The State of 2020
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.
Episodes
July 24, 2020 • 48 mins
Trump opened his mind to Chris Wallace
Ivanka's Beans
John Lewis' passing
Protests are still on-going
RBG is sick!
...Kanye...
Biden still riding high
Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics?
Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer
Keira Gilleechi | Digital Marketing Consultant & Political Analyst
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July 2, 2020 • 61 mins
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
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June 26, 2020 • 52 mins
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
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June 10, 2020 • 54 mins
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
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June 4, 2020 • 49 mins
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
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May 27, 2020 • 40 mins
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
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May 21, 2020 • 46 mins
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
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March 8, 2020 • 49 mins
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
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February 11, 2020 • 77 mins
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
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January 23, 2020 • 60 mins
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
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December 11, 2019 • 48 mins
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
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November 26, 2019 • 41 mins
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
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November 13, 2019 • 21 mins
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
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October 24, 2019 • 66 mins
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
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An interview w/Miranda Yaver
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October 15, 2019 • 47 mins
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
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October 2, 2019 • 55 mins
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
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September 20, 2019 • 52 mins
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
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