It was a pleasure to be rejoined on the tortoise shack by Press Secretary for the US Debt Collective, Braxton Bevington, to discuss the latest in what is happening in the labyrinthine misery inducing US student debt “market.” President Biden has pledged to address this in what is seen as a populist move in advance of the midterm elections. Braxton […]
This Reboot Republic discusses the mass eviction of approximately 100 residents from their homes in the Shannon Arms Apartments on Henry Street in Limerick. The evictions are being undertaken by several landlords, including Supermac’s owner and multimillionaire, Mr. Pat McDonagh. We talk to El/len Reid-Buckley, a sociologist, writer and artist based in Limerick and Communications Officer for the Limerick CATU […]
Fatphobia takes many different forms, from medical access to accessibility when it comes to sex toys and lingerie. Joining me to discuss this is sex educator in training Emma Martin Kelly. Emma chats about her personal experiences and explains what discrimination can look like when you are fat. (The IG live Emma is referring to with Michelle McCormack from Pure Filth […]
In this important episode of Policed the Beat Vicky goes on a solo run, talking through one aspect of GSOC’s 2021 Annual Report – data on deaths in custody. It’s the first time we’ve been given such data ever. Vicky talks through what it means, but also the serious questions it generates. Do listen and recommend us! Join us at […]
(It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the most shocking and important podcasts we’ve ever done. But it does contain details that some listeners may find disturbing) Joining us on the tortoise shack is Research Fellow at NUI Galway, Dr Jo Murphy-Lawless for a conversation you simply must listen to. Jo tells us about the underlying […]
What is it like to star in a Netflix show about masturbation, consent, and pleasure? Joining us to answer this is Dirty Lola, star of Netflix show The Principles of Pleasure who chats to us about the show, Masturbation Month, and how consent can be so so sexy- with yourself and in relationships. Find Lola at @dirtylola on IG and twitter […]
This Reboot Republic talks to musician Martin Leahy, who has released a song called Everyone Should Have a Home, and is holding a weekly protest at the Dail on Thursdays at 1pm. He talks about the insecurity of renting, the mental health impact, of never having a sense of a secure home, how he now faces eviction and is priced […]
In this Reboot Republic Rory and Tony analyse some of the big housing and economic issues of the last few weeks. We discuss the pathetic affordable housing figures, rising rents, and the potential impacts of rising inflation, interest rates and recession, what is coming down the line? And what impact it will we have. We highlight some positive signs on […]