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17: #17 | The Suss with #Spycops

May 05, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 17
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Episode description

In one of the foremost cases of the Brits being ‘at it’ in recent times, the #Spycops saga continues to unfold, showing us that truth is often stranger than fiction. In this episode, Glenn and Steph sit down with media commentator, activist and all-round good guy Mark Malone. Mark blogs and tweets under the [Sound Migration](https://soundmigration.wordpress.com/) brand where he outlines: _Personally I’m coming from a place of radical doubt and militant hope, two of the most useful co-ordinates a life worth living, and one that questions the underlying assumptions which underpin systemic injustice and inequality._ You’ll want to hear about his insight into the lives of undercover British policemen who have sought to infiltrate and undermine community groups and campaigns both here and in England ([You can read in more detail here](http://undercoverresearch.net/2018/04/30/the-spycops-inquiry-dealing-in-half-truths/)). We spread out then to have an all-encompassing chat about the justice system, injustices and Garda malpractice. Also in this week’s episode, we take a look at the latest on #8thRef and highlight the bravery of Vicky Phelan. Closing track – “Stuck Upon The Staircase” by Lemoncello

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