Consent Live Panel: Ep 81

Another fab live panel episode, this time on consent! Joining me for this live discussion were Kitty Stryker, Richard M.Wright,  Siobhan O’Higgins, Lade Ganikale, and Sarah Casper. We chat about alcohol and consent, grey areas, and how we can make the conversation about consent culture more inclusive, radical and diverse. Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack << Back To The Glow West […]

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577. A Just Transition for Farmers

We are all paying into the Common Agriculture Policy, but do we know where that money is going? Joining me on the podcast is Gerry Loftus, who has spent the last few decades advocating for sustainable agriculture, climate action and is a founding member of the Rural Ireland Organisation. Gerry outlines his concerns about Ireland’s food insecurity and how we […]

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576. World Whistleblower Day

Today, the 23rd of June, is World Whistleblower Day. Our government has chosen not to celebrate the phenomenal work done by whistleblowers to improve Ireland and indeed, improve countries around the globe. Here on the TortoiseShack, we thank whistleblowers everywhere for the oft times thankless work they do. Una, Noel, Caroline and Martin give you a taste of whistle blowing […]

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Sexual Rights, not Sexual Wrongs: Ep 80

What kind of world would we be living in if we had a bill of sexual rights? Here to help us imagine this is Lisa De Pagter, who is a youth ambassador for sexual and gender rights in the Netherlands. She chats to me about how sex education, consent, and bodily integrity can improve the lives of people around the world, […]

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Sunday Special #47 – Populism for the Masses

It was a pleasure to be joined for our 47th Live Sunday Special by Ast Prof of Architecture, Orla Hegarty, Human Rights Advocate and Writer, Emma DeSouza and Mr Irish Election Projections, Harry McEcansoneya to talk about the week that was. We discussed the DUP and NI beyond sectarianism, Housing myths and sustainable construction, the Polls, Dublin Bay South and […]

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Introducing Built Different

Built Different is the new podcast from Joella Dhlamini and Benita Murinda that explores intersectionality through honest conversations. In this short introduction Joella and Benita explain why they set up this podcast and what listeners can expect in the coming weeks. Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

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573. Belfast City Mayor, Kate Nicholl

It was a pleasure to be joined on the tortoise shack by Alliance Party Cllr and Belfast City Mayor, Kate Nicholl. Kate, born in Zimbabwe, tells us about how Belfast became her home when she no longer had one and how, on this Refugee Week, she wants the city to be the same for people from all corners of the […]

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