The Fuel Protests – Real Concerns Are Turned Into Anger and Hate with Saoirse McHugh

About this episode

An in-depth interview with Saoirse McHugh discussing the fuel protests and systemic issues in agriculture and energy.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Despite knowing everything about everything, I decided to ask for another opinion on the fuel protests. So here's an in-depth interview with the wonderful Saoirse McHugh, who discusses the recent protests, the systemic issues in agriculture, energy, and social policy, and explores potential solutions for a sustainable future. The conversation highlights the influence of powerful (shady) interest groups, EU policies, and the urgent need for systemic change. Barry Heneghan on that Government confidence vote:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-155860288 Mikey Cullen on the Gaza Flotilla:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-155844130 Run for Teddy: https://www.patreon.com/posts/short-message-155503232 The Hind Rajab jersey for Dignity for Palestine is available here: https://spicebagmerch.com/ Conor McCabe's piece:https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41826395.html Simon's Gist:The Gist:https://www.thegist.ie/the-gist-a-denial-of-service-attack/

People in this episode

Host: Tortoise Shack Media

Guest: Saoirse McHugh

Topics covered

• fuel protests
• agriculture
• energy policy
• social policy
• systemic change
• sustainable future

Keywords

• fuel protests
• Saoirse McHugh
• agriculture
• energy
• social policy
• systemic change
• EU policies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EU, Gaza Flotilla, Dignity for Palestine

Places: Ireland

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