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RTÉ's dedicated US politics podcast returns for a second series
48 Episodes
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Jackie Fox discusses the year in US politics just gone and what's ahead with Rep Bill Keating, Rep Brendan Boyle, longtime Republican strategist Scott Jennings, and reporter Alayna Treene
As the dust settles on the Midterm elections and Donald Trump announces another presidential bid, Jackie and Sean look at what it all means for the White House and Congress
Republican Congressman David Joyce talks about his Galway roots, American democracy and what's next for the Republican party
Joe Biden warns that American democracy is under threat, but a senior member of Trump's 2020 re-election campaign suggests that it is a figment of people's imagination
Season 2 of States of Mind kicks off with a playbook for the Midterm Elections. Congressman Richard Neal also speaks about the future of his country.
1Jackie Fox looks forward to a new year and a new administration with former White House Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci, legal analyst Kimberly Wehle and Congressman Brendan Boyle.
With the dust settling on an intense, unprecedented US Presidential election – eyes are turning to two run-off elections in Georgia as they will determine what Joe Biden can do in office.
What does America First mean for Joe Biden? Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Aaron David Miller, who worked with former US secretaries of states, along with former Irish Ambassador to US and IIEA DG Michael Collins discuss Joe Biden’s foreign policy vision.
A dramatic end to a dramatic presidency. Brian and Jackie reflect on a week which saw Joe Biden becoming US president-elect after a gruelling and bitter campaign.
Following an inconclusive night in a tight US presidential election, the final result is still too close to call.
With only hours to go until polling day, Brian and Jackie answer your questions ahead of Election Night.
What could happen when the polls close? Republican Congressman in Florida, Francis Rooney and Notre Dame’s Professor Emeritus Bob Schmuhl discuss the different scenarios which may or may not happen following election night and why eyes should be on Florida.
Former speechwriter for Barack Obama, David Litt and Greg Swenson from Republicans Overseas discuss the second and final presidential debate in Nashville, Tennessee where no mute button was needed.
Why is it so hard to vote in America? Legal analyst and law professor, Kimberly Wehle and Rachel Homer from Protect Democracy discuss voting barriers across America and concerns over voter suppression.
US Presidential election drama aside, the Congressional elections will determine who has the upper hand in Washington. Mark Rom from Georgetown University discusses who and what we should look out for. And back to the drama - the fallout from Donald Trump’s Covid diagnosis.
Kamala Harris is a woman with many firsts to her name. The daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, she is known for her tough and combative nature. Her uncle Gopalan Balachandran on how those characteristics were always there and Suhasini Haidar from The Hindu discusses what a Biden/Harris administration could mean for India-US relations.
Who is Mike Pence? What does he stand for? A look at the life and times of Vice President Mike Pence as the running mate debate edges closer. His Clare relative gives an insight into his love for Ireland but it’s his devotion to God that will always come out on top.
A look at the ‘hot mess’ that was the first presidential debate with Katherine Zappone, who is part of Team Biden and Jennifer Carnahan, Chair for the Republican Party of Minnesota.
With the US presidential debates about to get underway, Eli Attie, who was part of Al Gore’s debate team in 2000, gives a behind the scenes insight and discusses how it influenced his writing and producing for the West Wing.
Legendary journalist Bob Woodward on why he thinks Donald Trump’s leadership is shocking, tragic and embarrassing.
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