As the dust started to settle on #GolfGate and some commentators compared justified public opprobrium to racially motivated attacks, we asked what the Hell is going on and why is accountability kryptonite to already better-off? To discuss this Tony and Linda of The PAC Woman Podcast were joined by one half of the team that broke the story, Political Correspondent […]
Welcome to Policed in Ireland, the podcast that seeks to capture the experiences people have with the police, and put those voices front and centre. Hosted by Dr Vicky Conway, this series will cover how communities and individuals experience policing, both good and bad, and offer expert opinion and context to these stories. Join us: patreon.com/tortoiseshack << Back To The […]
Join Glow West for another live podcast, this time with Kate McGrew from Sex Workers Alliance Ireland. Kate explains how covid has impacted sex workers in Ireland, and why it is important for sex workers and allies to contribute to the current review of sex work laws in Ireland which closes on Sept 11th. Under the current law, violent attacks […]
Dr Sharon Lambert is a Lecturer in Applied Psychology in UCC, and so much more. Dr Lambert joined us in the tortoise shack to explain what Trauma Informed Design is, the perceptions of drug users and how class influences them. We talk about the need for ethical and compassionate harm reduction services. Dr Lambert outlines both the financial and humane […]
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 […]