In this Reboot Republic podcast we talk to Dr Laura Bambrick social policy officer of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. We discuss the economic impact of COVID on workers and businesses, especially the precarious and low paid, the lack of protection for workers in Ireland, the pandemic unemployment benefit and wage subsidy scheme. We also talk about how the […]
It is the story of the year and in 2020, that’s really saying something. Rejoining us on the podcast is one half of the team that broke it, Aoife Moore. Aoife talks to us about how she and her colleague, Paul Hosford, unraveled the web and got to the story. We talk about what it means for a government that […]
Cora Harrington aka The Linger Addicts joins Caroline this week on Glow West to delve into the world of lingerie. They talk about getting the perfect bra measurements and fabric, and how gender, disability, and race are important to consider when designing intimate apparel. Cora also discusses how to navigate the process of buying lingerie as a gift, and why […]
The government is in disarray and perhaps it’s biggest challenge is only a few days away, the reopening of schools. Joining us to discuss this are Lecturer in Education ICT at the Marino Institute, Ciara Reilly, Primary School Teacher and INTO member, Jana Lyons and Lecturer in Education at Maynooth University, Camilla Fitzsimons. This is a terrific discussion that touches […]
Join Caroline this week as she chats to OB-GYN Dr. Jenn Conti. As the author of The Vagina Book, Jenn busts some myths about periods, virginity, and explores if the G-spot really exists. Jenn also covers vaginal health including smear tests, and discusses how survivors of sexual assault can navigate this process. Image based sexual abuse (‘revenge porn’) and how […]
We are joined by UCC Professor of Chemistry, John Wenger, who specialises in atmospheric chemistry, air quality and climate change. Prof Wenger and 200 of his worldwide peers wrote to the World Health Organisation (WHO) about the dangers posed by covid 19 spreading through aerosol transmission. As we near the time that classrooms are scheduled to open up, John talks […]
In this Reboot Republic podcast Rory and Martin talk with Director of the Inequality Think Tank, TASC, Shana Cohen about Ireland’s inequality problem and what we can do about it. We look particularly at low pay & health inequalities, the lack of vision in the Stimulus package & Prog for Government and the opportunity that we should take to reshape […]
Some people struggle to come out. Fionn Scott took a different approach and came out via national media. Fionn is an advocate for the fetish and leather communities in Ireland and abroad, and was crowned Mr Leather Ireland in 2019. Join Caroline as she chats to Fionn about winning this title the politics of pride, and why leather is hot […]