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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1437. A Bad State of Affairs with Simon McGarr

Posted April 1, 2025 • 00:39:22

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this echo chamber pod we are rejoined by data protection expert, solicitor and one of our favourite troublemakers,...

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Posted March 30, 2025 • 00:33:45

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Content Warning: This podcast contains topics that some people may find upsetting. Maram Mohammed Hammo...

1431. ReArm EU vs Irish Neutrality

Posted March 28, 2025 • 00:45:41

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Echo Chamber Pod we talk with War and Pacification coordinator with the Transnational Institute,...

1434. Trump, Tariffs and Tax Haven Ireland

Posted March 26, 2025 • 00:53:37

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack "You don't have the cards" was a crude way for Donald Trump to say that he has the bully pulpit and that...

1435. Cancelled or Fair Criticism?

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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this (lifting the paywall as a treat member-only) podcast we are joined by the fantastic Mr irishelectionprojections.com,...