{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6751d3e4927df756c197424a/69ea8e5717df632b8554da71?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Community Matters Live Podcast: Episode 1 - Housing","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6751d3e4927df756c197424a/1776979026531-f5c4eac2-3ec7-48d6-bc83-ee30bc4bb962.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This is the inaugural episode of UCC Library’s <em>Community Matters</em> discussion forum. It was recorded live in front of an audience in our Creative Zone as part of the Cork Podcast Festival on March 24th, 2026.</p><p><br></p><p>The first <em>Community Matters</em> forum focused on the topic of housing and features contributions from the following representatives:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Lucas Van Bilderbeek - CATU </strong></p><p><strong>Cllr. Honore Kamengi - Green Party </strong></p><p><strong>AJ Nagle - Cork Student Housing Co-op </strong></p><p><strong>Jason O'Shaughnessy - Cork Centre For Architectural Education </strong></p><p><strong>Frank O'Connor &amp; Jude Sherry - Derelict Ireland</strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Community Matters</em> is a library‑led initiative that creates a shared forum for diverse voices to come together for an in‑depth panel discussion, recorded live as a podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>It is also designed to encourage meaningful conversations on local issues through multiple perspectives.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was produced and moderated by Dave Hackett, UCC Library Public Engagement Coordinator.</p><p><br></p><p>All proceeds from this event were donated to Cork Simon Community.</p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoy the conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>Intro music: Bog Jazz - Bad Ducks</p>","author_name":"UCC Library"}