The State of 2020

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#17 | Wallace Interview, John Lewis, Kanye, Ruth Bader Ginsburg & Will Trump Leave?

2020-07-2448:46

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

#16 | Washington Windows '95

2020-07-0201:01:31

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

#15 | Much News, Many Disagreements

2020-06-2652:06

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

#14 | Protests & Death Stars

2020-06-1054:33

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

#13 | George Floyd

2020-06-0449:29

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

#12 | Fuller Democracy

2020-05-2740:54

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

#11 | Pandemic & Politics

2020-05-2146:52

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

#10 | Super Tuesday

2020-03-0849:23

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

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

2020-02-1101:17:56

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

#8 | Impeachment, Iran & Iowa

2020-01-2301:00:27

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

#7 | Changing Things

2019-12-1148:50

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

#6 | Being Thankful for Hearing(s)

2019-11-2641:28

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

#5 | Blooming in November

2019-11-1321:53

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

#4 | The Health of American Healthcare

2019-10-2401:06:50

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

#3 | Impeachments Old and New

2019-10-1547:06

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

#2 | Impeachment & the Primary System

2019-10-0255:44

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

#1 | Contenders for the Democratic Nomination

2019-09-2052:16

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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