

Popular Front
Jake Hanrahan
Popular Front is a grassroots media organisation that focuses solely on war and conflict. We go deeper than mainstream media in a way that makes important war coverage accessible for everyone. The podcast focuses on the niche details of modern warfare and under-reported conflict.
Support us: patreon.com/popularfront
Support us: patreon.com/popularfront
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Jan 18, 2024 • 58min
Palestinian Journalists are Being Targeted and Killed
Journalist Hind Hassan discusses the alarming number of Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza, highlighting the challenges faced by journalists and the media's perceived silence. It addresses the importance of expressing outrage over the targeting and killing of journalists, challenges misconceptions about Gaza, and advocates for protecting journalists' rights.

Jan 10, 2024 • 1min
Popular Front presents: Skeleton Key - Deep Dives on Real Fascist Militancy
For the past five years or so, everyone and their nan has been accused of being a fascist, a neo-Nazi, or whatever. Often these accusations come from angry internet addicts who can't take a joke. At Popular Front, we don't care about all that drama. We do care though, about actual violent fascist militancy. The organised extremists who wish to violently cut off someone else's freedom because they're a different race, religion, sexuality, gender, or whatever. To help understand where the real threats are coming from, we've started Skeleton Key—a monthly report on contemporary far-right militancy all over the world. It'll be available only at patreon.com/popularfront. Sign up for the $5 bonus tier or above to get access to this project and much more. The first episode is now live.

Jan 9, 2024 • 55min
Attacks and Rigged Elections in Serbia
Today we speak to scientist, analyst, and activist Jovana Maksić about the recent election tampering in Serbia. Off the back of the government's rigging, attacks on opposition and protesters has once again broken out in the Balkan country. - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake www.twitter.com/jake_hanrahan

Jan 2, 2024 • 7min
The Chaotic Farmer Protests You Haven't Heard Of // PREVIEW
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Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 31min
Speaking to Anti-War Russians, Inside Russia
Today we speak to journalist and filmmaker Andy Hayward about his time filming with anti-war Russians who speak out against the Putin regime, whilst still living inside the country. A very risky situation. - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake www.twitter.com/jake_hanrahan

Dec 13, 2023 • 7min
Understanding the Dublin Riot // PREVIEW
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Dec 8, 2023 • 53min
Living with the Myanmar Rebels
Today we speak to journalist Daphne Wesdorp about her time staying with the Myanmar rebels deep in the jungles of Karen state. She saw how they live, how they fight, and how they stay motivated to contiune their struggle against the military junta despite being ignored by the world. - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake www.twitter.com/jake_hanrahan

Nov 22, 2023 • 1h 25min
Blood and Oil: The Ongoing Battle for the Niger Delta
Today we speak to writer and researcher James Barnett about the ongoing conflicts in the Niger Delta. We speak about the underground oil industry, milita turf wars, and cult domination in the region. - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake www.twitter.com/jake_hanrahan

Nov 14, 2023 • 7min
Iran-backed Militias are Attacking US Bases in Iraq Again // PREVIEW
Discussion on Iraqi militias tied to Iran attacking US bases in Iraq again. Recent rocket and drone attacks on American bases in Iraq and Syria, resulting in damage and injuries. Injuries sustained in recent attacks on US bases in Iraq and US retaliation strikes.

Nov 10, 2023 • 40min
On the Ground in Gaza City
Today we speak to Palestinian academic Refaat Alareer about what it's like to live in Gaza City right now as Israeli forces move in. Be warned, this is a hard episode to listen to as Alareer's neighbourhood is bombed throughout the interview. His children can at times be heard screaming in the background. - Extra: www.patreon.com/popularfront - Info: www.popularfront.co - Merch: www.popularfront.shop - News: www.instagram.com/popular.front - Jake www.twitter.com/jake_hanrahan


