The 6 Best The Future of Our Former Democracy Podcast Episodes
1) Shared Power, Shared Future: The Slow Path to Lasting Peace
In our final episode of the season, George and Colin explore the historic and ongoing dynamics of Northern Ireland's peace process, focusing on the transformative impact of the 1998 Agreement. They di...Show More
2) Bullets to Ballots - Past Lessons and Present Challenges from The Troubles
George and Colin get into The Troubles - Northern Ireland's turbulent period from the late 1960s to 1998. They discuss the social, political, and sectarian divisions that sparked the Troubles, featuri...Show More
Bullets to Ballots - Past Lessons and Present Challenges from The Troubles
1:18:33 | Oct 23rd, 2024
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3) A Tale of Three Cities – Revisiting Proportional Representation in the U.S.
George and Colin turn their attention to the US – because believe it or not, parts of the US once used proportional representation! They explore the history and impact of ranked choice voting (RCV) in...Show More
4) From Rebellion to Republic: Ireland's Path to Partition
Revolution and electoral politics – our favorite! George and Colin discuss Ireland's tumultuous journey towards independence and the partition of Northern Ireland post-World War I, focusing on signifi...Show More
5) The Past is Present: From Battles to Bonfires
Colin and George go waaaay back in time to discuss the historical roots of the tension between Ireland and England, through four historical touchpoints - the Ulster Plantations, Cromwell's Conquest, t...Show More
6) The Water We Swim In: America’s Winner-Take-All Electoral System
American Democracy sucks right now! More specifically, the United States' electoral system is outdated and needs reform to better represent its diverse population. George Cheung and Colin Cole from Mo...Show More
7) Bonus: Pádraig Ó Tuama in Conversation
In this bonus episode of 'The Future of Our Former Democracy,' we’re sharing our extended conversation with poet, theologian, and conflict mediator, Pádraig Ó Tuama. Transcript For more informa...Show More
8) Bonus: Yemi Adenuga & Hazel Chu in Conversation
This bonus episode we’re sharing a panel discussion between Councilor Hazel Chu from the Dublin City Council and former Lord Mayor of Dublin and Councilor Yemi Adenuga from the Meath County Council, a...Show More
9) Bonus: A Conversation with Claire Hanna, MP for Belfast South and Mid Down
In this bonus episode, George sits down with Claire Hanna, Member of Parliament from the Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP) representing Belfast South and Mid Down. Claire shares insights into ...Show More
Bonus: A Conversation with Claire Hanna, MP for Belfast South and Mid Down
42:30 | Nov 20th, 2024
10) Bonus: The Power of Language, Poetry, and Identity: Insights from Pádraig Ó Tuama
In this bonus episode, listeners can hear the full presentation and poetry reading from Irish poet, conflict mediator, and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama, which was excerpted throughout season 1 of The Fu...Show More
Bonus: The Power of Language, Poetry, and Identity: Insights from Pádraig Ó Tuama
39:48 | Nov 12th, 2024