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The Irish People Podcast
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The Irish People is a podcast on topical political issues and historical topics produced by the Workers' Party of Ireland.
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21 episodes
Beyond The Wall: Rediscovering East German Socialism
The following is a lecture delivered to Workers' Party TCD by the Max Rodermund of Internationale Forschungsstelle DDR; a research centre dedicated to investigating the history of the German Democratic Republic.
IWD 2025 Virtual Walking Tour of Dublin
This episode of The Irish People podcast takes the form of a virtual walking tour around Dublin to mark International Women’s Day 2025.
Let’s Get Real: How to address the enegry and climate crisis
Following on from the launch of the Workers’ Party nuclear energy policy this week we discuss the state of current climate and energy policy in Ireland, and debate the best way forward for Ireland.
The National Question in the Era of Imperial Decline with Alexander McKay
In this episode of The Irish People podcast, we’re publishing a talk entitled The National Question in the Era of Imperial Decline by Alexander McKay of the Marx Engels Lenin Institute.
EU Directive on Minimum Wage: Opportunity or Threat? - Livepodcast from Wynns Hotel
The Irish People podcast hosted a public meeting entitled "The EU Directive on Minimum Wage: Opportunity or Threat?" on Tuesday, 5th December in Wynn's Hotel, Dublin.
Palestine - No Peace Without Justice
Over the past two weeks we have witnessed what can only be described as the ethnics cleansing of Palestinians in real time.
Ireland and the Spanish Civil War
In July 1936 Spanish workers across the country took up arms in response to a right-wing coup led by General Francisco Franco.
Working Class Literature: The continued relevance of the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
“Being the story of twelve months in Hell, told by one of the damned, and written down by Robert Tressell” So read the original title page, drawn by Tressell.
Ben Fletcher: the Life and Times of a Black Wobbly
Ben Fletcher: The Life and Times of a Black Wobbly by Dr Peter Cole tells the story of one of the greatest heroes of the American working class.
Housing Crisis Special (Part Two)
In the second episode of our two-part special, Eoghan Gardiner asks our guests just what exactly is leading to this situation on a national basis, and what our guests believe the solutions are in order to change it.
Housing Crisis Special (part one)
In the first episode of our two-part special, Eoghan Gardiner discusses the housing crisis in terms of the impact that it is having on the ground, asking a number of activists about the situations people are facing…
Women of the Irish Revolution
In this episode we talk to historian and writer Liz Gillis about Women in Irish Revolution. Liz is from the Liberties.
Anne Devlin: The Faithful Servant
In this episode we focus on one of Irelands greatest revolutionaries, Anne Devlin. Anne is best knows as the housekeeper of Robert Emmet when in fact she was so much more than this.
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn: The Rebel Girl
In this episode we focus on a woman who doesn’t always get the coverage she deserves, Elizabeth Gurely Flynn - the rebel girl.
A World Still to Win: Union Recognition in Ireland
In this episode, Claire O’Connor is joined by Gareth Murphy, Head of Industrial Relations and Campaigns at the Financial Services Union (FSU), and Dr Daryl D’Art, researcher and lecturer in Industrial Relations and…
NICRA and the Struggle for Civil Rights
In this episode we discuss the Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association, it’s formation, the introduction of internment and the events of Bloody Sunday.
The Treaty and the Irish Civil War
In this episode we discuss the Treaty and the Irish Civil War. We are joined by Dr Brian Hanley lectures in modern Irish history at Trinity College Dublin.
The persecution of Julian Assange
In a special episode of the Irish People podcast we discuss the recent and frankly shameful decision by the British courts to grant the United States extradition request for Julian Assange.
The Behan Brothers: Brendan and Dominic
In this episode we talk about the Behan family with particular focus on Brendan and Dominic, their upbringing, their writing and their politics.
Winifred Carney, the Typist with the Webley
In this episode we are focusing on a historical theme, ‘the life and times of Winfred Carney, Republican, Socialist, suffragette, trade unionist, revolutionary, close confidant of James Connolly and probably most…
Nuclear Power: Towards Zero CO2
In the first episode of The Irish People Claire O'Connor is joined by Gavin Mendel-Gleason to discuss nuclear power, its role in power generation and its potential to save the planet from climate change.