A brand new political podcast from Ireland's two best-known independent left wing MEPs, straight from the belly of the EU beast. Unfiltered by mainstream media they grapple with the problems at the very heart of the European project.
…
continue reading
Join us for what could be the last episode of I4C Trouble. As the mandate comes to an end, Mick and Clare reflect on their years in Brussels. It's been a disappointing yet rewarding experience, where we've strived to use our platform to amplify the struggle for peace, anti-imperialism and a European Union that works for the interest its people. We'…
…
continue reading
1
EP 167 - What's the role of the EU in Gaza's genocide? (with Jedaal)
56:53
56:53
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
56:53
This week we're sharing our conversation with Ali Alizadeh for his podcast Jedaal TV. Ali questioned us on the role of the EU in the genocide in Gaza and the war in Ukraine, and what's most important: where do we go from here?Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 166 - Francesca Albanese's report and the Migration Pact
37:03
37:03
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
37:03
This week we welcomed Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories, to present her report ‘Anatomy of a Genocide’ in the European Parliament. Together with Diana Buttu and Daniel Levy, the panel offered invaluable insights into the current crisis in Gaza, its historical and legal context, and Europe’s responsibi…
…
continue reading
1
EP 165 - Aid workers killed in Gaza and dissident republicans
28:11
28:11
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
28:11
We're back after a busy green week of very interesting meetings and events in Ireland and Italy. And how lucky that our return coincides with NATO's 75th anniversary... 75 years of US-led terrorism and impunity. And on that line, Israel continues to escalate tensions internationally, having killed 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers, and bombed the…
…
continue reading
Leo Varadkar's resignation as Irish Taoiseach has taken most by surprise. Mick and Clare discuss what type of legacy he's leaving behind as they debunk the idea it's related to his comments on Palestine while in Washington for Saint Patrick's day. And while some resigned, others were being re-elected. Putin's victory has not come as much of a surpr…
…
continue reading
1
EP 163 - Referendums, humanitarian aid and spyware
30:20
30:20
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
30:20
Welcome back to another Strasbourg episode. This week we discuss the Irish referendums on family and care, the Parliament's resolution on humanitarian aid for Gaza, the influence of Ukrainian grain in the European market and the authorisation of spyware to be used against journalists.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 162 - Von der Leyen's appointment and a visit to Western Sahara
40:11
40:11
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
40:11
This week we're back in the studio in Brussels, where we discuss von der Leyen's appointment as EPP lead candidate, making her likely to renew her position as European Commission President. We also discuss our event with Palmed-France doctors returning from Gaza who recount the appalling health situation there, as well as our recent trip to the Sah…
…
continue reading
1
EP 161 - Ceasefire Calls, #CareRef, Assange, Navalny and the Nature Restoration Law's Grand Finale
37:21
37:21
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
37:21
A bunch of important votes and debates in the EP plenary drew the attention of the Irish media this week. After nearly five years of ignoring the case of Julian Assange, MEPs finally agreed to allow a discussion of his case onto the agenda. So where does his case stand now? The hotly-debated Nature Restoration Law - one of the flagship pieces of le…
…
continue reading
Clare and Mick are back from London, where they attended Julian Assange's extradition hearing. Join us as we discuss the importance of Assange's truth-telling work and the urgent need to stop his wrongful persecution. Why does the EU praise Navalny as a courageous dissident but says nothing about Assange's critical condition and the years of abuse …
…
continue reading
Join us as we discuss Israel's looming military offensive on Rafah and its catastrophic humanitarian consequences at a time when UNRWA's work is on the line. Mick and Clare tell us about this week's debates in the Parliament with UNRWA representatives and stress the need for Ireland to step up its efforts to stop this massacre. We also talk about N…
…
continue reading
1
EP 158 - Censorship in the European Parliament
35:29
35:29
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
35:29
We're back in Strasbourg for another plenary week, where Mick and Clare have been silenced multiple times for speaking about Gaza. Join us as we dissect the Parliament's attitude towards the genocide and this new era of McCarthyism, as well as funds for Ukraine, the issue of sanctions and the Irish Government's inability to tackle inequality.…
…
continue reading
This week we discuss the latest farmer protests in Europe, the cruel suspension of UNRWA funding when it's most needed, the disastrous housing crisis in Ireland and the misuse of labels.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
Join us as we discuss today's historic ICJ ruling, an astounding defeat for Israel, as well as the Parliament's celebration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the EU's unproductive role in the Sahel, the Triple Lock mechanism and more!Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 155 - The Parliament green lights genocide
30:48
30:48
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
30:48
Join us as we discuss the shocking resolution passed by the Parliament this week. Gravely misrepresented by the media, it is not a call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire but an open-ended license for genocide. We also talk about the EU's disastrous diplomatic role in Ukraine and around the world.…
…
continue reading
We're back from the Christmas break to discuss the ICJ genocide case against Israel initiated by South Africa, as well as the Irish government's disappointing reaction to it. We also talk about the US/UK strikes against the Houthis, the rise of militarism in Europe and the housing crisis in Ireland.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 153 - Puppets of the Military Industrial Complex
36:24
36:24
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
36:24
On the last episode of the year, Mick and Clare share their updates from the plenary week in Strasbourg. They talk about the disappointing Parliamentary debate concerning Gaza, the influence of the arms industry in the EU, the war in Ukraine and the racism of Irish refugee policies.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 152 - A trip to Macedonia, Firing your Boss, and Gaza
35:34
35:34
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
35:34
This week Clare and Mick tell us about their trip to Macedonia, the screening of the brilliant documentary Le Balai Libéré and its interrogation of working conditions and self-management, and the deteriorating humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 151 - Dublin riots and the dehumanisation of Palestinians
28:15
28:15
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
28:15
In today's episode, Mick and Clare address the riots in Dublin last week. They also talk about the blatant dehumanisation of Palestinian lives, racism and the importance of persevering.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 150 - Double Standards, a Military Union and the Rise of the Far Right
37:51
37:51
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
37:51
This week Clare and Mick are back in Strasbourg for another plenary session. They call out the EU's hypocrisy and cynicism in commemorating the International Day on the Rights of the Child and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women while refusing to call for a ceasefire in Gaza. Are Palestinian children and women less d…
…
continue reading
This week we continue to discuss the catastrophic situation in Gaza. We comment on the right to self-defence and whether Israel is entitled to claim it, the genocide convention and what can Ireland and other EU states do to end this massacre. We also talk about Cuba and the US blockade against the island.…
…
continue reading
1
EP 148 - The EU can never lecture anyone again
35:15
35:15
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
35:15
It's been over a month of unrelenting bombing, death and horror in the Gaza Strip. And it's been over 75 years of Israeli impunity and colonial violence. Every new death could have been avoided with yesterday's ceasefire. Shame on the EU for refusing to call for one: a ceasefire is not a radical demand, it's the bare minimum! While it's difficult t…
…
continue reading
On this final episode we hear from Andy Worthington, Investigative journalist and activist, who tells us about the plight of the 16 men who have been cleared for release but continue to be detained in Guantánamo. He urges EU governments to take action to end this deplorable situation. And our last speaker is Moazzam Begg, former Guantánamo Bay deta…
…
continue reading
On this third episode we hear from two remarkable legal experts: Alka Pradhan, Human Rights Counsel at the Guantanamo Bay Military Commissions, explains the US’s use of Guantánamo as a legal black hole. She also emphasises the urgent crisis in medical care affecting the men still in Guantánamo, an aging detainee population quickly deteriorating aft…
…
continue reading
While the European Council gathers in Brussels to assess the situation in the Middle East, Mick and Clare explain that calling for anything less than an immediate ceasefire is an abnegation of collective responsibility. Which EU values is the Commission representing? What will it take for the EU to demand an end to collective punishment? The gap be…
…
continue reading
This second episode of the series welcomes human rights attorney Beth Jacob. Beth has represented Guantánamo detainees since 2005. She helps us understand what this facility is and why so many men are still stuck there despite having long been cleared for release. Most importantly, she gives us an insight into the detainees' enduring humanity, thei…
…
continue reading
We’re finally releasing the “Close Guanánamo!” series, a podcast adaptation of an event we recently hosted: the most significant gathering ever assembled on Guantánamo in the European Parliament. This series is a unique opportunity to learn about the horror and lawlessness of this detention facility from those who experienced it. You’ll hear from f…
…
continue reading
After over a week of horror in Gaza, enabled by the EU’s continuous support for Israel and its shameful failure to call out Israeli war crimes and push for a ceasefire, we’re back to discuss what’s happening in Palestine. In addition, we talk about Clare’s recent trip to Bulgaria, the growing political culture of ostracising dissenting voices and t…
…
continue reading
As the world looks on in horror at the situation in Gaza, we take a moment to discuss the need to contextualise recent events and point to the real root of violence: Israel's apartheid against Palestinians. In declaring unconditional support for an extreme right-wing government employing genocidal and dehumanising rhetoric on Palestinians, EU insti…
…
continue reading
We're back in Strasbourg for another plenary week after having organised some very successful events in the past few days, which we're very happy to share with you. We also talk about the tragic developments in Nagorno-Karabakh, where over 100,000 Armenians have been forced to flee; the Media Freedom Act, which despite its name, allows governments …
…
continue reading
Mick and Clare are joined by two very special guests this week: Ilia Lobzhanidze and Beka Natsvlishvili, who tell us about their country and help us better understand Georgian geopolitics and the concerns of ordinary Georgian citizens.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 142 - Defence industry, protests in Ireland and a Catalan lesson
39:25
39:25
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
39:25
Join us as we discuss Clare and Mick's meeting with European defence industry representatives, the latest protests in Ireland, funding for Ukraine and much more. Fins aviat!Av Clare Daly, Mick Wallace
…
continue reading
1
EP 141 - Von der Leyen lives on a different planet
33:31
33:31
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
33:31
We're back from the summer holidays, ready to bring you the latest from the plenary week in Strasbourg. Clare and Mick talk to Bethany about Ursula von der Leyen's State of the European Union (fitting name, if you ask us), the EU throwing taxpayers' money at the arms industry (again), their clash with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the EU…
…
continue reading
1
EP 140 - Inspired by the Latin American Left
29:44
29:44
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
29:44
This week we’re wrapping up for the summer. We discuss the Latin American People’s Summit where Mick and Clare had the chance to hear leaders from across the Latin American left. We also discuss a visit to the parliament by Dominic Óg McGlinchey who is seeking a proper investigation into the murder of his parents in the Republic of Ireland in the l…
…
continue reading
1
EP 139 - Nature restoration hobbles across the line
32:02
32:02
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
32:02
This week Mick and Clare are in Strasbourg. They discuss the small victory in the passing of the much-weakened Nature Restoration Law by the parliament. They discuss what is next for that major piece of legislation as well as the scandal that is the new children's hospital in Dublin.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
This week on the podcast we're reflecting on the question of Irish neutrality, Michael Martin's laughable consultative forum and the event Mick and Clare hosted in Dublin.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 137 - Part 2: Neutrality: Who Cares?- Event recording
48:14
48:14
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
48:14
This week we’re sharing the recording of the event we held in Dublin on Saturday 24th June, Neutrality: Who Cares?*** note that this is part 2, if you haven’t yet listened to part 1, we recommend you go back and listen to that first ***Speakers featured - Clare, Mick, Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK, and British-Iraqi hip hop artist, academic and politi…
…
continue reading
1
EP 136 - Part 1: Neutrality: Who Cares?- Event recording
40:42
40:42
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
40:42
This week we’re sharing the recording of the event we held in Dublin on Saturday 24th June, Neutrality: Who Cares?This is part one, featuring Clare, Mick, Ann Wright, Yanis Varoufakis and Sevim Dagdelen, MP for Die Linke, Germany.Part 2 to follow soon.Ann Wright served for 29 years in the US Army and 16 years as a US diplomat in US embassies in Nic…
…
continue reading
1
135 - The Nature Restoration Law Deadlock
43:32
43:32
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
43:32
Mick joins the podcast fresh from hours of voting on the Nature Restoration Law. We discuss the latest on this major piece of environmental legislation as well as Mick and Clare's recent trip to Georgia and a new report from the Parliament on AI.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 134 - The Nature Restoration Law: Bogs and Bullsh*t
29:15
29:15
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
29:15
The EU is not coming after the small farmers of Ireland with the proposed Nature Restoration Law but that is how it has been painted at home. This is some of the most significant EU environmental legislation for decades and it is urgent. This week we’re breaking down the new law, what it would mean for people in Ireland and we’re busting some of th…
…
continue reading
1
EP 133 - Hurtling towards a military union
35:25
35:25
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
35:25
This week on the podcast we've got a new intro and a new host - Mireia. Mick and Clare discuss Ukraine, the anniversary of the Nakba, EU militarisation, Belarus and Sudan.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
This week Mick, Clare and Damien discuss a debate on the role of farmers in the ecological transition where the EPP are doing their best to scrap the green deal, a parliament vote to fast track ammunitions manufacture for Ukraine and how fortress Europe has enriched the warring factions in Sudan.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 131 - Micheál Martin takes on China
30:22
30:22
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
30:22
This week we’re discussing Micheál Martin’s recent comments about China, Commission President von der Leyen’s horrific speech about Israel and the state of electoral politics in Georgia.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
This week on the podcast we’re discussing the gathering momentum for the anti-war movement across Europe. We also discuss how government policies in Ireland are driving people into the arms of the far-right, the approach of the international community to the war in Ukraine and the recent fighting in Sudan.…
…
continue reading
1
EP 129 - EU “values” and geopolitical interests
33:22
33:22
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
33:22
Mick and Clare join us from Strasbourg. They discuss the parliament plenary debate on China, EU “battlegroups”, the European Green Deal and the EU’s inconsistency when it comes to defending media freedom.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
This week we have something a little different. Mick sits down with Ilia Lobjanidze of the United Communist Party of Georgia to discuss recent unrest in Georgia with the foreign agents law and the protests which followed. They talk about what life is like for those in Georgia today and the attitudes of Georgians towards their government and towards…
…
continue reading
This week Mick and Clare are hot off the heels of their visit to China, they discuss their impressions of the place and the people, and China's place in the geopolitical sphere.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 126 - Greenwashing, Interpol and lecturing Africa
28:48
28:48
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
28:48
This week on the podcast we discuss: greenwashing, carbon credits, Interpol, and how the EU is lecturing African countries to take sides in the war in Ukraine.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
This week on the podcast we're talking about a strange week in Strasbourg. We discuss some debates where Mick and Clare did not get to contribute - notably on Israel and Iran, as well as a heated debate over the issue of sending arms to Ukraine.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
This week we're focusing on Israel. Attacks on Palestinians by Israeli armed forces and settlers have increased dramatically in the past year, meanwhile, within the EU, any criticism of Israel's actions is increasingly being smeared as anti-Semitism.Av Clare Daly
…
continue reading
1
EP 123 - The Chinese threat to US financial supremacy
31:06
31:06
Spill senere
Spill senere
Lister
Lik
Likt
31:06
This week on the podcast we discuss the growing anti-China sentiment in the EP and where things are headed in terms of EU-China relations. We also discuss Sajid Khan Nasiri, a young Afghan man who visited the parliament last week to discuss his journey to Europe and the pushbacks he experienced along the way. Finally we get into the reluctance of c…
…
continue reading