Irishman In America Podcast With Marion McKeone

How Bad Could This Get? - Live From Electric Picnic 2025

Marion McKeone sits down face to face with Jarlath in front of packed podcast stage crowd at Electric Picnic in Stradbally country Laois to discuss where this dark chapter in American history is headed. How bad is it right now and how bad could it get? Marion explains some of the more shocking aspects of the most recent developments in US politics and takes questions from the listeners. Is Gavin Newsom America's best hope or a flash in the pan? Thanks to Naoise Nunn and his team at Mindfield for making this episode possible. Catch Jarlath on tour or buy his brand new book "The Gobshite Guidebook" at www.jigser.com 

The Epstein Files (Special Episode)

We are back! Well how could we not put out an episode about the biggest controversy threatening to derail the Trump juggernaut. The Epstein Files have sent MAGA world into a spin like nothing before. Marion McKeone examines what exactly happened to bring about this situation, Trump's efforts to distract from the mounting pressure and what if any are this plans for escape. Could Ghislaine Maxwell get her conviction overturned? Why do we even need these files when we have the testimony of countless victims and if the files were now released are the worthless? 
We also reveal big news about our live episode taking place on August 31st, 2025.
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One Big Beautiful Announcement For Irishman in America

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

Could AOC & Bernie Be The Answer? (Live From LA)

Recorded live in Hollywood, Jarlath and Marion sit down to discuss the week's news from America and the future of the AOC/Bernie Sanders partnership. It's been a packed week of trade war craziness, botched deportations, bizarre press releases and consumer worry - thankfully Marion can explain most of it to us in a way that makes us all less worried. Pop over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad to hear the full hour long conversation now.

Trump Tariff Tornado - Irishman In America with Marion McKeone

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  

World's Worst Group Chat - Irishman In America

It has happened to us all. The person whose birthday party you're organising is in the Whatsapp group you created to organise it. But when the group chat discloses the most sensitive national security information about an up-coming bombing in Yemen, well that's a bit different. Marion and Jarlath examine the tailspin and the claims of ignorance and the possibility that worse is still to come. For a full round up of the week's news from across the pond head over to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad  - members get full ad free episodes and hundreds of hours of bonus podcasts and material.
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If you need a break from the serious stuff come see Jarlath on his 2025 world tour www.jigser.com/gigs  

Did Democrats Give Donald A Dig Out? (St Patrick's Day Special)

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.

Donald Ducks Tariff Chaos & Europe Swoops In

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.
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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 

Chainsaw Diplomacy 101

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  

Is This What They Voted For?

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