In this discussion, Patrick Radden Keefe, author of 'Empire of Pain' and creator of 'Say Nothing', delves into the urgent protests by farmers in Westminster against government budget changes, particularly regarding inheritance tax. He explores the emotional and financial toll on family farms and the historical echoes of such unrest. They also touch on the complex narratives of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, highlighting the struggles for truth amid trauma, and the connections between the past and present societal grievances.
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Unexpected Death and Inheritance Tax
Lewis Goodall spoke to Charles, a farmer whose father recently died.
Charles worries about inheritance tax and the seven-year rule, as his mother's health is uncertain.
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Wider Discontent Among Farmers
Some farmers' concerns extend beyond inheritance tax to broader political issues.
Conspiracy theories and anti-government sentiments are also present within the protesting group.
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Brexit's Impact on Farmers
Ironically, Brexit, supported by 53% of farmers, has negatively impacted them.
The phasing out of EU subsidies under the Common Agricultural Policy adds to farmers' struggles.
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A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
Ariel Font Prades
Patrick Radden Keefe
The book delves into the bitter conflict in Northern Ireland and its aftermath, focusing on the lives of key figures such as Dolours Price, Brendan Hughes, Gerry Adams, and Jean McConville's children. It explores the civil rights movement, the Provisional IRA's bombing campaign, the 1981 hunger strike, the peace process, and the post-conflict struggle to understand crimes like McConville's murder. The narrative also incorporates the Belfast Project, a secret oral history endeavor that collected stories from former IRA members. The book is a panoramic history that captures the complexities and tragic consequences of the Troubles[1][2][5].
Empire of Pain
The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty
Ricard Gil
Patrick Radden Keefe
Empire of Pain is a comprehensive and damning narrative about the Sackler family, who built their pharmaceutical empire through aggressive marketing and questionable ethics. The book traces the family's history from their early success with tranquilizers like Librium and Valium to the devastating impact of OxyContin, which contributed significantly to the opioid crisis. Keefe's work is based on extensive research and exposes the family's ruthless business tactics, their influence on medical and governmental bodies, and their attempts to evade accountability for the harm caused by their products.
Later in this episode we talk to Patrick Radden Keefe, author of global bestseller 'Empire of Pain'. His new Disney+ drama 'Say Nothing' tells the story of murder and memory during The Troubles in 1970's Northern Ireland, and solves one of that time's most egregious crimes.
But we start on the streets of Whitehall with the farmers storming Westminster, and their rallying cry - "Starmer Farmer Harmer". How has the new government got on their wrong side so quickly? How damaging will the policies in the budget REALLY be for farmers? And will the Chancellor back down?
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