194. Ukraine More United Than Ever with Zola Kondur

In this Reboot Republic we are joined by Human Rights Activist, a Founding Member of Roma Women Chiricli and member of the Ukrainian Roma community, Zola Kondur. Zola tells us how she left Ukraine hours before the invasion began to be with her son in Berlin. She describes the impact the invasion has had on her friends, family and colleagues. […]

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South Asia and Sex: Ep 127

South Asia might seem on the surface to be quite conversative- but did you know there is a South Asian porn industry, hijab festivals, and thriving queer communities? Joining me to shine a light on this topic is Sangeeta Pillai, host of the amazing Masala Monologues podcast and founder of soulsutras.co.uk. Find Sangeeta on twitter at @soul_sutras Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack […]

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741. Loyalism, Unionism & Feminism with Rosey Bell

(Recorded Feb 19th) Joining me in the tortoise shack is Progressive Unionist Party member and Community Activist in Rathcoole, Rosey Bell. Rosey tells me how my assumptions on her upbringing are wrong, why the she believes in an inclusive and equal Northern Ireland, while maintaining her Loyalist identity and culture. We talk about what the NI Protocol means to her […]

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752. “9 More Days” – The Latest from Ukraine with MP. Lesia Vasylenko

As the fighting and losses of life continue across the Ukraine, I was joined by opposition MP Lesia Vasylenko to discuss the latest situation. We discuss the tragic loss of life, the resilience of the citizens of Ukraine and the further ramping up of international action against Russia. Lesia also runs the numbers and estimates just how long the Russian […]

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750. Ukraine Latest with MP Lesia Vasylenko

A few minutes ago Ukrainian Opposition MP, Lesia Vasylenko, joined us to tell us about the situation there on the ground. Lesia was a bit distressed and had to leave her home for safety reasons. Nonetheless she tells us what is happening currently, what the international community are and are not doing and what she now believes the Russian endgame […]

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Lube it up! Ep 126

Lube is one of the best inventions in this world – once you use the right one! Joining me to discuss why its so important to use the correct lube that is body safe is co-founder of Hanx lube, Sarah Welsh. Sarah also explains what its like to be in the femtech world, and talks about the important of sexual […]

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