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Marion McKeone and Jarlath have a big announcement for the listeners and news on a big live show they've been planning for months. The South African Oval Office smackdown. Trump's own cognitive decline and the standards to which other Presidents have been held. President Joe Biden's service and disservice to the nation. The new Jake Tapper book reviewed by Marion. That Bill that gives Trump one big beautiful win! But what does it mean and can the Senate amend or stop it? Elon Musk is feeling very sorry for himself. He's going to take his ball and go home. Is Harvard University to lose 26% of its students? Can the Supreme Court stop it. Marion's big picture & predictions for the future. Thank you to everyone who has listened to the show since its creation back in 2020. Irishman In America could not be here without you. To stay up to date on up-coming shows from Irishman Abroad and Jarlath go to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or www.jigser.com
US President Donald Trump has claimed it would be "stupid" not to accept the gift of a free Qatari plane, described as a "palace in the sky", to replace Air Force One.There has been much criticism of Trump's plan to accept the gift, even amongst his MAGA supporters. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the US.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with United States President Donald Trump at the White House as he looks to reset the US-Canada relationship following months of turmoil between the neighbouring countries.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this significant meeting and more of the latest news from the US.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Marion McKeone, US based journalist
US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky started the war with Russia, saying "you don't start a war with someone 20 times your size and then hope people give you some missiles."Cal Thomas, nationally US syndicated columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss Trump's comments on Ukraine and more of the latest news from the US.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
On Wednesday, Donald Trump announced he would be pausing plans to introduce tariffs on goods from most countries for 90 days.Explaining why he did so, the US President said “People were jumping a little bit out of line. They were getting yippy”.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone spoke to Matt about this on Thursday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear their conversation.
China has vowed to "fight to the end" as President Donald Trump threatens to impose further tariffs on Chinese goods.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss Trump's escalating global trade war and more of the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
This week on Irishman In America Marion McKeone talks all things tariffs. With the unveiling of Trump‘s tariff bonanza, Wall Street has come tumbling down by upwards of 3 trillion dollars. Have Republicans hit the panic button in secret? Is a Republican Civil War just around the corner? Marion McKeone reports from Washington about the impact , of Donald's tariff tornado on the mood of American consumers and industry top dogs. Rumours swirled this week that Elon Musk was to step down from his DOGE position. Jarlath asks Marion if the choice to step away has anything to do with the backlash against him around the country. Marion hunts for some positivity missed the bleakness and asks the question if to understand these tariffs America needs to hire a therapist rather than an economist. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to access all the Irishman Abroad podcasts. Or come see Jarlath live in America and Canada this month. www.jigser.com/gigs
This week on Irishman In America Marion McKeone talks all things tariffs. With the unveiling of Trump‘s tariff bonanza, Wall Street has come tumbling down by upwards of 3 trillion dollars. Have Republicans hit the panic button in secret? Is a Republican Civil War just around the corner? Marion McKeone reports from Washington about the impact , of Donald's tariff tornado on the mood of American consumers and industry top dogs. Rumours swirled this week that Elon Musk was to step down from his DOGE position. Jarlath asks Marion if the choice to step away has anything to do with the backlash against him around the country. Marion hunts for some positivity missed the bleakness and asks the question if to understand these tariffs America needs to hire a therapist rather than an economist. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to access all the Irishman Abroad podcasts. Or come see Jarlath live in America and Canada this month. www.jigser.com/gigs
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join Matt for a bumper edition of the The Last Word on the US.They discuss how US President Donald Trump's tariffs will impact the US; the Trump administration's threats to Greenland; and news that US prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
There's outrage in the United States after a journalist was included in a group chat in which US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Vice President JD Vance and other top officials discussed upcoming strikes against Yemen's Houthi group.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone joins The Last Word to discuss this massive security leak and more of the latest news from the US. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
US President Donald Trump has had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Did Democrats just do Donald Trump the biggest favour ever by helping avoid a government shut down? Marion McKeone has another theory. This week as a St Patrick's Weekend Special we are giving you the entire unabridged episode of Irishman in America. It seems only right given that this is the week when every American feels Irish and our Taoiseach visited the Oval Office. With everyone asking "how did he do", a few things have been missed - including the used car lot on the front lawn. In the meantime Ukraine is being pummelled and very few are paying attention. We get Marion's take on the latest peace talks and two brilliant book recommendations for your long weekend. Don't switch off, stay awake. Join us as a member to hear the full podcast each week. Just click here and you can sign up with no obligation for less than the price of a fancy sandwich. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Join Jarlath live in America and Canada next month www.jigser.com/gigs - he's bringing his new standup show to New York, Boston, LA, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, D.C. and San Francisco this April.
Did Democrats just do Donald Trump the biggest favour ever by helping avoid a government shut down? Marion McKeone has another theory. This week as a St Patrick's Weekend Special we are giving you the entire unabridged episode of Irishman in America. It seems only right given that this is the week when every American feels Irish and our Taoiseach visited the Oval Office. With everyone asking "how did he do", a few things have been missed - including the used car lot on the front lawn. In the meantime Ukraine is being pummelled and very few are paying attention. We get Marion's take on the latest peace talks and two brilliant book recommendations for your long weekend. Don't switch off, stay awake. Join us as a member to hear the full podcast each week. Just click here and you can sign up with no obligation for less than the price of a fancy sandwich. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Join Jarlath live in America and Canada next month www.jigser.com/gigs - he's bringing his new standup show to New York, Boston, LA, Toronto, Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, D.C. and San Francisco this April.
US President Donald Trump's plan to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50% is the latest in a series of trade policy moves that are driving concerns about a recession in the United States.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Right now a week can feel like a month in US politics. Donald Trump's booting of the Ukrainian President from the White House precipitated a dramatic series of domino events and only one person can sift through it, US correspondent and regular contributor to NPR, the BBC and RTE, Marion McKeone. There's a lot to pick through after a near trade war is averted, a state of the union address like no other, transgender mice, the Oscars and the suggestion that egg prices will go down in price if everyone starts rearing their own chickens. Find the full ad free hour long version of this week's episode on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - support our show and gain access to hundreds of hours of interviews with the greatest Irish people ever to have lived. Jarlath's tour hits the USA and Canada next month and travels all around Ireland and UK in the coming months. Book your seat here www.jigser.com/gigs
Right now a week can feel like a month in US politics. Donald Trump's booting of the Ukrainian President from the White House precipitated a dramatic series of domino events and only one person can sift through it, US correspondent and regular contributor to NPR, the BBC and RTE, Marion McKeone. There's a lot to pick through after a near trade war is averted, a state of the union address like no other, transgender mice, the Oscars and the suggestion that egg prices will go down in price if everyone starts rearing their own chickens. Find the full ad free hour long version of this week's episode on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - support our show and gain access to hundreds of hours of interviews with the greatest Irish people ever to have lived. Jarlath's tour hits the USA and Canada next month and travels all around Ireland and UK in the coming months. Book your seat here www.jigser.com/gigs
US President Donald Trump made a number of exaggerated and inaccurate claims during his first address to a joint session of Congress since he returned to power.In a bonus installment of The Last Word on the US, Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss what Trump said during his lengthy speech as he outlined his vision for his second term as president.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
US President Donald Trump has paused all shipments of military aid to Ukraine following his heated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss the latest actions from the increasingly volatile Trump administration.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that a deal to end the war between Russia & Ukraine is “very, very far away”, following a tense meeting with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Friday evening. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told European leaders that Europe is now at a “crossroads in history”, as eighteen heads of states met to discuss how best to defend Ukraine.Lara Marlowe, journalist based in Paris and Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC Radio spoke to Matt about the European view of the issue.Matt was later joined by Thomas Byrne TD, Minister for State at the Department of Defence, Dr. Edward Burke, Lecturer in the History of War at UCD and regular US contributors Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone to discuss the story further.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversations.
The betrayal of Ukraine is how many observers have described it. The unthinkable swing behind Russia and North Korea has spun the world out and left leaders reeling. Today Marion examines the many layers of cowardice underneath this move and what might happen next. It's another breathless episode of Irishman In America where we try to understand the many bizarre decisions this administration has made in the last 10 days. Including but not limited to mass firing of Federal workers via the email debacle, the banning of AP from the White House and the firing of General Brown. Is Donald mentally able for the job? He certainly is struggling with complex ideas. Marion digs into the Elon Musk popularity index and the fall of Tesla sales. To hear the full extended cut and Marion's reflections on how Ireland will cope at the White House this St Patrick's Day head over to www.Patreon.com/irishmanabroad Jarlath is coming to America and Australia with his standup world tour. See the new tour dates and get early access here. www.jigser.com/gigs
French President Emmanuel Macron met with President Donald Trump at the White House this week and the two leaders clashed over how much money each has given to Ukraine.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone joins The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post
The United States and Russia have agreed to have closer cooperation and continue planning an end to the war in Ukraine following a meeting of officials in Saudi Arabia.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the week's news from the United States.Catch the full conversation by pressing the ‘Play' button on this page!
Marion McKeone examines the latest news from America with the help of comedian Jarlath Regan. The image of Elon Musk and his booger eating child in the Oval Office is one that will last. How much of what he says can he actually do? The profound constitutional questions his cuts are raising will test US institutions. Are they up to it? From Gaza to Ukraine, mass deportations and Kendrick Lamar, there is no stone left unturned in this week's episode. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to hear the full conversation ad free and start enjoying all of the Irishman Abroad podcast network. While it's very hard to laugh, we have to try. Why not come and see Jarlath on tour in 2025! www.jigser.com/gigs
Marion McKeone examines the latest news from America with the help of comedian Jarlath Regan. The image of Elon Musk and his booger eating child in the Oval Office is one that will last. How much of what he says can he actually do? The profound constitutional questions his cuts are raising will test US institutions. Are they up to it? From Gaza to Ukraine, mass deportations and Kendrick Lamar, there is no stone left unturned in this week's episode. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to hear the full conversation ad free and start enjoying all of the Irishman Abroad podcast network. While it's very hard to laugh, we have to try. Why not come and see Jarlath on tour in 2025! www.jigser.com/gigs
The Gaza ceasefire is under threat after US President Donald Trump said that “all hell is going to break out” if Israeli hostages are not released by noon on Saturday.Meanwhile, President Trump has signed an order to bring back plastic straws, claiming that paper ones “explode”.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined Matt for The Last Word's weekly US slot.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.
US President Donald Trump's plan to 'take over' war torn Gaza and turn it into the 'Riviera of the Middle East' has been met with shock and global condemnation.Professor Aoife O'Donoghue from Queen's University Belfast and journalist Hannah McCarthy join The Last Word to discuss the proposal which flies in the face of international law and risks further destabilising the Middle East.Later, Marion McKeone and Larry Donnelly join to assess whether the US President is really serious about this plan which would amount to an ethnic cleansing. Catch the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
China has slapped tariffs on a raft of goods coming from the United States in response to US tariffs on Chinese goods introduced by President Donald Trump.Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the US as Trump fires the first shots in what could become a global trade war.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Steve Bannon calls it "flooding the zone". There's too many stories to chase, too many bananas ideas for the media to examine, question and cover. The temptation is to tap out. In this first month of whack-a-mole political and economic chaos Marion McKeone has been trying to figure out which stories deserve your attention and which stories are a distraction tactic. From the new tariffs on Canada to the new use of Guantanamo Bay, Jarlath works through the news of the week and Marion breaks the key points down as only she can. To hear a deeper discussion of the u-turned federal spending freeze, the Rep. Andy Ogles constitutional amendment designed to give Trump a third term, the Kennedy hearing and a big new development in the January 6th blanket pardons - come over to Patreon and start enjoying the extended cut of this podcast each week. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad
Steve Bannon calls it "flooding the zone". There's too many stories to chase, too many bananas ideas for the media to examine, question and cover. The temptation is to tap out. In this first month of whack-a-mole political and economic chaos Marion McKeone has been trying to figure out which stories deserve your attention and which stories are a distraction tactic. From the new tariffs on Canada to the new use of Guantanamo Bay, Jarlath works through the news of the week and Marion breaks the key points down as only she can. To hear a deeper discussion of the u-turned federal spending freeze, the Rep. Andy Ogles constitutional amendment designed to give Trump a third term, the Kennedy hearing and a big new development in the January 6th blanket pardons - come over to Patreon and start enjoying the extended cut of this podcast each week. www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad
Robert F Kennedy Jnr, Donald Trump's pick for health secretary, has said he is "not anti-vaccine" and has defended the President's anti-abortion policy during his confirmation hearing at the US Senate.Marion McKeone, US based journalist joins The Last Word to discuss RFK Jnr's appearance at the tense hearing.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
The Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration has hit major cities across the US and led to mass arrests.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss what US President Donald Trump has been doing in his first week back in office. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
US President Donald Trump wasted no time after his inauguration on Monday, as he issued a full pardon for January 6th rioters and withdrew the US from the World Health Organisation and the Paris climate agreement in a slew of executive orders.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss what Trump has done in his first 24 hours back in office.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
On Monday, Donald Trump became the 47th US President.In his speech, President Trump criticised Joe Biden's presidency, declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border and said that as of Monday, it will be official policy of the US government that there are only two genders – male and female.Cal Thomas & Marion McKeone joined Matt on The Last Word to give their reaction to his speech.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.
Marion McKeone chats to comedian Jarlath Regan about the week in US politics including Pete Hegarty's car crash Senate interview. While the California wild fires rage the Biden administration seems to have secured a reprieve from the mass killing and bombings in Israel and Gaza. Can the peace last? Marion tells us what the Washington insiders are saying. What can we expect from the first hundred days of the new Trump administration? Marion predicts who will get fired first while Jarlath wonders will golf and health become an issue. In the double size Patreon episode we also hear about some of the contenders including A Complete Unknown. Can little Timmy swoop in and steal Adrian Brody's thunder? Visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to access the full episode and hundreds of great interviews with the likes of Paul Mescal, Sharon Horgan and Ronan O'Gara. Email the show irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com Come and see Jarlath live! www.jigser.com/gigs
Marion McKeone chats to comedian Jarlath Regan about the week in US politics including Pete Hegarty's car crash Senate interview. While the California wild fires rage the Biden administration seems to have secured a reprieve from the mass killing and bombings in Israel and Gaza. Can the peace last? Marion tells us what the Washington insiders are saying. What can we expect from the first hundred days of the new Trump administration? Marion predicts who will get fired first while Jarlath wonders will golf and health become an issue. In the double size Patreon episode we also hear about some of the contenders including A Complete Unknown. Can little Timmy swoop in and steal Adrian Brody's thunder? Visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to access the full episode and hundreds of great interviews with the likes of Paul Mescal, Sharon Horgan and Ronan O'Gara. Email the show irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com Come and see Jarlath live! www.jigser.com/gigs
US President Joe Biden delivered his exit speech on Wednesday night, issuing a warning about a concentration of wealth in the United States.Matt spoke to Marion McKeone and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Columnist with TheJournal.ie, about his comments.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.
Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post
Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, and Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, join The Last Word to discuss the devastating LA fires and preparations for President Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post and Ciaran Nugent, Wildfire Specialist and Board member of the International Association of Wildland Fire
US President elect Donald Trump has refused to rule out using military force to take over Greenland. Trump said the US needs to purchase the Danish territory for "national security purposes".Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the play button on this page!
Marion McKeone examines the year that was 2024 and names her biggest winners and losers of the year. A year defined by war, violence, political turmoil and upheaval has produced more memorable moments than one podcast can fit. Jarlath and Marion do their level best to sift through them all and recap the news from the past two weeks. Happy holidays to all our listeners across the world. Here's to a better 2025! Email the show, irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com or come see Jarlath's new standup show “In Bits” on tour in 2025. www.jigser.com/gigs - To access the full episode and the entire catalogue of content go to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad
Marion McKeone examines the year that was 2024 and names her biggest winners and losers of the year. A year defined by war, violence, political turmoil and upheaval has produced more memorable moments than one podcast can fit. Jarlath and Marion do their level best to sift through them all and recap the news from the past two weeks. Happy holidays to all our listeners across the world. Here's to a better 2025! Email the show, irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com or come see Jarlath's new standup show “In Bits” on tour in 2025. www.jigser.com/gigs
Marion McKeone, US Correspondent, Business Post
Has President Biden done the one thing that could really upset Republicans into making his retirement hell? This week the pardoning Hunter Biden sent the GOP into a spiral while the skeletons emerged from the Hegseth closet. Marion McKeone sifts through the biggest news stories and the possible return of shy Ronnie Desantis! We also get her movie picks of the year and the new fragrance from the house of Trump. Email us on irishmanabraodpodcast@gmail.com / Come see Jarlath's new standup show live www.jigser.com/gigs or watch Jarlath's new standup special right here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCqZ2zYXtNg
The people have spoken. American has chosen its next President. Was this an "unwinnable" race for Harris? What does it reveal about America? Should pollsters just resign and go work in a supermarket somewhere in Wisconsin? Is there a celebrity in shining armour who can rescue the Democrats from themselves? How will this selection affect Ukraine and Gaza? Marion McKeone and Jarlath Regan reflect on what the hell just happened. Hear the full ad free episode and much more at www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad
It's squeaky bum time for America. Marion McKeone looks back on the past week of hateful rallies, botched messages and urgent pleas. What have been the biggest turning points in this incendiary election? And what does it take to move the needle in the final few days. Jarlath has had his feet on US soil this week as he tours his standup show through several states. What is he hearing on the ground and does it match up with what Marion has seen on the campaign trail? Hear the full conversation and all the up-coming Irishman In America election podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - it takes a few clicks to sign up and there's no obligation, cancel any time you like. Come see Jarlath live on tour this coming year. www.jigser.com/gigs or email the show irishmanabraodpodcast@gmail.com
Unprecedented is a word that gets thrown around too much in relation to this election but when the military suddenly start getting involved in flagging one of the candidates as a fascist, that fits the bill. John Kelly's comments and various pieces in the New York Times this week would have sunk a candidate in any other era. Today it seems meaningless to Republicans who don't mind supporting a self confessed fan of Hitler. Marion McKeone examines the latest developments form the campaign trail including Tucker Carlson's spanking fantasy, Elon Musk's election interference, threats against Jack Smith and the political scientist Matt McWilliams who predicted America's gravitational pull towards an authoritarian leader back in 2015. To get the full conversation and a heap of bonus content visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad or come see Jarlath on tour www.jigser.com/gigs Email the show irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com
Latest polls show the Harris lead narrowing ever so slightly. Is the Trump rope a dope approach working at last. Marion looks at the new Bob Woodward book and the revelations around Putin and his free COIVD test hand out from Trump. Elon Musk and Obama appeared at rallies this week. We compare both performances and preview the new Apprentice movie. Was Netflix afraid of this film? Hear full episode of this podcast every week on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad