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Outside Politics

Outside Politics

Written by: Kieran Allen
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An Alternative Voice to the Mainstream

Kieran Allen Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • What Sort of United Ireland?

    What Sort of United Ireland?
    Feb 12 2026

    The British government keep delaying a border poll on ending the partition of Ireland. But they cannot stop the growing discussion on what a united Ireland might look like. This episode explores the vision originally presented by the great Irish socialist, James Connolly.
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    23 mins
  • The Beauty Industry and Capitalism

    The Beauty Industry and Capitalism
    Feb 4 2026

    Body appearance is hyped up in modern capitalism. Being 'attractive' is supposed to lead to greater 'confidence'. But there are beauty standards to live up to - standards which constantly change and which are often unattainable. This episode looks at how the global beauty industry manipulates our desires and feelings.
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    21 mins
  • The Dark Side of the Irish Tech Industry: The Covalen Strike

    The Dark Side of the Irish Tech Industry: The Covalen Strike
    Jan 29 2026

    This episode looks at the situation of content managers and AI Annotators who work at the Covalen site in Sandyford, Dublin. They have recently taken strike action, and this has unveiled many of the unsavoury aspects of the Irish tech industry.
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    22 mins
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