Leon Diop is joined by Ronn Mapwata and Happiness Omochere as they detail how they came to be front and centre on-stage during US President Joe Biden's historic address in Ballina, County Mayo in April 2023.

The lived experiences of black and mixed race people living in Ireland through conversations about culture, society and family.

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Biden's Ballina Bonanza

Activist Jojo Jackson speaks to Leon about discovering her Irish connections, her work with My Block, My Hood, My City, and the importance of meaningful friendships to break down barriers.  This episode was recorded in August 2023 during the Milwaukee Irish Festival.

Jojo Jackson, Recorded live in Chicago

DJ and Musician R3D joins his good friend Leon for a chat about his eponymous club night 'R3D's House', the current state of nightlife in Ireland today, and the reasons why he's decided to emigrate.

R3D's House

Nigerian Lawyer Moyinoluwa Adelakun and activist Funmilayo Oni speak about their scholarship at UCD. They discuss why they are passionate about human rights and give Leon and Femi a lesson on the political and electoral system in Nigeria.   The episode was recorded in March 2023 at the time of the Nigerian Presidential Election.

Biden's Ballina Bonanza

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