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The Last Hurrah
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 America’s political culture into the present – and the election of Joe Biden – and speculate on its future.
The Last Hurrah
Black Lives Matter: The View from the UK
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UCD Clinton Institute
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Season 1
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Episode 4
The murder of George Floyd has triggered mass anti-racism protests across the US. It has also energized a global Black Lives Matter movement that is not only marching in solidarity with protesters in America, but shedding light on local issues pertaining to race and systemic injustice.
In this episode, Liam and Scott are joined by Dr. Michell Chresfield, Lecturer in United States History at the University of Birmingham to talk about the events in the US and the way they are inspiring protests in the United Kingdom.