Join John D. Healy in a riveting conversation with author Michael Mel as they discuss the 1981 Irish Hunger Strikes, their political significance, and their lasting impact on Irish and global history. This podcast episode dives deep into the stories of Bobby Sands and other hunger strikers, exploring the cultural pride and political shifts that shaped modern Ireland. Michael shares insights from his book, providing a rich historical context for one of the most poignant chapters in Irish history.
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A short interview in the new "It's Good to Talk" series featuring your host John D. Healy as he goes around and talks individually with a unique group of characters who he believes the world needs to see. Tune in as he interviews people who you do not know you want to see but will love seeing them when you finally meet them.
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00:00:00 Start
00:01:58 Introducing Michael C. Mentel
00:13:25 The Demands of the Hunger Strikers
00:18:29 The Avoidable Nature of the Hunger Strike
00:24:31 The Hunger Strikers and Political Maneuvering
00:29:43 Thatcher's Behind The Scenes Negotiations
00:36:19 The Legacy. of the Hunger Strikers
