The Women's Podcast

The Women's Podcast


Ep 316 Domestic Violence & Terrorism, Women in Politics

June 13, 2019

In her latest book, Home Grown: How Domestic Violence Turns Men Into Terrorists, Joan Smith writes that the violence perpetrated by men against women – whether it is sexual, physical, psychological, or all of the above – creates terror but is not recognised as a form of terrorism. In today's podcast she speaks to Kathy about how this link was identified decades ago, but never acted upon.

Later: Róisín talks to newly elected Labour councillor Annie Hoey about the gendered questions she has faced about her private life since running in the recent local elections.

Plus: Róisín and Kathy discuss sports bras, Kylie Jenner and free public transport for women in India.