"One kid in my class said I was loaded because I have a Wikipedia" Ruth Coppinger

🧙‍♀️NEW EPISODE ALERT!This week on The Parting Glass, I sat down with the absolutely terrifying, spell-casting, broom-riding menace to society… Ruth Coppinger 😱That’s right - the woman some folks on X (formerly known as Twitter, but still full of trolls) lovingly refer to as a witch. Spoiler: no cauldron in sight, just sharp wit, feminism, and fiery takes. Hear Ruth's view on the "bro-ligarchs of the world", her teaching career, growing up in a big family in Dublin.Tune in as we chat about politics, protests, and whether she prefers eye of newt or oat flat whites 🧹☕️Burn the patriarchy, not women at the stake 🔥#ThePartingGlass #Podcast #RuthCoppinger #IrishPolitics #WitchPlease #NewEpisode #FeministFireChapters00:00 Introduction to The Parting Glass Podcast00:52 Ruth Coppinger: A Fierce Advocate for Social Justice02:09 Growing Up in a Working-Class Family06:29 The Housing Crisis and Its Impact on Communities09:31 Political Engagement and Voter Turnout Challenges12:17 Secularism and the Separation of Church and State16:38 Grassroots Movements and Direct Action20:01 Addressing Gender-Based Violence24:28 The Role of Character References in Court28:37 Navigating Polarization in Politics33:07 Reflections on Teaching and Activism34:52 Resilience in Activism and the Fight for Change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.