Turning Earth

The final episode in this series! More discussions on community organising and movement building. Hear Lucky Khambule tell the story of the strike and occupation that started MASI, as well as more chats with Eoghan O'Ceannabhain, Donal O'Kelly, Eddie Mitchell, and finishing off with Enda McHugh introducing CATU, how it works, and how you can join.

Conversations about organising and community building, with Maureen O'Connor from XR, Eoghan O'Ceannabhain from PBP, Donal O'Kelly, Laura Kehoe, Emma Mincks, and Jacintha and Thomas from Abhainn an Olfhia.

Interviews with Ed Horgan of Shannonwatch, Eoghan O'Ceannabhain from PBP, Donal O'Kelly and Ted Cook on Ireland's neo-colonial status and relationship to imperialism. Reflection and analysis of increasing anti-migrant agitation in Ireland.

Hear perspectives on the Green betrayal and the corporate hold on government, from activists in Leitrim, Clare, Tyrone and from across the Atlantic.

This episode examines the effects of capitalist imperialist exploitation on communities in Ireland and around the world. Hear from Raymond Kemble about the destruction and death caused by the fracking industry in his hometown. Maureen O'Connor of Extinction Rebellion discusses the colonial commonalities between Ireland and Uganda. Environmental scientist Laura Kehoe discusses the difficulties and ultimately the futility of working within the system. And finally you'll hear again from Fergal Anderson and Fidelma O'Kane.

Capitalism creates and depends on upon sacrifice zones for its existence. How do communities who live in these areas respond?

In this episode you will hear from activists from Treasure Leitrim, as well as some of the contributors from earlier episodes. Newcomers include Jacintha & Thomas, representatives from Keep Tulla Untouched.

The housing crisis and the biodiversity crisis share a common ancestor: privatisation. A brief history of land enclosure in Ireland, to explain how we got into this mess.

Interviews with Ted Cook, Eoghan O'Ceannabhain, Enda McHugh, Eddie Mitchell, Brian Smyth, Fergal Anderson and more.

Take a walk through The Gearagh with Ted Cook, and around Leaf & Root Farm with Fergal Anderson. Hear from Nuala McNulty and Joe Sheerin of Save Dough Mountain, Brian Smyth of Save Leitrim and Eddie Mitchell from Treasure Leitrim.

New series begins on DDR, Wednesday 7th December, 4PM

New bi-monthly series begins 4pm, Wednesday 7th December on Dublin Digital Radio