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, […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
This week we speak to Neil, whose sister Donna was killed while she was cycling in 2016. Neil talks to us about his interactions with the Gardaí after her death, how supportive the liaison officer could be, but how difficult it was to find out key information. We also consider the inquest process and the Garda role in that. Liam […]
Sinn Féin Senator and candidate in the Dublin Bay South by-election, Lynn Boylan, joined us to talk about her taking a legal case to test the constitutionality of the EU-Canada trade deal CETA,and the Tanaiste’s reaction to her doing so. We also discuss her campaign for a seat in what is a Fine Gael heartland, the Climate Action Bill, Irish […]
This Housing Shock episode of Reboot Republic, talks to Aoife Barry, Assistant News Editor and Reporter with TheJournal.ie, Cónal Thomas, reporter with the Journal.ie. and Emily Duffy, Deputy Director of the digital campaign organisation, Uplift. We discuss how telling personal stories of the housing crisis is having an impact on the housing debate, bringing the emotional and personal connection to […]
As hundreds of people marched, and burned a United Ireland banner, in Belfast yesterday evening, we sat down to talk with self-described “ordinary working class, Protestant, socialist-Unionist”, Sam Mcilwaine. Sam outlines what Loyalism and Unionism means to him and how it fits with his socialist political views. We discuss culture and his British identity and the feeling in his community […]