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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 Ireland
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UCD Clinton Institute
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Season 1
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Episode 5
The killing of George Floyd has sparked a global conversation about racism, racial inequality, historic narratives and structural barriers to progress. Large protests in Dublin pledged solidarity with the global Black Lives Matter movement while highlighting local concerns like the fight against Direct Provision.
In this episode, Liam chats with author and social activist Dr. Ebun Joseph about racism and racial inequality in Ireland.