534. From Gaza to Mars with Loay Elbasyouni

A few weeks ago we recorded an interview with the Senior Director of Engineering on NASA’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter, Loay Elbasyouni. This was out for our patreon supporters only, but given the events in Gaza I’ve decided to put it out everywhere now. Loay explains to us how the five year project started on a basis of mission impossible and […]

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543. Gaza – The Economic Toll & the Post-Conflict Trauma

Earlier today I caught up with our friend in Gaza, journalist, Hana Salah to look in some detail at the damage done to Gaza’s economy and infrastructure, including the destruction of her favourite ice cream parlour. We discussed the trauma the conflict is creating and she listed some of organisations and ways people can help. We also talk about the […]

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Sunday Special #42 – Gaza, Housing and Up the Workers

Earlier we recorded a packed Sunday Special in front of a live online audience of our supporters. As always, it was the best podcast of the week. This week Martin, Vicky and myself were joined by Trade Unionist, Activist and podcaster (The Week at Work) Michelle Byrne, Mr Irish election projections himself, Harry McEvansoneya and Gaza based journalist, Hana Salah, […]

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539. Gaza at Breaking Point

(TW: This short podcast contains audio that some listeners may find distressing) We were joined by our friend in Gaza, journalist Hana Salah to get an update on the tragic events of the last 24 hours and on the status of any peace talks. Hana outlines what has happened and why the Palestinian demands have only increased as the bombardments […]

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538. The Worst Night – Gaza Under Attack

We were up early talking with our friend in Gaza, journalist, Hana Salah. She explained how the relentless air strikes have forced families from homes and into already overcrowded areas, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hana outlines the current situation, with Israeli soldiers amassing on the border, and why she feels an invasion will not happen at this […]

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Policed The Beat – Overseeing Terrorism Powers

New legislation proposes the creation of an Independent Examiner of Security Legislation who will review how security powers are used, and whether they are adequate and appropriate. In this episode of The Beat, Vicky speaks to Lord David Anderson, who held the equivalent role in the UK from 2011-2017. We talk about what the job entails, what powers are needed […]

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116. It’s a Housing Shocker: Oliver Callan does Reboot Republic

Oliver Callan, comedian, satirist, analyst, of the infamous Callan’s Kicks on RTE, joins Rory Hearne on this Reboot Republic podcast. The Teesh-Tanaise-Teesh opens the show, while the Minister for (un)affordable housing, the Minister for Finance and many more all make an appearance on this podcast that asks is this the turning point in the housing crisis? A hilarious and engaging […]

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