Immigration and the far right – Don’t Believe the Online Hype

The Sumud Flotilla with Mikey Cullen

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Poet and teacher Mikey Cullen about his experience on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which attempted to break the siege of Gaza. He explains the illegal actions of Israel in kidnapping EU citizens in International waters, the violence they inflicted, and the hope and humanity the Flotilla carried. We also discuss why Ireland cannot play the Israel soccer match #Stopthegame CW: Listeners should note some of this maybe be triggering. For support contact the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre: https://www.drcc.ie/support/ The Jim O'Callaghan Humpty Dumpty podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-160993442 Support the Hind Rajab Centre:https://www.ionadhindrajab.org/

The Societal Cost of Ireland’s Data Centre Boom

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack This Reboot Republic Podcast, is a deep dive into the environmental and societal impacts of data centres and AI development in Ireland. Rory and Dr Ciaran O'Carroll analyse the rapid expansion of data centre infrastructure, its economic benefits (if any?), and the urgent need for sustainable and equitable strategies. This podcast outlines the finance chaos of Data Centres and why the bill for them keeps falling on the public to pay. Mikey Cullen from the Gaza Flotilla podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-160504651 Support the Hind Rajab Centre:https://www.ionadhindrajab.org/

The Cost of Living – Protecting People and the Reality of Productivity

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory is joined by Economist with SIPTU, Michael Taft, to discuss the global economic outlook, the impacts the various crises are having on Ireland and the steps our Government (in housing, energy and health) can take to protect people from the worst of a worsening situation. Michael also delves into the issues facing the low and middle-income workers and has a quick-win progressive suggestion for how to address their genuine needs. The Left Unity Debate with Sinn Féin's David Cullinane:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-160123801 The Liam Cunningham Ep 1600 podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-159915188 The Hind Rajab Centre:https://www.ionadhindrajab.org/

Rents Out of Control as Government Policy

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Tony about the massive rent increases caused by the Government's new rental policies, Micheal Martin's thinskinned replies in the Dáil and the disturbing killing of Yves Sakila on Henry Street in Dublin. Join CATU: https://catuireland.org/ Black and Irish:https://blackandirish.com/ Philip O'Connor on violence podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158808490 Adam SpiceBag Doyle podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158702753

Immigration and the far right – Don’t Believe the Online Hype

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Hope, Courage and Community This Reboot Republic episode explores public attitudes towards migration, the rise of hate and far-right mobilisation in Ireland, and how communities are responding. Experts from the Hope and Courage Collective, Niamh McDonald and Edel McGinley join Rory to discuss the findings of their new report 'Ireland in Focus 2025, Mind the Gap,' which highlights the influence of online hate, shifting narratives, the gap between perception and reality and the importance of community resilience. https://hopeandcourage.ie/ireland-in-focus-2025 https://hopeandcourage.ie/social-media-hate-analysis James Leonard on Building Community interview:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158043146 Mohammed Isdodi in Gaza report:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-157949546 Michael Taft is Back:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158316794