Here’s a sound copy of an interview I did with Seamus Martin of Tipp FM yesterday morning talking about the rioting situation… If you are looking for a shortcut through the whole thing, topics include:
- The lack of leadership from mainstream politics
- A combination of poverty, political powerlessness and a dire local legacy from the troubles
- The poisonous politics of sectarian demography
- “After all the Good Friday Agreement was a long time ago now…“
- “The funny thing about northern politics is this…“
- “It’s not doing the north any favours when it comes to selling their wares abroad…”
Mick is founding editor of Slugger. He has written papers on the impacts of the Internet on politics and the wider media and is a regular guest and speaking events across Ireland, the UK and Europe. Twitter: @MickFealty
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