<![CDATA[The Atlantic Current]]>39946221-320f-529b-bcea-53a08d4c9c7bTue, 14 Apr 2026 15:00:58 +0000Captivate.fmVincent Martin and Tull McAdoohttps://artwork.captivate.fm/f789f1f8-022e-43fb-acdf-d51e2b5ade94/5e9a5375-47e2-4482-af27-69030ebcb5ed.jpegThe Atlantic CurrentVincent Martin and Tull McAdooVincent Martin and Tull McAdooHosted 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 different — experiences of living on either side of the Atlantic.https://www.atlantic-current.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/the-atlantic-current/1b4b38b0-042d-11f1-82bf-8383999acc59nopodcastEp. 34: The Horror, And Horror, Of Social MediaEp. 34: The Horror, And Horror, Of Social MediaIn the wake of massive fuel protests, Tull highlights the importance of social media in domestic politics. On the other side of the Atlantic, Vince uses the longest (and likely most interesting) story about gas stoves ever recorded to highlight the effect of social media on the American right.

]]>In the wake of massive fuel protests, Tull highlights the importance of social media in domestic politics. On the other side of the Atlantic, Vince uses the longest (and likely most interesting) story about gas stoves ever recorded to highlight the effect of social media on the American right.

]]>259d5dbe-4e29-4bf5-b9b4-ffa7a24ea2c7Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -040050:34falsefull3434Ep. 33: No, We're Not Talking About IranEp. 33: No, We're Not Talking About IranTull and Vince explain why they’re not talking about Iran (Vince’s mental health being one core reason), and instead pivot to large-scale, wild, and logically questionable protests sweeping Ireland at the moment. Tull gives detailed accounts from the ground; as always, Vince provides the American perspective, along with his experiences at a university where protests were so common they inspired their own movie.

]]>Tull and Vince explain why they’re not talking about Iran (Vince’s mental health being one core reason), and instead pivot to large-scale, wild, and logically questionable protests sweeping Ireland at the moment. Tull gives detailed accounts from the ground; as always, Vince provides the American perspective, along with his experiences at a university where protests were so common they inspired their own movie.

]]>ae132b60-f0a4-44e6-b2a8-00c0a9458922Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:05:00 -040035:18falsefull3333Ep. 32: The MAGA PerspectiveEp. 32: The MAGA PerspectiveAfter a harrowing weekend and ahead of a major deadline, Tull and Vince focus on Donald Trump’s ability to keep prosecuting the war in Iran. That ability rests on his base; Vince highlights how the perception of MAGA supporters is diametrically opposed to that of essentially the entire rest of the world.

]]>After a harrowing weekend and ahead of a major deadline, Tull and Vince focus on Donald Trump’s ability to keep prosecuting the war in Iran. That ability rests on his base; Vince highlights how the perception of MAGA supporters is diametrically opposed to that of essentially the entire rest of the world.

]]>dc49952d-3775-4678-9fd5-70204ae6907dTue, 07 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -040031:39falsefull3232Ep. 31: Oh, Sh--, Tull Was RightEp. 31: Oh, Sh--, Tull Was RightThis episode wasn’t supposed to be about Tull’s predictions playing out — but there’s no other choice. Whether it’s energy prices, the global economy, turmoil in the White House, or crazy trading in prediction markets, the pessimistic view gained steam this week. With no shortage of (often dark) humor, Tull and Vince discuss how it happened and where the US and world can go from here.

]]>This episode wasn’t supposed to be about Tull’s predictions playing out — but there’s no other choice. Whether it’s energy prices, the global economy, turmoil in the White House, or crazy trading in prediction markets, the pessimistic view gained steam this week. With no shortage of (often dark) humor, Tull and Vince discuss how it happened and where the US and world can go from here.

]]>84b52509-6697-49fe-9c2e-3a80747b34ddFri, 03 Apr 2026 03:20:00 -040046:59falsefull3131Ep. 30: The Irish View Of American GunsEp. 30: The Irish View Of American GunsFor the 30th episode, Tull and Vince tackle guns. In Ireland and Europe, they are tools used for hunting and occasional police work; in the US, they carry intense cultural, political, and even emotional weight. Vince tries desperately to explain how and why a nation with 45,000 gun deaths annually seemingly can do so little to solve the problem.

]]>For the 30th episode, Tull and Vince tackle guns. In Ireland and Europe, they are tools used for hunting and occasional police work; in the US, they carry intense cultural, political, and even emotional weight. Vince tries desperately to explain how and why a nation with 45,000 gun deaths annually seemingly can do so little to solve the problem.

]]>dcd6c586-0290-4bf3-9467-b55f3479a829Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:00:00 -040046:50falsefull3030Ep. 29: TACO Trump And Insider TradingEp. 29: TACO Trump And Insider TradingThe TACO acronym returns as Donald Trump looks for an off-ramp in Iran — yet none looks viable. At home, the Administration deals with an epidemic of insider trading and an increasingly agitated electorate. Vince fights the conventional wisdom about Congressional corruption, while Tull offers a glorious rant about the staggering sums paid to Irish civil servants.

]]>The TACO acronym returns as Donald Trump looks for an off-ramp in Iran — yet none looks viable. At home, the Administration deals with an epidemic of insider trading and an increasingly agitated electorate. Vince fights the conventional wisdom about Congressional corruption, while Tull offers a glorious rant about the staggering sums paid to Irish civil servants.

]]>5891d436-53a8-46b0-bfc4-d728ebffbfecFri, 27 Mar 2026 09:35:00 -040037:46falsefull2929Ep. 28: Stocks, Crypto, Bubbles, And CrashesEp. 28: Stocks, Crypto, Bubbles, And CrashesTull and Vince lean on years of experience to tackle the disparate views of the stock market and investing in the US, Ireland, and Europe. The episode moves on to the history of American-driven financial crashes, cracks in the credit market, the joy and horror of crypto, and the increasingly blurry line between investing and gambling, with some well-timed acronym humor thrown in.

]]>Tull and Vince lean on years of experience to tackle the disparate views of the stock market and investing in the US, Ireland, and Europe. The episode moves on to the history of American-driven financial crashes, cracks in the credit market, the joy and horror of crypto, and the increasingly blurry line between investing and gambling, with some well-timed acronym humor thrown in.

]]>d6c3f23e-5dfa-4fc3-b377-5da55b457169Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:20:00 -040050:56falsefull2828Ep. 27: Martin Nails It, Pearl Harbor, America Gambles, And Gerry Adams Is Not In The IRAEp. 27: Martin Nails It, Pearl Harbor, America Gambles, And Gerry Adams Is Not In The IRATull and Vince circle the globe. Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin pulls off a high-risk meeting with Trump, while a stunning visit from the Japanese prime minister to DC proves one of Vince’s long-held theories. Soaring energy prices are pressuring Europe and Asia, and show a lack of preparation for the effects of the attacks. Denmark incredibly prepares for war with the U.S., Americans have a gambling problem, and Gerry Adams faces a court.

]]>Tull and Vince circle the globe. Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin pulls off a high-risk meeting with Trump, while a stunning visit from the Japanese prime minister to DC proves one of Vince’s long-held theories. Soaring energy prices are pressuring Europe and Asia, and show a lack of preparation for the effects of the attacks. Denmark incredibly prepares for war with the U.S., Americans have a gambling problem, and Gerry Adams faces a court.

]]>6aa05e72-d152-490e-af70-0a08a595ed2dFri, 20 Mar 2026 08:35:00 -040042:46falsefull2727Ep. 26: Happy (And Dangerous) St. Patrick's DayEp. 26: Happy (And Dangerous) St. Patrick's DayVince and Tull (mostly) depart from global politics for a special episode on St. Patrick’s Day, delivered a day earlier than usual. No better way to prepare for a global holiday than a crackling conversation between an Irishman and an American.

On St. Patrick himself, the risk facing Micheál Martin during his traditional visit to the White House, and the most offensive and downright silly Irish-American traditions for the day.

]]>Vince and Tull (mostly) depart from global politics for a special episode on St. Patrick’s Day, delivered a day earlier than usual. No better way to prepare for a global holiday than a crackling conversation between an Irishman and an American.

On St. Patrick himself, the risk facing Micheál Martin during his traditional visit to the White House, and the most offensive and downright silly Irish-American traditions for the day.

]]>8e3d2f3c-061a-4b87-af5c-99bc136baa47Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:15:00 -040040:24falsefull2626Ep. 25: The Irish Left, Heartbroken Voters, And Tarnished DubaiEp. 25: The Irish Left, Heartbroken Voters, And Tarnished DubaiTull and Vince start in Ireland, where both President Catherine Connolly and Sinn Fein are in the news for the wrong reasons. Vince highlights the growing belief on the American right about rigged elections, and predicts trouble ahead in November, while Tull details one of the funnier voter fraud cases of the century, and closes by wondering whether the war in Iran will change the Middle East for good.

]]>Tull and Vince start in Ireland, where both President Catherine Connolly and Sinn Fein are in the news for the wrong reasons. Vince highlights the growing belief on the American right about rigged elections, and predicts trouble ahead in November, while Tull details one of the funnier voter fraud cases of the century, and closes by wondering whether the war in Iran will change the Middle East for good.

]]>2652d223-6f61-4084-9000-a294306974b0Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:35:00 -040039:07falsefull2525Ep. 24: Price Gouging, War Porn, And The CovidversaryEp. 24: Price Gouging, War Porn, And The CovidversaryThe war in Iran spikes energy prices in Europe, and raises questions about the American endgame. Meanwhile, the White House makes war into a meme, and Tull and Vince debate whether anyone wants to listen to anything about COVID.

]]>The war in Iran spikes energy prices in Europe, and raises questions about the American endgame. Meanwhile, the White House makes war into a meme, and Tull and Vince debate whether anyone wants to listen to anything about COVID.

]]>7ff44657-a47f-42b3-ac0f-8ae210298baeTue, 10 Mar 2026 02:20:00 -040045:43falsefull2424Ep. 23: Iran AgainEp. 23: Iran AgainAfter five days of strikes in Iran by the US and Israel, Tull and Vince take stock. Comments from Donald Trump suggest a massive, and permanent, change in America’s relation to the world. Europe walks a tightrope, and the two battle over petrol and gasoline.

]]>After five days of strikes in Iran by the US and Israel, Tull and Vince take stock. Comments from Donald Trump suggest a massive, and permanent, change in America’s relation to the world. Europe walks a tightrope, and the two battle over petrol and gasoline.

]]>ce8ec100-ea3e-4479-8e0d-716810717900Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:30:00 -040043:38falsefull2323Ep. 22: WTF Is The US Doing In Iran?Ep. 22: WTF Is The US Doing In Iran?Tull and Vince do their first “emergency pod” as US and Israeli forces strike Iran. The obvious question: is this another Iraq? Vince and Tull debate, and both offer their predictions for how this very uncertain situation will play out.

]]>Tull and Vince do their first “emergency pod” as US and Israeli forces strike Iran. The obvious question: is this another Iraq? Vince and Tull debate, and both offer their predictions for how this very uncertain situation will play out.

]]>232771a9-5781-43f6-bed5-87d651f1801aSun, 01 Mar 2026 12:35:00 -040039:55falsefull2222Ep. 21: Hidden News, Political Violence, And The Irish WobbleEp. 21: Hidden News, Political Violence, And The Irish WobbleA week with major events in the US provides surprisingly little impact, and so Tull and Vince pivot (mostly) to less-covered news. Internal IRS discussions raise yet more risk to the rise of Big Tech in Ireland; a ham-fisted and fatal attempt to enter Mar-a-Lago charges conspiracy theories; the “Clonakilty Test” replaces the “Turing Test” and Vince asks Tull if Ireland feels like it’s on shaky ground.

]]>A week with major events in the US provides surprisingly little impact, and so Tull and Vince pivot (mostly) to less-covered news. Internal IRS discussions raise yet more risk to the rise of Big Tech in Ireland; a ham-fisted and fatal attempt to enter Mar-a-Lago charges conspiracy theories; the “Clonakilty Test” replaces the “Turing Test” and Vince asks Tull if Ireland feels like it’s on shaky ground.

]]>d6f730a2-34fa-4bed-a1e8-31783bcd5036Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:35:00 -040048:22falsefull2121Ep. 20: Irish Neutrality And American ExceptionalismEp. 20: Irish Neutrality And American ExceptionalismTull and Vince discuss the role of the military in their respective countries. Tull explains why Irish neutrality is something of a myth, while Vince details the long-running effects of World War II and Vietnam on American politics. The Irish have the Triple Lock, and Americans a deep-seated belief in their moral superiority. Tull closes by providing Vince a "brutal but brilliant" take on the dimming perception of the US overseas.

]]>Tull and Vince discuss the role of the military in their respective countries. Tull explains why Irish neutrality is something of a myth, while Vince details the long-running effects of World War II and Vietnam on American politics. The Irish have the Triple Lock, and Americans a deep-seated belief in their moral superiority. Tull closes by providing Vince a "brutal but brilliant" take on the dimming perception of the US overseas.

]]>3961b935-8607-4141-94b1-a5d0b16abe49Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:25:00 -040042:30falsefull2020Ep. 19: Shape-Shifting Seamus And Iranian UraniumEp. 19: Shape-Shifting Seamus And Iranian UraniumTull and Vince cover the sudden, dark turns for both Seamus Culleton and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. As always, Donald Trump makes an appearance: the billions raked in by his family this term, his confusing attitude toward the press, and the very real risk of a military attack on Iran in the not-too-distant future.

]]>Tull and Vince cover the sudden, dark turns for both Seamus Culleton and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. As always, Donald Trump makes an appearance: the billions raked in by his family this term, his confusing attitude toward the press, and the very real risk of a military attack on Iran in the not-too-distant future.

]]>bd6fd7e3-b59b-41b3-9034-a510f723e3feSat, 21 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -040048:26falsefull1919Ep. 18: AI Comes For Podcasters (And Everyone Else)Ep. 18: AI Comes For Podcasters (And Everyone Else)With some help from ChatGPT, Tull and Vince discuss the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Will AI lead to abundance and bliss — or the enslavement of humanity? And can ChatGPT predict the future of The Atlantic Current, or, in the most human way possible, is it simply trying to insert itself in the episode? A thought-provoking, often funny, and occasionally bizarre episode.

]]>With some help from ChatGPT, Tull and Vince discuss the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Will AI lead to abundance and bliss — or the enslavement of humanity? And can ChatGPT predict the future of The Atlantic Current, or, in the most human way possible, is it simply trying to insert itself in the episode? A thought-provoking, often funny, and occasionally bizarre episode.

]]>ae550ae3-3013-4350-b85c-1583992a9fabTue, 17 Feb 2026 04:15:00 -040001:08:06falsefull1818Ep. 17: The Irishman Held By ICEEp. 17: The Irishman Held By ICETull and Vince discuss the case of Seamus Culleton, an Irish immigrant currently held in ICE detention. New revelations have changed public opinion in Ireland, but Culleton's fate still has the potential to upend cross-Atlantic relations.

The Epstein Files make a return in typically bizarre fashion, with odd lies from Howard Lutnick, more binders from Pam Bondi, and a strange but credible claim about Donald Trump's behavior 20 years ago that raises still more questions.

]]>Tull and Vince discuss the case of Seamus Culleton, an Irish immigrant currently held in ICE detention. New revelations have changed public opinion in Ireland, but Culleton's fate still has the potential to upend cross-Atlantic relations.

The Epstein Files make a return in typically bizarre fashion, with odd lies from Howard Lutnick, more binders from Pam Bondi, and a strange but credible claim about Donald Trump's behavior 20 years ago that raises still more questions.

]]>f12f919a-a325-49c7-b086-c78119e42be8Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -040043:29falsefull1717Ep. 16: Sport, Part II: GAA, College Insanity, And Tears In The PubEp. 16: Sport, Part II: GAA, College Insanity, And Tears In The PubWith the Super Bowl completed, Tull and Vince return to the topic of sport. Tull covers the beauty of the GAA, while Vince highlights the geographical insanity and occasional felonies that are part of American college sports. It's an episode with poisoned trees, spiteful fans, and plenty of laughs.

]]>With the Super Bowl completed, Tull and Vince return to the topic of sport. Tull covers the beauty of the GAA, while Vince highlights the geographical insanity and occasional felonies that are part of American college sports. It's an episode with poisoned trees, spiteful fans, and plenty of laughs.

]]>3c59179e-3949-41fa-8cee-2f0eb422b71dTue, 10 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -040040:21falsefull1616Ep. 15: Epstein In EuropeEp. 15: Epstein In EuropeThe Epstein Files reach Europe, and may actually have had a more significant impact on the Continent than in the U.S. Governments wobble and royal families are called into question. Meanwhile, key questions remain about Epstein's pre-conviction past and the role played by Donald Trump. A detailed, and often darkly funny, look at the scandal from across the ocean.

]]>The Epstein Files reach Europe, and may actually have had a more significant impact on the Continent than in the U.S. Governments wobble and royal families are called into question. Meanwhile, key questions remain about Epstein's pre-conviction past and the role played by Donald Trump. A detailed, and often darkly funny, look at the scandal from across the ocean.

]]>dc57158a-2ffc-4cdb-92df-cf95315f3e96Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:10:00 -040052:58falsefull1515Ep. 14: Sport, Part I: The Super Bowl And The Worst Curse EverEp. 14: Sport, Part I: The Super Bowl And The Worst Curse EverWith the Super Bowl on Sunday, Vince explains the massive cultural impact of America's biggest event of the year. Tull explains Irish sport; Vince cries in sadness (the Jets) and joy (the Thunder); Tull closes with the story of the most painful cursein the history of sport.

]]>With the Super Bowl on Sunday, Vince explains the massive cultural impact of America's biggest event of the year. Tull explains Irish sport; Vince cries in sadness (the Jets) and joy (the Thunder); Tull closes with the story of the most painful cursein the history of sport.

]]>b7d038a2-b2e1-480c-848c-52b380f66fedTue, 03 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -040038:55falsefull1414<p>With the Super Bowl on Sunday, Vince explains the massive cultural impact of America's biggest event of the year. Tull explains Irish sport; Vince cries in sadness (the Jets) and joy (the Thunder); Tull closes with the story of the most painful cursein the history of sport.</p>Ep. 13: America Goes Batsh-- CrazyEp. 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.

]]>The 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.

]]>268ea921-d910-4bcf-880e-1babd57cf5ccFri, 30 Jan 2026 07:19:52 -040046:28falsefull1313<p>The 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.</p>Ep. 12: Mercosur And The Fight Against GlobalizationEp. 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.

]]>After 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.

]]>28d100de-6ad2-42dd-bc84-391494ff6ed7Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -040040:43falsefull1212<p>After 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.</p>Ep. 11: 4-D Chess In DavosEp. 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.

]]>Tull 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.

]]>36fa4a67-2673-4bf3-908d-c14edabaa086Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:22:47 -040034:09falsefull1111<p>Tull 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. </p>Ep. 10: Elon Musk's Wild RideEp. 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.

]]>Tull 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.

]]>832a6adc-36b7-4db1-8df2-a9e4a930524cTue, 20 Jan 2026 08:22:20 -040001:05:59falsefull1010<p>Tull 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. </p>Ep. 9: Greenland, ICE, And GuinnessEp. 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.

]]>Tull 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.

]]>b126a9dd-057a-4708-8523-6df6cae8f06cFri, 16 Jan 2026 14:58:26 -040027:41falsefull99<p>Tull 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.</p>Ep. 8: Health Services and Health CareEp. 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.

]]>Tull 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.

]]>36b8089c-324a-4243-b728-a0d9a9d770e6Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:36 -040045:53falsefull88<p>Tull 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.</p>Ep. 7: Europe's VenezuelaEp. 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?

]]>Vince 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?

]]>1cdab9c4-f005-436f-b3e4-1f9856eb2479Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:32:04 -040033:37falsefull77<p>Vince 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?</p>Ep. 6: January 6 And The AftermathEp. 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?

]]>Five 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?

]]>329c0c53-4749-4358-938a-b0dc98d2d812Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:53:19 -040059:10falsefull66<p>Five 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? </p>Ep. 5: 2025's Highlights And LowlightsEp. 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.

]]>Tull 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.

]]>2df08e86-b5df-4e2f-b08a-55eb074f6865Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:57:30 -040047:33falsefull55<p>Tull 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.</p>Ep. 4: ESTA, Free Speech and American HypocrisyEp. 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?

]]>Tull 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?

]]>8b6d8520-30f2-4333-b203-ae512a1f07c1Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -040034:41falsefull44<p>Tull 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?</p>Ep. 3: The Mysteries of Donald TrumpEp. 3: The Mysteries of Donald TrumpAfter an update on the growing political campaign against Ireland, Tull and Vince turn their attention to the unavoidable Donald Trump. Why has his base remained so loyal despite endless scandals and a political career that seemed over just five years ago? How, after a decade, do so many key questions remain? And how does the Irish-American experience highlight the core appeal of Trumpism? A few questions are answered, but many more remain.

]]>After an update on the growing political campaign against Ireland, Tull and Vince turn their attention to the unavoidable Donald Trump. Why has his base remained so loyal despite endless scandals and a political career that seemed over just five years ago? How, after a decade, do so many key questions remain? And how does the Irish-American experience highlight the core appeal of Trumpism? A few questions are answered, but many more remain.

]]>8ad4fd63-77ac-4f29-8f35-7c404b0cc66aThu, 11 Dec 2025 09:31:18 -040051:09falsefull33<p>After an update on the growing political campaign against Ireland, Tull and Vince turn their attention to the unavoidable Donald Trump. Why has his base remained so loyal despite endless scandals and a political career that seemed over just five years ago? How, after a decade, do so many key questions remain? And how does the Irish-American experience highlight the core appeal of Trumpism? A few questions are answered, but many more remain.</p>Ep. 2: An Irish Presidential Post-MortemEp. 2: An Irish Presidential Post-MortemTull recaps the recent Irish presidential election and what Catherine Connolly's win tells us about the state of Irish politics. Is it a sign of Ireland moving left and against prevailing European winds?

Meanwhile, there are signs of pressure coming from the US, in part due to Connolly's win. Tull highlights a key risk to Ireland, while Vince provides some perspective on whether Trump will look to concrete measures to bring Ireland back onside.

]]>Tull recaps the recent Irish presidential election and what Catherine Connolly's win tells us about the state of Irish politics. Is it a sign of Ireland moving left and against prevailing European winds?

Meanwhile, there are signs of pressure coming from the US, in part due to Connolly's win. Tull highlights a key risk to Ireland, while Vince provides some perspective on whether Trump will look to concrete measures to bring Ireland back onside.

]]>c234e884-e613-4f0b-bef4-e3bdfeba4448Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:15:53 -040042:12falsefull22<p>Tull recaps the recent Irish presidential election and what Catherine Connolly's win tells us about the state of Irish politics. Is it a sign of Ireland moving left and against prevailing European winds? </p><p></p><p>Meanwhile, there are signs of pressure coming from the US, in part due to Connolly's win. Tull highlights a key risk to Ireland, while Vince provides some perspective on whether Trump will look to concrete measures to bring Ireland back onside.</p>Ep. 1: The View Across The AtlanticEp. 1: The View Across The AtlanticIn the introductory episode, Tull and Vince discuss how the Irish and Americans view one another, why Americans know so little about the outside world, and Ireland's move away from alcohol toward a surprising new pastime.

Notes on the bot problem:

Facebook account deletions: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1013474/facebook-fake-account-removal-quarter/

Tull's piece on bots more generally:
https://www.irishpoliticsnewsletter.ie/p/online-ireland-is-a-bot-farm

]]>In the introductory episode, Tull and Vince discuss how the Irish and Americans view one another, why Americans know so little about the outside world, and Ireland's move away from alcohol toward a surprising new pastime.

Notes on the bot problem:

Facebook account deletions: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1013474/facebook-fake-account-removal-quarter/

Tull's piece on bots more generally:
https://www.irishpoliticsnewsletter.ie/p/online-ireland-is-a-bot-farm

]]>412b70fe-6745-4701-ac12-dd7888f9433bThu, 20 Nov 2025 14:16:00 -040029:45falsefull<p>In the introductory episode, Tull and Vince discuss how the Irish and Americans view one another, why Americans know so little about the outside world, and Ireland's move away from alcohol toward a surprising new pastime.</p><p></p><p>Notes on the bot problem:</p><p>Facebook account deletions: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/1013474/facebook-fake-account-removal-quarter/">https://www.statista.com/statistics/1013474/facebook-fake-account-removal-quarter/</a></p><p></p><p>Tull's piece on bots more generally:<br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.irishpoliticsnewsletter.ie/p/online-ireland-is-a-bot-farm">https://www.irishpoliticsnewsletter.ie/p/online-ireland-is-a-bot-farm</a></p>