This episode of How The Yes Was Won is a collection of stories we heard during our interviews that we loved, but just didn't fit in any other episode. We hope you like them as much as we did!Stories are from Mary Ryder, Anne Connolly, Mary Gord

Episode 9: No One Left Behind

Jun 21st, 2021 36m 2s

In the final episode of How The Yes Was Won, we cover the day of the referendum results. We talk about the mixed emotions from everyone on the day, and the infamous "quiet revolution" quote from Leo Varadkar. We also look at the failures of the

Episode 8: Vote Yes

Jun 17th, 2021 59m 37s

In this episode of How The Yes Was Won, we cover the formation of Together For Yes, the national campaign to organise for a Yes vote in the referendum on Repeal. We spoke to activists involved in the campaign, from head office to canvassers on

Episode 7: Repeal!

Jun 14th, 2021 28m 24s

In this episode of How The Yes Was Won, we cover the rising campaign to demand a referendum to Repeal the 8th from 2012 onwards, and some of the changes that took place in Irish society that helped pave the way for this. More and more Pro-Choic

Episode 6: Never Again

Jun 10th, 2021 30m 25s

Content Warning: In this episode, we will cover the story of Savita Halappanavar, Miss P and Miss Y. These stories include grotesque medical mistreatment, sexual assault, and death. Listener discretion is advised throughout.In October 2012, jus

Episode 5: ...Legislate!

Jun 8th, 2021 25m 42s

In this episode of How The Yes Was Won, we cover how 20 years on from the referenda following The X Case, there was still no legislation to make it practicable. In 2012, a new generation of activists who had grown up under the 8th Amendment wer

Episode 4: Let Her Go

Jun 4th, 2021 26m 9s

Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of the sexual assault of a minor. We don't go into detail, but it may be distressing for some listeners, and listener discretion is advised.On this episode of How The Yes Was Won, we cover The X C

Episode 3: 6794700

Jun 1st, 2021 25m 23s

On this episode we discuss how S.P.U.C weaponised the 8th Amendment to go much farther than Pro-Choice activists had anticipated, bringing legal action against anyone who was giving information out about how to access abortion in the UK and oth

Episode 2: Vote No

May 28th, 2021 26m 35s

On the second episode of How The Yes Was Won, we spoke with the activists and organisers who mobilised as part of the Anti-Amendment Campaign. This campaign fought to try to prevent the introduction of the 8th Amendment. Their bravery and perse

Episode 1: Right to Choose

May 25th, 2021 25m 59s

In our first episode of How The Yes Was Won, we give context to the introduction of the 8th Amendment by delving in to what was happening in Irish Feminism in the late 70s and early 80s, and the backlash from it. There are links to some additio

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Launching May 25th - preview

May 18th, 2021 1m 38s

One week to go! We are so excited!Starting on May 25th with new episodes Tuesdays and Fridays for five weeks.A podcast about the 8th Amendment. A 10-part podcast series about the history of reproductive rights in Ireland with interviews with th

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Launching May 25th

May 7th, 2021 2m 26s

A podcast about the 8th Amendment. A 10-part podcast series about the history of reproductive rights in Ireland with interviews with those who fought for them, from the 1970s to the present day. Episodes on Tuesday and Fridays, coming May 25th

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