The State of 2020

The State of 2020

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The State of 2020 episodes

  • #16 | Washington Windows '95
    How is the US political system like a broken laptop from the last century? What if Trump or Biden get Covid-19? And what if Trump won't leave the White House?

    Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics?
    Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer
    Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author
    Abie Philbin Bowman | Host of Humans of Politics
    1 hr 2 min
  • #15 | Much News, Many Disagreements
    BLM protests, Defund the Police, LGBTQ Supreme Court rulings, Bolton's Book, Taibbi's article & the Veepstakes

    Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics?
    Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer
    Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author

    Logo by Cian Markey
    53 min
  • #14 | Protests & Death Stars
    We chat DC protests with two Irish journalists who were there before moving on to Trump's Thanos tweets

    Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics?
    Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer
    Ciaran O'Connor | Journalist
    Denis Browne | Journalist
    Derek Robertson | Writer

    Logo by Cian Markey
    55 min
  • #13 | George Floyd
    A week makes a big difference in politics. The US has been swept up in protests after the killing of George Floyd by police in Minnesota. 

    Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics?
    Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer
    Sarah Said | Public Policy Analyst
    Kenny Olaniyi | Podcaster and co-founder of Slight Motif
    Jibbz | Co-Host of Pints of Malt

    Logo by Cian Markey
    50 min
  • #12 | Fuller Democracy
    Could US politics be more democratic? Will the Coronavirus pandemic lead to more inclusive decision making and voting systems in the future? And... Trump's tweets...

    Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics?
    Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer
    Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author

    Logo by Cian Markey
    Music by Tim Nerney
    41 min
  • #11 | Pandemic & Politics
    After a lengthy break (sorry), we're back to talk all things US politics. In particular, we chat about the politics of the lockdown, is Joe Biden a new FDR, the Tara Reade allegations and who will he pick for VP? Plus... Trump.

    Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics?
    Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer
    Eoin Keane | Brussels based commentator

    Logo by Cian Markey
    Music by Tim Nerney
    47 min
  • #10 | Super Tuesday
    On this episode we talk about results of Super Tuesday and if Bernie can stop the Jomentum train.

    Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics?
    Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer
    Eoin Keane | Brussels based commentator 

    Logo by Cian Markey
    Music by Tim Nerney
    50 min
  • #9 | State of the Union, Iowa & New Hampshire
    On this episode we talk about the end of the impeachment saga, the disaster that was the Iowa Caucasus and what to expect in the New Hampshire primary.

    Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics?
    Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer
    Shawna Scott | Owner of Sex Siopa

    Logo by Cian Markey
    Music by Tim Nerney
    1 hr 18 min
  • #8 | Impeachment, Iran & Iowa
    On this episode we talk about the conflict with Iran, the start of the Impeachment trial and the looming first primary in Iowa.

    Steve Byrne | co-host of What Am Politics?
    Jim Elliot | Comedian and writer
    Rosyln Fuller | Academic and author
    Eoin Keane | Brussels based lobbyist

    Logo by Cian Markey
    Music by Tim Nerney
    1 hr 1 min

About The State of 2020

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The Land of Saints and Scholars is casting its eye over the Home of the Brave and Land of the Free! Yes, this is another podcast that will cover the ins and outs of American politics as they race…