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The State of 2020

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The Land of Saints and Scholars is casting its eye over the Home of the Brave and Land of the Free! Yes, this is another podcast that will cover the ins and outs of American politics as they race towards the elections of 2020. But what makes this one different is; We're Irish! Well, most of the time.
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Episodes

#16 | Washington Windows '95

How is the US political system like a broken laptop from the last century? What if Trump or Biden get Covid-19? And what if Trump won't leave the White House? Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author Abie Philbin Bowman | Host of Humans of Politics...

Jul 02, 20201 hr 2 min

#15 | Much News, Many Disagreements

BLM protests, Defund the Police, LGBTQ Supreme Court rulings, Bolton's Book, Taibbi's article & the Veepstakes Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author Logo by Cian Markey

Jun 26, 202052 min

#14 | Protests & Death Stars

We chat DC protests with two Irish journalists who were there before moving on to Trump's Thanos tweets Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Ciaran O'Connor | Journalist Denis Browne | Journalist Derek Robertson | Writer Logo by Cian Markey...

Jun 10, 202055 min

#13 | George Floyd

A week makes a big difference in politics. The US has been swept up in protests after the killing of George Floyd by police in Minnesota. Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Sarah Said | Public Policy Analyst Kenny Olaniyi | Podcaster and co-founder of Slight Motif Jibbz | Co-Host of Pints of Malt Logo by Cian Markey...

Jun 04, 202049 min

#12 | Fuller Democracy

Could US politics be more democratic? Will the Coronavirus pandemic lead to more inclusive decision making and voting systems in the future? And... Trump's tweets... Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author Logo by Cian Markey Music by Tim Nerney...

May 27, 202041 min

#11 | Pandemic & Politics

After a lengthy break (sorry), we're back to talk all things US politics. In particular, we chat about the politics of the lockdown, is Joe Biden a new FDR, the Tara Reade allegations and who will he pick for VP? Plus... Trump. Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Eoin Keane | Brussels based commentator Logo by Cian Markey Music by Tim Nerney...

May 21, 202047 min

#10 | Super Tuesday

On this episode we talk about results of Super Tuesday and if Bernie can stop the Jomentum train. Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Eoin Keane | Brussels based commentator Logo by Cian Markey Music by Tim Nerney...

Mar 08, 202049 min

#9 | State of the Union, Iowa & New Hampshire

On this episode we talk about the end of the impeachment saga, the disaster that was the Iowa Caucasus and what to expect in the New Hampshire primary. Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Shawna Scott | Owner of Sex Siopa Logo by Cian Markey Music by Tim Nerney...

Feb 11, 20201 hr 18 min

#8 | Impeachment, Iran & Iowa

On this episode we talk about the conflict with Iran, the start of the Impeachment trial and the looming first primary in Iowa. Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author Eoin Keane | Brussels based lobbyist Logo by Cian Markey Music by Tim Nerney...

Jan 23, 20201 hr

#7 | Changing Things

On the panel: Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author Logo by Cian Markey Music by Tim Nerney

Dec 11, 201949 min

#6 | Being Thankful for Hearing(s)

On the panel: Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Eoin Keane | Brussels based lobbyist Logo by Cian Markey

Nov 26, 201941 min

#5 | Blooming in November

On the panel: Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Eoin Keane | Brussels based lobbyist Logo by Cian Markey

Nov 13, 201922 min

#4 | The Health of American Healthcare

On the panel: Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Sarah Said | Public Policy Analyst & An interview w/ Miranda Yaver Logo by Cian Markey...

Oct 24, 20191 hr 7 min

#3 | Impeachments Old and New

On the panel: Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Sarah Said | Public Policy Analyst Logo by Cian Markey

Oct 15, 201947 min

#2 | Impeachment & the Primary System

A discussion on the impeachment process and how the parties will select their candidate for president On the panel: Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Orla Ryan | Reporter for thejournal.ie Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Sarah Said | Public Policy Analyst Logo by Cian Markey...

Oct 02, 201956 min

#1 | Contenders for the Democratic Nomination

We chew over the field of candidates for the Democratic nomination On the panel: Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics? Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer Sarah Said | Public Policy Analyst Logo by Cian Markey...

Sep 20, 201952 min
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