Turning Earth

An interview with Independent Workers Union organiser Alex Homits, discussing what sets the IWU apart from other unions, what struggles they've been involved with, and why you should join a union and get active in your workplace. Anti-alienation action!

An interview with Emma of Slí Eile, reflecting on last years Climate Camp, and planning for this years, which will take place near Lough Neagh. The Lough is currently owned by the Earl of Shaftesbury. It was, as Emma put it, a "colonial gift". It was stolen from the people, and by right should be returned to the people.

Join Marxist historian Conor McCabe for a radical walk along the banks of the royal canal. Fine more info on the walk, including a map and photos of the stops, here: https://conor-mccabe.com/2024/03/07/radical-walk-comprador-state-phibsborough-to-cabra/ Organised in collaboration with Daylight Glasnevin, a new DIY cultural venue in Dublin. https://www.patreon.com/DaylightGlasnevin/about

The Irish State recently introduced a deposit and return scheme for plastic bottles and aluminum cans. But can plastic actually be effectively recycled? A short rant on the myth of the circular economy. https://climateintegrity.org/plastics-fraud

Ireland in 2023 saw a sharp rise in far right organising and agitation. Communities under pressure, facing increased poverty and homelessness, now experiencing an increase in inward migration, are struggling to find solutions. The fascist right offer up simplistic answers, and easy targets to scapegoat, while shielding the powerful from the anger of the people. This episode features an interview with Lucky Khambule from MASI, discussing the challenges faced by recent migrants, and with Mark Malone of the Hope and Courage Collective, discussing the tactics used by the far right.

Johnny McElligott of Safety Before LNG returns to the podcast to update us on the state's latest attempt to waste public money on serving the American gas industry.

A look back over 2023, reflecting on the development of people's struggle globally. From Palestine, to Mali, to Ireland; conflicts sharpen, imperialism rampages, capitalism destabilises, resistance rages. What can we learn from the past to help us shape the future in the present?

Interview with Dr. Fiadh Tubridy. The interview covers a lot of ground including the struggle for trans healthcare, housing activism and Palestinian solidarity. Dublin For Gaza: https://www.instagram.com/dublin4gaza/ Trans Harm Reduction: https://transharmreduction.org/ https://www.instagram.com/transharmreduction/ https://www.instagram.com/transgress.ie/ Join CATU: https://catuireland.org/ The Rent Strike history project: https://www.connollybooks.org/product/rent-strike-1970-73-reclaiming-the-history-of-irish-tenants-struggles https://www.thelibraryproject.ie/products/rent-strike-fiadh-tubridy

Two interviews with activists who have spent time in Palestine in recent years, to give some context to anyone who may not understand how and why the recent escalation in violence occurred. When we look at Israel and Palestine, we can't understand the situation without understanding it as a case of settler-colonialism. Hopefully this episode will make that clear, and you will understand why the struggle in Palestine is vital not just for Palestinians, but for all of us. They fight for their survivial, for their freedom, and for the freedom of the people of the world. Find further resources below: Get educated! Direct reporting: https://www.instagram.com/eye.on.palestine/ t.me/PalestineResist https://www.instagram.com/eid_yara/ https://www.instagram.com/motaz_azaiza/ https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1/ https://www.instagram.com/byplestia/ News & Analysis: https://thered.stream/ https://www.mintpressnews.com/ https://electronicintifada.net/ https://www.instagram.com/key48return/ Get active! htt

Firat, an interview with Johnny McElligott of Safety Before LNG about the recent decision by An Bord Pleanala to refuse planning permission for the proposed LNG platform in North Kerry, and what's next for the campaign. In part 2 of the episode we go to The Shopfronts (That Social Centre), a squatted social centre in Phibsboro, for a chat with two activists from the Revolutionary Housing League.

An interview with Patrick Bresnihan on the history of environmentalism, disentangling and challenging the hidden assumptions, and inherited common sense of the movement. Most importantly, we talk about what lessons can be drawn out from this to inform our political work today. The conversation was oriented around his new book with Naomi Millner, All We Want Is The Earth, available now from Connolly Books.

Just ahead of this year's climate camp, here's a short intro to some of the campaign groups involved. Capitalist extractivism is hitting Leitrim hard, but the people are ready to fight. https://climatecampireland.ie/ https://saveleitrim.ie/ https://twitter.com/love_leitrim/ https://www.facebook.com/people/North-Leitrim-Sustainable-Energy-Community

The final episode in this series! More discussions on community organising and movement building. Hear Lucky Khambule tell the story of the strike and occupation that started MASI, as well as more chats with Eoghan O'Ceannabhain, Donal O'Kelly, Eddie Mitchell, and finishing off with Enda McHugh introducing CATU, how it works, and how you can join.

Conversations about organising and community building, with Maureen O'Connor from XR, Eoghan O'Ceannabhain from PBP, Donal O'Kelly, Laura Kehoe, Emma Mincks, and Jacintha and Thomas from Abhainn an Olfhia.

Interviews with Ed Horgan of Shannonwatch, Eoghan O'Ceannabhain from PBP, Donal O'Kelly and Ted Cook on Ireland's neo-colonial status and relationship to imperialism. Reflection and analysis of increasing anti-migrant agitation in Ireland.

Hear perspectives on the Green betrayal and the corporate hold on government, from activists in Leitrim, Clare, Tyrone and from across the Atlantic.

This episode examines the effects of capitalist imperialist exploitation on communities in Ireland and around the world. Hear from Raymond Kemble about the destruction and death caused by the fracking industry in his hometown. Maureen O'Connor of Extinction Rebellion discusses the colonial commonalities between Ireland and Uganda. Environmental scientist Laura Kehoe discusses the difficulties and ultimately the futility of working within the system. And finally you'll hear again from Fergal Anderson and Fidelma O'Kane.

Capitalism creates and depends on upon sacrifice zones for its existence. How do communities who live in these areas respond? In this episode you will hear from activists from Treasure Leitrim, as well as some of the contributors from earlier episodes. Newcomers include Jacintha & Thomas, representatives from Keep Tulla Untouched.

The housing crisis and the biodiversity crisis share a common ancestor: privatisation. A brief history of land enclosure in Ireland, to explain how we got into this mess. Interviews with Ted Cook, Eoghan O'Ceannabhain, Enda McHugh, Eddie Mitchell, Brian Smyth, Fergal Anderson and more.

Take a walk through The Gearagh with Ted Cook, and around Leaf & Root Farm with Fergal Anderson. Hear from Nuala McNulty and Joe Sheerin of Save Dough Mountain, Brian Smyth of Save Leitrim and Eddie Mitchell from Treasure Leitrim.