Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack "Protests are rooted in a broken social contract. The deal with youth is off, and they know it. Europe must shift from GDP to well-being for all." This episode explores the recent wave of protests across Europe, the underlying social and economic issues, and the implications for Ireland. Rory, Tony and guest Dr Ciaran O'Carroll analyse the broken social contract, the influence of neoliberalism, and the rising tide of activism and community resistance.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack "Politics should be about supporting the people, not gamesmanship" Was Budget 2027 really a "workers' budget" Rory and Tony unpack the promises, pre-budget kites and political marketing behind it all. They examine the gap between the minimum wage and the living wage, the risks behind the new investment scheme for the so-called squeezed middle, and the decision to channel public money into investment funds rather than areas such as housing, childcare an

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack This Reboot Republic is a deep discussion about the latest data on young people in Ireland, what it says about the political landscape, social mobility and the political and social issues eroding the social contract. We discuss the monopolistic economic policies and the impact of austerity and decades of neoliberalism. Rory and Tony analyse recent government actions, public sentiment, and potential pathways for change. We don't need new middle managers

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory is joined by artist, activist, songwriter, Gavin Trick Mist Murray, to discuss his new art project 'The Gap' and its connection to Ireland's housing crisis, and our mythical past. He talks about wanting to explore themes of liminality, societal failure, and intergenerational trauma through music and visual art. For more:https://trickmist.bandcamp.com/ Political Violence vs Systemic Violence podcast:https://www.patr

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory and Tony are rejoined by Senior Lecturer of Applied Psychology at University College Cork and President-elect of the Psychology Society of Ireland, Dr Sharon Lambert, who explores and outlines the stark realities of child poverty, social inequality, and policy choices in Ireland. They discuss how societal and political decisions impact mental health, social cohesion, class solidarity and long-term well-being, empha

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory and Tony delve into Ireland's rental crisis, exploring the impact of government policies, the influence of corporate landlords, and the global financial factors shaping the market. They also discuss the broader implications of neoliberal capitalism, climate change, and the role of AI in society. Empathy and Inequality with Dr Sharon Lambert:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-168594354 A Pa