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"The basic law of capitalism is you or I, not both you and I." Karl Liebknecht.
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"The basic law of capitalism is you or I, not both you and I." Karl Liebknecht."
The first of our new format, shorter, more frequent #podcasts, this one has an international theme. Featuring Red Raiph on Brexit & Burns - Twitter @raiphsays; George Collins on right-wing nationalist movements around the world - Twitter - @GCUngagged; Damanvir Kaur on the continued detention of Scottish activist Jagtar Singh Johal in India - Twitter - @damanvirsidhu & Nathália Toledo Urban on Brazil & the impact of mining companies on indigenous communities - Twitter - @FairyS and the latest "Tales of the Gareloch" - on time for Tuesday's commute!
With music from; Dream Nails, The Charlemagnes, Petrol Girls and Gallo Rojo.
 
 
Ungagged is a not for profit voluntary collective, and we rely on the generosity of our listeners to help fund our solidarity and grassroots charity campaigns, and meet hosting, equipment and advertising costs. If you love what we do and can spare some change, our collection tin is at PayPal.me/ungaggedleft
 
 
 
 

The People's Voice!

“I raise my voice not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard” (Malala Yousafzai)
“I raise my voice not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard” (Malala Yousafzai)
This podcast has many interesting people and music…
David Rovics has 3 contributions
Just a Renter
The US is an extremely divided society.  One of its many divisions is that between landlords and renters. 
Paradise Lost
We have seen the future of a world run by real estate speculators, property developers and transnational corporations — it is the apocalypse.
Failed States of America
When daily life in a nation is best described as a constant series of predictable and preventable catastrophes that just keep on happening anyway, this nation is, by definition, a failed state. 
Debra Torrance says “I’M NOT SHOUTING” about disabled benefit claimants and just a wee mention of Ross Thomson donating to foodbanks.
Laura Lundahl  Has two pieces; “Non-EU Immigrants are Your Friends” the Leave campaign/Tories want to sow divisions regarding different types of immigrants, and the Remain crowd needs to stop playing into their hands.
“Keep Calm and Carry On, But…” Keep Calm and Carry On is a mindset respected the world over, but when terrorism strikes, it can be taken too far in the “carry on” direction. 
Red Raiph tells about his plans for Christmas on twitter.
Paul Sheridan discusses why he chooses Protest music and the paths that lead him there.
Ungagged first timers Max, Cassie & John update us on life in East Washington, USA.
Richie Venton speaks on Class not Creed.
And for our fiction lovers* we will have the third part of the Tales of the Gareloch series by the Acting Strange Theatre Company.
With music from;-
Argonaut – twice, Candidates, The Blackheart Orchestra, Joe Solo, Steve McAuliffe & the Mighty Ur, Stephen Smith, Steve White, The Charlemagnes and Victoria Långstrump.
 
* If you enjoy Ungagged Fiction and fancy the chance of winning £100 and some exclusive merch from Ungagged contributors, check out our winter writing competition 
Ungagged is a not for profit voluntary collective, and we rely on the generosity of our listeners to help fund our solidarity and grassroots charity campaigns, and meet hosting, equipment and advertising costs. If you love what we do and can spare some change, our collection tin is at PayPal.me/ungaggedleft

Truth Revolution

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The theme for this episode of the left political podcast Ungagged, introduced by Neil Anderson, is a quote:
 In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act -George Orwell. Um. Possibly.
And of course, this being Ungagged, our contributors have interpreted that in lots of different ways.
Debra Torrance’s piece, Infectious Intolerance, discusses current intolerances around the world, Victoria Pearson is talking about how we all have a different truth, so in an age of grandstanding, listening is in fact a revolutionary act*, and Chuck Hamilton discusses the politics of race and elections in America.
James Morton introduces members of the Scottish Trans Alliance team for their first ever Ungagged Podcast, and talks about who they are,  what they do, and the current state of how trans issues are seen in society today.
Fuad Alakbarov tells us about photo journalism and war photographers addicted to danger, Damanvir Kaur updates on the kidnapping & trial of Jagtar Singh Johal, and our youngest contributor, Red Raiph, brings a wee bit more madness to an already crazy world, his words not mine, and tells us about his live tweeting of Halloween.
We will have the second part of the Tales of the Gareloch series "Babies, American Werewolf, Saltcoat and The Clash," by  Acting Strange Theatre Company. You can find part one in our last podcast.
 
We'll also be featuring the David Rovics podcast, where he discusses left and right wing politics in Europe, gender politics in the USA, and Armistice day.
 
With music from Salvation Jayne, as they join us to discuss their latest EP and share an exclusive track, David Rovics will share three of his tracks, Steve white and the Protest Family, Celladoor, Argonaut, Hands of Blue, Sharon Martin, (who you can also find out more about in her Cuppa Minute Interview), and Dirty Little Damsels.
*You can find the articles referenced on V's podcast, written by Debra here and here.
 
 
Ungagged is a not for profit voluntary collective, and we rely on the generosity of our listeners to help fund our solidarity and grassroots charity campaigns, and meet hosting, equipment and advertising costs. If you love what we do and can spare some change, our collection tin is at PayPal.me/ungaggedleft

Barricades on the Bridge of Hope?

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On this episode of Ungagged, introduced by Victoria Pearson, and edited by Neil Anderson, the collective are inspired by the theme "Barricades on the Bridge of Hope" (which was set by Neil Scott) and as usual, have interpreted that from a variety of left perspectives.
Red Raiph will be talking about Checkpoint Charlie, Paul Sheridan will be discussing both World Mental Health Day and the Brexit border situation, and Thomas Morris will be joining us from his travels to talk about water and plastic.
Debra Torrance will be telling us about her trip to the SNP conference and accessibility, and  Cllr Graham Campbell will be in conversation with Neil Anderson also about the SNP conference, specifically Graham's fringe meeting on 'Brexit, A Better Way, as well as Glasgow University reparative justice and their involvement in slavery related businesses.
Catriona Stevenson  will be talking about the Gaellic language, Laura Lundahl will be warning us not to lose momentum, and reminding us progress can be a barricade to progress, and of course we will hear from Chuck Hamilton, pondering a question of identity.
On this episode we also share  David Rovics podcast- This week with David Rovics, where he talks Palestinian protests and police numbers in Seattle in the 80s, and treats us to two original songs, and for you fiction lovers we will be featuring part one of  a murderous story of ordinary irradiated folk and peace in a Scottish village in an alternative reality - "Tales of the Gareloch" by Acting Strange Theatre Company...
With music from Alexander Martin, David Rovics, Sharon Martin, Jemma Freeman, Ms Mohammed, Petrol Girls, The Cundeez, The Hurriers, The Wakes, Mullen, The Empty Page, and The Babel Fish Project.
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Step Aside Brother

This unintentionally woman-heavy episode of Ungagged, introduced by Neil Anderson,  is themed around "Step Aside Brother," but of course we are Ungagged, so not all of us have kept to the theme.
Thomas Morris will be talking about how sometimes brothers don't step aside once they've got what they want, Chuck Hamilton will discuss bi-erasure, neoliberalism, and the importance of slaying your gods, and Damanvir Kaur will give us an update Jagtar Singh Johal, the Scot imprisoned in an Indian jail.
Debra Torrance will be joining us twice - once to deliver a piece on behalf of the showmen at Feltnam, who feel silenced by their councillor as their home is threatened, and then again with a piece of her own, asking how many people are reached and persuaded by shouty men yelling slogans into a microphone.
Em Dehaney will be talking about gendered language, and how it subtly shapes our perceptions of feminism, Julie will be along to talk about representation for women and young people within the Yes Movement, and Ruth Hopkins will be talking about Kavanaugh.
Laura Lundahl will be talking about why developed countries need to step aside in developing ones, Catriona Stevenson will be talking about land reform, Victoria Pearson will be sharing a poem called Stand Aside Brother, that she wrote for this episode, and our Raiph will be wondering if Wee Vinny is a spy…
With music from The Franklys, Alexander Martin, Argonaut, The Babel Fish Project, Jackal Trades, LUV DOT GOV, Precious McKenzie, Sharon Martin, Steve McAuliffe & The Mighty Ur, The Empty Page, The Menstural Cramps and David Rovics.
 
Agree or disagree, love us or hate us, we always love to hear from you, so get yourself Ungagged on Facebook, Twitter, or here on our website, where you can find all of our old pods and a whole stack of writing from a range of left voices -from anarchists to democratic socialists and everything in between.
 
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Krassivy

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From Vanuatu’s Independence day, through butterfly conservation, Australian Prime Ministers, and a brief history of Capitalism, through to the apocalypse (with a few stops in between), the Ungagged collective are talking Krassivy… The Ungagged Collective are inspired this episode by the theme “Krassivy”, beautiful red, but as always, we haven’t all stayed on theme. Last month saw Vanuatu celebrate their independence day, just as Thomas Morris was visiting, so he will tell us all about that, Nelly Neal will be along to talk about The Diggers, and land ownership, Laura Lundahl will be taking a meander through how three countries manage socialist ideas, and George Collins will be lamenting the unwillingness of many U.S. journalists to risk their careers for the truth and the effects on the overall quality of news in the corporate media. Chuck Hamilton will be talking about social class in America and giving us a brief history of capitalism, Derek Stewart Macpherson discusses his home town of Clydebank, and promises to explain to why Australia has had seven Prime Ministers in just eleven years, Red Raiphtalks about the people’s vote campaign in Scotland, and travelling within the EU, and Rachael Horwitz discusses reasons for the decline in the UK’s butterfly population, and how you can help. Debra Torrance and Victoria Pearson are both (separately) talking about the apocalypse, after Theresa May’s insistence that this isn’t the end of the world left them worried. Debra presents a light hearted look at the many and varied types of apocalypse we might suffer, while V focuses on how to survive economic brexitocalpse. With music from The Wakes, Steve McAuliffe & The Mighty Ur, Zoe MacPherson, Rufio G, Mullen, Marshall Chipped, Joe Solo, Jackal Trades, The Cundeez, The Kara Sea, The Hurriers, and Attila the stockbroker. Pulled together, kicking and screaming, by Neil Anderson, with cat herding support from Neil Scott and Victoria Pearson.
 
Oh and then after the running time: Remember we always love to hear from you, so get yourself Ungagged on our Facebook, on Twitter, or on here our website, where you can find all of our old pods and a whole stack of writing from a range of left voices -from anarchists to democratic socialists and everything in between. If you love what we do and can spare some change to keep us going, our collection tin is at PayPal.me/ungaggedleft – every penny helps us buy essential equipment, meet our hosting fees, and fund our charity campaigns, for example donating to foodbanks in need, and sending letters of solidarity to political prisoners.
 

The Luxury Gap...

On this episode of Ungagged, themed around "the luxury gap", we hear Neil Anderson  and Sandra Webster,  interviewing Mhairi Black MP which she and recorded at Mhairi’s Paisley constituency office. Mhairi gives us insights to the House of Commons and some of its characters, why she entered politics, along with her views on Donald Trump and Jacob Rees Mogg. 
 We'll also have a listen in on a chat with Neil Scott  and Scottish Independence campaigner and artist,"Wee Skribbles" (Michael Larkin), who talks about his work and how he became an activist for independence.
We'll hear from Debra Torrance  on  Food Luxury, specifically about food production in the Netherlands, the second largest food producer in the world, Victoria Pearson ponders the psychological damage of poverty on children and why short breaks should be on the NHS, George Collins will be examining the conundrum of combating global economic injustice from an environmentalist standpoint, and the necessity of interdisciplinary thought among progressives, and Chuck Hamilton muses about the American white middle class and their view of the rest of humanity.
Nelly Neal asks whether the evils of want and ignorance seen by Dickens and quoted in the 1942 Beverage report are still here now and if they’ve ever gone away, Laura Lundahl tells us we are ALL immigrants, and says we can help immigrants by changing the way we talk about them, and the possibilities of food shortages after Brexit is discussed by Red Raiph, who has been practising his bartering skills so he can trade for food.
Sandra Webster was transported back in time by the title The Luxury Gap and reminisces about Heaven 17 and The Clockwork Orange before discussing poverty and having enough food to eat.
 
With music to get you moving from Steve McAuliffe & the Mighty Ur, Madame So, Gallows Circus, Jackal Trades, Attila the Stockbroker, The Blackheart Orchestra,  Ethical Debating Society, Argonaut, Nervous Twitch, The Potentials, and Sharon Martin.

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The People Spoke

On this episode of Ungagged, themed around "The People Spoke" and introduced by Victoria Pearson, we will hear from Flavia Trudoreanu from Scottish CND on 10 reasons not to have Trident, Jason Travis on the left and Brexit – and what he feels socialists should argue and organise for, Laura Lundahl on why the US government doesn’t represent the will of the people due to its many undemocratic practises, and Joe Solo on the rise and rise of the right.
Paul Sheridan reflects on Scotland’s angry voice and the impact we can have, Debra Torrance will be giving a more positive view of how the people can use their voices, and Graham Campbell will be on chatting with Neil Anderson about Graham’s recent trip to Jamaica, Donald Trump and Pride. Teresa Durran gives us a personal reflection of the London anti Trump march, which you can see loads of pictures of here.
It wouldn't be Ungagged without the wee man, we will of course be hearing from Red Raiph and  from the inimitable (and original) clever commie Chuck Hamilton, who will be talking about why jails profit from prisoners, and why bisexuals need to step up. The two are unrelated.
With music from Steve McAuliffe & the Mighty Ur, The Wakes, Robb Johnson, Argonaut, The Cundeez, Gallo Rojo, The BlackHeart Orchestra, Cascadia, The Creatures of Habit, and Joe Solo.
Pulled together, kicking and screaming, by Neil Anderson. With cat herding support from Neil Scott.
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On the Road Again

In this episode, introduced by Neil Scott, we have news, views and analysis from Debra Torrance, on the journey to Scottish independence and what that might look like, Em Dehaney on sexism within the Music industry,  Damanvir Kaur with updates on jailed Scot Jagtar Singh Johal and Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, Laura Lundahl, on what happens when there no body to bury, Thomas Morris on ethical travel,  Red Raiph on school holidays and mini-beasts Mhairi Hunter gives us an update on her work at Glasgow City council, Sandra Webster, talks about how it's the journey that matters, Teresa Durran shares a poem, and we'll be hearing from Chuck Hamilton. Our theme for this episode was "on the road again" and, as always, the collective have taken that theme in all sorts of different directions.
With music from Husky Tones, Argonaut, The Merry Jaynz, Milton Star, Cascadia, Gallo Rojo, Phat Bollard, The Kara Sea, Faber Whitehouse, Thunder on the left, and The Babel Fish Project

Rip it Up and Start Again...

On this episode of Ungagged, themed around the idea of "rip it up and start again" and  introduced by Victoria Pearson, we'll be hearing from Thomas Morris  with his piece “I am asexual, hear me roar," we'll have a round up of only the important public celebrations from Red Raiph, and we will hear Steve McAuliffe's Angel Wings.
 
Catriona Stevenson will be talking about Bannockburn, George Collins will be taking a more positive look at his specialist subject; the American manufacturing industry, Nelly Neal will be talking about our theme in relation to Ofsted, Debra Torrance will talk about ripping it up and starting again in relation to the UK, Derek Stewart Macpherson will be saying “Rip it up Donald" and Chuck Hamilton will assert that “the only away to improve capitalism is to set it on fire and burn that motherfucker to the ground.”
 
Along with our fab contributors we'll have music from Thee Faction,The Babel Fish Project, Husky Tones, The Exiles, Robb Johnson, Girobabies, The Hurriers, Emma Flowers and Cascadia Fault Line.
 
Pulled together, kicking and screaming, by Neil Anderson, Neil Scott and Victoria Pearson
 
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