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Arise is a festival of people powered politics, internationalism and solidarity, discussing left ideas to change society for the better. Take part in discussions, Q&A's, in conversation events and more with leading figures from the Labour and Trade Union movement, international solidarity activists, front-line campaigners, progressive parliamentarians and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Arise Festival hosts Arise: A Festival of Left Ideas, a news show with 99 episodes published.
Join Bernard Regan for a discussion on the ongoing significance of the Cuban Revolution, which has inspired millions across the world for decades. Bernard is the National Secretary of the Cuba Solidarity Campaign, and wa
As the people of Iran suffer greatly from Trump's illegal war, workers and the poor globally are already suffering economic consequences. With... Michael Burke, Socialist Economic Bulletin Alex Gordon, former RMT Preside
Join John McDonnell MP, Richard Burgon MP, Fran Heathcote (PCS) and more for an online discussion on the May election results, fighting for change to put people before profit, and how we stop a Reform Government. Hosted
Vijay Prashad leads a discussion in the 'Marx Matters' series. Part of the 'Marx Matters' series. Vijay Prashad will look at the influence of Marx's ideas in terms of the poorer nations' struggles for liberation, seeing
International online rally for May Day 2026. WITH: Diane Abbott MP // Danièle Obono, La France Insoumise MP // Saed Erziqat, General Secretary, General Union of Palestinian Teachers // Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Cuba
With August H. Nimtz, professor at the University of Minnesota. Part of the 'Marx Matters' series. August H. Nimtz looks at the influence of Marx's ideas in terms of how we can understand American capitalism today - and
Women for Palestine - the annual Arise Festival and Labour & Palestine International Women's Day Rally. With a live link from Palestine: Iman Al-Shayeb, General Secretariat, General Union of Palestinian Teachers. Plus: F
Francisco Dominguez looks at the influence of Marx's ideas in Latin America's struggles for liberation, and explores how Marxism has been formulated to fit the specifics of the class struggle in the region. Francisco is
An online rally with leading trade unionists and campaigners to discuss how we can tackle food poverty with a Right to Food, why hunger is a trade union issue, and what collective action can look like. WITH: Ian Byrne MP
WITH: John McDonnell MP // Ian Byrne MP // Steve Wright (FBU General Secretary) // Cat Hobbs (We Own It) // Ramona McCartney (People's Assembly) // Sarah Kilpatrick (NEU Deputy GS Designate) // PLUS MORE With the budget
A vital discussion in light of developments around the Trump plan and ceasefire, the deepening criminalisation of pro-Palestine protestors in the UK, and the historic motion at Labour Party Conference terming Israel's il
Michael Roberts kicks off the monthly 'Marx Matters' event series - was Nye Bevan right, wrong, or both when he said “Marxism put into the hands of the working class movement... the most complete blueprints for political
Imperialism in the Middle East, NATO & the rearmament of Europe - Why does Starmer back Trump & Netanyahu's War Drive? An in-depth forum with: • Steve Howell, analyst of US and British politics, author of 'Collateral Dam
A rally against the government's planned cuts to disability support with... John McDonnell MP // Ellen Clifford, Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) // Richard Burgon MP // Kathy Bole, Disability Labour // Neil Duncan-Jo
An in-depth forum on the long, bloody history of British colonial policy in Palestine - and its devastating impacts to this day. With Bernard Regan, author of 'The Balfour Declaration: Empire, Mandate and Resistance in P
Tune in with leading voices from frontline struggles across the globe fighting for peace, justice and a better world on the Eve of International Workers Day. With... Richard Burgon MP // Fran Heathcote, PCS General Secre
A review of the Spring Statement and a rally against cuts to disability support. With,,, John McDonnell MP, Paula Peters (Disabled People Against Cuts), Fran Heathcote (PCS General Secretary), Martin Cavanagh (PCS Nation
With special guests from Palestine including Samia Al-Botmeh (assistant professor in economics, Birzeit University.) Plus: Louise Regan (Palestine Solidarity Campaign), Sarah Woolley (BFAWU General Secretary), Sophie Bol
With... Jeremy Corbyn MP // Martin Cavanagh (PCS President) // Sabby Dhalu (Stand Up To Racism) // Gawain Little (Strike Map) // Alex Gordon (RMT Broad Left) // Louise Regan (NEU Left) Hear from speakers across a range o
Q&A with Dr Mustafa Barghouti, direct from Palestine. Mustafa Barghouti is a Palestinian physician, activist, and politician who serves as General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI). He has been a mem
Michael Burke
Author of Born to Die, Running to Live and a leading Positive Intelligence Coach at Live Bold Coaching · Socialist Economic Bulletin
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Alex Gordon
former RMT President, contributor to CND's Alternative Defence Review · Chingford Foundation School
2 appearances on this show
Vijay Prashad
historian, author, journalist, political commentator, Marxist thinker · Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research
1 appearance on this show
Kate Hudson
Actress · CND
1 appearance on this show
Kim Johnson
specialist · Rotary Club
1 appearance on this show
Mary Williams
Content Architect & Chaos Whisperer · Unite
1 appearance on this show
Steve Wright
Global Director of Workplace Design at GSK · FBU
1 appearance on this show
Michael Roberts
Associate (Resilience, Security and Risk) at Arup · ISS National Laboratory
1 appearance on this show
John McDonnell
former shadow chancellor of the exchequer · Socialist Campaign Group
1 appearance on this show
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