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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 the news of the day, pull apart the spin and challenge you to be an activist. This is the non-corporate, ad free, non-plastic-podcast reality that the medium is made for. There will be shenanigans!
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AIB Market Talk

AIB Market Talk

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AIB Market Talk features a bi-weekly discussion including our Economists and Treasury experts, providing you with specialist insight into the prevailing topics impacting Financial Markets. Our full legal disclaimer can be viewed here https://aib.ie/fxcentre/podcast-disclaimer. You can subscribe to the series or download individual episodes via iTunes, Android and Soundcloud.
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History Ireland

History Ireland

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History Ireland magazine has now been in production for over 27 years. The History Ireland Podcast covers a wide variety of topics, from the earliest times to the present day, in an effort to give the listener a sense of the distant past but also to offer a contemporary edge.
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Living Room Logic – Irish Science Podcast

Andrew McGovern and Aidan Long

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Living Room Logic asks Irish experts about the pressing issues and latest science news including Neuroscience, Evolution, the Future of Medicine, AI, Mankind and the Climate. The show is hosted by two scientists working in Ireland: Andrew McGovern, a neuroscientist best known as @scientistireland on TikTok & Dr Aidan Long, a climate expert and seafarer. Together we want to help you keep informed and up to date. This work is solely supported by our listeners on Patreon (https://www.patreon.co ...
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At The Margin

Niall Farrell

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Discussions about GDP, housing and other issues seem to assume that we know quite a bit about the topic already. Most of us don't. This podcast will fill in those gaps. During each episode, an expert will guide us through a given topic, with the goal of providing enough information so we can piece together our own informed views. Many of the speakers are working at the cutting edge of their respective fields, guiding us through both the accumulated evidence and showing us where things are li ...
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Do we use our buildings to declare who we are? How far does our heritage influence our collective identity? This insightful album reveals Ireland's shifting attitudes towards its cultural heritage. In 1922 when it broke free of British rule to become an independent nation state, the Irish nationalists abandoned high-profile buildings like Dublin Castle as it was symbolic of their British oppressors, and it fell into ruin. Yet they proudly restored older sites like Cashel and New Grange, whic ...
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Wild West Podcast

Michael King/Brad Smalley

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Welcome to Wild West podcast where fact and legend merge. The Wild West Podcast presents the true accounts of individuals, who settled in a town built out of hunger for money, regulated by fast guns, who walked on both sides of the law, patrolling, investing in and regulating the brothels, saloons and gambling houses. These are stories of the men who made the history of the Old West come alive - bringing with them the birth of legends, brought to order by a six-gun and laid to rest with thei ...
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GuruFocusCast

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The GuruFocus podcast brings interviews with influential investing leaders, extended discussion with website contributors, original stories and all the happenings in value investing.
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Technologies are impacting society. With a rapidly aging population, people living longer than they ever have before and the threat of an automation here, this podcast aims to look at some of the solutions and issues that technology will bring globally everywhere. As we move towards a Digital nation state, is the future decentralised or dystopian? Or will it bring the world closer than ever before?
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Where Does It Go?

Where Does It Go? A Podcast

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A podcast about curious endings. Where does it go? We look at the hidden life cycles of things that seem to just "go away", such as sewage, viruses, stardust, old curse words, fatbergs, and more!
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackShortly after the European Court of Justice ruled that the Irish State had given illegal state aid to Appple, via what was a sweetheart tax evasion scheme, we spoke with one of the people who has being covering this and studying tax, tax justice, corporate power and its impact on democracy, UCD's Assoc Pro…
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Send us a text What if the true story of resilience and struggle in American history has been overlooked for too long? Explore the harrowing journey of the Northern Cheyenne tribe after the Battle of the Little Bighorn. From the brutal winter attack on Dull Knife’s village by Colonel Ranald S. McKenzie to the relentless military pursuit leading to …
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Send us a text What if a single magazine article could immortalize a man into legend? This episode explores how Colonel George Ward Nichols' sensational account in Harper's New Monthly Magazine transformed James Butler Hickok into the iconic "Wild Bill." Through Nichols' eyes, we unveil post-Civil War Springfield, Missouri, and the momentous meetin…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackEditors note: Tony misquotes In this tortoise shack exclusive, Roman Shortall and Eoghan McNeill of The Ditch rejoin us to discuss what has been revealed by their reporting into the transfer of US weapons to Israel through Irish Airspace. We discuss the mainstream reaction and how the framing has been unhe…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackDr. Mohammed H. Alaqad is a distinguished academic from Gaza, now based in Malaysia. In the Autumn of 2023 he went to visit home after 14 years of being away. Having received a red carpet reception by family and friends, he wanted most for his wife and kids to meet his extended family, including his mother…
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AIB’s Chief Economist David McNamara and AIB Treasury’s Cormac Cunnane break down the latest trends in the August Irish Purchasing Managers Index reports for the Manufacturing and Service sectors and what these reports could mean for markets and interest rates as we approach the September round of central bank meetings. Visit our website and subscr…
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Please join us patreon.com/tortoiseshackA Radol is a Ridiculous Argument Devoid Of Logic. Bear that in mind as you listen. In this short podcast Martin reveal the "legal opinion" sent to Irish Postmasters by their Union that contradicts previous Judgements like Denny and Karshan and flies in the face of an ongoing Postmaster High Court Case where e…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackYou might have seen the headlines across Irish media about the blow struck to the Gig Economy and bogus self employment by musician and workers rights activist, Matt McGranaghan. But only here will you hear from Matt himself. This is a huge result that will help thousands of workers currently misclassified…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how the foundations of America were built on "beef and bread"? Join us for an eye-opening journey into the heart of cowboy culture with Michael Grauer, the McCaslin Chair of Cowboy Culture and curator at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Michael's expertise shines as he previews the unique and exciting 15…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackAnas Abu Samhan is a Palestinian writer and translator with a deep focus on the decolonization of mind and language, as well as decolonial epistemology. Anas talks about language, literature and translation during genocide and he narrates how his family was displaced multiple times and lost all their homes…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackAs promised we are rejoined by the best person on the planet currently covering the decades old SpyCops Units, who have done some deplorable things to people in predominantly left wing movements in order to maintain some false sense of State order and power.You all need to listen to this and check out Tom …
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this Echo Chamber Pod we are rejoined by writer, actor and activist, Noelle Brown to discuss the Mother and Baby Home Redress Scheme that has effectively excluded 40% of the people impacted by the National Scandal, while also seemingly indemnifying the Catholic church.Noelle talks the politics of injust…
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(Recorded live on Sat 17 Aug ’24 @ the Electric Picnic) Thanks to UCC’s Irish Civil War Fatalities project we now have a definite figure—1,485. But in this discussion, chaired by History Ireland editor Tommy Graham, with John Dorney, Pádraig Óg Ó Ruairc, Michael Kennedy and Caitlin White, we find out a lot more—not only who was killed but also when…
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(Recorded live on Fri 16 Aug ’24 @ the Electric Picnic) History Ireland editor Tommy Graham chats to former international footballer, administrator, businessman and TV pundit Niall Quinn about his recently completed MA thesis, ‘Oscar Traynor—a re-evaluation of a footballer, rebel, politician and football administrator’. Not only was Traynor an IRA …
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Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Why did Dodge City transform from the Buffalo capital to the Cowboy capital, and what did this mean for the American southwest? Join us as we journey through the economic upheavals that shaped this iconic city, tracing the steps of hunters like J. Wright Moore and John Webb as they pursued buffalo herds into t…
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Send us a text Step back in time to the heart of the Second Battle of Adobe Walls, where 28 brave buffalo hunters faced off against a coalition of Native American tribes in an epic struggle for survival. You'll discover the intricate history behind the Medicine Lodge Treaty of 1867, designed to safeguard Native lands but ultimately undermined by th…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIbrahim Alsemeiri is a PhD Candidate at the University of Utarah in Malaysia. Being from and living in Gaza, with four children, he has been displaced 5 times since October 7th. He lost his home and as you'll hear, is doing his best to comfort his children.He joins the PalCast co-hosts, yousef, Helena and …
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AIB’s Senior Economist John Fahey, and AIB Treasury’s Cormac Cunnane discuss the volatile moves in markets after the August round of central bank meetings, and break down the latest market expectations for September interest rate cuts and movements in currencies. Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Economic Analysis direct to your inbo…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this peek-behind-the-paywall Echo Chamber special, Martin and Tony talk the news of the week and things get a bit heated. Which is a good thing. We cover Trump, RTE, transphobic journalists, Coolock Says No to Ireland and the awful behaviour of legacy media in both race-baiting and our politics.CW: cont…
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Send us a text Ever wonder how a modest village transformed into the Wild West's most infamous cowboy capital? Join us as we uncover the electrifying rise of Dodge City, from its economic boom fueled by the Western Trail to its diverse and lively social scene. Feel the pulse of Dodge City's nightlife as we recount the impact of the Can-Can performa…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackDr. Hani Albassous is an Associate Professor in Security and Strategic Studies, he taught in Gaza, Qatar and Oman. He joins PalCast to talk about recent developments in Gaza and Israel, his view of the ongoing negotiations, the possible regional war breaking out between and Iran and Hezbollah on one hand a…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackWhen is austerity not austerity? When it’s done as part of “grownup” politics or so we’re told.Rejoining us is the wonderful Prof Richard Murphy and he paints a picture of the economic future that is unwelcome (and in our opinion one of the drivers of far right hate) in the new era of the new NEW Labour Pa…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackHana Salah is a Palestinian journalist from Gaza who endured and reported on the genocide until she was able to leave to Egypt then to Qatar in March 2024. Her two sisters were injured after an Israeli airstrike hit the building that she and her family took as a shelter. She was displaced a couple of times…
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AIB’s Chief Economist David McNamara and AIB Treasury’s John Heffernan break down the trends in the latest Irish Purchasing Managers Index reports for the Manufacturing and Service sectors, including the high performing service industry and the insights these reports give into the Irish economy. Visit our website and subscribe to receive AIB's Econ…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIt was, as always, a pleasure to be joined by Senior Reporter with the Business Post and the journalist who in our opinion does the most to keep the housing crisis in the news, Killian Woods.We talk about the scathing Housing Commission Report, the "minority" report that followed and the fudged commencemen…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a modest village grew into the legendary cowboy capital known as Dodge City? Prepare to be captivated as we unravel the vital role of the Western Trail and the economic boom that cattle drives ushered in, transforming this once-quiet town into a bustling hub of activity. With lenient laws allowing gambling, drinking…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackToday's guest, journalist, podcaster and Our Man in Stockholm, Philip O'Connor tweeted earlier "on this day in 2011, far-right terrorist Anders Behring Breivik murdered 77 people in Norway. Instead of being rejected after that horror, his views have since become mainstream - in our parliaments, our media &…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackAhmad Al-Naouq is the co-founder of We Are Not Numbers. He lost his family due to Israeli bombing on his family home in Gaza in October 2023. Since then, he has been appearing on different media outlets to defend and put forward the Palestinian narrative. He joins PalCast co-hosts Yousef and Helena to talk…
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Send us a text Curious about the incredible transformation of humble villages into booming cowboy capitals? Join us as we uncover the captivating tales of pioneers like John T. Lytle, who blazed new trails, and how their efforts fueled economic prosperity in towns like Dodge City. Feel the pulse of the late 19th century as we bring to life the rise…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackIn this very special podcast our friend and contributor of many years, Hana Salah, returns to talk about her life since we last spoke on air almost 3 years ago. Hana talks about life before October 7th, how her world was utterly changed in the months afterwards, her volunteering work (with your help, liste…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackAs England prepare to lose to Spain and Colombia prepare to defeat Argentina, we speak with Colombian-English and Mexico-based journalist with El Pais, Nicholas Dale Leal. Don’t worry, football barely gets a mention. We discuss the failed coup in Bolivia, the upcoming (rigged?) elections in Venezuela and t…
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