Poverty and Hope

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack This Reboot Republic is a deep discussion about the latest data on young people in Ireland, what it says about the political landscape, social mobility and the political and social issues eroding the social contract. We discuss the monopolistic economic policies and the impact of austerity and decades of neoliberalism. Rory and Tony analyse recent government actions, public sentiment, and potential pathways for change. We don't need new middle managers, we need a new way of doing things. Rosa Luxemburg vs Hayek's Bastards with Prof Constantin Gurdgiev:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171014508 Stop The Rent Hikes:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-171197381

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory is joined by artist, activist, songwriter, Gavin Trick Mist Murray, to discuss his new art project 'The Gap' and its connection to Ireland's housing crisis, and our mythical past. He talks about wanting to explore themes of liminality, societal failure, and intergenerational trauma through music and visual art. For more:https://trickmist.bandcamp.com/ Political Violence vs Systemic Violence podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170055503 Saudi influence at the IPCC:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170256675

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory and Tony are rejoined by Senior Lecturer of Applied Psychology at University College Cork and President-elect of the Psychology Society of Ireland, Dr Sharon Lambert, who explores and outlines the stark realities of child poverty, social inequality, and policy choices in Ireland. They discuss how societal and political decisions impact mental health, social cohesion, class solidarity and long-term well-being, emphasizing the importance of empathy and equitable participation. They also get into the new health referral system around drugs and Sharon explains how it may and may not work. The Fagersta School Attack podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-168854108 The Case for Left Wing Populism podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-168936278

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory and Tony delve into Ireland's rental crisis, exploring the impact of government policies, the influence of corporate landlords, and the global financial factors shaping the market. They also discuss the broader implications of neoliberal capitalism, climate change, and the role of AI in society. Empathy and Inequality with Dr Sharon Lambert:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-168594354 A Palestinian Child Prisoner's Story:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-168488833

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory is rejoined by Louise Bayliss from St. Vincent de Paul to discuss Ireland's rising cost of living, energy arrears, food inflation, the deepening housing crisis, and the deepening inequality that leaves many households feeling pessimistic about the future. They explore the systemic failures, the impact on vulnerable populations, the urgent need for policy reforms, and the solutions that are workable. They also briefly discuss the Waterford Shark. See more:https://www.svp.ie/ The Dan's vs The Geography Teacher:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-167005633 The Animal Rescue Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-167184601