The latest episode of All Hail To The Pod is an all women Pod. Feminist and socialist activist Cat Boyd is joined by Stella Rooney as they discuss #MeToo, Glasgow’s Equal Pat Strike and the role of feminists in the Scottish independence movement and class struggle. The show title is taken from a 1913 message … Continue reading “This Insurgence Of Women” →

In this episode Jim Slaven chats to singer-songwriter Kevin Gore about his music and his involvement with the Scottish independence movement. They also listen to and discuss Kevin’s song about Edinburgh born former world boxing champion Ken Buchanan and his song Freedom Fighter, which mentions Edinburgh born revolutionary James Connolly, alongside Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela, … Continue reading Music And Politics With Singer-Songwriter Kevin Gore →

On the Pod this week Jim Slaven chats with Jonathon Shafi about his recent trip to Brazil, where he observed the Presidential election and its aftermath. In a wide-ranging interview they discuss the politics of the Bolsonaro victory and rise of the far right internationally, Trump and the politics of the United States, Brexit and … Continue reading Brazil, Brexit And The Working Class →

For this episode of All Hail To The Pod Jim Slaven sat down with Henry Bell, author of the new biography of John Maclean recently published by Pluto Press. They discuss Maclean’s life, his politics and why John Maclean, the Scottish Lenin, is still relevant today. Follow All Hail To The Pod on social media … Continue reading John Maclean: The Scottish Lenin →

In this episode Jim Slaven speaks to Shaun Harkin, editor of the James Connolly Reader, recently published by Haymarket Books. They discuss James Connolly’s life, his writings and his relevance today. Follow All Hail To The Pod on social media for updates from the Brazilian election and information on forthcoming episodes: Twitter and Facebook. Jim Slaven tweets @JimSlaven … Continue reading Reading James Connolly →

As Brazil prepares to vote in their Presidential Election run off and with all polls suggesting ultra-right Jair Bolsonaro is set to defeat the Workers Party (PT) candidate Fernando Haddad, we talk to Conor Foley in Brazil. Conor is a university professor who has lived in Brazil for 15 years. In a wide ranging interview Jim … Continue reading Making Sense Of Brazil’s Election →

In this episode Jim Slaven chats to radical art historian, activist and artist Stephen Pritchard about artwashing and gentrification in Edinburgh, Leith and St Pauli! Stephen has been doing a lot of work in Leith and they discuss the social implications of the proposed developments in the area and the networks who stand to benefit. … Continue reading Sunshine On Leith? →

In this episode Jim Slaven sits down with Brian Hanley from the University of Edinburgh to discuss Brian’s project which explores the international strategy of Irish republicans 100 years ago. During the discussion they talk about several fascinating characters from Liam Mellows to Marcus Garvey and places as diverse as Leith and Birmingham, Alabama. Follow … Continue reading Ireland’s Global Revolution →

Trailer for All Hail To The Pod No nonsense conversation exploring news, politics and culture hosted by Jim Slaven. With guests and feature episodes All Hail To The Pod will be available on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Our podcast title is a play on the James Connolly quote: “All hail to the … Continue reading All Hail To The Pod- Trailer →