars for the broad left platform before the next general election?
The guest argues that while unity on shared values matters, parties must maintain distinct platforms and avoid forcing a single 'left manifesto'; cooperation on core issues should be pragmatic, with a view to forming a government through a principled, policy-driven approach rather than a forced, monolithic platform.
The Housing Crisis and a Broad Left Government with Eoin Ó Broin
Q: What changed in the meantime that led Sinn Féin to proceed with their own bill on the three-day waiting period?
Ó Broin explains that Sinn Féin's approach differed from the Social Democrats' bill, focusing on a coordinated strategy to ending the three-day wait and aligning with independent recommendations, while emphasizing that unity on core health policy matters should guide legislative progress.

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The show leans into left-leaning analysis of current events, politics, and culture with long-form conversations that challenge mainstream narratives. Episodes blend sharp policy critique with interviews from academics, journalists, activists, and policymakers, often connecting Irish and international issues—from housing and taxation to Gaza and global aid—through a pragmatic, activism-oriented lens. A standout trait is the mix of rigorous analysis and candid, sometimes humorous banter, making complex topics accessible without losing depth. Listeners can expect thoughtful disagreements, data-driven takes, and human stories that illuminate policy impact on everyday life, all delivered with a distinct, non-corporate ethos and a focus on change... more

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1. Dana Besaiso
2. Zena Tahhan
3. Leila Warah
4. Noelle Brown
5. Asmaa Dwimah
6. Yahia Lababidi
7. Cathal Malone
8. Lynn Ruane

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