(This episode is based off the FX show “Say Nothing” that came out in 2024, based on the non-fiction book of the same name.)

What is it that makes stories of revolution (Les Mis, Hadestown, etc) so irresistible? How is it possible that our suburban public school education in the 90s in the USA did not properly educate us on the realities of oppressed peoples overseas? Who benefits when we believe the narratives that empire tries to convince us are “too complicated” to understand? Who gets to define “terrorism?” How can we do better- individually and collectively?

Kristyn with a Why invites her friend Jamie onto the show to share a “Story History” lesson about the time of “The Troubles” in Northern Ireland and its echo in the revolution against colonist regimes in current day, specifically in Palestine, all through the 2024 FX show “Say Nothing.”

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Grateful for all the learning and inspiration alluded to in today’s episode:

Toni Cade Bambara- “The role of the artist is to make the Revolution irresistible”

A classic example of “Drunk History”

Podcast “Millenials are killing Capitalsim” about “The Dark- Selected writings of Brendan Hughes”

More History on the Colonization of Northern Ireland featured in “Millenials are Killing Capitalsim” Podcast

Chani App for Astrology

Audre Lorde- “The Master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house”

Timothy Snyder’s Book: On Tyranny

Book: “Let this Radicalize you”

Carmen Spagnola’s Numinous Network for more on the Ace Studies & Secure attachment.

Liberation with Rev. angel Kyodo williams

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Thankful for the musical inspiration for the theme song:

Hadestown by Anais Mitchell, specifically “Our Lady of the Underground” and Orpheus’ Song

“Hedwig’s Theme” by John Williams

Shout out for the artistic assistance of:

Matt Schubbe (Logo)

Kevin Carlow (Music)