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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573. Belfast City Mayor, Kate Nicholl

Posted June 18, 2021 • 00:39:02

It was a pleasure to be joined on the tortoise shack by Alliance Party Cllr and Belfast City Mayor, Kate Nicholl. Kate, born in Zimbabwe, tells us about...

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Posted June 17, 2021 • 00:59:40

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Posted June 15, 2021 • 00:50:46

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Posted June 14, 2021 • 00:30:16

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