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The Last HurrahAuthor: UCD Clinton Institute
Irish Americans have had a profound impact in shaping urban and national politics in the US since the late nineteenth century. It is a power and presence that has declined in recent generations there is no longer a recognisably Irish voting block - but it has not simply disappeared. These podcasts will consider the evolution of Irish Americas political culture into the present and the election of Joe Biden and speculate on its future. Language: en-us Genres: Daily News, News, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Looking back on The Last Hurrah
Episode 11
Wednesday, 7 July, 2021
Over the last ten episodes of The Last Hurrah, Liam and Scott have spoken to a wide range of journalists, activists, politicians and academics with differing viewpoints on the past, present and future of Irish America.In the final episode of the season, Liam and Scott discuss the key takeaways from their conversations and delve into the unique insights given by our guests. They also ask what it means to be Irish American in 2021 and discuss how this special relationship has developed in the 21st century. Lastly, they look forward, discussing the key moments that may pose a challenge or opportunity to Irish America in the future, including Brexit, Northern Ireland, and the Joe Biden presidency.
