Irishman In America Podcast With Marion McKeone

The NRA Radicalisation & Rupert’s Settlement Spiral - Irishman In America With Marion McKeone

Is the National Rifle Association’s convention the new CPAC? Marion looks back on a weekend of bizarre speeches and headshakingly worrying individuals. After 20 years of attending this event, nobody is better positioned to comment on the evolution of this event and the changes in the weapons that attract the most punters. 
The star of the event was not Donald Trump. Marion introduces to the new belle of the ball Kristi Noem. Who is she and does she really have the best chances of being the Orange Lad’s running mate? 
After the convention Marion jetted off to see the jury sworn in at the Delaware courthouse where Rupert Murdoch and Fox were set to face the Dominion music. We get a run down of how the massive settlement was reached and why this might be just the beginning for Murdoch in a spiral of payouts.  Could he ever go bankrupt? Marion explains why nobody should hold their breath. 
Why would shy Ronnie DeSantis take on Mickey Mouse? Marion explains why the worm is turning for the Florida governor. Further evidence of why his campaign for the Presidential nomination looks dead in the water. What has to happen to revive it?
I am also on tour right now. I’ll be doing my latest standup show in Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork, Kilkenny, Naas, Birmingham, London and Tralee to why not grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have fully sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad
For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.
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Biden Visits, Trump Sues & Murdoch Faces The Music.

Screwing up is a fact of life. Refusing to admit to it? Well that’s not in Joe Biden’s personality. This week his visit to Ireland and his All Black’s gaffe humanised the 46th US President in a way few events could. Sunday Business Post Washington Correspondent Marion McKeone dishes some insider information on the inner workings of NGOs and the real reason why Trump’s state visits were few and far between.
 
What is Biden’s current public perception in the US as his approval rating takes a dive. We need a diagram for all of the civil and criminal lawsuits coming down the pipeline for former President Donald Trump as he sets his sights on suing his former lawyer Michael Cohen. Fox News is suing Rupert Murdoch and things are going pretty well for them so far. We check in on the latest developments.
 
 
Justin Pearson and Justin Jones were expelled from the house Tennessee and reinstated this week. Marion explains why there is fear around these two high flying politicians among the old boys club in the Tennesee house of representatives. Marion gears up to attend the NRA convention this weekend where Donald Trump is the keynote speaker. Marion answer’s a great question from a listener about VP Kamala Harris. 
 
And finally in the ‘wait, wait, it’s not all bad’ section of the show we get some good news and I give my recommendation of the week.
 
I am also on tour right now. I’ll be doing my latest standup show in Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork and Tralee to why not grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have fully sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad
 
For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.
 
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2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
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Trump’s Jenga Tower & Can The Courts Change His Rhetoric Long Term? (Part 1)

Are the public already too tired to cope with Donald Trump’s indictment? Business Post Washington Correspondent and the power house behind this podcast, Marion McKeone discusses all 34 of the charges Trump is facing. Marion tells us what it was like on the ground as George Santos and Marjorie Taylor Green protested outside the court. 
 
We discuss Trump’s diminished appearance, rare details from inside the court house and Trump’s attitude to it all. We also chat about the other impending cases headed Trump’s way, how this could affect his run for the Republican Presidential candidacy and how his MAGA base could be affected.
 
 
In the Patreon portion of the show, the we discuss Marjorie Taylor Green’s 60 Minutes interview or as Marion brands it ‘one of the saddest days in journalism’ she’s ever seen. We get into the dangers of journalists not rebutting false claims. 
 
New York Congresswoman Alexandria OCasio Cortez’s calls for justice Clarence Thomas to be impeached and Marion breaks down why these calls have come to fruition. We discuss Robert F Kennedy’s Jr’s run for the Democratic bid or as Marion brands him the “crank and loser” candidate. To wrap the pod up, Marion gives a dose of positive news as Wisconsin elected a Democratic Supreme Court judge. Will this really make a difference? Marion thinks so. 
 
I am also on tour right now. I’ll be doing my latest standup show in Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork and Tralee to why not grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have fully sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad
 
For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.
 
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2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
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The First Indictment, Marion McKeone On What Could Happen Next!

Recorded Friday March 30th, 2023, Marion McKeone breaks down what we know about this historic moment in US political history. Jarlath breaks down what the New York Times believes to be within the file on Trump. It's all educated guess work at this point. This episode was a Patreon exclusive released at 6pm (BST) on Friday but on the eve of the arraignment we are releasing it to our subscribers on the free platforms. For access to bonus pods like this and double size episodes every Friday why not subscribe on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad and start enjoying ad-free versions of all out shows today!

Trump’s Waco Visit & A Mass Shooting Blamed On The Trans Community (Part 1)

So the indictment you planned didn’t happen. You were all excited and now you’re sad. What happens next? Marion McKeone examines the latest developments in Donald Trumps’ endless pursuit of attention as he visited Waco this week. Is the DeSantis challenge starting to fizzle before it even gets on the runway, why do we still listen to pollsters when most Trump supporters refuse to give them honest answers. Murdoch’s lawyers get a wrap on the knuckles, Paltrow takes to the stand and Republicans respond to the latest mass shooting tragedy.
 
For double size episodes each week and access to Marion’s American scandals series, why not visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad today.
 
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2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
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Is Arresting Donald Trump Worth The Hassle?

Who is Alvin Bragg? What exactly is his case against Donald Trump? And is there any truth in the claim that this indictment is political given the number of run-ins these two have had with each other? Marion is here to shed light on the whole bizarre tale.
 
In the first half of today's show we purely focus on what makes this case different from that of Fani Willis in Georgia, why so many are lining up to take a swing at Alvin Bragg and whether there is an argument for leaving the whole Stormy Daniels hush money to one side. Like everything related to this man, it's not as straight forward as it looks and the implications for crossing him will impact both sides of the isle.
 
Later on Marion goes back to South Carolina for the re-opening of a case related to the convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh. We hear about the Gwyneth Paltrow skiing hit and run trial and get Marion's recommendation for the weekend.
 
Jarzilla, my standup show has sold out everywhere we have taken it from Dublin to Clonakilty, now it's coming to the UK! Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh & Glasgow are now all on sale. Tell your friends to grab tickets if you're not already going to Cork, Thurles or Galway.
 
To hear a double size episode of this week's show and all our episodes, head to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad
 
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Marion’s St Patrick’s Day Special

Silicon Valley Bank collapses, Ron DeSantis and Trump go head to head in their war on the woke mind virus, the Stormy Daniel’s hush money case gets a new Lionel Hutz, Jimmy Kimmel’s controversial Irish gags and Marion examines Joe Biden's track record as an Irishman.
The Sunday Business Post's Washington correspondent Marion McKeone tells Jarlath why Silicon Valley Bank collapsed this week and what impact it is having on American markets. Trump’s team decides to take on DeSantis in an ethical showdown as Ron tours his book across America battling the woke mind virus. Marion breaks down what issues the voters care about in Iowa and how Trump and DeSantis should change their tune.
To hear a double size episode of this week's show and all our episodes, head to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad
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Tucker’s Rewrite, CPAC Review & America’s Race To Authoritarianism (Part 1)

Marion gives her review of this year's CPAC. She witnesses first had the declaration of “war on transgender people”.  With the aim to “eradicate transgenderism” many deligates and speakers won the crowd at the event by parroting anti-trans and anti-LGBTQI+ rhetoric while Kari Lake promised legislation to prevent chemical castration.
Tucker Carlson’s gave rewriting the story of January 6th's Capitol Hill riots a decent swing this week. Marion gives Jarlath a break down of Tucker Carlson’s past and how his opinions on January 6th could affect the Dominion lawsuits with Fox News. Marion also gives her highlights from Trump’s keynote CPAC speech and the platform  he occupies for the disaffected heading into the primaries.
The verdict in the Murdaugh trial was reached in head spinning time. Marion tells Jarlath about other cases which could be reopened as a result of the verdict. It's Oscars weekend but what are the odds of the Irish sweeping the board. Marion tells Jarlath about JJ Abram’s Oscar’s Party and her take on the new Chris Rock special. The podcast wraps up with by Jarlath and Marion giving their recommendations for the week.
To hear a double size episode of this week's show and all our episodes, head to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad
 
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2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
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Marion’s CPAC Preview & The Murdaugh Murder Trial Conclusion.

Marion checks in with Jarlath live from CPAC - Conservative Political Action Conference - or TPAC as it’s now being dubbed. The Sunday Business Post's Washington Correspondent breaks down the surreal reality of CPAC including the panel discussions, whacky merch and keynote speakers which include Nigel Farrage. Marion also breaks down which Republicans have chosen to steer clear of CPAC this year and which ones have shown up. Jarlath and Marion discuss why Ron DeSantis stayed away and the controversy surrounding Conservative Union Chiarman Matt Shlapp.
Moving on from CPAC, the pair continue last week’s discussion on Alex Murdaugh and the Netflix series Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal. Marion breaks down what’s happened in the trail so far and the two give their takes on the case.
Over on Patreon (www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad), Marion and Jarlath talk about the bombshell revelations in the Fox News vs Dominion lawsuit which came to light this week and who the scandal will most likely impact. Marion discusses more CPAC conspiracies, as the two chart the evolution of conspiracy theorists in America. To finish, Jarlath and Marion discuss the Ukraine War and continue their discussion on the derailment of a train in East Palestine near Ohio and how it could impact President Biden’s image.
To hear a double size episode of this week's show and all our episodes, head to www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad
 
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1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
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Bishop O’Connell Murder, Ukraine 1 Year On & The Ohio Oil Spill

Jarlath Regan and Marion McKeone break down the Ohio oil spill and discuss the war in Ukraine, one year on. Business Post Washington Correspondent Marion McKeone talks to Jarlath about the murder of a beloved 69-year-old Irish bishop in Los Angeles. Marion talks to Jarlath through Bishop David O’Connell’s community work throughout his life and the man who as arrested on suspicion of the murder. 
The war in Ukraine one year on shows no sign of ending. Marion reflects on the 7,000 civilians that have died and the 100,000 military casualties. US President Joe Biden took a trip to Kiev . What is the future for support from the west going forward. Jarlath discusses the ever present threat of nuclear weapons being used in the conflict and the tipping points in the war. Jarlath and Marion then move on to talk about the catastrophic derailment of a train in East Palestine near Ohio.
Jarlath gives his recommendation of the week with Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal on Netflix as Marion looks at the state of the trial so far. Wrapping up the podcast, Jarlath and Marion chat about Emily Kohrs, a member of the Georgia Grand Jury who gave an interview to NBC about decisions on Trumps indictment.
Find all our full episodes on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad
 
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If you’d like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do!
1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330.
2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com.
For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here.
Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.