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Rebel Matters is an  international podcast from Belfast featuring wide-ranging conversations on the topics of anti-imperialism, culture, and resistance. The show first aired in 2017 and we have since covered a lot of ground from chats with artists and musicians, community activist, authors and people breaking new ground in their respective fields. Previous guests include Bernadette McAliskey, Radie Peat, Father Des Wilson, KNEECAP and President of Ireland Catherine Connolly. Rebel Matters is supported in full by our Patreon subscribers.
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129: Kelly Early: Spotify's Links to the Arms Industry

Apr 3, 2026

Before the end of 2025 we stopped publishing the show to Spotify because of the links between its then CEO Daniel Ek and arms manufacturers. Spotify has also censored pro-Palestine voices and is known for its exploitation of artists when it comes to remuneration for the use of their art.  

As part of our process to move...

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128: Irish Neutrality with Niamh Ní Bhriain, Fionn Wallace and Rory Rowan.

Mar 6, 2026

Our guests for this episode are Niamh Ní Bhrian, Fionn Wallace, and Rory Rowan. This conversation was recorded in December 2025 after our guests had presented the Neutrality Roadshow in the Cultúalnn here in West Belfast. During this chat we discussed the current threats to Irish neutrality, the prospect of a...

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127: Hasan Piker - US Politics, Socialist Discourse and International Palestine Solidarity

Jan 3, 2026

This week’s guest on Rebel Matters is Turkish-American political commentator Hasan Piker. We discussed politics, the United States and Palestine solidarity during Hasan’s brief visit to Ireland.

This is our first full-length video episode recorded in the new Rebel Matters studio. You can find the full episode on our...

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