I4C Trouble with Daly and Wallace
Clare Daly, Mick Wallace
A brand new political podcast from Ireland's two best-known independent left wing MEPs, straight from the belly of the EU beast. Unfiltered by mainstream media they grapple with the problems at the very heart of the European project.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 31min
EP 160 - Free Julian Assange!
Clare and Mick are back from London, where they attended Julian Assange's extradition hearing. Join us as we discuss the importance of Assange's truth-telling work and the urgent need to stop his wrongful persecution. Why does the EU praise Navalny as a courageous dissident but says nothing about Assange's critical condition and the years of abuse he's been made to endure? Mick and Clare have a lot to say!
Feb 16, 2024 • 37min
EP 159 - Rafah
Join us as we discuss Israel's looming military offensive on Rafah and its catastrophic humanitarian consequences at a time when UNRWA's work is on the line. Mick and Clare tell us about this week's debates in the Parliament with UNRWA representatives and stress the need for Ireland to step up its efforts to stop this massacre. We also talk about NATO and its role in Ukraine, as well as economic rights in Ireland.
Feb 9, 2024 • 35min
EP 158 - Censorship in the European Parliament
We're back in Strasbourg for another plenary week, where Mick and Clare have been silenced multiple times for speaking about Gaza. Join us as we dissect the Parliament's attitude towards the genocide and this new era of McCarthyism, as well as funds for Ukraine, the issue of sanctions and the Irish Government's inability to tackle inequality.
Feb 5, 2024 • 44min
EP 157 - The housing crisis
This week we discuss the latest farmer protests in Europe, the cruel suspension of UNRWA funding when it's most needed, the disastrous housing crisis in Ireland and the misuse of labels.
Jan 26, 2024 • 40min
EP 156 - International law has spoken
Join us as we discuss today's historic ICJ ruling, an astounding defeat for Israel, as well as the Parliament's celebration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the EU's unproductive role in the Sahel, the Triple Lock mechanism and more!
Jan 19, 2024 • 31min
EP 155 - The Parliament green lights genocide
Join us as we discuss the shocking resolution passed by the Parliament this week. Gravely misrepresented by the media, it is not a call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire but an open-ended license for genocide. We also talk about the EU's disastrous diplomatic role in Ukraine and around the world.
Jan 12, 2024 • 35min
EP 154 - Israel on Trial
We're back from the Christmas break to discuss the ICJ genocide case against Israel initiated by South Africa, as well as the Irish government's disappointing reaction to it. We also talk about the US/UK strikes against the Houthis, the rise of militarism in Europe and the housing crisis in Ireland.
Dec 18, 2023 • 36min
EP 153 - Puppets of the Military Industrial Complex
On the last episode of the year, Mick and Clare share their updates from the plenary week in Strasbourg. They talk about the disappointing Parliamentary debate concerning Gaza, the influence of the arms industry in the EU, the war in Ukraine and the racism of Irish refugee policies.
Dec 8, 2023 • 36min
EP 152 - A trip to Macedonia, Firing your Boss, and Gaza
This week Clare and Mick talk about their trip to Macedonia, challenges faced by Macedonia in joining the EU, cleaners firing their boss and forming a cooperative, consequences of legislation change on small businesses, and the worsening situation in Palestine.
Dec 1, 2023 • 28min
EP 151 - Dublin riots and the dehumanisation of Palestinians
In today's episode, Mick and Clare address the riots in Dublin last week. They also talk about the blatant dehumanisation of Palestinian lives, racism and the importance of persevering.


