Alex Waddan & Clodagh Harrington

A Chicken in Every Pot

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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…)

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Alex Waddan & Clodagh Harrington

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The US and Climate Diplomacy 21.09.2023 48:44

Join us as we discuss the US's role in shaping debate about climate change policy. Some gloom, but some hope too!

Learning from the past: What would FDR and Reagan do? 17.07.2023 53:21

Professor Iwan Morgan discusses what FDR and Reagan would make of today's Democratic and Republican parties.

Debts and ceilings: understanding the dense things 19.06.2023 2:30:23

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'.

Reflecting on the Supreme Court with Emma Long 25.05.2023 50:21

We discuss whether the Court does just call "balls and strikes" and look ahead to the key decisions to be announced in June 2023

25 Years On: Reflecting on the Good Friday Agreement 02.05.2023 49:54

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.

One Man. Nine Presidents 31.03.2023 47:10

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...

A great conversation with Amy Tatum and Caroline Leicht 27.02.2023 46:50

In this episode Clodagh and Alex talk to Amy Tatum and Caroline Leicht about the role of gender in the current US political environment

Scott Lucas and Liam Kennedy in Conversation with a Chicken in Every Pot 31.01.2023 50:48

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....

A Chicken in Every Pot with John White 12.12.2022 1:41:44

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.

The 2022 US mid-term election outcome 10.11.2022 52:06

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 🇺🇸

A Chicken in Every Pot (Trailer) 09.11.2022 0:27