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Hosted by Irishman Tull McAdoo, author of the Irish Politics Newsletter, and American Vince Martin. Covers politics, current events and lighter topics with perspectives shaped by the shared — and diff... more
FAQs about The Atlantic Current:How many episodes does The Atlantic Current have?The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.
January 30, 2026Ep. 13: America Goes Batsh-- CrazyThe title says it all. Tull and Vince discuss tragedy in Minneapolis, the bizarre children's book written by the currnet director of the FBI, and insane early-morning posts on Truth Social. An episode alternately hysterical and horrifying....more47minPlay
January 27, 2026Ep. 12: Mercosur And The Fight Against GlobalizationAfter 25 years of negotiations, the trade deal between Mercosur and the European Union has stumbled just before the finish line. Can the deal get done? Is there any truth to Vince's typically self-centered American belief that the US is a key factor here? And what does the backlash against globalization portend for the Continent and the world as a whole? Tull and Vince tackle one of the most important issues in modern politics....more41minPlay
January 23, 2026Ep. 11: 4-D Chess In DavosTull and Vince cover the explosive World Economic Forum in Davos, where speeches were made by — and against — U.S. president Donald Trump. While supporters cite galaxy-brained 4D chess as the catalyst for Trump's negotiation, critics see simply a lack of a plan or a coherent framework. ...more35minPlay
January 20, 2026Ep. 10: Elon Musk's Wild RideTull and Vince discuss one of the world's most fascinating and influential people. He reasonably can be seen as a threat to the liberal world order. Yet he is also a staggerly brilliant executive, albiet one with an apparent Twitter addiction and questionable taste in sources. A fascinating discussion, one which touches on the fraught nature of US-Europe relations at the moment. ...more1h 6minPlay
January 16, 2026Ep. 9: Greenland, ICE, And GuinnessTull and Vince discuss America's continuing interest in (or aggression toward) Greenland. Tull questions American exceptionalism; Vince somehow compares Joe Rogan to Walter Cronkite; and the rising price of Guinness is bemoaned at a time when even EU bigwigs are suggesting a stiff drink....more28minPlay
January 13, 2026Ep. 8: Health Services and Health CareTull and Vince discuss the differences between healthcare in the US and Europe, and try desperately to explain and understand the stunning complexity of the American system....more46minPlay
January 09, 2026Ep. 7: Europe's VenezuelaVince talks about the feeling in America after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Tull highlights European sentiment toward the audacity of that mission, and US saber rattling toward Greenland. Is the transatlantic relationship heading for a messy, potentially final end?...more34minPlay
January 06, 2026Ep. 6: January 6 And The AftermathFive years on, Tull and Vince look back on the chaos of January 6, 2021, one of the most pivotal days in modern American politics. What actually happened that day? How is it viewed in Europe? And how do Trump and the Republican manage to retake the White House in less than four years? ...more1hPlay
December 29, 2025Ep. 5: 2025's Highlights And LowlightsTull and Vince cover the best and worst political events of 2025 - but mostly the worst. Ireland's long road to forming a government, DOGE's disastrous rollout, Pam Bondi's bizarre binders, and a case of hilariously mistaken identity in Dáil Éireann all make an appearance....more48minPlay
December 18, 2025Ep. 4: ESTA, Free Speech and American HypocrisyTull and Vince debate new guidelines for American tourist vias. Is the demand for social media history a violation of America's belief in free speech? Is it a step toward authoritianism? How do changes to ESTA link to the broader US policy and attitude toward Europe? And who, exactly, is responsible for ruining Christmas for Tull and Vince?...more35minPlay
FAQs about The Atlantic Current:How many episodes does The Atlantic Current have?The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.