In this episode of Polisci Podcast, host Navid Mahlooji sits down with Dr. Dónal Gill, assistant professor of political science, to discuss his academic journey, political thought, and literary influences. From Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels to Joyce’s Ulysses, Gill explores how literature reflects and critiques political ideas.

The conversation also touches on Irish and Quebec nationalism, Gill’s experience moving from Ireland to Canada, and his work as a writer for the Montreal Gazette. He shares insights into teaching, the "hidden curriculum" of academia, and the challenges of balancing work and life. Plus, we learn about Arnold, his beloved Bichon Maltese.

Credits

Host: Navid Mahlooji

Guest: Dr. Dónal Gill

🎛️ Production: João Roque

🎧 Audio Editing: Gaëlle Poirier-Morin

Date: February 25th – 18h00

📍 Location: Concordia University – LB 583 – Poland

Music:

Intro and outro Dee Yan-Key, DJ Messagroove - Move your body, Lowtone Music - Lofi
7:56 Fredsong by Mr Smith
17:54 Drive, Phone, Crash, and Death by De Morte
32:56 Polska by Doppelskangers
42:44 Mother Will Call by Pk jazz Collective
47:33 Salish Sea (unplugged) by Legally Blind