The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack

Ireland’s original independent left leaning news, politics, and culture podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously and still punches well above its weight. Join critically acclaimed & derided hosts, Martin McMahon and Tony Groves as they delve into th

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752. “9 More Days” – The Latest from Ukraine with MP. Lesia Vasylenko

Posted February 26, 2022 • 00:24:13

As the fighting and losses of life continue across the Ukraine, I was joined by opposition MP Lesia Vasylenko to discuss the latest situation. We discuss...

751. Tired, But Inspired – The Latest from Ukraine with Govt MP, Maria Mezentseva

Posted February 25, 2022 • 00:24:35

As the fighting continues in Ukraine I was joined from Kyiv via WhatsApp phone line by Govt MP and Head of the Permanent Assembly of the Council of...

750. Ukraine Latest with MP Lesia Vasylenko

Posted February 24, 2022 • 00:20:23

A few minutes ago Ukrainian Opposition MP, Lesia Vasylenko, joined us to tell us about the situation there on the ground. Lesia was a bit distressed...

735. The National Retrofitting Scheme

Posted February 23, 2022 • 00:38:53

(Recorded Feb 12th) This week the government announced details of one of its key climate actions in the National Retrofitting Scheme. I was joined on...

744. The Star Dust Inquest with Sinn Féin Senator, Lynn Boylan

Posted February 21, 2022 • 00:13:36

On Wednesday, Sinn Féin Senator Lynn Boylan with introduce a Bill that if enacted would allow for the coroner to use the same process used for selecting...