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May 17, 2025

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Ireland's Far-Right Resurgence

Ireland's historic republicanism has slowed but not stopped far-right growth.
The far-right resurgence includes diverse groups united by COVID pandemic anti-lockdown protests.

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COVID Amplified Irish Far Right

COVID lockdowns galvanized Ireland's far right by providing street visibility.
The far-right weaponized lockdown frustrations, combining conspiracies and old fascist groups.

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Imported Far-Right Talking Points

Irish far right messaging is mainly imported from American and British sources.
Cultural imports include anti-LGBT library protests despite lack of local drag story events.

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Navigating HIV Prevention and the Rise of Far-Right Movements

01:40 • 2min

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Emergence of Far-Right Movements in Ireland

03:21 • 14min

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Conor McGregor: The Far-Right Aspirant and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Ireland

17:30 • 3min

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Rise of Far-Right Violence in Ireland

20:50 • 10min

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Rising Concerns: Far-Right Movements in Ireland

30:50 • 10min

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Trans Identity in High School Sports

40:36 • 11min

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Navigating Identity and Public Scrutiny in Trans Experiences

51:40 • 3min

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Navigating Trans Narratives in Sports

54:44 • 15min

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The Intersection of Politics and Football Culture

01:10:06 • 3min

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Football, Faith, and the Changing Landscape of College Sports

01:12:42 • 9min

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Branding in Modern Capitalism

01:22:01 • 14min

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Supporting Local Bookstores and Encouragement for Queer Youth

01:36:11 • 2min

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Empowering Queer Childhood: The Right to Simply Be

01:37:47 • 2min

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Technology, Sports, and Health Promotions

01:39:21 • 4min

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Debunking the Myth of White Genocide

01:43:40 • 10min

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Navigating the U.S. Refugee Admissions Landscape

01:53:44 • 23min

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Exploring White Nationalism and Historical Context in South Africa

02:16:30 • 2min

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Exploring Political Violence and Cultural Connections

02:18:19 • 5min

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Rebellion Rising: The Gorman Conflict

02:23:16 • 12min

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The Force: Spirituality and Skepticism in Star Wars

02:35:05 • 5min

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Tensions of the Gorman Massacre

02:40:16 • 15min

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Rebellion, Identity, and Chaos

02:55:14 • 6min

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Resistance and Solidarity in Star Wars

03:00:59 • 12min

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Espionage and Betrayal in the Empire

03:13:11 • 12min

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A Tech Upgrade and Health Awareness with a Dash of Humor

03:25:40 • 4min

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Political Tensions and Border Rights

03:29:40 • 12min

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The Absurdity of Luxury Gifts in Politics

03:42:04 • 2min

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Trump's Sky Palace: A Humorous Take

03:43:40 • 3min

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Controversy Over a Luxury Jet and Allegations of Bribery

03:46:56 • 2min

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The Absurdity of Corruption and Diplomacy

03:48:43 • 2min

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Negotiations, Fast Food, and Absurd Sponsorships

03:50:19 • 2min

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Tariffs and Trade Tensions

03:51:53 • 5min

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Economic Turbulence: U.S.-India Trade Negotiations

03:57:08 • 4min

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Immigration Policy and Humanitarian Concerns

04:01:02 • 17min

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Recent Developments in Immigration and Legal Rights

04:17:32 • 4min

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All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file.

The Irish Far Right/Neo-Nazi Movement
Trans Fiction, Trans Sports
The Refugees Fleeing South Africa's "White Genocide"
The Gang Reviews Andor Season 2, Ep. 7-9
Executive Disorder: White House Weekly #16

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Sources/Links:

Trans Fiction, Trans Sports

https://victoria.monster/

https://thepointmag.com/criticism/entering-history/

The Refugees Fleeing South Africa's "White Genocide"

https://support.iraplegalinfo.org/hc/en-us/articles/360057039031-What-is-the-U-S-refugee-resettlement-process

https://welcome.us/explainers/us-refugee-admissions-program-suspended-until-further-notice-welcome-corps-terminated

https://www.rescue.org/press-release/irc-responds-termination-state-department-grants-refugee-resettlement-program

https://2021-2025.state.gov/refugee-admissions/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/addressing-egregious-actions-of-the-republic-of-south-africa/

https://www.nytimes.com/article/afrikaner-refugees-trump-south-africa.html