Irishman In America Podcast With Marion McKeone

• World's Worst Group Chat - Irishman In America

  It has happened to us all. The person whose birthday party you're organising is in the Whatsapp group you created to organise it. But when the group chat discloses the most sensitive national security information about an up-coming bombing in Yemen, well that's a bit different. Marion and Jarlath examine the tailspin and the claims of ignorance and the possibility that worse is still to come. For a full round up of the week's news from across the pond head over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad  - members get full ad free episodes and hundreds of hours of bonus podcasts and material. Email the show [email protected]   If you need a break from the serious stuff come see Jarlath on his 2025 world tour www.jigser.com/gigs  

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• Did Democrats Give Donald A Dig Out? (St Patrick's Day Special)

  Did Democrats just do Donald Trump the biggest favour ever by helping avoid a government shut down? Marion McKeone has another theory. This week as a St Patrick's Weekend Special we are giving you the entire unabridged episode of Irishman in America. It seems only right given that this is the week when every American feels Irish and our Taoiseach visited the Oval Office. With everyone asking "how did he do", a few things have been missed - including the used car lot on the front lawn. In the meantime Ukraine is being pummelled and very few are paying attention. We get Marion's take on the latest peace talks and two brilliant book recommendations for your long weekend. Don't switch off, stay awake. Join us as a member to hear the full podcast each week. Just click here and you can sign up with no obligation for less than the price of a fancy sandwich. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad    Join Jarlath live in America and Canada next month www.jigser.com/gigs  - he's bringing his new standup show to New York, Boston, LA, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, D.C. and San Francisco this April.

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• Donald Ducks Tariff Chaos & Europe Swoops In

  Right now a week can feel like a month in US politics. Donald Trump's booting of the Ukrainian President from the White House precipitated a dramatic series of domino events and only one person can sift through it, US correspondent and regular contributor to NPR, the BBC and RTE, Marion McKeone. There's a lot to pick through after a near trade war is averted, a state of the union address like no other, transgender mice, the Oscars and the suggestion that egg prices will go down in price if everyone starts rearing their own chickens. Find the full ad free hour long version of this week's episode on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - support our show and gain access to hundreds of hours of interviews with the greatest Irish people ever to have lived. Jarlath's tour hits the USA and Canada next month and travels all around Ireland and UK in the coming months. Book your seat here www.jigser.com/gigs 

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• Chainsaw Diplomacy 101

  The betrayal of Ukraine is how many observers have described it. The unthinkable swing behind Russia and North Korea has spun the world out and left leaders reeling. Today Marion examines the many layers of cowardice underneath this move and what might happen next. It’s another breathless episode of Irishman In America where we try to understand the many bizarre decisions this administration has made in the last 10 days. Including but not limited to mass firing of Federal workers via the email debacle, the banning of AP from the White House and the firing of General Brown. Is Donald mentally able for the job? He certainly is struggling with complex ideas. Marion digs into the Elon Musk popularity index and the fall of Tesla sales. To hear the full extended cut and Marion’s reflections on how Ireland will cope at the White House this St Patrick’s Day head over to www.Patreon.com/irishmanabroad   Jarlath is coming to America and Australia with his standup world tour. See the new tour dates and get early access here. www.jigser.com/gigs  

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• Is This What They Voted For?

  Marion McKeone examines the latest news from America with the help of comedian Jarlath Regan. The image of Elon Musk and his booger eating child in the Oval Office is one that will last. How much of what he says can he actually do? The profound constitutional questions his cuts are raising will test US institutions. Are they up to it? From Gaza to Ukraine, mass deportations and Kendrick Lamar, there is no stone left unturned in this week’s episode. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad  to hear the full conversation ad free and start enjoying all of the Irishman Abroad podcast network. While it’s very hard to laugh, we have to try. Why not come and see Jarlath on tour in 2025! www.jigser.com/gigs 

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