There’s a lot of popular economic narratives out there at the moment that don’t seem to tally with the lived experience of a majority in our society. It can be hard to make sense of it all. So it was great to chat again with UCD’s Assoc Prof of Political Economy, Aidan Regan, to delve into it framing, figures and […]
We watched with sadness as the US Supreme Court overturned Roe and Casey last week. But we weren’t without hope. Joining us to discuss what it means, the lessons grassroots activists have learned and where the hope is are former Socialist Party TD and ROSA cofounder, Ruth Coppinger, academic, activist and Author of Repealed, Dr Camilla Fitzsimons and activist and […]
(Note: Published for members Jun 23. But following comments on Data Centers we thought we’d lift the paywall as a fact check) It was a pleasure to be joined by Political Correspondent and Environmental Reporter with the Business Post, Daniel Murray, to discuss the Venn Diagram of politics and climate action. Daniel explains why Ireland is so overexposed to the […]
Earlier this morning Russian missiles hit a residential building near central Kyiv. This follows a big escalation of missile attacks on the previous day of between 40 and 50 strikes across Ukraine. To discuss this latest escalation, the G7 meeting, Ukraine’s EU membership application, weaponry and the crises in energy and food supply is Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko. Note: Recorded […]
I was hopeful, but not optimistic that Gustavo Petro would make history by becoming Colombia’s first ever leftist President. So when the news came in late last night of his victory it was a little moment of happiness for this self-declared lefty! Rejoining us on the podcast to tell us how it happened and what it might mean is Colombian […]
As the UK Government attempts to once again rip up a deal that they told everyone was “oven-ready” we decided to chat with Human Rights Professor at Queens University Belfast, Colin Harvey. Colin shares details about the targeting he continues to receive while he advocates for the need for preparatory work for a United Ireland and what impact such attacks […]
While we have definitely noticed food prices going up, we might not have an inkling that the global food crisis is far more acute than just the price at the tills. Joining me from Lebanon to discuss food systems, insecurity and scarcity for over 320m people are International Development Consultant, Sinead Mowlds and International Debt Finance Expert, Mike Azar. Sinead […]
Whatever the outcome of this Sunday’s second round of the Colombian Presidential Election, history was already made in the first round when left wing candidate, Gustavo Petro, finished top of the pile with 40% of the vote. The bad news is that the “Trump-like” Rodolfo Hernandez finished second on 28% and might be the man who benefits most from the […]