Show Notes
Hello and welcome to an exciting new podcast called ‘Left Bank’.
As we always say, most Irish people are naturally social democrats – they just don’t know it yet – so here’s a podcast that covers all your topical political questions.
Featuring interesting guests and lively debate, Left Bank will spotlight the key issues you want addressed - so join me, your host Ciara, as we learn more about social democracy together.
Left Bank is coming soon to a podcast platform near you
More from Left Bank
Ciara sits down with filmmaker and political activist, Grace Dyas, and comedian and performer, Willa White, for a wide-ranging discussion of class inequality in Irish society and how socially engaged art can help bring about political change.
Ciara is joined by Katy Lee and Dominic Kraemer, hosts of the award-winning podcast, The Europeans.
On the eve of the Local and European elections, Ciara speaks to the Social Democrats' leader, Holly Cairns. The pair discuss the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza, left-wing politics in rural Ireland, and the party's ambitions for the future.
Ciara is joined by the Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North, Cian O’Callaghan. Cian is the Deputy leader of the Social Democrats and the party’s Spokesperson on Housing.
May Day, or International Workers’ Day, is one of the biggest days in the Social Democratic calendar. The Left Bank marked May Day with an event in Dublin’s Teacher’s Club. Speakers included: