4th December, 2024

On this episode, Mary and Freda discuss the consequences of people whose focus is on acquiring massive wealth, getting involved in politics, i.e. Donald Trump and Elon Musk. They also speak about censorship of artists and NGO's in Germany and the US. Enjoy reviews on fantastic concerts by Irish artists Mary Coughlan at her sold out gig in the Olympia Theatre and Jack L (Jack Lukeman) on tour with his brilliant Christmas show Northern Lights, songs for the Winter Solstice. Also reviewed is the powerful Small Things Like These, a new Irish film adapted from Claire Keegan’s booker prize-nominated 2021 novella. The film version is written by Enda Walsh, directed by Tim Mielants and the cast include the Oscar winning Irish actor, Cillian Murphy, Irish actor Eileen Walsh and British actor Emily Watson. The Smashing Times Arts and Human Rights Radio Show broadcasts every Wednesday from 6–7pm on Dublin South FM 93.9 FM (or listen online at www.dublinsouthfm.ie). It is presented by Mary Moynihan, Smashing Times Artistic Director, and Freda Manweiler, Smashing Times Producer and Company Manager. https://smashingtimes.ie/https://dublinsouthfm.ie/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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