# 170px max-width 170px (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover 170px max-width 170px. Page: Feed: --- ## [Michael Taft – How to make our economy work for society](https://tortoiseshack.ie/michael-taft-how-to-make-our-economy-work-for-society/) _2026-08-14 · Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media_ Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic Podcast, Rory talks with Michael Taft, SIPTU economist, about the current tax-cutting agenda, a wealth tax, making our economy safer through state-led investment and actually affordable through public service provision, and responding to AI disruption through economic democracy and employee driven decison making. A progressive… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/content.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/Reboot_Pod_Ep_426a.mp3) ## [Social Justice Ireland – Building Communities](https://tortoiseshack.ie/social-justice-ireland-building-communities/) _2026-07-14 · Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media_ Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory speaks with Michelle Murphy from Social Justice Ireland, who discusses Ireland's economic position, social justice issues, the impact of political and ideological policies, and the importance of building a society focused on the common good. Michelle emphasises the need for real investment in community, building public… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/content.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/Reboot_Pod_Ep_424a.mp3) ## [The Sumud Flotilla with Mikey Cullen](https://tortoiseshack.ie/the-sumud-flotilla-with-mikey-cullen/) _2026-06-18 · Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media_ 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… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/content.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/Reboot_Pod_Ep_423a.mp3) ## [The Societal Cost of Ireland’s Data Centre Boom](https://tortoiseshack.ie/the-societal-cost-of-irelands-data-centre-boom/) _2026-06-09 · Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media_ 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… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/content.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/Reboot_Pod_Ep_422a.mp3) ## [The Cost of Living – Protecting People and the Reality of Productivity](https://tortoiseshack.ie/the-cost-of-living-protecting-people-and-the-reality-of-productivity/) _2026-06-05 · Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media_ 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… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/content.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/Reboot_Pod_Ep_421a.mp3) ## [Rents Out of Control as Government Policy](https://tortoiseshack.ie/rents-out-of-control-as-government-policy/) _2026-05-22 · Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media_ 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… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/content.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/Reboot_Pod_Ep_420a.mp3) ## [Immigration and the far right – Don’t Believe the Online Hype](https://tortoiseshack.ie/immigration-dont-believe-the-hype/) _2026-05-15 · Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media_ 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… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/content.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/Reboot_Pod_Ep_419a.mp3) ## [Charting a Path Through the Energy Crisis](https://tortoiseshack.ie/charting-a-path-through-the-energy-crisis/) _2026-05-07 · Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media_ Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks with economist and Director of NERI, Tom McDonnell about the current energy crisis, its global implications, and practical solutions for Ireland. The conversation covers energy security, renewable infrastructure, housing, and the need for a state construction company to address Ireland's housing crisis. It's all about… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/content.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/Reboot_Pod_Ep_417a.mp3) ## [There Are Real Alternatives – Community Wealth Building](https://tortoiseshack.ie/there-are-real-alternatives-community-wealth-building/) _2026-04-29 · Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media_ Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory interviews Joe Guinan about the current geopolitical turbulence, the economic implications of the war, and the potential of community wealth building as a transformative alternative to the current financial system. Joe Guinan is President of The Democracy Collaborative. His focus is on political economy, strategy,… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/content.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/Reboot_Pod_Ep_418a.mp3) ## [Psychological Terror with Alex Bunting](https://tortoiseshack.ie/psychological-terror-with-alex-bunting/) _2026-04-25 · The Shrapnel Podcast_ Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack CW: Topics that some listeners may find upsetting. Editors note: We had an issue with Sam's mic, but this is an important conversation. Please listen. In this episode the lads chatted to Alex Bunting, Group Director of Care & Support (Mental Health & Addiction Services) at Inspire. Alex talked about his passion for helping people with addiction and… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/1468254/content.blubrry.com/1468254/Shrapnel_Ep_3_S_4.mp3) ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ytEYGEsUCqPs) _2026-04-25 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [Never Again, yet the Genocide continues – Mikey Cullen on the Gaza Flotilla](https://tortoiseshack.ie/never-again-yet-the-genocide-continues-mikey-cullen-on-the-gaza-flotilla/) _2026-04-22 · Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media_ In this Reboot Republic, Rory talks to Poet and teacher Mikey Cullen about his decision to join the new flotilla heading to break the siege on Gaza. We talk about history repeating itself - how genocide continues in Gaza by Israel despite international law, our common commitment to never again, and finding meaning and purpose in a world where social media tries to commodify us into turning against… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/content.blubrry.com/rebootrepublicpod/Reboot_Pod_Ep_416a.mp3) ## [Made to Parade](https://tortoiseshack.ie/made-to-parade/) _2026-03-13 · The Shrapnel Podcast_ Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this episode of Shrapnel Sam and Gareth were joined by community worker and host of the Made to Parade podcast, Glenn Millar. They chatted about the band scene, its evolution, traditions, and work in the community especially around mental health. Glenn discussed the impact of oral history and preserving the legacy for generations to come. Shrapnel is… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/1468254/content.blubrry.com/1468254/Shrapnel_Ep_2_S_4.mp3) ## [Shrapnel – A Look Back and Forwards](https://tortoiseshack.ie/shrapnel-a-look-back-and-forwards/) _2026-03-06 · The Shrapnel Podcast_ In this episode of the Shrapnel Podcast, hosts Sam and Gareth discuss their return after a long hiatus due to personal challenges, including Gareth's loss of both parents. They reflect on the stagnation of societal and political issues in 2025, the importance of legacy discussions, and the hope and need for future dialogue. The lads talk resilience, the soapbox and the value of revisiting oral… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/echochamberpodcast/media.blubrry.com/1468254/content.blubrry.com/1468254/Shrapnel_Ep_1_S_4.mp3)