It was a pleasure to be joined by Dublin Inquirer Reporter, Shamim Malekmian, Barrister & Human Rights Activist, Séana Grant and the Political Poll Boss, Harry McEvansoneya for a run through the week that was. We covered the unjust treatment of migrant workers, that abhorrent song, the latest political polls, the continued attacks on LGBTQ rights, Ukraine, the Queen in […]
We were delighted to be rejoined on the podcast by Children’s Rights solicitor and Partner in KOD Lyons, Gareth Noble, to discuss the “proposal” by Minister for State, Josepha Madigan, for special education centres. Gareth outlines why this educational apartheid is both wrong and unconstitutional. He discusses the thousands of children effectively locked out and denied their right to education. […]
Joining me this morning is Beirut based Irish journalist, Hannah McCarthy to discuss the fallout from Sunday’s Lebanese election. She outlines how the parliament is divided in more ways than just religious divisions and what that means for a functioning government. We discuss the economic crisis, how Lebanese officialdom is profiting from the EU’s refugee ‘Pay to Stay Away’ policy […]
On Tuesday May 31st at Noon the National Traveller Mental Health Network are holding a protest outside the Dáil. Joining us to discuss the reasons for the protest and why we need feet on the streets are Chairperson of the Network, Mags Casey and Traveller Activist, Rose Marie Maughan. We discuss the tragic reality behind the shocking mental health statistics […]
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 […]
(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 […]
With interest rates heading up, inflation zooming ahead and US banks laying off mortgage staff we asked Colorado based economist, Constantin Gurdgiev what he thought was happening in the housing system, both in Ireland and globally. We talk about the danger for Ireland’s beggar thy neighbour tax regime and the shrinking of globalisation. Constantin outlines the dangers of recession and […]
It was a pleasure to talk with Project Manager of wearenotnumbers.org, Enas Fares Ghannam on what is coincidentally the 74th Nakba Day. Enas explains the work they do and how telling personal stories gives a voice to the voiceless. We discuss the killing of “iconic and beloved” journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh and the shameful acts of aggression by Israeli police […]