Casement's Leftovers

It's quarantine and we've got exactly what you need to lift your spirits: a mini series on Republicanism! It's time to flesh out that word we've heard for so long but never really understood! In Episode One (the Debrief), Helen and Glen go through a brief history of flawed republics from Plato to France circa 1789, take a brief break for an angelus by the inimitable PureGrand, then explore some of the key tenants of Republicanism that we should be aiming to achieve. We also claw back the concept of freedom from the hands of filthy American capitalists and finalise the plans for Guy Fawke-ing the true enemy of the republic: RuPaul Charles. PureGrand spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/11hBv6UufZMGP8EKbZ63MH?si=jdbm5HCcSWGCAPXp61yQUgSupport the show

Centrism. The dominant Ideology of Ireland has saturated every facet of society, but what exactly does it say about Ireland and  what is and isn't politically acceptable? In the first half of this meaty two-parter Helen and Glen talk about how the extremely "measured" media tacitly endorse right-wing ideas, the difference between Irish Republicans and American Republicans and what MLK can teach us about centrists today. Produced and Edited by Wuraola Majekodunmi.Fish Hook Theory: https://progressivearmy.com/2017/10/08/fish-hook-theory-real/ MLK on Centrists: https://www.africa.upenn.edu/Articles_Gen/Letter_Birmingham.htmlSupport the show

Helen and Glen are joined by Ógra Shinn Féin PR officer Kevin Burns and Green Party Cllr. Peter Kavanagh to talk about the GE2020 result. What potential coalitions could be formed? How did the media get it so wrong? What does this mean for the future of Irish politics? How hard did Varadkar weep? All this and more on Casement's Leftovers.Produced and Edited by Wuraola Majekodunmi. Support the show

In this episode Helen and Glen are joined by long term friend, first time contributor Ciara to discuss class in Ireland, the US and the UK. Is Ireland's class structure similar to either? Or has it's unusual cocktail of neoliberalism and nostalgia allowed it's ruling class to disguise themselves as the working class "made good"?Angelus by entertainer and artist Niall Keane @rancidkermitProduced and Edited by Wuraola Majekodunmi Support the show

The UK general election has everyone reeling. As centrists clamor to interpret Labour's historic loss as a rejection of all policy left of tax credits, Casement's Leftovers explores what the election means for Northern Ireland.Joined by Ógra Shinn Féin public relations officer Kevin Burns, we get a snap shot of the political landscape in Northern Ireland as well as what the result might mean for the Union.Support the show

The Nostalgia Industry is in full swing. Faced with ecological armageddon and zero chance of riding it out in your own home, we've been forced to hole up in the past. In this episode Helen and Glen are joined by artist and musician Luke Faulkner (aka Pure Grand) to discuss how the Nostalgia Industry affects art and politics and if you can use aesthetic as a tool against capitalism. Support the show

In their inaugural episode, Helen and Glen discuss the shifting meaning of 'Queer' in Ireland. Academic, colloquial and cultural, join Casement's Leftover's as they try to make sense of a term that somehow includes both Leo Varadkar and Leigh Bowery.Support the show