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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
Season Two Finale: Capitol Chaos in Washington
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UCD Clinton Institute
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Season 2
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Episode 6
It didn't take long for political drama to unfold in 2021. Less than a week into the new year, a mob of pro-Trump rioters attacked the US Capitol. The bloody act against the ultimate symbol of American democracy was incited by the current resident of the White House and has led to Donald Trump's banishment from social media platforms and calls for him to resign with less than two weeks to go in his term.
In the final episode of our second season, Liam and Scott unpack the events of January 6, 2021 and discuss the impact the episode will have on the future of the Republican party and America.