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Bloc Party is a show about the fight for the soul of the Democratic Party, featuring progressive champions challenging the status quo from inside the halls of power and the organizers transforming the party’s agenda from the outside.
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Too often, women are thought of as a monolithic bloc, and they were often discussed that way throughout the 2016 election. But women are in fact divided on major issues. Liz Plank (a progressive) and Hitha Herzog (a conservative) are friends who get along, but don't always agree. Together, they cover the complicated, multifaceted, intersectional debates that make up the life of the modern American woman. Produced by the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Truth + Fire: The Podcast

Truth + Fire: The Podcast

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Truth + Fire: The Podcast picks up where Truth + Fire, the blog, leaves off. As it continues to explore faith and pop culture from a witty, Christian perspective, here we also respond to critiques & critics, answer our readers' most pressing questions, and clarify points made in the blog’s original content.
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This podcast examines the pivotal role of Native American voters in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with a focus on the battleground states of Wisconsin, Michigan, and Arizona. Featuring insights from Native American experts, the podcast delves into the significant proportion of Native American voters in these key swing states and how their votes could determine the outcome of the election. The discussion covers the policy platforms of the candidates, the strategies being employed to mo ...
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Final part of a three week session on Irish radical and working class history, that was held in the Spark in Phibsboro in April. The main theme today is the “social question” and what that meant in terms of Irish radicalism in the 19th century. It brings up writers such as Agnes Henry, Anna Doyle Wheeler, Bronterre O’Brien, William Sharman Crawford…
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Second of three workshops held in the Spark, Phibsborough. Recorded on 10 April 2025 and continues the themes of the previous week, looking at historical materialism. Topics include Engels, Mao, Peadar O'Donnell, Brian O'Neill, The Ripening of Time Collective, and Mahdi Amel and the pitfalls of underdevelopment/world systems theory when applied to …
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Recording of the first of three workshops on Irish radical history, held in The Spark, Phibsborough, 3 April 2025. The series will focus in on Marxism and history, Irish class consciousness and class struggle, and pioneer Irish socialists of the 19th century. Slides from the workshop available here - https://conor-mccabe.com/2025/04/04/irish-radica…
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Send us a text OJ Semans Sr. (Sicangu Oyate) joins the show to discuss how President Biden can act to reverse the Medal of Honor awards for the U.S. Cavalry that killed hundreds of Lakota people at Wounded Knee in 1890. This episode highlights the efforts to have the Medals of Honor awarded to U.S. soldiers for the Wounded Knee Massacre revoked, to…
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Send us a text With the prospect of a second Trump administration looming, Native Americans face an urgent need to mobilize and assert their political voice. In this episode, we're joined by Gwen Carr, a seasoned Democratic political strategist, to discuss the critical work tribal nations and Native communities must undertake in the wake of the 202…
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Send us a text The podcast episode delves into the multifaceted nature of Native American identity and the ongoing fight for tribal sovereignty. It explores the complexities of self-identification, the importance of accurate representation in media and polling, and the role of Native American journalism in amplifying the voices and concerns of Indi…
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Send us a text In this thought-provoking episode, Native leaders and experts come together to discuss the implications of a second Donald Trump presidency for Indian Country. With Trump's recent appointment of North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary, concerns are mounting about the potential rollback of environmental protections and…
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Host Veritéetfeu shares why she didn't vote for Kamala Harris and encourages fellow Christians to remain faithful to Christ no matter their candidate of choice. (Watch this episode on YouTube) Relevant Content from Truth + Fire "Christians Who Vote Democrat Should Be..." - Article S4E5: When Your Candidate of Choice is Pro-Choice…
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Send us a text This episode explores the Native American vote in the 2022 U.S. presidential election, particularly in the swing state of Wisconsin. The host interviews Marlon White Eagle, a reporter with Native News Online, about outreach efforts by the campaigns to tribal leaders and how Native voters are engaging. The discussion also features ins…
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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the pivotal role of the Navajo Nation and Native American voters in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Hear from indigenous voices across Arizona as they share their personal experiences, concerns, and hopes for the future, from language revitalization to traditional farming practices. We delve into …
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Send us a text This podcast explores the critical role of Native American voters in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. It features insights from experts like Dr. Aaron Payment, Levi Rickert, and Neely Bardwell, who discuss the significant proportion of Native American voters in key swing states, the policy platforms of the candidates, and the str…
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu examines the Scriptures to determine how the Body of Christ should address Christians who vote Democrat. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:01:03 - Welcome 00:07:06 - Discussion Context/ WHPA of 2022 and Tom Buck’s Tweet 00:12:02 - …Given Benefit of the Doubt (1 Corinthians 13:7) 0…
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Host Veritéetfeu follows up on “S2E9 - Abortion: Voting Bloc or Stumbling Block?” by examining the pro-abortion positions of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. How might Christians navigate this important election in light of their convictions on abortion? And would many still say that voting for a pro-choice candidate is a sin? EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:01…
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This week Dave and Conor discuss the European Court of Justice ruling that Ireland is owed €13.8bn in taxes due to illegal state aid. What are the implications for Ireland, and how does this illustrate the nature of the Irish comprodor economic system? If you want to support us, go to www.leftbloc.ie or www.patreon.com/leftbloc And don't forget to …
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Today's episode is a Relevant Repost from season 2. This replay provides context for our next installment for season 4, which will address Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's stances on abortion. Original Episode Description: Host Veritéetfeu revisits the topic of abortion, this time analyzing whether the issue is becoming a political snare for the C…
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In this episode of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu discusses concerns with Christian Nationalism and poses thoughtful questions to leaders and supporters of the movement. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00:52 - Discussion Introduction 00:05:50 - Why Not Christian Globalism? 00:09:48 - Is ‘Christian Nationalism’ Synonymous with ‘White Nationalism’? …
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In this Subscriber Engagement edition of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu and Truth + Fire subscribers recap the 2023 G3 Conference, engage in Q&A and discuss “the age of accountability” through the lens of God’s sovereignty and the Gospel. This episode was recorded in September 2023 before a live audience in Atlanta, Georgia. EPISODE CH…
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It’s been about a year since host Veritéetfeu deactivated her social media platforms. In this revealing episode, she discusses her social media departure, lessons learned and updates listeners on what she's been up to in the meantime. Articles Referenced in this Episode Something in the Milk Ain't Clean: Christian Influencers to Leave in 2023 'For …
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It's been a year since this episode was first published, so it's time for an anniversary REPLAY! In this episode of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu tackles "married single motherhood", a parenting phenomenon where married mothers take on the sole responsibility to care for their children. But is this practically beneficial for the mothe…
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This week Dave and Clare talk to Conor Reddy about the ongoing Trinity College Dublin encampment and protests against complicity with Israel’s genocide in Palestine. Conor is a member of the Postgraduate Workers' Organisation of Ireland and a People Before Profit candidate in the upcoming local elections. Also discussed: Threats from Amazon Ireland…
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This Week Clare and Michelle discuss Stardust Verdict Bloody Sunday Palestine - West Bank violence increasing -- Protests against weapons through Shannon for Israel. - Columbia students encampment- Banning of people speaking languages at protests - Google workers sacked for protesting Googles role in apartheid.- Communication Workers Union motion o…
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In this special episode Councillor Dean Mulligan hosts a public discussion with Clare Daly MEP and Palestinian activist Aseel Marabeh. The event took place on 3rd April in Swords. Dean introduces the event explaining the resistance at local council level to pro-Palestinian initiatives, while Clare Daly explains what is happening in the EU. Aseel gi…
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This week, Dave, Michelle and Stiofán Ó Nualláin discuss: Jeffery Donaldson Bertie Ahern Easter rising commemorations Dublin - a failing capitalist experiment? The Shannon 3 protest US Military use of airport Stripsearching and Special branch. Israel embassy trade threat BDS actions in the workplace Palestinian banking Defunding RTE The James Conno…
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This week Michelle and Dave discuss: Palestine & the ongoing genocide Industrial Relations Act 1990 and Boycotting goods Sally Rooney: ‘goodfriend’ in the White House. “the situation in the middle east” Two state solution Mary Robinson on RTE NI open for businesss SWSW festival Criminalising peaceful protesting Investor “activists” 94% of Forsa mem…
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161. This week Clare and Michelle talk aboutPalestine events, OPW block IPSC event, Seanad motion on Palestine, increased militrisation, investment in illegal companies, policing of Palestine protests, facial recognitiion technology, RTB report, Owen Keegan in RTB, Joan Collins billGaza GenocideGarda protester removal Housing Planning Developments …
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This week David Gibney is joined by Eoghan Fox, President of the Galway Council of Trade Unions to discuss: The International Court of Justice ruling on Israel's Genocide Sinn Fein visiting Genocide Joe for Paddys Day New Public Sector Pay Deal Ryanair snap up gaffs in Dublin Guantanamo Bay and the inspiring former inmates trying to close it (book …
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This week, Clare and Stevie discuss the Genocide of Gaza, the South African case in the ICJ, the Irish Government response and the power of collective action. We discuss the upcoming local elections and referendum and the toxic discourse being driven by far right agitators, alongside discussions on housing, the EU, the DUP and Nothern Ireland polit…
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This week Conor and Dave look at C. Desmond Greaves' biography of James Connolly, in particular the poetic license and myth-making that Greaves indulged in when filling in the gaps in Connolly's early days. It focuses on the account Greaves gave of Connolly's army career, and the issues with the sources used and story told. This episode was recorde…
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This week Conor McCabe and Aubrey Robinson discuss a recent paper by Pierce Daly (UCD) which mapped the location and intensity of institutional/corporate investment in the Dublin rental market. It is a rare example of detailed empirical analysis on the issue and we felt it deserved a discussion and analysis in itself. Link to the paper is below, al…
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This week, guest Saoirse McHugh and Conor McCabe discuss the dynamics of class and capitalism in so-called 'rural' Ireland; the feebleness of the institutional Irish left (political parties, trade unions, research bodies) in dealing with these dynamics; and the rising threat of the far-right as it elbows its way into the vacuum. Recorded during a c…
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This week Dave, Clare and Michelle discuss: The Parnell Square knife attack Dublin violence & classism Policing - water cannons, Facial recognition technology ICTU rally Palestine so-called 4 day pause in firing Surge in munition exemptions undermining our neutrality Attempts to scrapping the triple lock AIB applying banking sanctions? Homeless num…
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In this weeks episode Dave and Michelle discuss thecontinued genocide in Palestine including: Israel bombing boats in Gaza to starve population Israel’s Heritage Minister suggests nuking Gaza and sending civiliansto Ireland Doctors in Israel call for continued targeting of hospitals WCNSF acronym - child with no remaining family left Irish citizens…
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Michelle and Glenn take a look at the mainstream media reaction to the far-right protest that took place outside Dáil Éireann upon its return, which has been riddled with bothsidesing and false equivalence. This segues into a chat about the Garda handling of everything from protests to illegal evictions. Michelle, fresh in from attending a demonstr…
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This week Michelle talks to Glenn Fitzpatrick and Mebh McDaid about: - Electoral reform in the South - Workers Rights under attack - Ryanair - Free State mindset - Future of Ireland’s drug laws: Gardai vs evidence base - UBI and “a new social contract” - Bernadette Devlin new journo role - Scoil Chois Claí preview - EPA and pushback on meat consump…
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In the premiere episode of Season 4, host Veritéetfeu tackles "married single motherhood", a parenting phenomenon where married mothers take on the sole responsibility to care for their children. But is this phenomenon beneficial? More importantly, is it Biblical? RELATED CONTENT FROM TRUTHANDFIRE.COM "It's About Self-Love": The Lie Tia Mowry Keeps…
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