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My name is Lynne and I'm based in the south of Ireland. And with this podcast I'm hoping to shine a light on a range of topics, whether Irish, or global and whether environmental, cultural, or political. I'm going to be looking at the facts as I find them and some opinions too, whilst remembering that opinions are not facts. So, join me whilst I endeavour to seek the truth, because the Truth Matters.

  1. 2 FEB

    Not-So-New New Year and Travels to Taiwan

    It’s 2026 and a belated happy new year, or early Chinese new year, to you. This new series of Truth Matters will cover Environment and Justice Matters.  In this episode of Truth Matters, Not-So-New New Year and Travels to Taiwan, I’m ruminating on the climate and giving an overview of my recent trip to Taiwan. We’re already 1/12th of the way through 2026 and for many it’s like a relay race where we’re passing from one global crisis to another.

    28 min

  2. 28/11/2025

    Truth Matters. Housing: Crisis? What Crisis?

    In this episode of Truth Matters, Crisis, What Crisis? The Housing Time-Bomb, I want to take a look at the factors that have led to this housing crisis, not just an Irish phenomenon, but to be found in many developed countries. For this podcastthough, I will focus mostly on Ireland with examples from elsewhere.   What type of housing has been built over the decades? When did the housing crisis start? How does a housing crisis affect our population? How could we do this better? Some of you may know that Crisis? What Crisis? was the name of a 1975 Supertramp LP depicting a man sunbathing; the only colour in a bleak industrial site with factory chimneysbelching smoke. The title relates to the struggles of individuals and theindifference of society. So, fifty years on and it’s not too different from the struggle and indifference that many people feel today, particularly those impacted by the lack of affordable housing.

    45 min

  3. 17/10/2025

    Truth Matters: Activism - The Right to Protest

    Once upon a time it was 15 minutes of fame, but these days it is 15 seconds of focus before it’s onto the next item. Peaceful protests do not make news. Hundreds of thousands could be quietly marching, but much of the news coverage will focus on the corner where there is a confrontation with an opposing group or the gardai, or police. I am going to do an overview of what is and what is not activism. I’ll take a look at which were the great activist movements that changed the world and who are the activist heroes and what about the activist villains? Established activists and groups and the perils they encounter. How countries view activism and what laws are in place toeither support or regulate it. What does it mean when a nation imprisons activists? And what is the future of activism… does it make a difference?

    39 min

  4. 01/07/2025

    Truth Matters: In 1984 George Orwell Speaks to Us

    In 1984 George Orwell speaks to us through the ages. In this episode I read an excerpt on Power and an assessment of some of the main points from 1984 that are invaluable to consider now.

    7 min

  5. 24/06/2025

    Truth Matters: Part 2 The Gun Safe, Private Gun Ownership

    This is the second part in this episode of Truth Matters,Private Gun Ownership, The Gun Safe In Part 2 I'm looking at who's shooting what. What does this mean in terms of deaths from gun violence? Checking if any guns have been banned. And how different groups perceive gun ownership. And is gun ownership strictly a man thing?

    32 min

  6. 17/06/2025

    Truth Matters: Part 1 Son of a Gun, Private Gun Ownership

    In this episode of Truth Matters, Part 1 Son of a Gun, Private Gun Ownership, I came across so much information on gun ownership, that I decided to break this episode into two parts. This first part takes a look at civilian firearms. Where did it all start? Who makes the guns and what type of guns are available. Where do you get them? What restrictions are there to gun ownership?And where do we find gun ownership

    22 min

  7. 10/06/2025

    Truth Matters: All Hail the Leader

    In this episode of Truth Matters, All Hail the Leader, I want to take a look at leadership styles. What makes a good leader and a bad leader. And who are they? And who are the successful leaders past and present? And what do we need from a leader in this era of AGI?

    26 min

  8. 03/06/2025

    Truth Matters: AI, Robots and This Brave New World

    In this episode of Truth Matters, AI, Robots and This Brave New World, I want to take a look behind the curtainat the AI world. What Is AI, Generative AI and LLMs? And what is AGI? What does it take to create AI. How safe is it? When are the Robots going to descend? And what does the future look like?

    31 min
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My name is Lynne and I'm based in the south of Ireland. And with this podcast I'm hoping to shine a light on a range of topics, whether Irish, or global and whether environmental, cultural, or political. I'm going to be looking at the facts as I find them and some opinions too, whilst remembering that opinions are not facts. So, join me whilst I endeavour to seek the truth, because the Truth Matters.

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  • Creator
    Lynne
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lynne
  • Show Website
    Truth Matters