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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1133. Lies, Damned Lies and Netanyahu Statements

Posted November 2, 2023 • 00:38:43

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Note: Shortly after this recording Loay discovered that his cousin, Ashraf El-Basyouni, was killed by an...

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Posted October 31, 2023 • 00:16:58

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Posted October 31, 2023 • 00:25:49

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Posted October 27, 2023 • 00:23:24

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