In this episode we discuss the long history of landlords in Ireland. Henna gives a timeline of landlords in Ireland, discussing how this is a huge part of Irish oppression. She explains the Penal Laws and the tenements in Dublin, and we chat about how this all compares to landlords and tenancy in the country today. Annaig delves into the topic of the conflict of interest that comes with government powers and officials being landlords and how this could impact the rules and regulations surrounding evictions and rent increases. We also take a look at how the government has handled rent and tenancy during the Covid-19 pandemic.

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - http://doras.org/our-services/ for Direct Provision support and https://www.threshold.ie/housing-supports/dublin.html for tenancy support

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/

Substance abuse helplines - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline

Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

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https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/a-short-history-of-renting-in-ireland-1.2432123 

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https://www.yourirish.com/history/17th-century/introduction-of-anti-catholic-penal-laws 

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In this mini-episode, we do a Buzzfeed-esque quiz of matching Irish politicians with their cigarette personality. Can you guess what cigarette Bertie Ahern would be?

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In this week’s episode, we have some exciting and hopeful updates in regards to Direct Provision in Ireland. Henna gives a brief timeline of the history of the indigenous people of Canada and explains the awful situations and abuse endured by aboriginal children in Canadian residential schools. Annaig gives an account of the Starlight Tours/Saskatoon Freezing Deaths, which were a series of systemic murders against indigenous people, particularly men committed by police. She discusses in detail the case of Neil Stonechild and briefly discusses the survivor story of Darrell Night.

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - http://doras.org/our-services/ for Direct Provision support and https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html for indigenous supports

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/

Substance abuse helpline - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline

Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

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In this week’s episode, we asked our listeners on Instagram and Twitter to send in questions they needed advice on. How do you feel confident in expressing your thoughts, even when you don’t have all the facts? What can you do when a parent makes you feel bad for spending your own money? We discuss these common and often difficult situations, coming up with some ways these can be overcome. We also listen to a story from one of our listeners about his experience with Female Genital Mutilation and how it affected him and his relationships.

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - https://www.ifpa.ie/fgm-treatment-service-leaflet/

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/

Substance abuse helpline - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline

Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

Sources -  https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/us/thousands-of-cold-stunned-sea-turtles-rescued-off-coast-of-texas-1.4488450 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/science/mars-rover-perseverance-lands-safely-on-red-planet-1.4488419 https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/music/demi-lovato-had-three-strokes-and-a-heart-attack-after-2018-overdose-1.4488454 https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/wanted-man-turns-himself-in-says-hes-fed-up-of-living-with-people-2373937 https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/18/politics/ted-cruz-cancun-texas-disaster-electricity-power-water/index.html

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In this week’s episode, we dissect the serious issues surrounding the practice of non-medical surgeries performed on female genitalia both in the East and the West. Annaig discusses the tradition of ‘cutting’ or female genital mutilation in some countries, the serious health implications this can lead to and the reasons it takes place, even today. Henna then takes a look at the similar, but ‘voluntary’ procedure of labiaplasties in western societies and what may be influencing women and girls to pay for such surgeries.

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - https://www.ifpa.ie/fgm-treatment-service-leaflet/

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/

Substance abuse helplines - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline

Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

Sources - https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/law-on-naming-child-victims-of-criminal-offences-to-change-1.4480528  https://metro.co.uk/2021/02/10/uber-eats-delivery-driver-texts-student-to-say-he-ate-her-food-14054118/  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/female-genital-mutilation https://www.endfgm.eu/female-genital-mutilation/what-is-fgm/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/nov/15/pornography-culprit-rise-labiaplasty https://legacy.brook.org.uk/data/So_what_is_a_vulva_anyway_final_booklet.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/aug/26/female-genital-mutilation-is-alive-in-australia-its-just-called-labiaplasty https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cosmetic-procedures/labiaplasty/ 

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In this episode, we discuss the history of Palestine and it’s foreign affairs. Annaig gives a rundown of the extensive history of the conflicts between Palestine and Israel. Henna explains how these issues are continuing to this day and the Irish relationship with Palestine. We also discuss the American foreign policies with Israel and other countries in the Middle East and the differences between the Trump Administration and Biden Administration when it comes to Middle Eastern foreign policy and the US funding of militaries in the East.

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - https://www.ipsc.ie/contact

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/

Substance abuse helpline - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline

Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

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In this episode, we chat with the hilarious and talented actor and playwright, Conor Burke, about The Arts, podcasting and LGBT experiences. Conor tells us how he learned to accept that he is an artist, his experience as an actor and writer in the UK and in Ireland. We discuss the importance of art and the live art industry. Conor discusses his podcasting journey with GleeCap. We also discuss issues, privileges and prejudices with sexuality.

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - https://lgbt.ie

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/

Substance abuse helpline - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline

Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

Sources- https://www.masterpiecemixers.com/art-affect-culture-society/#:~:text=Art%20influences%20society%20by%20changing,experiences%20across%20space%20and%20time.&text=Art%20in%20this%20sense%20is,a%20vehicle%20for%20social%20change

 

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What would we do if we were president? What era would we fit into the most? 
In this mini-episode, we are joined by our friend, Alex, and take a friendship quiz.

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In this episode, we talk to our good friend, Alex, about his experiences of being a transgender man in Ireland. We discuss issues within the LGBT community, the complex legalities of gender self-identification, and the use of the word woman. 

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - https://lgbt.ie

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/

Substance abuse helplines - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline

Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

Sources - https://www.parents.com/news/what-bidens-promise-to-teach-our-children-in-safe-schools-could-mean-for-students/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1776_Commission https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/at-least-50-coercive-control-cases-under-investigation-or-with-dpp-for-consideration-1.4464661 https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/new-legislation-aims-to-prevent-delays-during-criminal-trials-due-to-legal-disputes-1.4463610 https://apnews.com/article/spain-madrid-explosion-c220bf520cc0b911b1e1e8d60dfd5cde

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In this episode, we discuss the issues of the church and state relationship through recent Irish history. Henna explains the church’s control of state-run education and the Mother and Baby home scandal, and Annaig takes a look at the Catholic church’s involvement in medicine and the strange friendship between Eamonn De Valera and Archbishop McQuaid how that affected our Constitution as well as the child sexual abuse scandal of the Ferns Report and Father Clancy. 

If you, or anyone you know, is affected by the topics discussed in this episode or this lockdown, please visit - https://www.safeguarding.ie/index.php/report-a-concern 

Crisis helplines - https://www.3ts.ie/need-help/crisis-helplines/

Substance abuse helpline - https://spunout.ie/help/service/drugs-alcohol-helpline

Domestic/sexual/other abuse - https://spunout.ie/help/categories/abuse-support-services

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