Comedian and writer Susan Riddell has had an unusual year. After an alleged incident at an Edinburgh weapons factory (that makes laser-targeting components found in fighter jets used by Israel), she found herself under strict bail conditions, banned from Edinburgh and facing a terrorism charge and trial that still hasn’t happened.

Fresh from having some of those restrictions lifted, Susan joined Zara to discuss house arrest, solitary confinement, activist burnout, and why she’s now questioning her identity as a comedian.

We also spiral into comedy confidence, whether personal politics can work on stage and a failed attempt to secure a free holiday by rabbit-sitting in Barcelona.

A good news disclaimer: since our conversation, Susan’s terrorism charge has been dropped. But she is still awaiting trial for other c ...