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Aug 9, 2023 • 1h 2min

Part Two: Escape from the Magdalene Laundries: Surviving & Fighting Theocracy in Ireland

In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with writer and podcast host Sarah Marshall about the prisons for "fallen women" around the UK, US & Ireland, and the many people who fought against them, like Sinéad O'Connor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 7, 2023 • 1h 1min

Part One: Escape from the Magdalene Laundries: Surviving & Fighting Theocracy in Ireland

Margaret talks with writer and podcast host Sarah Marshall about the prisons for "fallen women" around the UK, US & Ireland, and the many people who fought against them, like Sinéad O'Connor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 19min

Part Two: Hunger Strikes: From Ireland to Palestine

The podcast discusses various topics including podcast recommendations, Bunny the cat and Bad Bunny, language and sponsorships, the aftermath of hunger strikes, Ireland's support for Palestine, conversion from Catholicism to Islam, violence and resistance in Palestine, the normalization of violence against marginalized individuals, and promotions of upcoming events and podcasts.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 59min

Part One: Hunger Strikes: From Ireland to Palestine

The podcast explores hunger strikes in Ireland and Palestine, delving into their similarities and the government's response. They also discuss non-violent resistance and its effectiveness, as well as W.B. Yeats' views on Irish nationalism. Additionally, there are advertisements for other podcasts, a discussion on violence and conflict in Ireland, and a conversation about the creepy features of the Threads app.
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Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 1min

Part Two: Before the Mexican Revolution: Ricardo Flores Magón & the Peasants Who Ended a Dictatorship

In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Kat Abu about the Mexican liberals who became anarchists and sparked a revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 24, 2023 • 1h 14min

Part One: Before the Mexican Revolution: Ricardo Flores Magón & the Peasants Who Ended a Dictatorship

Margaret talks with Kat Abu about the Mexican liberals who became anarchists and sparked a revolution.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 18min

Part Two: The Molly Maguires: Untamable Irish Rebels Who Had a Really Direct Way of Dealing with Bosses & Landlords

In part two of this week's episode, Margaret continues her conversation with Jamie Loftus about the wild history of Irish secret societies, the fight against the enclosure of the commons, and class war in the coal fields of the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 17, 2023 • 1h 14min

Part One: The Molly Maguires: Untamable Irish Rebels Who Had a Really Direct Way of Dealing with Bosses & Landlords

Margaret talks with Jamie Loftus about the wild history of Irish secret societies, the fight against the enclosure of the commons, and class war in the coal fields of the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 12, 2023 • 57min

Part Two: Gama: An Anti-colonial Icon Who Happened to Be History's Greatest Wrestler

In part two of this week's reverse episode, author Shiv Ramdas continues his conversation with Margaret about Gama, the Indian wrestler who never lost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 10, 2023 • 1h 10min

Part One: Gama: An Anti-colonial Icon Who Happened to Be History's Greatest Wrestler

In this reverse episode, author Shiv Ramdas tells Margaret about Gama, the Indian wrestler who never lost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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