Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media

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Apr 13, 2025 • 52min

387. Facing down Trumps dystopia with Grace Blakeley

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast Rory talks with economist and author of ‘Vulture Capitalism: How to Survive in an Age of Corporate Greed,' Grace Blakeley. We discuss what is going to happen to the economy under Trumpism, the isolation and alienation in our societies, and what can we do in the face of this - building community, solidarity and action to create more equal societies, challenging austerity of Governments and creating spaces of identity and belonging based on solidarity as an alternative to the rise of the far right. The RTE Clarity podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-126277711 Donate to Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/shoutout-to-mr-126186702
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Apr 9, 2025 • 50min

385. It’s not like 1933 or is it?

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory is joined by the always brilliant Soairse McHugh for a chat about all things despondent and rise in popularity of things that we thought had been settled back in the 1930’s… The Grace Blakeley podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-125909419 Donate to Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/shoutout-to-mr-126186702
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Mar 30, 2025 • 39min

386. Dáil Speaking Row and the ESRI Rental Market Report

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory is joined by producer Tony Groves to talk the continuing fallout from the Lowry Lackeys, the Ceann Comhairle's role, the ESRI housing report and then take your (frankly excellent) questions. The Mexican 'Extermination Camps' podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-125079339 Donate to Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-your-124980167
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Mar 25, 2025 • 54min

384. Why the Left are Losing on Housing

Michael Byrne, a UCD lecturer and housing policy expert, discusses why the Left is struggling with housing messaging. He critiques the hybrid housing market in Ireland and explores the absurd prioritization of military spending over basic needs. The conversation delves into the complexities of the housing crisis, highlighting contradictions in government policies and the urgency for affordable solutions. Byrne also emphasizes the importance of reshaping narratives around housing and education to foster a deeper understanding of these societal issues.
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Mar 14, 2025 • 43min

383. Progress Ireland vs Reboot Republic?

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory sits down with Exec Dir at Progress Ireland to discuss the (newish) think tanks goals and values, Seán's view that growth is essential and the reaction to their suggestion that small homes should be added to back gardens in an attempt to alleviate some of the housing supply shortage. The Week in Housing Podcast with Dr Michael Byrne is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-124069292
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Mar 7, 2025 • 56min

382. Do the Government Really Want to End Homelessness?

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode Rory is joined by guest co-host and Head of Social Justice and Policy at SVP, Louise Bayliss, for a discussion about the latest developments (or disappointments) in our politics, the widening poverty gap, the impact of the housing crisis on other parts of our society and then they answer some of our tortoise shack member questions. The Shed-Sits or Small Homes Reboot is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-123781939 SpiceBag - Dignity for Palestine Details here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/ramadan-mubarak-123298347
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Feb 28, 2025 • 0sec

381. Housing Failure as Government Policy

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic pod Rory is joined by producer Tony to discuss the latest Dáil shenanigans, the government’s continued backpedaling on pre-election promises and to answer your (excellent) questions. We will try to do a Question Time segment regularly, so please do send us in yours as well as any ideas, suggestions or feedback on the patreon feed. Thank you. The latest Reboot with the wonderful Lousie Bayliss is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-123311633 Donate directly to Palestinian medical student Rajeh via PayPal:anas.kassab.2000@gmail.com
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Feb 4, 2025 • 36min

380. Rebooting Reboot

Dive into a discussion about the first weeks in the Dáil, where government tactics come under fire. Explore the concept of 'stroke politics' and uncover the truth behind phantom new homes. The conversation sheds light on the urgent housing crisis and calls for political accountability while urging community cooperation. Discover personal stories that foster hope and activism, along with reflections on tech's impact on politics and the need for progressive governance. Join in on the laughter as the importance of inclusivity is championed.
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Nov 28, 2024 • 0sec

1373. GE2024 – The Candidates, Rory Hearne

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack I'll be honest, this is not really a candidate interview. There are a couple of mean questions. But it's more touching base with our friend Rory and wishing him well for Friday. How could we not? For all our GE 2024 coverage, including the results podcasts to come please go to patreon.com/tortoiseshack
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Nov 21, 2024 • 43min

374. A Real Housing Solution: Cost Rental Homes

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory discusses the new (at least new to Ireland) affordable rental housing model: cost rental housing. He talks with authors of the new report, The Impact of Cost Rental Housing: Security, Affordability and Place, Dr Michael Byrne, Dr Cian O Callaghan and Rosemary Hennigan of Tuath Housing and Aengus Hennessy a resident in new cost rental housing. Cost rental housing is public housing for those earning incomes above social housing thresholds, and new tenants highlight its importance for giving real long term stability, in contrast to private rental, the ability to put down roots and be part of community. We discuss challenges around making it genuinely affordable and how the Government can and should expand this through increased investment. Read the report here: https://www.housingagency.ie/sites/default/files/The%20Impact%20of%20Cost%20Rental%20Housing.pdf For all our GE 2024 coverage go to patreon.com/tortoiseshack

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