An Scéal
An Scéal
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An Scéal is an interview podcast from members of the Irish Bloc Berlin. It aims to amplify voices from the Palestine solidarity movement in Germany and beyond, featuring interviews, stories, and analysis from activists, organisers, and cultural workers. Focused on the connections between Irish and Palestinian solidarity and struggles, the podcast explores shared histories, current challenges, and practical ways to support justice and liberation efforts. The podcast will also engage with other themes relating to the current historical moment, and the role of culture and art in global struggles.
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The podcast focuses on themes of solidarity between Ireland and Palestine, exploring shared struggles and histories. Episode examples include interviews with the Stimmen aus Gaza team discussing public poetry readings and the HeART of Gaza team highlighting children's art exhibitions, addressing current challenges and advocating for justice through cultural initiatives.
An Scéal is an interview podcast from members of the Irish Bloc Berlin. It aims to amplify voices from the Palestine solidarity movement in Germany and beyond, featuring interviews, stories, and analysis from activists, organisers, and cultural workers. Focused on the connections between Irish and Palestinian solidarity and struggles, the podcast explores shared histories, current challenges, and practical ways to support justice and liberation efforts. The podcast will also engage with other themes relating to the current historical moment, and the role of culture and art in global struggles.
This episode is an interview with two members of Scientist Rebellion, Laura and Daniele.
Scientist Rebellion is an association of scientists and academics who believe we should expose the reality and severity of the climate and ecological emergency by engaging in non-violent civil disobedience.
We discuss the origin and history of Scientist Rebellion, theirpolitical philosophy and activities, the concepts of ‘degrowth’ and ‘green colonialism’, and experiences with protesting againstthe Gaza genocide, especially in Germany.
Laura is Belgian but is living in Germany. Daniele is Italian.
Information on the Swiss-German ammonia factory being built in Sinaloa, Mexico, discussed as an example of ‘green colonialism’, can be found athttps://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/09/08/latam-mexico-ammonia-plant-construction-protest/3191788884700/
The book ‘Science in Resistance – The Scientist Rebellion for Climate Justice’ by Fernando Racimo can be found here: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/science-in-resistance/paper
The´film ‘Das Gewicht der Welt’ mentioned is at https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Gewicht_der_Welt.Trailer: https://youtu.be/lRuzwJSEIJ0
Scientist Rebellion can be found at https://scientistrebellion.org/
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