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Trademark Belfast

By A Worker's Guide To Everything

A Podcast from the anti-sectarian unit of the Irish Labour Movement based in Belfast focusing on political economy and solidarity economy.
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29. Hegemony - Ideology as 'common sense'

Trademark Belfast Jun 26, 2020

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112. Marxism in the Revolutionary Period

112. Marxism in the Revolutionary Period

Conor McCabe talks with Stiofán Ó Nualláin about some of the Marxist writings of the revolutionary period in Ireland.

Feb 29, 202437:28
111. The Coming Storm

111. The Coming Storm

A chat with Professor John Barry and Dr Amanda Slevin about what the future holds as we head past 2 degrees global heating above pre-industrial levels and what that means for human civilisation and life support systems...

Feb 16, 202440:06
110. The Political Economy of 2024

110. The Political Economy of 2024

The usual suspects talking the geopolitics of US imperialism, Germany, China and the ongoing genocide in Palestine...

Jan 31, 202445:19
109. An Anthology of Irish Marxism Part 2

109. An Anthology of Irish Marxism Part 2

Sitting down with Dr Conor McCabe for another look at at Irish Marxist writings, this time from the 20th century....(coming soon to a decent bookshop near you and definitely not on Amazon)
Dec 15, 202337:57
108. The Rise of the Extreme Right - La montée de l'extrême-droite

108. The Rise of the Extreme Right - La montée de l'extrême-droite

A talk given by Trademark at UNI IndustriALL Trade Union conference on the rise of the extreme right in Marseilles 13.11.23

Nov 24, 202327:04
107. Economic Myths Debunked

107. Economic Myths Debunked

A chat with Stewart McGill about his latest publication, 10 economic myths debunked with regulars Seán Byers and Stiofán Ó Nualláin

Nov 13, 202349:10
106. The State of Capitalism - Costas Lapavitsas

106. The State of Capitalism - Costas Lapavitsas

Costas Lapvitsas, Marxist, economist and politician talking at Scoil Chois Claí 2023 on the island of Inis Oírr Co. Galway and giving a superb analysis on the transformation of global capitalism and the threat of imperialism, whose depredations we are being reminded of once more...

Oct 28, 202342:50
105. Militarisation and the drive to war

105. Militarisation and the drive to war

Clare Daly giving a rip roaring opening talk at the Leftbloc.ie festival 'Scoil Chois Claí 2023' on Inis Oírr, Co. Gaillimhe. Bainigí sult as!

Oct 06, 202340:03
104. Scoil Chois Claí 2023

104. Scoil Chois Claí 2023

Stiofán Ó Nualláin talks to Dr Seán Byers and Dr Médb MCDaid about their first reflections on the Leftbloc Festival 'Scoil Chois Claí' on the island of Inis Oírr, Co Gaillimhe.

Sep 21, 202337:08
103. An Anthology of Irish Marxist Writers

103. An Anthology of Irish Marxist Writers

Talking with Dr Conor McCabe about his work in identifying, collecting and eventually publishing An Anthology of Irish Marxist Writers.

Sep 15, 202339:24
102. Houses, homes and profits

102. Houses, homes and profits

A chat between Stewart McGill and Stiofán Ó Nualláin about the history of housing under capitalism

Sep 04, 202336:40
101. The 'Actual' Collected Works of James Connolly

101. The 'Actual' Collected Works of James Connolly

A chat with researcher and activist Conor McCabe on his deep dive into the actually existing and lost works of James Connolly, Irish revolutionary and Marxist.

Aug 11, 202339:35
100. Inflation as Class War

100. Inflation as Class War

Dr Seán Byers, Stewart Mac Giolla and Stiofán Ó Nualláin talk about the class dimension of inflation.
(Supported by the Lipman-Miliband Trust.)
Jul 28, 202342:45
99. Boycotts, Bans and Action

99. Boycotts, Bans and Action

Dr Médb McDaid of Trademark talks to Adie Mormach and Trade Unionist @Zeynmo about the British Governments boycott bill, campaigning and action.

Jul 14, 202349:54
98. Understanding the Far Right - Part 2

98. Understanding the Far Right - Part 2

The very right reverends Dr Seán Byers and Stiofán Ó Nualláin continue their chat about the far right.
(Supported by the Lipman-Miliband Trust.)
Jun 30, 202338:28
97. Understanding the Far Right

97. Understanding the Far Right

Trademark chats about the far right, who are they? Why are they?
(Supported by the Lipman-Miliband Trust.)
Jun 10, 202338:58
96. A Fist Full of Dollars

96. A Fist Full of Dollars

The usual contributors tackle the dollar, the gold standard, de-dollarization, and discuss whether the dollar as the global reserve currency is an instrument of US hegemonic power.
(Supported by the Lipman-Miliband Trust.)
May 16, 202342:51
95. The Ulster Workers' Council Strike 1974

95. The Ulster Workers' Council Strike 1974

Seán Byers speaks to Dr Stuart Aveyard about the UWC strike, Stuart is a historian of 20th Century Ireland and Britain with a focus on the troubles.
Apr 28, 202341:28
94. The 2023 Banking Crisis

94. The 2023 Banking Crisis

The political economy nerds Stewart Mac Giolla, Seán Byers and Stiofán Ó Nualláin talk about the lesser spotted 2023 Banking Crisis (Ongoing)

Apr 14, 202334:03
93. The Communist Manifesto

93. The Communist Manifesto

Guest host Conor McCabe talks with Stiofán Ó Nualláin about The Communist Manifesto on the 175th Anniversary of its publication.

Mar 31, 202338:11
92. The Roaring Red Front

92. The Roaring Red Front

Stiofán Ó Nualláin speaks to comrade Stewart McGill about his latest book, The Roaring Red Front, a book that looks at the emergence of a global network of left-wing, anti-fascist and anti-racist football fans, a shining light in a dark time... www.theroaringredfront.com

Mar 24, 202332:05
91. The Far Right In Europe

91. The Far Right In Europe

Médb McDaid & Stiofán Ó Nualláin of Trademark joined by Yolanda Gil of Spanish Union CCOO and  Mojca Zerak from Slovenian trade union Sindikat Mladi Plus talking about the threat of the far right and authoritarian drift within 'liberal' capitalist states. Recorded at an ETUC trade union anti fascist training event in Toledo Spain. 

Mar 03, 202335:40
90. Debt and social control

90. Debt and social control

This week regulars Stuart McGill, Seán Byers and Stiofán Ó Nualláin talk about the role of debt in capitalist societies. 

Feb 10, 202350:44
89. The need for an eco-socialist revolution!

89. The need for an eco-socialist revolution!

Professor John Barry, native of Baile Átha Cliath and world's first Professor of Green Political Economy talks about the need for an eco socialist revolution at Scoil Chois Claí on Inis Oírr.
Jan 27, 202339:11
88. The Political Economy of 2022

88. The Political Economy of 2022

Stiofán Ó Nualláin, Seán Byers and Stewart McGill talk about class war, inflation,  supply chains and profits! Welcome to 2023!

Jan 13, 202340:32
87. Tiocfaidh ár lá - Has Ireland's day come?

87. Tiocfaidh ár lá - Has Ireland's day come?

A discussion recorded at the Adelphi Hotel Liverpool as part of a fringe event at The World Transformed Political Festival with Médb McDaid, Clare Daly MEP, Chris Hazzard MP and Stiofán Ó Nualláin
Nov 25, 202246:15
86. Bernadette McAliskey at Scoil Chois Claí

86. Bernadette McAliskey at Scoil Chois Claí

A conversation between Bernadatte McAliskey and Dr Stephen Baker on the state of Ireland, the world and what we should do about it!
Nov 18, 202259:33
85. Vijay Prashad at Scoil Chois Claí

85. Vijay Prashad at Scoil Chois Claí

Comrade Vijay Prashad speaking at the Leftbloc Féile, 'Scoil Chois Claí'  on the beautiful island of Inis Oírr in the Connemara Gaeltacht, "Imperialism Suffocates Humanity Like a Boa Constrictor”

Oct 21, 202201:17:01
84. Religion and Conflict in Northern Ireland

84. Religion and Conflict in Northern Ireland

In conversation with Dr Véronique Altglas, senior lecturer in the School of Social Sciences QUB , trade unionist and Irish language activist about her new book 'Religion and Conflict in Northern Ireland; What Does Religion Do?'; a book which critically examines how the social sciences have interpreted religion’s significance in the conflict.
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Sep 30, 202243:08
83. Boiling Volcano - The Troubles and the Republic

83. Boiling Volcano - The Troubles and the Republic

Dr Seán Byers in conversation with Dr Brian Hanley about his book The impact of the Troubles on the Republic of Ireland, 1968-79: boiling volcano?.
Aug 15, 202245:03
82. No Dogs, No Blacks, No Irish

82. No Dogs, No Blacks, No Irish

We talk to activist Medb McDaid about Irish emigration to Britain with a focus on the generation of the 1950s and 1960s, about dance halls, identity, language, discrimination, anti-terror legislation and notions of 'Irishness'. She may be back. 

Jul 29, 202238:13
81. Vivir sabroso! - Change in Colombia

81. Vivir sabroso! - Change in Colombia

JusticeforColombia.org took a delegation of Irish and British trade unionists and politicians to Colombia during the first round of elections on the 29th May 2022 , here we talk to delegates and JFS workers about the chances for real change in Colombia and the elections results. 

Jul 09, 202252:08
80. Energy, Prices and Profits

80. Energy, Prices and Profits

Dr Seán Byers talks to Stewart McGill about energy, price gouging and super profits.
Jun 07, 202235:55
79. Troops Out 50 Years on: Lessons for the British Left

79. Troops Out 50 Years on: Lessons for the British Left

A coming together in London to listen to Dr Maev McDaid, Aly Renwick, Shelly Asquith, Jeremy Corbyn and Stiofán Ó Nualláin about the British Left and Ireland.
May 08, 202251:57
78. 'Flexible' Labour - Jobs under Capitalism

78. 'Flexible' Labour - Jobs under Capitalism

Joined today by Alex Gordon, President of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union to talk about P&O, workers rights, flexible labour markets and selling your labour under capitalism. 

Apr 24, 202234:13
77. 'From Civil Rights to Armalites'

77. 'From Civil Rights to Armalites'

Hello and welcome to Potted History, a Trademark podcast series for people interested in the key historical events and processes that have shaped the world we live in.
Over the course of the series, we’ll be joined by different guests who’ll talk us through a particular theme, event or period in history from a left-wing perspective.
We’ll be looking at the Irish revolution and counter-revolution of the early twentieth century; the history and legacy of the recent conflict in the north of Ireland; different aspects of working-class, trade union and socialist history; and anything else that listeners might want us to deal with as we go along.
So, thanks as always for listening. We hope you enjoy the series and take something from it.
Apr 09, 202242:47
76. The Fog of War

76. The Fog of War

Another attempt by Stiofán Ó Nualláin, Stewart McGill and Duroyan Fertyl to cut through the fog of war, propaganda, liberal moralising, handwringing and hysteria surrounding the Russian invasion of Ukraine , offering a concrete analysis of a concrete situation.  

Mar 20, 202252:31
75. War in Ukraine

75. War in Ukraine

Stiofán Ó Nualláin joined by regular contributor Stewart McGill, Duroyan Fertyl - Political Analyst and Professor John Barry to offer a counter-hegemonic discussion on the war in Ukraine.
Mar 04, 202201:21:11
74. From Guerrilla to Peace Activist

74. From Guerrilla to Peace Activist

Talking with Tanja Nijmeijer & Mariela Kohon about the Colombia Peace Process, Collective Reincorporation of FARC combatants, Cooperative Economics and the challenges for women fighters. https://www.overamsteluitgevers.com/international/news/3493/early-november-2021-tanja-nijmeijer-from-guerrilla-to-peace-process.html
Feb 18, 202240:12
73. WTF is the Stockmarket? - Episode 7

73. WTF is the Stockmarket? - Episode 7

This week talking Bitcoin, energy, gas, monopoly profits, inflation, Russia and Ukraine!

Feb 04, 202243:22
72. 20th Anniversary Special Edition!

72. 20th Anniversary Special Edition!

Founding member Stiofán Ó Nualláin talks to friends and comrades, Kerry Fleck, Dave Gibney, John Barry and Steve Baker about the contribution of Trademark to anti-sectarianism and political education over the last twenty years.
Jan 21, 202201:07:37
71. WTF is the Stock Market? - Episode 6

71. WTF is the Stock Market? - Episode 6

Another installment on our deep dive into the markets; this episode concentrates on the murky world of commodity markets and the billionaire commodity traders who buy and sell the earth's resources. Stiofan Ó Nuallain is joined by Seán Byers and Stewart MacGill. 

 

Jan 07, 202242:50
70. The Neo Liberal University

70. The Neo Liberal University

Joined by Professor John Barry and Dr Leonie Hannan to talk UCU strikes, the marketisation of education and the commodification of knowledge!
Dec 18, 202101:02:09
69. What's wrong with 'The Just Transition'

69. What's wrong with 'The Just Transition'

A discussion with activist academic Paul Ó Connell chaired by Trademark's Amy Rafferty on what kind of just transition is on offer and what kind is needed.
Dec 04, 202156:38
68. COP THE F*%K ON 26!

68. COP THE F*%K ON 26!

Contributions from leftbloc podcasters during Cop26 from comrades Professor John Barry, Dr Seán Byers and Dave Gibney on the just transition, trade unionsa nd community wealth building...
Nov 23, 202101:27:57
67. WTF is the Stockmarket? - Episode 5

67. WTF is the Stockmarket? - Episode 5

Stewart Mac Giolla, Seán Byers and Stiofán Ó Nualláín talk energy markets, finance and supply chains, share buy backs, China's property bubble and other stuff....
Oct 22, 202143:26
66. WTF is the Stock Market? - Episode 4

66. WTF is the Stock Market? - Episode 4

Talking inflation, gold standards, derivatives and bond markets with Comrades McGill, Byers and Ó Nualláin.
Oct 06, 202150:11
65. WTF is the Stock Market? Episode 3 - The Taliban's Stock Portfolio

65. WTF is the Stock Market? Episode 3 - The Taliban's Stock Portfolio

Trademark and guess Stewart McGill continue their discussion of stocks, shares, dividends and bonds (and the Taliban as commodity dealers)
Sep 10, 202136:16
64. WTF is the Stock Market? Episode 2 - Xi Jinping Thought and Capital Markets

64. WTF is the Stock Market? Episode 2 - Xi Jinping Thought and Capital Markets

We continue our discussion based on listeners suggestions, including China, deregulation, why we hold on to gold and why some capitalisms rely less on capital markets than others...
Aug 27, 202138:45
63. WTF is the Stock Market? - Episode 1

63. WTF is the Stock Market? - Episode 1

A new series of pods delving into the history of the #StockMarket, bonds, stocks, buy-backs, big bangs, short-selling, derivatives, currency and anything else we can think of with Stewart McGill, Sean Byers and Stiofán Ó Nualláin.
Aug 13, 202135:16