

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 2, 2024 • 7min
The Chaotic Farmer Protests You Haven't Heard Of // PREVIEW
Hear it in full only at https://www.patreon.com/popularfront

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

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Rapid Rise of Authoritarian Britain
Today we speak to Silkie Carlo, the director of the British civil liberties organisation 'Big Brother Watch'. She talking to us about the rapid rise of authoritatianism in the UK. This is espically relevant now with the backdrop of the new Palestine - Israel war, as the British government has branded all pro-Palestine marches as a 'hate crime'. - 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

Oct 25, 2023 • 7min
The Militant Sadist Cult That Wants to Kill Everyone // PREVIEW
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Oct 22, 2023 • 59min
Inside the New Israel - Palestine War
Journalist Ari Flanzraich discusses the recent war between Israel and Palestine, highlighting the devastating impact on civilians and the lack of condemnation for civilian deaths. They explore the biased media coverage and the challenges of providing aid to Gaza amidst shut off utilities and threatened hospitals.


