Part One: The Easter Rising: How a Bunch of Irish Poets and Union Organizers Took On the British Empire, Died, and Then Won

Katy Stoll, specialist in rebels who sparked Irish independence, discusses Irish nationalism, the formation of Sinn Fein, the Daughters of Ireland, the decline of the Irish language, and the complexities of alliances. The hosts also explore the importance of lesser-known black history, origins of the folk song 'Welcome Home,' and social media use.