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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520. Vaccine Apartheid, the Refugee Crisis & Human Rights Under Attack

Posted April 26, 2021 • 00:38:15

We were delighted to be joined in the tortoise shack via zoom by European Media Director with Human Rights Watch, Andrew Stroehlein. Andrew gives us...

Sunday Special #39 An Abú Damp Squib

Posted April 25, 2021 • 00:48:01

This week Tony and Martin were joined by Environmental Law Officer, Attracta Uí Bhroin, Unite Trade Unionist, Rhona McCord and Beiruit based journalist...

519. Northern Ireland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Koulla Yiasouma

Posted April 24, 2021 • 00:40:59

It was a great pleasure to be joined in the tortoise shack by NI's Commissioner for Children, Koulla Yiasouma. We discuss the recent riots in NI and...

521. Gaza and Palestine with Hana Salah & Tadgh Hickey

Posted April 23, 2021 • 00:25:09

It was a pleasure to catch up with our friend in Gaza, journalist, Hana Salah. We discuss the latest situation with COVID, the crippled economy, the...

517. Tax Haven Ireland & the Global Fight for Tax Justice

Posted April 23, 2021 • 00:35:36

It was a pleasure to speak again with Caroline Othim who is the Campaigns and Policy Coordinator, Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya, with the Nobel Peace...