All Hail To The Pod

Jim Slaven chats to activist and scholar Mary Anne Trasciatti in New York about the life and work of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. This is the final episode in Season Three of All Hail To The Pod. Patreon subscribers will receive advanced access to exciting new content produced by Cowgate Media over the summer. We are … Continue reading Rebel: Elizabeth Gurley Flynn →

Why are so many children in Scotland being taken from their mothers at birth or early in their lives? All Hail To The Pod speaks to mothers whose children have been removed and researchers investigating the situation. Maggie Mellon hosts this episode of the Pod and is joined by Talia and Steph, two mothers who … Continue reading Infant Removals In Scotland →

In this episode Jim Slaven chats to political and community activist Sean Baillie about his photo journal, Locked Down. They discuss Sean’s work chronicling life in Glasgow during the pandemic, the Scottish election, what it all means for the left and working class creativity during Covid. Sean’s Photo Journal can be purchased directly here. To … Continue reading Working Class Creativity And Covid →

Scotland’s drug deaths rate is 15 times the European average and an international embarrassment. Michael Collins is from Glasgow and currently Strategic Policy and Planning Director at the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City. Having previously worked in Washington DC on progressive drugs policy with some of the most prominent politicians in the … Continue reading Scotland’s Drug Deaths Crisis →

In this episode of the Pod a panel of women activists, chaired by Maggie Mellon, discuss the forthcoming election to the Scottish Parliament. Participants are Julie Smith, Rhona Hotchkiss and Colette Walker. Further election specials exploring issues of importance in Scotland will be released in the run up to May’s election. To win the battle … Continue reading Women And Scotland’s Election →

In this episode Jim chats to Derry singer/songwriter Declan McLaughlin about his fascinating career, growing up in Derry during the war, and the relationship between music and working class politics on his new album Path of Most Resistance. The new album and Declan’s back catalogue can be purchased at Here. To win the battle of … Continue reading Path Of Most Resistance →

In this episode Jim Slaven chats to historian Brian Hanley about the 1920 Longshoremen Strike in New York. Also known as the Irish Patriotic Strike. A fascinating piece of working class and revolutionary history. Jim and Brian discuss the key players and the political and social context. To win the battle of ideas we need … Continue reading New York’s Irish Patriotic Strike of 1920 →

This episode of the Pod looks at women’s rights in Scotland in 2021. It is an all women episode and we want to thank all the women involved for making it happen. Those participating in the discussion are Lisa Randall, Rhona Hotchkiss, Sinead Watson and Maggie Mellon. To win the battle of ideas we need … Continue reading Women’s Rights in Scotland →

In the opening episode of Season 3 of the Pod we have an interview with James Connolly biographer Lorcan Collins. In a wide ranging discussion Lorcan and Jim Slaven discuss Connolly’s life and times. To win the battle of ideas we need to build and sustain independent platforms for progressive working class perspectives. To help … Continue reading Lorcan Collins On James Connolly →

Welcome back to All Hail To The Pod. A new season will begin on 15th February 2021. With episodes dropping every two weeks. Guests including writers, musicians and activists discussing what their work and experience means for working class politics today. Hosted by Jim Slaven. All Hail To The Pod is a Cowgate Media podcast. … Continue reading Season 3 Trailer →