16. Dark Humour for Dark Times with Tadhg Hickey

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Deanna Othman is a Palestinian American, who is both a journalist and educator. She is from the West Bank, but has traveled to Gaza twice, most recently in June 2023. In this episode of PalCast, she shares her experience of visiting Gaza and how the world has changed since then. Othman speaks of the feelings of being a Palestinian-American in the diaspora during Eid and the impact the genocide has had on her, especially as a mother. This year’s Eid is different for both Palestinians in the diaspora and those trapped in Gaza. Othman shares her thoughts on the legacy of Refaat Alareer who visited Chicago in 2014 as part of a speaking tour. Yousef Aljamal, Helena Cobban and Tony Groves also discuss the latest updates from Gaza. The Gaza Appeal is here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/nuseirat-dr-105860337 The Eamon Ryan standing down podcast is here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-106432774

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Rejoining us on the podcast is listener favourite, Prof Richard Murphy and he's is in feisty form. Richard outlines the societal challenges and the economic realities facing the UK, as well as the political and financial options available to the soon-to-be new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. Richard also, quite rightly, defends himself from the people who claim that his criticism of Labour's lack of ambition is a defence of the terrible Tories. The Gaza Appeal Details are here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-105638638

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack No current RTE bogus self employed employee has been allowed to speak publicly. Unions refuse to have their voices heard, mainstream media is terrified of RTE and even the Oireachtas has been told by unauthorised legal figures to ensure the bogus self employed workers get no voice in the ongoing hearings and investigations into the rogue employer that is RTE. Only the Echo Chambers Podcast will give voice to these workers who have had their pensions and entitlements stolen by RTE for decades. Ms. M is one of those voices. Her story is one of many. The Spying Podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-106111924

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Editors Note: This is the first PalCast since Yousef's sister, Fatima was killed in Gaza. Yousef talks about her at the beginning. The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) started Palestinian refugee camps in Gaza in 1948. The AFSC’s educational work in Palestine goes back to the early 1900s when the first Quaker School, the Friends School, was established in Ramallah. This PalCast episode hosts Jennifer Bing, who is the National Director of the Palestine Activism Program, to talk about the AFSC’s work in Gaza now and before October 7, which included bringing Palestinian writers and speakers to the US. Listen to this episode hosted by Yousef Aljamal, Helena Cobban and Tony Groves to learn more. The Gaza Appeal Donation Details Are Here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/nuseirat-dr-105860337

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack This is a bumper podcast on everything (the Sinn Féin fall, the far right gains and more) that we know so far on the results of the Local and European Elections. Joining us to break it down is the best in the biz (and massive Carly Rae Jepsen fan) Mr irishelectionprojections.com, Harry McEvansoneya. This is the last time we get to hit snooze on a volatile situation. Buckle up. It is getting bumpy. The Gaza Appeal is here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/nuseirat-dr-105860337

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack It was a pleasure to be rejoined on the podcast from Nuseirat by Dr Musallam Abukhalil from the medical shelter where he works with his colleagues and the volunteers with Dignity for Palestine, and activist artist Adam SpiceBag Doyle. We just wish it was under better circumstances. We talk about how things are right now on the ground in Gaza and the immense suffering of thousands of displaced people and how voluteers are resilient, yet overwhelmed. Note Adam is donating money from the sales of his An Phalaistín scarves to Dignity for Palestine. You can get them here:https://spicebagmerch.bigcartel.com/product/an-phalaistin-scarf For Donations please click here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/nuseirat-dr-105860337

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack On this episode of PalCast, Yousef, Helena and Tony are joined by comedian, satirist and activist, Tadhg Hickey to talk about the role that activist art plays in protesting the ongoing genocide in Gaza and how the price creatives pay for speaking up is a price he gladly pays. They discuss the need for laughter in these dark moments and the solidarity between Ireland and Palestine. They also discuss the latest news from Gaza and what political insanity is driving the US to allow this genocide to continue. Gaza Orphan Appeal:https://www.patreon.com/posts/105080810

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack We have Mexico's first female President, Claudi Sheinbaum, disastrous floods in Brazil, Argentina's Milei starting a fight with Spain, and horrendously racist policies leaving thousands Stateless in the Dominican Republic. So you know we had to go back to chat with El Pais reporter and journalist in Latin America, Nicholas Dale Leal. A lot to cover. Don't miss it. The Latest Local and EU election Poll Analysis Podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-105442649 The Gaza Orphan Appeal Donation Details:https://www.patreon.com/posts/gaza-orphan-for-105080810

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Why are far right faces from the South canvassing for far right candidates in the North? Our guest, writer, commentator and columnist with the Irish News, Elaine Crory, has some ideas. You should listen to them. Please read her piece here:https://www.irishnews.com/opinion/elaine-crory-the-far-right-are-miles-ahead-of-us-we-need-to-fight-back-now-3W6X23254BB3FK5QA3VBJCSVQE/ The Song at the end is by Daniel Maté (yes, THAT Daniel Maté) and the full podcast from him is out here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/101762276 The Gaza Orphan Appeal details are here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/105080810

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Eman Abdelhadi is is a Palestinian professor who is involved in student encampments in the US. She joins PalCast co-hosts, Yousef, Helena and Tony to talk about the student movement in the US and its impact on US and global politics. Abdelhadi notes that the student movement had reached its climax and that it builds on a long history of activism in the country. The Israeli invasion of Rafah was highlighted during the episode as Israeli advances inside the city, displacing 900,000 Palestinians again. Three massacres took place so far in Rafah after Israel announced the start of the invasion that many countries around the world warned Israel against. Listen to the full episode for more details. Gaza Orphan Appeal:https://www.patreon.com/posts/gaza-orphan-for-105080810