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Contemporary Capitalism Part 1: Welfare to Debtfare.

admin March 16, 2015

Contemporary Capitalism Part 1: Welfare to Debtfare. Contemporary Capitalism is a 4 part series of talks, each part critiquing an aspect of how capitalism affects society today. The talks were originally held in Dubzland studios, north inner city Dublin, in late 2012,…

Near FM/Communicating Europe Live EU Debate

admin May 7, 2014

This is the podcast of Near FM’s special debate in advance of the upcoming European Elections on Friday May 23rd 2014. Declan Ralph presents a broadcast live from Coláiste Dhulaigh College of Further education in Coolock. Joining Declan in front of a live…

Larry O’Toole Sinn Fein Councillor

admin November 26, 2013

Near FM 90.3 had a LIVE broadcast from Northside Shopping Centre on November 23rd 2013, for the arrival of Santa and Mrs Claus. Noel Mc Guinness was on air from a shop front inside the centre. Over the two hours, from 11.30-13.00…

Rights Here Right Now – Oct 16th 2013

admin November 6, 2013

In the second show, Rights Here Right Now co-hosts, Mairead Healy and Aileen Lee, discuss a new play on human trafficking from Spanner in the Works Theatre Company; gauge initial reaction to the Budget; have a look at the Constitutional Convention and…

International Politics #22

admin October 23, 2013

Charles Haughey Said: “Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible.” Broadcast Wednesday 23 October 2013 IRELAND – Loyalist views on flag protests and Twadell standoff – Johnny Harvey PUP Ormiston (East Belfast) EU – Head of Operations at…

International Politics #21

admin October 9, 2013

NAOM CHOMSKY Said: “The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum.” AZIZI BEN HABEEBI HUMAN RIGHTS – Jim Loughran (Frontline Defenders). IRELAND – Craigavon…

International Politics #20

admin September 27, 2013

Thomas Jefferson Said: “A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine.” PALESTINE – Palestine & Israel – Sami Moukaddem & Azizi bin Habeebi (https://www.facebook.com/azizibinhabeebiofficial) & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tynqlGmziy4 IRELAND –…

International Politics #19

admin September 14, 2013

John F. Kennedy Said: “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable. Broadcast 13 September 2013 IRELAND – Threats to Holy Cross Primary school by loyalist paramilitaries – Fra Hughes – http://northbelfastjournal.wordpress.com/ SYRIA/USA – Media reporting in US (Peter…

International Politics #18

admin August 30, 2013

Jonathan Swift Said: “It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into.” Broadcast Friday 30 August 2013 1. AUSTRALIA – Visa 457 – Dean Keating 2. SOUTH AFRICA – Drug Police in Capetown…

International Politics #17

admin August 13, 2013

KARL MARX Said: ““The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them.” Broadcast Tuesday 13 August 2013 1. IRELAND – Anti-Internment Parade 2. GERMANY – Nazi war Criminals…

Tony Rockford’s Hunger Strike

admin August 1, 2013

Today we will listen to Tony Rockford who has gone on hunger strike for 25 days in order to express his opposition of the household charge. In this interview he talks about the reactions of various politicians and the role of media…

International Politics #16

admin July 30, 2013

JIMMY CARTER Said: “Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” Broadcast on 30 July 1. IRELAND – Justice for the Craigavon Two – Gerry Conlon – www.justiceforthecraigavontwo.com 2. EGYPT – Dr…