Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Echo Chamber Pod GE 2024 Special we are joined in the tortoise shack by Mr irishelectionprojections.com's Harry McEvansoneya and the man behind irelandthinks.ie, Kevin Cunningham to discuss everything from why Nate Silver is a spoofer to what the polls are saying less than three weeks out from the Irish general election. A feast of a podcast for political polling and projection nerds. Enjoy! The Candidate Pods are available now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/116133576

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this candid and honest GE 2024 candidate podcast we talk with Kildare South Cllr Chris Pender of the Soc Dems in what is a conversation that went in directions we didn't expect. Chris opens up about becoming homeless, mental health struggles and why there's nothing in the Dáil more difficult than the obstacles that he has had to overcome. The Candidate Podcasts are here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/115534461

In this discussion, Constantin Gurdgiev, a Professor of Economics, analyzes the surprising election results and their global implications. He explores topics like U.S. isolationism, the influence of wealthy figures on democracy, and the polarization in American society. Gurdgiev also addresses the disconnect in political messaging and the chaotic state of immigration and tariff policies. Finally, he highlights how global events are impacting Ireland's economic landscape, suggesting reforms for greater stability amid turmoil.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this (slightly different) GE 2024 candidates podcast we talk to Sinn Féin’s Health Spokesperson, David Cullinane about his plan to deliver a public health service that works for all. We discuss the plan in great detail, while also delving into Sinn Féin’s mistakes in the last few years, their relationship with the mainstream media and the way they’re treated by the far right. An in-depth interview for anyone wanting to know what Sinn Féin mean by 'change'. The Polls and Projections Pod is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/115656727

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this GE2024 candidates chat we talk with Patricia Stephenson, who is the Social Democrats General Election candidate for Carlow-Kilkenny. Her route into politics took her from Belfast to East Africa, on to Dublin, before finally settling down in Carlow-Kilkenny. Her human rights background and experience makes her a candidate well worth your consideration. Even if I doubt her Coddle bona fides. The Neasa Hourigan podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-115493314 The Polling and Projections Podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-115656727

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Dr. Yipeng Ge is a primary care physician and public health practitioner who has witnessed the atrocities in Gaza firsthand as a humanitarian medical volunteer. He shares with the PalCast co-hosts his experience of being in Gaza as a medical worker during the ongoing genocide. He tells us how hungry people were so kind to him and his colleague, going so far as to share their meals, and although the medical system in Gaza was destroyed by Israel, and many medical professionals were targeted by Israel, Palestinians still maintained a sort of social structure to survive. He also sadly outlines how the deaths are much higher than many people think and how hospitals became a target. Listen to hear heartbreaking stories from Gaza. We must bare witness. Donate to Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/112598735 The US Election Reaction Pod is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-115480043

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Next up in our candidates series is Labour Party Cllr for Rathfarnham-Templeogue, and employment rights solicitor Ciarán Ahern. He outlines his local ambitions for a national agenda, talks about his background and civic minded work and why he’s adapted his career in law to pursue his career in politics. A terrific candidate. The US Election Reaction Pod is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/115480043

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this, the first of our GE 2024 Candidate podcasts, we talk with PBP candidate in Dublin South Central, Hazel De Nortúin. She talks about her route into politics, how her family shaped her values and how her love of the Irish language has made her class conscious. To access the full list of candidate interviews so far click here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/115017828

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this podcast the hosts of Shrapnel, Gareth and Sam join the eejits from Echo, Tony and Martin to talk about everything NI. We discuss politics, culture, the function and dysfunction of Stormont, how the lack of mental health supports are hurting communities and much, much more. Part 2 of this podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-114926112 The GE 2024 Candidate Podcasts are here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/115017828 Donate to Dignity for Palestine:https://www.patreon.com/posts/112598735

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Media can't make the news. But it can frame it. Rejoining us on the podcast is Stockholm-based journalist, Philip O'Connor, and he's got a lot to say about the lack of diversity of opinion within Irish media, especially when it comes to Sinn Féin. We discuss the self-selecting biases, the impartiality fallacy and ask you to consider 3 important questions as you are consuming news in the runup to General Election 2024. The GE2024 Candidate Podcasts are available here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-114872281