A Chicken in Every Pot: Recent Episodes
Alex Waddan & Clodagh Harrington
Taking a fun but probing look at US politics, covering the issues of the day with guests from the US, UK and far beyond. From democracy under threat to the hot topics of the era, join us for thought-provoking discussion (not about chickens…)
Clodagh and Alex talk with Professor John White about what the rise of Trump tells about the modern Republican Party
In this episode Clodagh and Alex talk with Luca Trenta about intelligence agencies and political assassinations. Luca has a new book out looking at the role of assassinations in US foreign policy since 1945
In this episode Clodagh and Alex talk with professor Michael Cullinane about Teddy Roosevelt. Why was he such a critical figure in American political development and what would he make of today's politics?
A conversation with Dr David Fitzgerald about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the US response
In this episode we discuss how domestic political pressures are impacting the US's role in international affairs with Dr Georg Loefflmann. We focus on the conflict in Ukraine
An in-depth discussion with Professor Angelia Wilson about the role of religion in US politics, focusing on the Christian right. How has it evolved and what are the issues that motivate Christian right activists today?
A conversation with Professor John White about what the battle over the House Speaker means
Join us as we discuss the US's role in shaping debate about climate change policy. Some gloom, but some hope too!
Professor Iwan Morgan discusses what FDR and Reagan would make of today's Democratic and Republican parties.
In this episode Clodagh and Alex discuss what the debt ceiling actually is and what the recent deal between President Biden and Congress amounts to with Professor Steve Pressman. We also get on to reflect on what is 'coherent' and what is 'dense'.
We discuss whether the Court does just call "balls and strikes" and look ahead to the key decisions to be announced in June 2023
In this episode we reflect on the origins and resilience of the Good Friday Agreement. There is a focus on the United States' role in the peace process itself and the country's continuing interest in the island but we also discuss the wider developments over the last quarter century.
In this episode we talk to Jeffrey Weinberg, a Washington DC stalwart. He arrived in the city to work at OMB as Richard Nixon's days as president drew to a close and continued to serve for over 45 years. Bringing a wealth of insider insight Jeffrey talks about the changing nature of politics over that time and also reflects on the successes and mistakes of the Biden administration. It's a great conversation.
In this episode Clodagh and Alex talk to Amy Tatum and Caroline Leicht about the role of gender in the current US political environment
Clodagh and Alex talk with Professors Liam Kennedy and Scott Lucas about the way the Biden administration has acted in the international arena. We focus on the reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and relations with China. Digressions include a discussion of the possible revival of 'realism' in academic circles despite its continuing redundancy as a way of properly understanding the world.
In this episode we reflect on the importance of Raphael Warnock's win in the Georgia run-off as well as reflect on the news of Kyrsten Sinema's declaration of independence. We also discuss Donald trump's continuing influence in the Republican Party. This is a fascinating conversation with Professor John White, one of the most insightful and thoughtful analysts of U.S. party politics.
US pols expert Andy Rudalevige joins Alex Waddan and Clodagh Harrington to talk mid-terms, disgruntled voters and why Joe Biden had a good election night 🇺🇸