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 | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | ||||
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By the 1990s, a faction of Irish republicans were turning away from militancy and setting their sights on peace. A political future for the campaign would require more money, more lobbying, and even deeper engagement with the United States – though n... more
*Corrected file* Noraid has been portrayed on screen many times, usually in the background of stories about terrorism and gunrunning. While TV shows and movies like Columbo, Patriot Games and The Devil’s Own aren’t exactly high art, they do reveal ho... more
As the Troubles dragged on, IRA volunteers at the Maze Prison decided to go on hunger strike in 1980 and 1981. Their decision would change everything for the IRA — and for Noraid. The protest garnered sympathy from around the world and sparked outrag... more
For decades, a quiet armored truck driver living in Brooklyn ran thousands of guns to the IRA. He was born in Ireland and dedicated to the Republican cause. He was also a committed socialist, who believed the anti-imperial struggle in Ireland was con... more
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A serious story. Well done.
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United States3 months ago - Noraid and The Troubles of Ireland
I recall going to a Noraid benefit for the Hunger Strikers in Boston around 1981. I donated around $5 or so; and now I know lots about Noraid because of this grand podcast, which I cannot recommend too highly.
Apple Podcasts5JackZDriveUnited Statesa year ago - 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
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United Kingdom2 years ago - Listen to this!
Totally engrossing. Listened to it on a series of long flights and couldn’t stop.
Apple Podcasts5PVDspreeUnited States2 years ago - Excellent
@disgrace tinpot journalism, there should be a dislike feature on reviews, as your screams of bitterness.
This podcast is excellent and clearly there is high level of knowledge and research. 10/10
Apple Podcasts5irish coffee loverUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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