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  1. 13/07/2025

    177. Irish Radical History Workshop pt. 4

    Final part of a three week session on Irish radical and working class history, that was held in the Spark in Phibsboro in April. The main theme today is the “social question” and what that meant in terms of Irish radicalism in the 19th century. It brings up writers such as Agnes Henry, Anna Doyle Wheeler, Bronterre O’Brien, William Sharman Crawford, and Eleanor Marx. More details and links to works by these writers can be found at conor-mccabe.com.

    31 min

  2. 07/07/2025

    176. Irish Radical History Workshop pt. 3

    Third of four recordings made in the Spark, Phibsboro, in April 2025, dealing with Irish radical and working class history. Topics in this episode include Repeal and Chartism, Daniel O'Connell as a 19th century neoliberal, and working class resistance to the extractive, colonial, mode of production.

    43 min

  3. 13/04/2025

    175. Irish Radical History Workshop pt. 2

    Second of three workshops held in the Spark, Phibsborough. Recorded on 10 April 2025 and continues the themes of the previous week, looking at historical materialism. Topics include Engels, Mao, Peadar O'Donnell, Brian O'Neill, The Ripening of Time Collective, and Mahdi Amel and the pitfalls of underdevelopment/world systems theory when applied to Ireland.

    49 min

  4. 06/04/2025

    174. Irish Radical History Workshop, pt.1

    Recording of the first of three workshops on Irish radical history, held in The Spark, Phibsborough, 3 April 2025. The series will focus in on Marxism and history, Irish class consciousness and class struggle, and pioneer Irish socialists of the 19th century. Slides from the workshop available here - https://conor-mccabe.com/2025/04/04/irish-radical-history-no-1/

    48 min
  5. 173. How do you like them €13bn Apples?

    14/09/2024

    173. How do you like them €13bn Apples?

    This week Dave and Conor discuss the European Court of Justice ruling that Ireland is owed €13.8bn in taxes due to illegal state aid. What are the implications for Ireland, and how does this illustrate the nature of the Irish comprodor economic system? If you want to support us, go to www.leftbloc.ie or www.patreon.com/leftbloc And don't forget to book your ticket for Scoil Cois Claí: https://leftbloc.ie/scoil-chois-clai-2024/

    49 min

  6. 07/07/2024

    172. British & NI Elections, Gaza, Pilot Strikes

    This week on the podcast, Clare and Michelle are joined by Stiofán O Nualláin to discuss Northern Ireland and British Elections Imperialist Labour Party Gaza Genocide Garda Violence Pilot Strikes Mass evictions from Direct Provision Centres & Much More!

    47 min
  7. 171. Reviewing the EU and local elections 2024

    30/06/2024

    171. Reviewing the EU and local elections 2024

    This week Dave and Conor take a look at the EU and local elections where they review the performance of the parties, the media campaign and the strategies of the left. They also discuss, where to next... where will "left unity" come from?

    54 min
  8. 170. Housing Report, Artwork Project & EU Election Debates

    24/05/2024

    170. Housing Report, Artwork Project & EU Election Debates

    On this weeks show, Dave, Conor and Michelle discuss: The Housing Commission Report The recognition of Palestine The Dublin 8 Artwork Project The EU Elections The real cost of a United Ireland

    58 min
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Reviewing the weekly news and how those stories impact on workers.

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  • Creator
    Left Bloc
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    176
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