The MAGA Era: Irish America’s New Identity

There has been a transition from a world of abundant capital to one of scarcity. With the rising interest rates across the US, UK, and France, we discuss the economic implications of Donald Trump’s "fairway diplomacy" in Ireland, the structural fragility of European bond markets, ...  Show more

This week, we analyse the collapse of Ireland's night-time economy, noting that 2,205 pubs, one in four nationwide, have closed since 2005. With regional closure rates hitting 37% in Limerick and 33% in Cork, the discussion highlights how high excise duties and archaic licensing ...  Show more

The re-election of President Donald Trump and the recent successes of right-wing parties across the world are posing a challenge to the established political order. With overwhelming evidence that we are living through a political Zeitenwende, this summer ECFR is taking a deep di ...  Show more

The Trump administration has moved fast to chart a new course for American policy both here at home as well as internationally. But how are those changes impacting Americans across the country? This week on The Sunday Story, we take a road trip to find out how people are feeling ...  Show more

The latest instalment of our series asks how much difference Donald Trump’s imprimatur has made to candidates—and whether that influence will carry over to a general election. A look ...  Show more

How far will Trump go to reshape America - again? Will Trump’s executive orders survive the legal onslaught? Why is Trump’s new meme coin panicking crypto experts? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all of these questions and more. Become a Founding Member Support the podcas ...  Show more