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Forgotten Allies: How Egypt and India Supported the Irish Revolution

During the Irish War of Independence, republicans in Ireland looked far beyond Britain and America for support. In Egypt and India, they found allies. Secret meetings took place between IRA representatives and Egyptian revolutionaries, while Irish republicans also made contact with Indian nationali…

Solidarity, Suspicion and Conspiracy: Jews and the Irish Revolution

As the Irish Revolution broke out, Europe was gripped by political upheaval, fear of revolution, and rising antisemitism. In conservative and right-wing circles, the so-called “Jewish Question” loomed large. Claims that Jews were secretly fomenting revolution across the world became increasingly co…

Who Belongs Next to Troy Murray in the BUILDERS Category in Chicago's Hall of Fame? | CHGO Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks Hall of Fame voting is open, and Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen are debating who belongs in the Builder category next. Following Troy Murray becoming the inaugural inductee in the category last year, longtime Blackhawks reporter Brian Hanley joins the show to discuss which indiv…

Blackhawks Reporter Brian Hanley MAKES HIS CASE for Ed Belfour to Enter Chicago’s Hall of Fame

Longtime Chicago Blackhawks reporter Brian Hanley joins Jay Zawaski and Greg Boysen to explain why he believes Ed Belfour deserves to be inducted into Chicago’s Hall of Fame. Hanley breaks down Belfour’s impact on the Blackhawks franchise, his dominance during his time in Chicago, and why his legac…

Taking the War to England: The IRA in Britain

'We are doing this because you are doing it in Ireland'. These were the words of an IRA volunteer in Manchester explaining attacks in Britain during the Irish War of Independence. During the conflict, Britain and particularly England became a major battlefield. Britain was not only geographically c…

The Battle for Liverpool and New York: The Irish Revolution in the Atlantic World

Liverpool and New York haunt the story of Irish independence in a way few other places do. Though separated by more than 5,000 kilometres of ocean, both ports were part of a wider Atlantic world in which Ireland occupied a central place. By the 1920s Liverpool and New York were among the most Iris…

From White Settlers to Fascists: The IRA’s Troubling Allies

Irish republicans had many natural allies during the War of Independence. Irish communities in the United States offered vital support, while revolutionaries in India and Egypt were also fighting for freedom from the British Empire. But the search for allies also led Irish republicans into far more…

We Shall Overcome: Revolutionary Connections

Recorded May 5th, 2026. Part of We Shall Overcome: Civil Rights Struggles in Northern Ireland and the United States, a one day conference organised by the School of Histories and Humanities. During the 1960s, the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland borrowed tactics, the anthem 'We Shall Ove…

Colts vs. Steelers Week 5 Preview | Can Indy Exploit Pittsburgh's Weaknesses?

COLTS vs. STEELERS WEEK 5 PREVIEW! Can the Indianapolis Colts take advantage of Pittsburgh’s struggles and come away with a huge road win? The Indianapolis Colts are heading to Pittsburgh to face Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in a crucial Week 5 matchup! Both teams enter at 2-2, and there are plen…

Lest We Forget: The Poppy & Remembrance Day in Ireland

Every November, the Royal British Legion organises remembrance ceremonies and millions of people wear red poppies. Often portrayed as a way to remember the dead of the World Wars, these commemorations have a far more complicated history in Ireland and Britain. They have been contested since their i…