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Novara FM: A New Era For The World’s Billion Catholics w/ Matthew Sitman
A new Pope has been chosen by the conclave. But how much can one man, even one appointed by the Holy Spirit, do to transform one of the most powerful institutions in the world? Richard Hames spoke to
Downstream: Is Christianity Back? Gen Z’s Search For Meaning w/ Lamorna Ash
What do Christianity and communism have in common? Are Nuns missing out on their lives, or living their best one? And can attending church once a week provide a more healing alternative to modern wel
Local Election Results REACT With Aaron + Michael
Aaron and Michael share their first thoughts on the 2025 local election results.
Committed: 4. Was Prison Worth It?
Just Stop Oil has ended its campaign of direct action, yet many activists still face years in prison. In the final episode, Rivkah and Clare find out whether their commitment to their cause has wavere
Committed: 3. How Does It Feel When They Choose Activism Over You?
In episode three, Clare and Rivkah find out what its like to see your loved ones locked up. How do the Just Stop Oil prisoners families make sense of their crimes? When your partner is in prison, ho
Downstream: Does International Law Even Work? w/ Kenneth Roth
Today the leaders of Israel, Russia, and Hamas all stand accused of war crimes. Yet it seems doubtful that these men will ever face justice so whats the point of international law? For 30 years, Ke
ACFM Microdose: Make Way For Winged Eros!
The ACFM gang gather for a springtime reading of a prototype acid-communist text by Russian revolutionary Alexandra Kollontai. Download the text and follow along as Nadia, Keir and Jem get their teeth
Committed: 2. How Do Climate Activists Cope in Prison?
Locked in their cells for up to 22 hours a day, how are Britains jailed climate activists coping with a life of inaction? In episode two of Committed, Rivkah and Clare follow the Just Stop Oil inmate
Committed: 1. What Kind of Person Goes to Prison for Their Politics?
In episode one of Committed, Clare Hymer and Rivkah Brown meet the imprisoned Just Stop Oil activists who took direct action against the climate crisis and faced dire consequences. By blocking roads,
Downstream: Has Israel Become A Fascist State? w/ Ilan Pappé
Aaron Bastani was joined by Israeli historian Ilan Papp for a live recording of Downstream on 7 April at EartH in East London. They discussed the origins of Britains Israel lobby, the indoctrination