Foreign Agent: The IRA’s American connection
Novara MediaIn the 1970s, the Provisional IRA was in the early days of its armed campaign to end British rule on Ireland. In the United States, a small group of activists began organising on their behalf. They called themselves the Irish Northern Aid Committee, or Noraid—and they were looking for a fight. Hosted by documentary filmmaker Nate Lavey, Foreign Agent is a podcast series about the connection betwee... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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- Exceptionally Good
Brings weight and depth to this story - even and very well told. Very different to the view the UK mainland population were given during the 70s, 80s and 90s
Apple Podcasts5mattyb1968
United Kingdom6 months ago - Listen to this!
Totally engrossing. Listened to it on a series of long flights and couldn’t stop.
Apple Podcasts5PVDspree
United States7 months ago - Excellent
@disgrace tinpot journalism, there should be a dislike feature on reviews, as your screams of bitterness. more
Apple Podcasts5irish coffee loverUnited Kingdoma year ago - Disgraceful tinpot journalism
Wow, absolutely no foundation in truth. What an absolute disgrace of a podcast. Uneducated drivel. Should hang their head in shame. more
Apple Podcasts1dancoxyUnited Kingdom2 years ago Interesting, quality podcast series. Learned a lot about America's role in the Troubles, often from the words of the participants. Would recommend.
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