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  1. [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: PalCast - The Suffering Follows You - A Palestinian Refugee in Trump's America

    4 DAYS AGO

    [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: PalCast - The Suffering Follows You - A Palestinian Refugee in Trump's America

    Karama Fadil is a teacher of Arabic language for non-Arabic speakers. She survived 5 months of the genocide in Gaza before being able to leave via "coordination services" to Egypt and eventually on to the US. In her new home, she is trying to start a new life. But the experience of a Palestinian a refugee, a stateless person in search of identity and community in this United States is not an easy one. Still Karama hopes to be able one day to build community and support those whom she left behind. Tune in for the full episode.

    5 min
  2. [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: Cruel and Wrong - The Immigration "Debate"

    14 JAN

    [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: Cruel and Wrong - The Immigration "Debate"

    In this tortoise shack special, Tony sits down with immigration lawyer and (sadly) Corkman, Cathal Malone, to talk about Ireland's immigration system, the hardening political rhetoric, the actual reality and lots more. This is a must-listen for anyone who is concerned by statements from our elected officials and even more so for those who think our Government are just talking "common sense."

    5 min
  3. [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: PalCast - Erasing Israeli War Crimes

    13 JAN

    [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: PalCast - Erasing Israeli War Crimes

    Editors Note: The Guest this week couldn't establish an internet connection so we've rescheduled In this short PalCast, Yousef updates us on what is happening in Gaza, the ever expanding Yellow Line, the destruction of what little infrastructure remains, the creation of new mass graves and how the Knesset plans to hang Palestinian "prisoners."

    2 min
  4. [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: PalCast - 'You'll Have To Kill Me' - Ali's Story Part 2

    9 JAN

    [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: PalCast - 'You'll Have To Kill Me' - Ali's Story Part 2

    Ali Skaik is an English Literature student and writer from Gaza City. In his own words: "Literature should be lived and not just read. Growing up amid the struggles in Gaza, every word I write carries the reality I face daily. Literature became my way of living, feeling, and speaking the truth of the spirit, pain, and enduring hope of my people. In this very special episode Ali shares his story. Warning: He dose not spare any detail and discusses topics listeners may find upsetting. Ali has also been published on We Are Not Numbers, The Nation, The Electronic Intifada, and The Intercept.

    5 min
  5. [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: PalCast - A Tent is not a Home

    1 JAN

    [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: PalCast - A Tent is not a Home

    Riwaa Abuquta is a young woman from Rafah city whose life has been shaped by displacement, loss, and the constant search for safety. Alongside with her family, her elderly parents and 5 sisters, one of whom is disabled, she shares the story of life in a tent for a year and a half. Since the beginning of the war, she has been uprooted from her home, carrying her family and her memories to a tent. She refuses to call her tent a home. Tune in for the full story.

    5 min
  6. [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: PalCast - The Hardest Part Is Surviving

    30/12/2025

    [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: PalCast - The Hardest Part Is Surviving

    Ali Skaik is an English Literature student and writer from Gaza City. In his own words: "Literature should be lived and not just read. Growing up amid the struggles in Gaza, every word I write carries the reality I face daily. Literature became my way of living, feeling, and speaking the truth of the spirit, pain, and enduring hope of my people. In this very special episode Ali shares his story. Warning: He dose not spare any detail and discusses topics listeners may find upsetting. Ali has also been published on We Are Not Numbers, The Nation, The Electronic Intifada, and The Intercept.

    5 min

  7. 29/12/2025

    Patron Exclusive: Spanish Pillow Talk

    Journalist Eoghan Gilmartin and Professor Joe Haslam are back to talk Pedro Sanchez, Spains economic miracle, Catalan independence, the rise of far right Vox and why you should never get into the pub business. Warning: Strong language by tepid debates ensues.

    47 min
  8. [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: Are We Having Fun Yet?

    23/12/2025

    [PREVIEW] Patron Exclusive: Are We Having Fun Yet?

    2025 Wrap with Simon McGarr and Harry McEvansoneya It's that time of year again where we sit and reflect on the year gone by and talk optimistically about our pessimistic future. And who better* to do that than Mr irishelectionprojections.com Harry McEvansoneya and The Gist's Simon McGarr. *we asked better people, but they had better offers.

    5 min
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