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The Diplomatic Pouch
by US Embassy Dublin
From the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, this podcast delves into transatlantic topics of interest. The first series focuses on Election 2020 and the race for the White House. Join Diarmaid Keane and John B. Murphy from the Public Affairs Office as they speak to the key players.
Episodes
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Episode 15 - Katherine Zappone
We speak with Katherine Zappone, activist and former American Irish independent politician who served as Minister for Children and Youth Affairs from May 2016 to June 2020, about her life, career and her LGBTQI+ activism.
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Episode 14 - Dee Dee Bridgewater
Dee Dee Bridgewater is a three time Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter and a Tony Award winning stage actress. In addition, she was the host of NPR’s syndicated radio show JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater from 2001 to 2014. Dee Dee discussed her career, stories from travelling around the…
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Episode 13 - Shane Kimbrough
Shane Kimbrough, NASA Astronaut and Commander of the NASA SpaceX Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station, joined us ahead of this months launch. The mission is scheduled to launch on April 22 at 6:11am from Pad 39-A at the Kennedy Space Center. All going well, Shane and the crew should...
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Episode 12 - John Bruton
Former Taoiseach, leader of Fine Gael and EU Ambassador to the US John Bruton joins us to discuss his time in power in Ireland and the part he played in bringing peace to Northern Ireland.
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Episode 11 - Margaret Brennan
CBS 'Face The Nation' moderator and Foreign Correspondent Margaret Brennan is our guest on this episode. She tells us how she became host of one of the biggest current affairs shows on US Network TV. She also discusses journalism, Irish dancing, interviewing Irish Taoisigh and women who inspired...
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Episode 10 - Fionnghuala O'Reilly
We chat to Fionnghuala O'Reilly, an Irish-American engineer, Director of Space Apps DC, a host of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge and correspondent with Unstoppable on CBS. She is also a successful model, who was crowned Miss Universe Ireland in 2019. She was the first mixed-race…
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Episode 9 - Enda Kenny
Enda Kenny was Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 2011 to 2017. His tenure of office saw the exit of Ireland from a Troika bailout, without condition, and saw the restoration of Ireland’s sovereignty and economic independence. During his premiership, his government held a referendum and...
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Episode 8 - Cody Keenan
Cody is an American political advisor and speechwriter who served as the Director of Speechwriting for President Barack Obama. Described as the "Springsteen" of Obama's White House. He helped President Obama craft remarks on every topic for every audience – from tiny backyards in Iowa to the...
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Episode 7 - St. Patrick's Day at the White House
Every year on March 17th, the Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) visits the White House and presents a bowl of Irish shamrock to the U.S. President. It is a tradition that dates back to the 1950's and is a highlight on the Irish American calendar. But what really happens in the White House on St....
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Episode 6 - Frederick Douglass in Ireland
February is Black History Month, and to celebrate we are focusing on abolitionist Frederick Douglass's time in Ireland. This is the astonishing story of how Frederick Douglass escaped from servitude and used the power of his voice and pen to help end slavery. But the impact of his story stretches...
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Episode 5 : The Inauguration
This episode will look at Inauguration Day, the last days of a sitting President and all that surrounds the moment a new President puts his hand on the bible and takes the oath of office. We speak to Robert Schmuhl, the Walter H. Annenberg-Edmund P. Joyce Professor Emeritus of American Studies…
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Episode 4 : The Transition
After a new President is elected, the transition between administrations begins. It is a daunting task! We go behind the scenes to see how previous administrations have handled transitions, and speak to John Podesta (Chairman of the Obama/Biden transition to Trump/Pence) and Clay Johnson…
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Episode 3: Postal Voting, Election Night and the Florida recount of 2000
What affect is absentee and early voting having on the election? What happens on Election Night? Our panel of experts discuss and we also get the inside story of what happened on Election night 2000 when the result was too close to call.
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Episode 2: The Electoral college explained
Americans do not vote directly for their president in November, but rather choose members of the Electoral College who then meet in December and cast their votes based on how the majority of voters in their state voted the previous month.
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Episode 1: Campaigning during a pandemic.
The digital platforms have been around for years. But the pandemic has forced candidates to embrace like never before. We talk to the experts on how the COVID-19 has reshaped campaigning.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, this podcast delves into transatlantic topics of interest. The first series focuses on Election 2020 and the race for the White House. Join Diarmaid Keane and John B. Murphy from the Public Affairs Office as they speak to the key players.
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From the U.S. Embassy in Dublin, this podcast delves into transatlantic topics of interest. The first series focuses on Election 2020 and the race for the White House. Join Diarmaid Keane and John B. Murphy from the Public Affairs Office as they speak to the key players.
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