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In Frank's latest 'A SocietyVoice' (ASV) Podcast, Frank examines the case of Toforest Johnson who is currently on death row in Alabama. He examines the evidence and the overall campaign to secure a retrial for an innocent man. Frank then compares a recent UK case where after 38 years a man was released from a conviction of murder after evidence revealed that the DNA at the scene was no...

In Frank's latest 'A SocietyVoice' (ASV) Podcast, he explores the case of Anthony Boyd who was recently executed in Alabama. He explores the facts of the case and the State's response, including the bizarre examination by the US Supreme Court concerning the individual's choice or mode of execution. He explores also the rising risks in the UK for the return of the Death Penalty

In Frank's latest 'A MagdaleneVoice' (AMV) Podcast, he explores one the many questions now asked of him since the publication of his book, 'A Magdalene Rose'. He examines his own motivations and thoughts when writing the book and answers the question about whether the book or he himself, is anti-Catholic!

In Frank's latest 'A SocietyVoice' (ASV) Podcast, he examines his thoughts and beliefs as to why he is against the death penalty and further explores the road to the abolishment of the penalty in the UK whilst highlighting dangers in the road ahead

In Frank's Latest 'A MagdaleneVoice' (AMV) podcast, he explores the recent homily given about Tuam. He explores the opinions and facts expressed and measures them against the evidence, warning the need to be on guard for dissonant voices and the potential for historical amnesia.

In this episode of 'A Magdalene Voice' (AMV), Frank explores the issues of 'never again' or 'non-recurrence' by exploring the rise of baby boxes across Europe and the United States. He explores the language being used and the problem that could arise with historical amnesia. He calls for the authorities in Ireland to be courageous and deliver the true concept of 'never...

In my latest 'A MagdaleneVoice' Podcast, I reflect further on the proposed Irish National Centre for Research & Remembrance and the Irish Government's stated "commitment" to the human rights concept of "non-recurrence". I explore what appears to be a wall of silence during the last 151 days and the layers of solution that I have provided for this difficult probl...

In my latest TravelVoice Podcast, I speak about the recent passing of a very remarkable Activist, Dr Susan Michaelis. Susan was at the forefront of advocating for change on fume and contamination events found on civil aircraft. In this Podcast, I share my memories of her work and how she went onto not only continue with that work but to also become a leading light in the Lobular Breast Cancer Camp...

In my latest TravelVoice Podcast, I reflect on the wide discussions on Air Passenger Rights under EU Reg 261/2004, but also, the growing debate about whether airlines can charge you for your cabin-baggage. Whilst I guide you on those issues, I tell you about my recent experience on a low cost airline and wonder whether those who are making laws actually understand the experiences of ordinary Consu...

In my latest Podcast, I turn my eyes and thoughts to the conflict in Gaza. Travel and Tourism is the ultimate expression of friendship between two countries, but can travel ever be unconditional. Join me on a journey into the heart of travel ethics and the choices that we make. Let us examine the issues that lay at the heart of conflict and suffering, and determine how we should consider the conse...

In my latest Travel Podcast, I talk about the recent experiences of business and leisure holidaymakers from Europe, who have experienced detention at the US Border. I examine some of those cases and provide an overview on the things that UK holidaymakers should be thinking about and preparing for what will hopefully be a safe entry into the USA!

In my latest Podcast, I comment on the final meeting held in London (25/2/25) on the plans to create a National Centre for Research & Remembrance in Dublin. This new centre is being designed to commemorate all those who suffered within Ireland's Institutions (Industrial Schools, Mother and Baby Homes, Magdalen Laundries, Adoption etc). I discuss that London meeting and the outcome(s) for the I...

In my latest Travel Podcast, I look at my own travel experiences and how it has shaped and informed me, set against the latest proposal to displace a people from its land and to create a new 'Riviera for the Middle-east'. I examine the morality of such a proposal and how I will react if it ever comes to pass.

In my latest Podcast I talk about what has happened since October 2024 and the submission of my Position Paper to the Irish Government, on 'non-recurrence' and its role in the forthcoming National Centre for Research & Remembrance. I talk about what 'non-recurrence' or 'never again' and how the new Centre should be ambitious in the delivery 'non-recurrence' and...

In my latest Podcast, I explore recent Consumer angst about their ethical concerns or worries about the world around them and their consumer-decisions. We are not dealing with the world of Travel-past, but of the here and now and quite possibly into the future. I explore what this means and how as Consumers, we can navigate such concerns and what we may or should do about such Consumer decisions,...

I wanted to talk about my recent visit to Vienna and its Christmas Markets, but events in Magdeburg in Germany caused me to pause. I paused to think about all my travel experiences and what I found at the crossroads of my destinations. I reflect on Travel and suggest that perhaps in this difficult world, particularly the world of 2025, that we should breathe in the experiences that have always bee...

In my latest Podcast, I reflect on the UK's Remembrance Sunday and the commemorations in my local town. I think on the many people I have known, affected by war along with the many sites on mainland Europe that was once ravaged by conflict. But, I also reflect on one ex-British soldier that I am helping, speaking to their experience and the failure of the State. I also reflect on the nature of cur...

In my latest A MagdaleneVoice Podcast, I explore the meeting held in Dublin to discuss the creation of a National Remembrance Centre, to explore and commemorate Ireland's Institutional and associated abuses, suffered by so many. Something to celebrate? Something to be suspicious of? Something that has immense potential?

In my latest Podcast, I discuss the art of activism and the opportunity that potentially arises with the coming Irish General Election. I speak about the draft Bill I have placed with Senators and TD's in the the Irish Parliament, the Oireachtas, which seeks to bring recognition of the Invisible Dead in the Magdalene system, shut out by a State Apology. In the second half of the Podcast, I talk ab...

In my latest Podcast, I reflect upon completing the edit of my book - A Magdalene Rose - and what Justice really means. I take the listener on a journey through the Irish Tradition of Keening and how many, including my dad and grandmother, were just some of the thousands of invisible Magdalene Dead. Invisible to the State and the Religious Orders. I bring you into my recent visit to Dublin, meetin...

In my latest Travel Podcast, I provide my Travel Trend/Predictions for 2024. In this broadcast I talk about the Climate Crisis and the holidaymaker, Destinations & their risks, the Cost of Living Crisis for Travel, the Rise and Fall in Quality, UK Consumer Rights & Individual Apathy and Brexit, Travel and what comes next! I hope this Podcast will help you in the decisions you make and deli...

In this latest Podcast, I talk about the recent trend by Media, Religious Orders and Academics to argue that in the debate about Irish Magdalene issues, there needs to be a balance in that debate to highlight all the good works of those Orders. I examine that proposition against the backdrop of my own experience and of the very words of the Religious Orders. Can you introduce the concept of 'g...

In Frank's latest Podcast, he reflects on the latest news from Travel Companies who have drastically cut their prices to the Middle-east, concerned it seems at the falling number of tourists. Frank talks extensively about his visits to Israel and the West Bank and those he met along the way, both Jewish and Palestinian. He brings the listener into his experiences of history and the horrors, ho...

In Frank's latest Travel Podcast, he reflects on the summer of 2023 and how Climate Change affected many countries, destinations and resorts through extreme heat or other extreme weather events. Many holidaymakers reported at the time how they felt that they were left alone and had to fend themselves. Many reported that they were surprised or indeed felt imprisoned by what they saw as unexpect...

This latest in the series of 'A Magdalene Rose' Podcasts, features bonus chapters from Frank's impending book that didn't make it into the final version. These bonus chapters brings the listener into the world of his Dad, Grandfather & Grandmother and reveals terrible aspects of life in Ireland. This first bonus chapter speaks to the discovery of the Cillini and the lives withi...