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Germany: Post-Election Analysis from Our Man in Hamburg 57:24

1d ago57:24

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In this special episode of the Shrapnel Podcast, hosts Sam McIlwaine Graeme Hanna engage with Timo, a German political enthusiast, to discuss the current state of German politics in the wake of the recent election, focusing on the rise of the AFD party and its implications for society. They explore the complexities of coalition-building, the influe…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: French Revolution 3: Paine 59:25

1d ago59:25

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For our third episode on the ideas behind the French Revolution, David talks to Richard Whatmore about the ubiquitous Thomas Paine, the Englishman who championed revolutionary politics around the world. How did Paine come to see France as the locus of all his revolutionary hopes? How were those hopes ultimately disappointed? And what happened to Pa…

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From the Club to Community Theater w/ Jacqeline Frances, Showgirl and Serious Artist 1:20:28

1d ago1:20:28

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Jacq Frances, perhaps most well known as her persona Jacq the Stripper, is an artist, actress, writer, director, dancer, entrepreneur, and highly qualified entertainer for hire. In this interview we discuss the benefits of embodying a character, Jacq’s new project Sun Valley Night Live (think small town community theater meets SNL), and what it’s l…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: French Revolution 2: Robespierre 54:35

5d ago54:35

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For our second episode on the people and ideas behind the French Revolution David talks to historian and biographer Ruth Scurr about the man who came to embody the revolution in all its radicalism and all its terror: Maximilien Robespierre. Who was he and how did he rise so fast once the upheaval was underway? How did he harness the power of the Ja…

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Heeding Pluto’s Call w/ Wall Street Analyst Turned Pop Astrologer Tasha Beg 1:22:32

9d ago1:22:32

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Tasha Beg is a former Wall Street Analyst turned evolutionary astrologer and pop culture pundit. In this conversation we talk about what it’s like to make such a hard pivot, being a Plutonic person, and what pop culture can teach us about practicing astrology. Find Tasha on Instagram: @thepopastrologist And on YouTube as The Pop Astrologist About y…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: French Revolution 1: Sieyès 58:35

9d ago58:35

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In the first of three episodes about the people and ideas behind the French Revolution, David talks to Lucia Rubinelli about the man who helped kickstart it all: the Abbé Sieyès. How did an obscure cleric galvanise a nation? What did he mean by the Third Estate and why did he think it was everything? What went wrong with his idea of a new constitut…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: American Revolution 2: The Constitution 1:04:53

12d ago1:04:53

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In the second of our two episodes about the American Revolution David talks to historian Eric Nelson about the ideas that shaped the US Constitution. Was the office of President a victory for the people who still wanted a king or for those who never wanted one again? What was old and what was new about the idea of the separation of powers? What rea…

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Martin Doyle - Dirty Linen: The Troubles in My Homeplace 1:06:49

12d ago1:06:49

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In this episode Sam and Gareth chat to Martin Doyle, the books editor of the Irish Times and author of 'Dirty Linen: The Troubles in My Homeplace.' The conversation delves into the personal and communal impacts of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, exploring themes of grief, memory, and the importance of storytelling. Doyle shares his unique polypho…

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Jordan Dunbar - Blood on the Dancefloor: The Murder of Darren Bradshaw and LGBTQIA+ Histories of the Troubles 52:39

12d ago52:39

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In this episode Sam and Gareth chat to BBC presenter and documentary maker Jordan Dunbar about his BBC Sounds documentary 'Blood on the Dancefloor' which examined the life and legacy of Darren Bradshaw, a gay RUC officer who was murdered in a Belfast bar in 1997. The discussion explores the complexities of Darren's story, the history of the LGBTQ+ …

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Billy Hutchinson - Loyalist and Socialist? 1:05:26

12d ago1:05:26

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In this episode Sam and Gareth chat with Billy Hutchinson, former UVF prisoner and former leader of the Progressive Unionist Party. The discussion covers a range of topics including the implications of Brexit on Northern Ireland, the need for unity within unionist parties, the challenges facing unionism today, and the intersection of social issues …

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John Barry - Human Rights Are Not Orange or Green 1:00:41

13d ago1:00:41

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In this episode of the Gareth and Sam chat to Professor John Barry (Queen's University Belfast) to explore the complexities of loyalism in Northern Ireland. The conversation delves into the definitions of loyalism, the class dynamics within the community, and the cultural cringe experienced by loyalists. Barry emphasises the need for education and …

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Beano Niblock - The Man Who Swallowed A Dictionary: Writing About the Life of David Ervine 57:58

13d ago57:58

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In this episode Sam and Gareth chat to Beano Niblock, an ex-loyalist prisoner, poet, and playwright. They discuss Beano's journey in writing his new play, 'The Man Who Swallowed A Dictionary,' and reflect on his past experiences, including his friendship with late PUP leader David Ervine and the impact of political events on their lives. The conver…

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Danielle Roberts - Feminism & Unionism: A Personal Perspective 42:12

13d ago42:12

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In this episode Gareth and Sam pay tribute to the late Baroness May Blood and discuss the importance of women's voices in politics, particularly from the Protestant, Unionist, and Loyalist communities. They are joined by Danielle Roberts, who shares her insights on the barriers women face in political participation, the intersection of feminism and…

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Paul Donnelly - DC Tours: Exploring Belfast's Bloody Past 53:18

13d ago53:18

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In this episode Gareth and Sam chat with Paul Donnelly, the lead tour guide at DC Tours, about the origins and evolution of the History of Terror tour in Belfast. Paul shares insights into the challenges faced in conflict tourism, including opposition from local authorities and the media, and discusses the importance of navigating sensitive spaces …

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"If they go to Dublin..." - Shrapnel Live with the Echo Chamber in Ballymun 41:14

13d ago41:14

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In this live episode with our friends at the Echo Chamber pod, co-host Sam travelled down to Ballymun in Dublin to engage in conversation with Martin McMahon (co-host of Echo Chamber) about the complexities of loyalism and unionism in Northern Ireland. They explore cultural identities, the impact of the Good Friday Agreement, and the ongoing challe…

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An Election for Christmas 2022? 46:27

13d ago46:27

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In this episode of the Gareth and Sam discuss the rapidly changing political landscape in Northern Ireland, focusing on the upcoming potential elections and the implications for various political parties. They explore community sentiments, particularly within the loyalist community, and the importance of political representation. The conversation e…

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Lauren Kerr - Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ+ Representation in Unionist Politics 45:56

14d ago45:56

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In this episode of the Shrapnel Podcast, Sam chats with Lauren Kerr, a member of the Ulster Unionist Party (in 2022) and the first openly gay candidate for East Belfast. The conversation explores themes of identity, the intersection of unionism and loyalism, LGBTQ+ representation in politics, the challenges faced by women in political spaces, and t…

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Leona O'Neill - Breaking: Trauma in the Newsroom 1:01:55

14d ago1:01:55

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In this episode Sam and Gareth engage in a profound conversation with journalist Leona O'Neill about her new co-edited book, Breaking Trauma in the Newsroom. The discussion delves into the mental health challenges faced by journalists, particularly those covering traumatic events. Leona shares personal stories and insights from her experiences and …

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Olwen Purdue - Unveiling the Past: The Power of Public History 37:04

14d ago37:04

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In this enlightening conversation, Professor Olwen Purdue (Queen's University Belfast) discusses the significance of public history and the importance of amplifying the voices of ordinary people in Northern Ireland. The dialogue explores the complexities of historical narratives, the role of oral history in understanding everyday life, and the chal…

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E.S. Haggan - Stray Bullets: Policing the Troubles and CPTSD 1:05:18

14d ago1:05:18

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In this episode Gareth and Sam chat to E.S. Haggan (pseudonym), a former RUC officer who shares his experiences during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Haggan discusses his early career, the complexities of policing in a divided community, and the challenges he faced from both sides of the sectarian divide. He also delves into the mental health st…

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Robert Gibson - Information Retrieval: Bloody Friday and the Struggle for Truth 1:01:54

14d ago1:01:54

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In this episode Gareth and Sam are joined by Robert Gibson. Robert discuss the tragic events of Bloody Friday, July 21, 1972, which resulted in the death of his father Jackie, a bus driver, and the impact of this day on his family. The conversation delves into Robert's memories of his father, the day of the tragedy, the aftermath of loss, and refle…

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The Pilot 32:11

14d ago32:11

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This is the one which started it all! The Shrapnel Podcast aims to explore the complexities of loyalism and unionism in Northern Ireland, providing a platform for voices often unheard in mainstream media. The hosts, Gareth Mulvenna and Sam McIlwaine, discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, the importance of addressing trauma, and the ne…

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Sarah Creighton - Austerity, Housing and Class: A Unionist Perspective 48:50

14d ago48:50

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In this episode, Sam and Gareth chat with political commentator Sarah Creighton, discussing the pressing issues surrounding the cost of living crisis in the UK, particularly in Northern Ireland. They explore the impact of austerity measures, the pandemic's exacerbation of housing issues, and the growing desperation among the populace due to rising …

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Robbie Butler - The Northern Ireland Protocol, Unionism and the Conundrum of Loyalist Identity 1:12:00

14d ago1:12:00

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In this episode Gareth and Sam are joined by Ulster Unionist Party MLA for Lagan Valley, Robbie Butler. The lads delve into the complexities of political sentiment in Northern Ireland, particularly focusing on recent polling data and its implications for public discourse. They discuss the role of social media in amplifying divisive narratives, the …

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Paul Wilson - The Murder of Paddy Wilson and Irene Andrews: the Impact of Violence on Families 1:19:36

14d ago1:19:36

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In this episode Gareth and Sam are joined by Paul Wilson, the son of Senator Paddy Wilson. Senator Wilson and his friend Irene Andrews were brutally murdered by the loyalist Ulster Freedom Fighters in June 1973. They delve into the impact of sectarian violence, the challenges of political leadership, and the need for reconciliation in a society sti…

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Craig Murray: Living with the Troubles - A Curator's Experience 42:54

14d ago42:54

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In this conversation, Gareth Mulvenna and Sam McIlwaine chat to Imperial War Museum curator Craig Murray about the 2023 exhibition Living With the Troubles. They explore the complexities of exhibiting such a sensitive topic, the importance of including diverse voices, and the challenges of educating the English public about Northern Ireland's histo…

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Cultivating Queer Joy w/ Carly Croman, Founder of Sonoran Sapphics 1:01:46

16d ago1:01:46

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Carly Croman is (among other things) the founder of Sonoran Sapphics, a queer social club in Tucson, AZ. In this interview, we talk about the importance of cultivating queer joy and what it means to keep yourself nourished while being of service to your community. Learn more about Sonoran Sapphics events on their Instagram: @sonoransapphics Follow …

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: American Revolution 1: The Declaration of Independence 1:01:02

16d ago1:01:02

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Today it’s the first of two episodes about one of the most significant revolutions of all: the American Revolution. David talks to historian Eric Nelson about the ideas behind America’s Declaration of Independence in 1776. How did a fight with the British parliament become a repudiation of the British king? What turned royalists into republicans? W…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: The Industrial Revolution 54:23

19d ago54:23

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Today’s episode is about a revolution that started 250 years ago and is still going on (in the form of the digital revolution): the Industrial Revolution. David talks to economic historian Alexis Litvine about how new ways of making things changed human understanding of the world around us. Did the Industrial Revolution invent the idea of progress?…

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Pulling Stunts in Past and Presents Lives w/ Ian Van Cleve 1:14:33

23d ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Ian Van Cleve is a stuntman and hypnotherapist in training. In this interview we talk about how learning a new spiritual skill led to a deeper understanding of his career in the entertainment industry. Learn more about Ian at ianvancleve.com Follow Ian on Instagram: @ianvancleve About your host Maria Elena Pakulis is a Tarot guide, licensed massage…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: English Revolution 2: 1688 57:03

23d ago57:03

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In the second of our episodes with historian Clare Jackson on the English revolutions of the 17th century we discuss the one that usually gets called ‘Glorious’: the revolution of 1688. Was it a revolution or was it an invasion? What rights did parliament win and what powers did it acquire? Was this the beginning of the modern military state? And d…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: English Revolution 1: Civil War 57:42

26d ago57:42

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Today’s episode in our history of revolutionary ideas is about the event that is sometimes – but not always – called the English Revolution: the Civil War of the 1640s and the short-lived republic that followed. David talks to historian Clare Jackson about whether this really was a revolution and about the thinking that inspired it. What was old, w…

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Dancing with the Sacred Fool w/ Chris Carlone 1:18:58

29d ago1:18:58

1:18:58

Chris Carlone is a filmmaker, photographer, musician, dancer, and 26th level wood elf. In this interview we talked about how Chris is initiating folks into the archetype of The Fool through his Sacred Fool movement workshops and he gives excellent advice to young creatives with multiples interests and talents. Check out Chris's photo/video portfoli…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: The Scientific Revolution 1:06:40

30d ago1:06:40

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Today’s episode is about a revolution that took centuries to happen if it ever really happened at all: The Scientific Revolution. David talks to historian of science Simon Schaffer about what changed in human understanding – and what didn’t – in the age of Galileo and Newton. Was the new science a revolution of ideas or of practices? What did it me…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: The Reformation (part 1): Luther 57:07

1M ago57:07

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Today’s revolutionary thinker is Martin Luther, the man who upended the religious, political and intellectual life of Europe, maybe without entirely meaning to. David talks to historian Alec Ryrie about how a German monk took on the entire authority of the Catholic Church and survived the experience. What did he hope to achieve? Who were his princi…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: Humanism 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

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Today’s episode in our history of revolutionary ideas is about a medieval movement that used the ancient past to rethink and reimagine the present and the future. David talks to historian Eric Nelson about humanism and its enormous impact on the history of ideas. How did humanism emerge out of catastrophe? What did it do to the hold of Church and E…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: Magna Carta 1:07:04

1M ago1:07:04

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Today’s episode in our history of revolutionary ideas is about a medieval document that is sometimes thought to contain a ground-breaking promise of basic political rights. David talks to historian Nick Vincent about Magna Carta (1215) and what it did and didn’t actually say. Why did the warring parties agree to it? Was it a constitutional charter …

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: Islam 1:03:07

1M ago1:03:07

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Today’s episode in our history of revolutionary ideas explores the world-altering impact of Islam from the seventh century onwards. David talks to the leading Islamic scholar Tim Winter (Abdal Hakim Murad) about what changed – and what didn’t – with the appearance of Islamic law, Islamic culture and Islamic ideas of community. Was Islam really egal…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: Christianity w/Tom Holland 57:44

2M ago57:44

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Today’s episode in our series on revolutionary ideas is a conversation covering two millennia with the historian Tom Holland exploring the never-ending upending of human understanding brought about by Christianity. How can weakness be the ultimate strength? How can political order be built out of the glorification of suffering? How can a universal …

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: Socrates w/Agnes Callard 54:30

2M ago54:30

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To begin our history of revolutionary ideas in earnest, David talks to the philosopher Agnes Callard about Socrates, the philosopher who changed – and can still change – everything. Just what is so radical about the Socratic method? How does it open up new ways of thinking about the meaning of life? Can anyone do it? And where does it leave 2000+ y…

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The History of Revolutionary Ideas: What Makes a Revolutionary Idea? 55:44

2M ago55:44

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To kick off our new series on revolutionary ideas past, present and future David talks to two regular PPF contributors – the philosopher Lea Ypi and the scientist Adam Rutherford – about what makes an idea truly revolutionary. Do revolutionary ideas change the world? Can the world be changed without them? Can bad ideas ever be revolutionary ideas? …

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The Great Political Films: The Zone of Interest 58:18

2M ago58:18

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The final episode in our great political films series explores Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest (2023), his haunting take on the home life of the man who ran Auschwitz. This is a film like nothing else. It is not about the banality of evil or the proximity of innocence to horror. Instead it takes us inside a nightmare world from which there i…

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Episode 0 - Trailer 1:46

2M ago1:46

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Welcome to Past, Present, FutureCast, the podcast that's a tarot card reading that's also an artist interview, and it's also guiding you to discover more and more about all 78 cards in a tarot deck with every episode...New episodes arriving February 2025!De către Persephonic Media

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Introducing EMDR UK's new Patron Darren McGarvey with a Pre Conference 2025 Special 40:17

2M ago40:17

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EMDR UK Association's new patron, Darren McGarvey, is a writer, columnist, broadcaster, social commentator, and hip-hop recording artist (Loki). Darren grew up in Pollok on the south side of Glasgow and has lived through extreme poverty, addiction, and homelessness. In this episode, he shares his story with Russell Hurn, detailing how he began EMDR…

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The Great Political Films: Zero Dark Thirty 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

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The penultimate episode in our great political films series explores Kathryn Bigelow’s Zero Dark Thirty (2012), her controversial take on the War on Terror. Tracking the CIA’s years-long pursuit of Osama Bin Laden, it’s part spy procedural, part story of a female outsider in a man’s world, and part a complex disquisition on political violence. Wher…

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The Great Political Films: The Social Network 56:27

2M ago56:27

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The second David Fincher film in our series (after Fight Club) is The Social Network (2010), the Aaron Sorkin-scripted take on how Mark Zuckerberg created Facebook and the price paid by everyone else. A tale of power and privilege, innocence and cynicism, it is also about how exploitation can be sold as exclusivity. What is left when we have given …

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The Great Political Films: There Will Be Blood 54:49

2M ago54:49

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Our great political films series reaches the twenty-first century with Paul Thomas Anderson’s unforgettable There Will Be Blood (2007), starring Daniel Day-Lewis as oilman Daniel Plainview in one of the all-time great screen performances. Based on Upton Sinclair’s novel Oil! (1927), the movie swaps out Marx for Nietzsche and tells a story of money …

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The Great Political Films: Fight Club w/ Helen Lewis 58:41

2M ago58:41

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David talks to writer and journalist Helen Lewis about David Fincher’s Fight Club (1999), the film that launched a thousand memes. Does this tale of thwarted masculinity and corporate malfeasance code left or code right? Who, in the end, is Tyler Durden: Joe Rogan or Jordan Peterson, Elon Musk or Andrew Tate? Is Fight Club a relic of the pre-digita…

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The Great Political Films: Do The Right Thing 51:21

2M ago51:21

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Our political films season has reached the late 1980s with Do The Right Thing (1989), Spike Lee’s searing take on racial tension on a Brooklyn block on a boiling hot summer’s day. How does a fight over pizza turn into a full-blown riot? With everyone feeling exploited, who is really to blame? And where do Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X – not t…

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The Great Political Films: Kagemusha 54:52

3M ago54:52

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Today’s great political film is Akira Kurosawa’s epic of war and deception Kagemusha (1980). Set in late sixteenth-century Japan it tells the story of a thief tasked with impersonating a warlord. Can physical resemblance translate into political authority? How far does the conspiracy need to go? And who in the end is the real criminal? Out now: two…

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