Belfast is burning: Where does far-right rhetoric on immigration lead?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of far-right rhetoric on immigration amidst riots in Belfast and the ongoing situation in Ukraine, while also touching on the World Cup in Mexico City.

Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine officially outlasts the First World War. Then: as riots burn through Belfast, the British far-right fans the flames. Plus: the World Cup kicks off in Mexico City. Who’s bringing home the trophy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• immigration
• far-right rhetoric
• riots
• World Cup
• Ukraine
• Belfast

Keywords

• Belfast
• far-right
• immigration
• Ukraine
• World Cup
• riots
• Russia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British far-right

Places: Belfast, Russia, Mexico City

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