The State of 2020
Podcasts
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.
Location:
Ireland
Genres:
Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.headstuff.org/
Email:
podcasts@headstuff.org
Episodes
#17 | Wallace Interview, John Lewis, Kanye, Ruth Bader Ginsburg & Will Trump Leave?
7/24/2020
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
Duration:00:48:46
#16 | Washington Windows '95
7/2/2020
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
Duration:01:01:31
#15 | Much News, Many Disagreements
6/26/2020
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
Duration:00:52:06
#14 | Protests & Death Stars
6/10/2020
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
Duration:00:56:03
#13 | George Floyd
6/4/2020
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
Duration:00:49:29
#12 | Fuller Democracy
5/27/2020
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
Duration:00:40:54
#11 | Pandemic & Politics
5/21/2020
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
Duration:00:47:22
#10 | Super Tuesday
3/8/2020
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
Duration:00:50:53
#9 | State of the Union, Iowa & New Hampshire
2/11/2020
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
Duration:01:17:56
#8 | Impeachment, Iran & Iowa
1/23/2020
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
Duration:01:00:27
#7 | Changing Things
12/11/2019
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
Duration:00:48:50
#6 | Being Thankful for Hearing(s)
11/26/2019
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
Duration:00:41:28
#5 | Blooming in November
11/13/2019
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
Duration:00:22:53
#4 | The Health of American Healthcare
10/24/2019
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
Duration:01:06:50
#3 | Impeachments Old and New
10/14/2019
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
Duration:00:48:06
#2 | Impeachment & the Primary System
10/2/2019
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
Duration:00:56:29
#1 | Contenders for the Democratic Nomination
9/20/2019
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
Duration:00:53:16