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Reboot Republic - Rory Hearne by Tortoise Shack Media

Reboot Republic is the innovative Podcast that delves beyond the headlines and soundbites and pulls up the roots of our Social Crises to unearth progressive solutions.

Podcast · By Tortoise Shack Media · British English · Official site

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5
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Sep 16, 2026
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Jul 14, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    Empathy, Inequality and Social Cohesion with Dr Sharon Lambert (opens the original)

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    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

  2. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    €2,335 per Month! Who Can Afford These Rents? (opens the original)

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    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

  3. Episode · Aug 24, 2026

    Inequality, Class Struggle and the Politics of Mediocrity (opens the original)

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    Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory is rejoined by Louise Bayliss from St. Vincent de Paul to discuss Ireland's rising cost of living, energy arrears, food inflation, the deepening housing crisis, and the deepening inequality that leaves many households feeling pessimistic about the future. They explore the systemic failures, the impact on vulnerable populations, the urgent need for policy reforms, and the solutions that are workable. They also brief

  4. Episode · Aug 14, 2026

    Michael Taft – How to make our economy work for society (opens the original)

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    Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic Podcast, Rory talks with Michael Taft, SIPTU economist, about the current tax-cutting agenda, a wealth tax, making our economy safer through state-led investment and actually affordable through public service provision, and responding to AI disruption through economic democracy and employee driven decison making. A progressive economic feast of solutions for summer listening. The Cancel Culture Dan O'Brien Podcast is here:https:

  5. Episode · Jul 14, 2026

    Social Justice Ireland – Building Communities (opens the original)

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    Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory speaks with Michelle Murphy from Social Justice Ireland, who discusses Ireland's economic position, social justice issues, the impact of political and ideological policies, and the importance of building a society focused on the common good. Michelle emphasises the need for real investment in community, building public services, and growing indigenous industry to create a fairer and more resilient Ireland. for more see:htt

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