We are back! Well how could we not put out an episode about the biggest controversy threatening to derail the Trump juggernaut. The Epstein Files have sent MAGA world into a spin like nothing before. Marion McKeone examines what exactly happened to bring about this situation, Trump's efforts to distract from the mounting pressure and what if any are this plans for escape. Could Ghislaine Maxwell get her conviction overturned? Why do we even need these files when we have the testimony of countless victims and if the files were now released are the worthless?
We also reveal big news about our live episode taking place on August 31st, 2025.
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Big Beautiful Announcement For Irishman in America Podcast
Marion McKeone and Jarlath have a big announcement for the listeners and news on a big live show they’ve been planning for months. The South African Oval Office smackdown. Trump’s own cognitive decline and the standards to which other Presidents have been held. President Joe Biden’s service and disservice to the nation. The new Jake Tapper book reviewed by Marion. That Bill that gives Trump one big beautiful win! But what does it mean and can the Senate amend or stop it? Elon Musk is feeling very sorry for himself. He’s going to take his ball and go home. Is Harvard University to lose 26% of its students? Can the Supreme Court stop it. Marion’s big picture & predictions for the future.
Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show since its creation back in 2020. Irishman In America could not be here without you. To stay up to date on up-coming shows from Irishman Abroad and Jarlath go to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or www.jigser.com
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Could AOC & Bernie Be The Answer? (Live From LA)
Recorded live in Hollywood, Jarlath and Marion sit down to discuss the week's news from America and the future of the AOC/Bernie Sanders partnership. It's been a packed week of trade war craziness, botched deportations, bizarre press releases and consumer worry - thankfully Marion can explain most of it to us in a way that makes us all less worried. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to hear the full hour long conversation now.
Powered by WHOOP the Sonia O’Sullivan Cobh 10 squad for 2025 assembled in the GOAT’s hometown this weekend. The time for training and talking is over now. On April 6th at 10:30am, it was time for this squad of hardy souls from the four corners of the world to take on the hills of Cobh over the 10 mile distance. Join Sonia and Jarlath as they hand each member their New Balance specially designed singlet for the day. Hear the sounds, see the sights, come with us as the streets come alive with support from people of all ages. This epic episode of Irishman running Abroad captures every drop of sweat every bit of adrenaline that poured out onto the streets of Cork this past weekend. Jarlath ran the race himself and managed to capture the squad as they crossed the line. In this the final instalment of the road to Cobh series powered by WHOOP, Jarlath takes you to Sonia’s local pub for a live podcast recording and awards night like no other. Special thanks to everyone who supported the podcast, who volunteered on race day and all those who have been in touch wishing the squad well. This series would not be possible without the generous support of WHOOP and New Balance. To gain access to the Sonia O’Sullivan 10 mile, half marathon and full marathon training plans and to listen back to the entire archive of Irishman Abroad episodes come on over to patreon.com/IrishmanAbroad .
Sonia and Jarlath want you to experience WHOOP for yourself—completely free. All our listeners can enjoy a 30-day free trial of WHOOP. Simply visit join.whoop.com/IrishmanAbroad to sign up, and WHOOP will send you a device, wherever you are in the world, for your trial period.
Visit www.jigser.com/gigs to see Jarlath's latest tour dates.
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Trump Tariff Tornado - Irishman In America with Marion McKeone
This week on Irishman In America Marion McKeone talks all things tariffs. With the unveiling of Trump‘s tariff bonanza, Wall Street has come tumbling down by upwards of 3 trillion dollars. Have Republicans hit the panic button in secret? Is a Republican Civil War just around the corner? Marion McKeone reports from Washington about the impact , of Donald’s tariff tornado on the mood of American consumers and industry top dogs. Rumours swirled this week that Elon Musk was to step down from his DOGE position. Jarlath asks Marion if the choice to step away has anything to do with the backlash against him around the country. Marion hunts for some positivity missed the bleakness and asks the question if to understand these tariffs America needs to hire a therapist rather than an economist.
Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to access all the Irishman Abroad podcasts. Or come see Jarlath live in America and Canada this month. www.jigser.com/gigs
Jarlath Regan presents An Irishman Abroad - 3 diverse weekly podcasts featuring the greatest Irish people of all time talking about their lives, politics, health, wellness and everything in between. Along with regular contributors Sonia O’Sullivan (Irishman Running Abroad) and Marion McKeone (Irishman In America), these podcasts are renowned for the depth and quality of its long form interviews. Previous guests include Brian O’Driscoll, Sir Bob Geldof, Tommy Tiernan, Aisling Bea, Hozier, Sarah Silverman, John C. Reilly, Paul McGrath, Boy George, Paul Mescal, Sharon Horgan, Lisa Hannigan and Dylan Moran. To hear access the full back catalogue of hundreds of interviews dating back to 2013 and to unlock the full version of each weekly episode visit Patreon.com/irishmanabroad.
An Irishman Abroad is a winner of iTunes Store’s Best New Audio Podcast. The series has been featured in iTunes’ ”Best of” lists, Soundcloud and Podbean’s Most Popular Podcasts lists in multiple years.
Recommended by The Guardian, Hot Press, Huffington Post, Telegraph, Times, BBC, RTE and Podfather himself, Marc Maron.
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