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Desolation Radio
by Desolation Radio
Tweet us your hopes and fears @desolationwalesLocked episodes for subscribers are available through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/desolationradio
Episodes
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102. Getting Away with It feat. Huw Williams
Desperate times call for desperate measures. The people's podcast returns to bring hope to the starving masses (starved of podcasts). We linked up with our old friend Huw to discuss the Gething affair. Here is a man who would not take it anymore. Here is a man who stood up! Here is...Huw Williams.
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101. Desolation meets the Amazon Labour Union
Dan sat down with Chris, Gerald and Jordan from the ALU to discuss their amazing campaign to establish and organize a trade union in their Amazon warehouse in Staten Island. Despite a huge union busting campaign from Amazon, the ALU's campaign culminated in a successful recognition agreement, the...
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Episode 100. In Conversation with Michael Sheen
Ladies and gentlemen...we got him. For our 100th episode we were joined by the one and only Michael Sheen. We talked about films, politics, the homeless world cup, and lots more besides. An honour and a privilege to talk to Michael, and thanks so much to all of you who've supported us over the…
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99. Race, class, protest & the environmental movement with Hussein Said
What's up everyone. For our 99th episode (!) we were joined by our friend Hussein Said to talk about his experiences in the Black Lives Matter movement and the environmental movement. We talked about class, policing, ecology and the problems the left faces in uniting these issues, as well as the...
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98. In conversation with Ned Thomas
Well, that hiatus was longer than expected! Sorry everyone. But we are back, fear not. For episode 98 we were lucky enough to be able to speak to the incomparable Ned Thomas. Ned is the author of the modern classic 'The Welsh Extremist', as well as being the founder of Planet magazine, which has...
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97. Understanding Labourism with Dr Paul O Connell (@pmpoc)
Dan was joined by our good mate and all round legend Paul O'Connell to discuss the Labour Party and Labourism as a political culture, following Paul's recent article on Conter https://www.conter.scot/2022/1/25/labouring-under-illusions/. They discussed the history and defining features of...
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96. The trouble with diversity- in conversation with Walter Benn Michaels
In this episode we were joined by none other than Professor Walter Benn Michaels, the author of 'The Trouble with Diversity: How we learned to love identity and ignore inequality'. We talked about the rise of left neoliberalism and why it is wrong; the history of the civil rights movement and why...
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95. War Crimes in the War on Terror with Frank Ledwidge.
We were rejoined by our friend Frank Ledwidge to discuss war crimes conducted in the war on terror. Frank talked us through the enquiry into crimes committed by the Australian SAS, the parallel British investigations into allegations against British special forces, the Overseas Operation Bill,...
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94. Empire after Afghanistan with Michael Hardt
In part 2 of our mini-series on the fall of Afghanistan we were lucky enough to be joined by the one and only Professor Michael Hardt, author of the seminal work Empire. Michael talked to us about what the US withdrawal from Afghanistan means for US imperialism, whether there is a future for...
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93. British military failure in Afghanistan with Frank Ledwidge.
The Graveyard of Empires mini-series. Part 1. After Afghanistan fell to the Taliban last month, the boys bring you a mini-series of reflective episodes on the war in Afghanistan and what the withdrawal of foreign troops means. The first episode in the series is with Dr Frank Ledwidge, a former...
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92. Deso does Dylan w. Rhian Barfoot and Rhys Trimble
Kieron talks to Dr Rhian Barfoot and Dr Rhys Trimble about the little-known Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas. They discuss Thomas's life and work, his "Welshness", the Dylan Thomas industry, and the ambivalence surrounding his legacy in Wales. Enjoy! Rhian is a critic and author of Liberating Dylan…
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91. Explaining the Israel-Palestine conflict and the siege of Gaza with @normfinkelstein
Following the evictions of Palestinian families in the east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah at the beginning of May, the conflict in Israel-Palestine has begun once again to spiral into conflict, with Israel beginning new lethal attacks on Gaza that have killed over 200 people including...
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90. Welsh Election Debrief
We discuss the Senedd election results. We go through what this means for Labour, Conservatives and Plaid. Also we discuss the future of the indy movement.
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89. Scotish Election Special w. Connor Beaton (@cdbeaton)
Dan caught up with our good friend @cdbeaton from the Radical Independence Campaign to discuss Scottish politics and the forthcoming Scottish Parliament elections. Connor talked us through the formation of Alec Salmond’s new Alba party, the state of the SNP, the Labour Party, his overall...
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88. Dispatches from Ireland: an interview with Padraig O Fearghail from AIAI (@AIAIreland)
As tensions continue to rise in the north of Ireland, Dan caught up with our friend Padraig from AIA Ireland to gain some historical context and a socialist, materialist analysis of the current situation. Padraig brilliantly explains the history of socialist republicanism, the nature of the Good...
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March Newsround Special
Stef and Nath are joined by special guests double Dr Kieron and Dr Dan Evans to reflect on this month's news. We talk about Welsh Labour's fantastic campaign, joined Neil Mcevoy's Propel party, flags and try to solve the mystery of who has been killing dogs. Enjoy!
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87. All mums are working mums: the wages for housework campaign with Catrin Ashton
Dan chatted to Catrin about her article in Planet 231 'All Mothers are Working Mothers', the writings of Silvia Federici and the global 'wages for housework' campaign that inspired the article. They talked about the role of reproductive labour within capitalism and the international roots of the...
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86. New Year, Same Struggle: Predictions for 2021 and beyond with Paul O' Connell @pmpoc
We were joined by our good friend and comrade Paul to reflect on the global crisis of capitalism and think about what lies ahead in the coming years. Paul expertly talked us through the recent events in the USA and the rise of fascism across the world; the COVID- crisis, Brexit and class struggle...
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85. Deso does theory: introduction to Marxism.
The episode we should've done 4 years ago! After much soul searching, the boys get together to go over the basics of Marxism. We talk about Marx's life and the historical context, have a go at explaining dialectics, historical materialism, classes, freedom, alienation, the state, and of course...
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December 6th taster
Stef and Nath talk about Neil 'Scrappy Doo' Mcevoy's suspension. Subscribe on our patreon for the full ep!
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84. Ron Berry w. Georgia Burdett @GeorgiaBurdett and Sarah Morse @petit_morsel
Kieron discusses all things Ron Berry with Dr Georgia Burdett and Dr Sarah Morse. Georgia and Sarah's collection, Fight and Flight: Essays on Ron Berry, available now. Books by Berry: Hunters and Hunted (1960) Travelling Loaded (1963) The Full-time Amateur (1966) Flame and Slag (1968) So Long...
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Newsround 8th November Taster
First 10 mins of this week's news round! For the full ep subscribe to our patreon!
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Newsround 1st November - taster
Newsround 1st November - taster by Desolation Radio
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83. A tribute to David Graeber with @HanmerOwain
Dan was joined by our mate Owain to discuss the legacy of our dearly departed comrade David Graeber, who passed away in September 2020. The boys discussed David's huge contribution to not just anarchist theory but to modern social and political thought as a whole, particularly his work on…
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newsround taster 25th October
Stef and Nath rate hot nazis.
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Newsround 11th Oct - sample
A sample from this week's newsround available on Patreon
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82. The Covid Chronicles: are we facing a second wave? Feat @danielhowdon
As we enter another lockdown amidst panic over a second wave of Covid-19, we were joined by our good mate @danielhowdon to discuss what is happening. Dan talked us though the mixed messages, the lower mortality rate, the effects of austerity, and a lot more
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81. Trans Rights w. Crash (@crash_w)and Mabli (@mablisiriol)
In this episode Dan was joined by our friends Crash @crash_w and Mabli @mablisiriol to discuss trans rights. Crash and Mabli explain everything you ever needed to know about these issues: the difference between being CIS and non-binary, pronouns, the 'bathroom debate', terfism, the gender...
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80. Live! Education and childhood in Wales w. @maireadcan & @elspethwebb - full ep on patreon
In this specail Live episode we're joined by Mairead (@maireadcan) and Elspeth Webb (@elspethwebb). We discuss the A-level debacle, childhood in Wales and much more. Full episode available on Patreon.
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79. Cofiwch Epynt with Euros Lewis
We talk to Euros Lewis about Epynt, a large farming community that was cleared to make way for a military training facility during WWII. 80 years on, the land is still in the possession of the Ministry of Defence and has now been expanded to include a vast area. We discuss what happened and the...
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78. Discussing UBI wth Tegid Roberts (@tegidroberts)
In this episode we're joined by our good comrade and uncle Tegid Roberts to talk about Universal Basic Income. He tells us how it could be implemented, what it would mean for society and how much we'd get. Please give us money.
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77. BLM in the US with Michael Higgins Jr. (@ComplxBlackness)
We spoke to Michael Higgins Jr., an organiser with the Brooklyn Gentrification Network, about the BLM movement, institutional racism, and why we need to defund the police. @ComplxBlackness Subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/desolationradio
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76. The Economics of Covid-19 with James Meadway (@meadwaj)
In this episode we're joined by James Meadway who talks us through the economics of the Covid crisis. We talk about his take on the Furlough scheme, the possible end to neoliberalism, whether we are heading for another financial crisis and when is best to dig up all the gold you've buried.
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75. Desolation goes Viral 5: The Vaughan Effing Story
Dan, Nath and Kieron forget to mute their mics on a low quality web-based conference service and discuss the latest in the Covid chronicles: a new saviour has arrived; Keir Starmer joins the Tory party; Welsh Government give up on testing; a politician from a bygone era is raised from the dead to...
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74. Desolation goes Viral 4
Dan, Nath and Kieron discuss the latest Wales and UK developments in the Covid-19 crisis. Meanwhile Nath returns from gold prospecting, and Dan has started a new band.
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73. Desolation goes Viral 3: Coronavirus primer w. Dr Christian Maine
Dan talks to immunologist Dr Christian Maine about Covid-19. Everything you always wanted to know about viruses(but were afraid to ask). [2:05] What is a virus? [4:10] How do viruses affect the immune system? [6:10] How did the virus originate? [7:55] Covid-19 as part of a group of coronaviruses....
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72. Desolation goes Viral 2: Covid Chronicles
Dan and Kieron (not real doctors) talk from their respective isolation chambers to discuss the latest developments in the Coronavirus crisis. They discuss Welsh Government's various failures to provide an adequate response, and how they've been bettering themselves while in isolation. Meanwhile...
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71. Desolation goes Viral: Coronavirus
Live from the Senedd we discuss the virus, the limits of capitalism dealing with it, the failure of the Welsh Governments response and pay tribute to our girlfriend Alexia. Remember one like equals one prayer for Alexia RIP
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70. Makhno and the Black Army w. Ivan Gololobov
We chat to Ivan about the anarchist legend Nestor Makhno. We discuss his life, his fight against the Whites and the Reds and the best way to deal with anti-semitism. Hunker down in quarantine and get settled!
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69. (nice)In conversation with Niall Griffiths
We chat to Niall about his books Gritts, Sheepshagger and his latest novel Broken Ghost. We also discuss the themes of nature in his work, his influences and the effects of social media on mental health. Best enjoyed topping and tailing with a partner or close friend ehhhhhhhhhh.
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68. Against the nuclear industrial complex w./ Rob Idris (@robatidris)
Hunker down in your nuclear bunker for this episode. We speak to activist Robat Idris about the nuclear industrial complex and its tentacle like reach into local and national government. We discuss Horizon, Wylfa B, dispel some of the pro nuclear leftist arguments and discuss Rob's trip to Japan....
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67. What next for the BBC? w. Tom Mills (@ta_mills)
Tom and his wonderful hair are back to talk to us about the BBC (again). In this episode we discuss the BBC's horror show during the 2019 election, the collapse of editorial standards and oversight and why the left should care about what happens to the BBC. Stay around until the end for some hair...
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66. News Round episode 6
In this news round episode taster we rant about the Welsh Budget, Labour leadership and what it means for Wales, the new History Curriculum and all the business ventures of Bridgend's newest MP.
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65. Yoda Slam: Festive news round up with Ross (@EOIJONESYBOI) and NEO (@MULLEt_FAN_NEO)
warning - this podcast is rated R: contains very strong language and very strong accents Dan travelled up to Merthyr to talk to our mates Ross and NEO about the key topics: expats, 'the psycho', JK Rowling's transphobia, Prince Phillip being dead, the movie Cats, 'I loves the diff' (argh) and the...
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64. Keep the Faith: Election Debrief
The anatomy of the aftermath of a tragedy. We talk about how 40 years of deindustrialisation, Corbyn capitulating to a second Ref and the atomisation of the working class led to the election result. Dust yourself off and get back up.
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63. Assessing Corbynism with Aditya Chakrabortty (@chakrabortty)
Coming live from the Guardian Towers! We talk to 'Senior' Economics Editor Aditya Chakrabortty about Corbynism as a political vehicle, what will happen if he loses the election and touch a bit of Brexit too. Enjoy with some spaghetti!
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62. Militarism and the Far Right with Joe Glenton (@joejglenton)
In this episode we met Joe Glenton author of Soldier Box, to talk us through his new documentary A Very British Institution: The UK Military and the Far-Right. We also talked about the army, structural racism, the links between the military and insurgent far right in the UK and what a radical...
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61. Patrick McGuinness Takes Us Out (@padrigmcg)
For this episode we're joined by Patrick McGuinness (@padrigmcg) he talks to us about his beef with Leighton Andrews and Dai Smith, the literary scene in Wales and his new book Throw Me to the Wolves about his time on Take Me Out.
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News Round taster
Waddup! Normally for Patreons only but this week we're giving a little sip of our premium content to everyone. Drink full and descend.
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60. Deso does poetry with Nia Davies(@niapolly) and Rhys Trimble (@rhystrimble)
Put down your blades and light some incense it's time to talk poetry. This episode we're joined by real life poets Nia Davies (@niapolly) and Rhys Trimble (@rhystrimble) who tell us that poetry isn't for nonces. We cover how they got started, how to publish, the poetry scene in Wales and try to...
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