Rupert’s Exit, Russell Brand’s Fall & No Time For Zelenskyy
22 September - 35 mins explicitIn a week when Rupert Murdoch said goodbye, Kevin McCarthy got pantsed in public yet again and Russell Brand made more headlines than the shunning of Ukraine's President, Marion McKeone reflects on it all. Together with comedian Jarlath Regan, the Sunday Business Post's US correspondent examines the legacy of Murdoch and how his lust for money and power won't be his only legacy.
Jarlath is going out on tour. He will be doing his latest standup show “Yer Man” across the autumn and winter. Why not grab a ticket while you can. All the dates are selling out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad
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What’s A Bit Violence Between Friends? Santos Clinging On & Trump’s Spiral
explicitIs the low level threat of violence becoming normalised in US politics? Marion McKeone examines this question the light of a few very worrying incidents over the past year. It's been a crazy two weeks on The Hill. Jarlath and Marion look back on the big stories and try to predict what might happen next. Come over to Patreon to hear an extra 40 minute discussion of the humanitarian crisis in Gazza, George Santos's fraud charges, P Diddy's new rape allegations and much much more. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Why not email us your questions [email protected] - don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe to the podcast - it helps the show a massive amount.
36 mins
17 November Finished
Trump Kids Take The Stand & Desantis’ High Heal Hypocrisy
explicitThe kids are in court but where is Dad? Marion McKeone examines Don Junior’s relationship to concrete and much more.
33 mins
3 November Finished
Who The Hell Is Mike Johnson? Trump Tantrums & International Law In Flames.
explicitMike Johnson is the new speaker of the house. But who the hell is this guy? Trump tantrums in court and international law in crisis.
34 mins
27 October Finished
Biden’s Oval Office Plea, Jim Jordan Isn’t Gone Just Yet & Your Questions Answered
explicitPresident Biden attempts to marry Ukraine and Israel’s conflicts in his oval office address but without a speaker he won’t get a penny of funding. Is Jim Jordan out of the race?
30 mins
20 October Finished
What Next For Israel & Palestine?
explicitUS correspondent Marion McKeone looks back on a devastating week in Israel and Palestine. How has the US reacted and is Joe Biden to blame?
32 mins
13 October Finished
Bye Bye Kevin, Hello Donald?
explicitMarion McKeone examines the ousting of Kevin McCarthy. What happens next and can US politics correct its doomed flight path?
34 mins
6 October Finished
