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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
No Longer A Shining City on the Hill?
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Season 1
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Episode 7
As America continues to grapple with a deadly coronavirus pandemic, Scott and Liam discuss all the latest political drama gripping Washington.
Scott also discusses the declining image of America as a redemptive power inspiring people around the world with writer, activist and storyteller Tori Egherman. They chat about identity, race and Tori's experiences living in Iran.