Biden’s Ukrainian Dilema (Sarah Palin, Stormy Daniels & Judge Breyer) - Irishman In America With Marion McKeone (Mini Pod)

An Irishman Abroad

Jarlath Regan

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4.8 • 834 Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2022

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

With Russia amassing more than 100,000 troops and equipment at the border with Ukraine, some experts are saying it’s a matter of when not if aggressive action will take place. Marion’s military insiders in Washington give her their opinion on what will happen next. After a disastrous start to his foreign policy regime, what kind of risk does this situation pose for President Biden and other volatile situations around the world. We will also take a look at the parallels between Boris Johnson and Donald Trump, the impact of Judge Stephen Beyer’s announcement that he will retire from the Supreme Court. Who will replace him, will Biden be good to his word and can Mitch McConnell obstruct whatever move he makes. We will also talk about the riveting trial of Michael Avanatti and the gift that keeps on giving Sarah Palin send New Yorkers into a state of spluttering fury this week. Find out why. To hear every episode in full and to gain access to the entire back-catalogue of over 600 Irishman Abroad episodes that are not available on iTunes for just the price of a pint every month visit www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad Supplementary research provided by John Meagher. If you would like a story discussed, get in touch, the Irishman Abroad Liveline is now open. You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 0044 7543 122 330. Why not pose a running question to Irish Olympic Legend Sonia O'Sullivan or ask our America Correspondent Marion McKeone her thoughts on a current talking point Stateside? Of course, if you have an issue with traffic or elephants on the loose in your area, Jarlath can do his best to sort that out too. Our charity partner is jigsawonline.ie. In these tricky times, Jigsaw provides a range of resources, advice and care for your people to help them strengthen their mental health and the skills needed to navigate life. Please visit their website and consider making a donation. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow @jarlath on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or email the show directly on [email protected]. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.

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0:00.0	My mother believed and my father believed that if I wanted to be President of the United States, I could be, I could be vice president.
0:06.9	Former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected President of the United States.
0:13.1	It is my greatest honor and privilege to have been your president.
0:17.3	We will be back in some form.
0:19.3	We are still deeply divided.
0:24.6	Public health experts warned this was coming unless more was done, and here we are now. Are you proud of what happened here today?
0:26.6	Absolutely.
0:27.6	Never before in American history, has there been an uprising like this?
0:31.6	Of the 75 million Americans who voted for Donald Trump, I don't know how many today are feeling,
0:38.2	dear God, what was I thinking? But I would wager a lot more our thinking, let's carry on this
0:43.5	fight. Character matters. It matters. Tell them the truth matters. The 21st century is going to be
0:50.4	the American century, because we lead not only by the example of our power but by the power of our example.
1:00.0	That is the history of the journey of America.
1:04.0	With Russia amassing more and more troops and equipment at the border with Ukraine, some experts believe it's a matter of when,
1:12.1	not if aggressive action, will take place.
1:15.0	Today, we ask what Marion's insiders in Washington believe will happen, and what kind of
1:20.9	risk does the situation pose for President Biden and other more volatile situations around
1:26.7	the world?
1:29.2	You're very welcome to another episode of an Irishman in America with me, Jonathan Reagan. And as always, BBC NPR Guardian and
1:34.0	Today FM contributor, the Sunday Business Post legend US correspondent, my friend, and yours
1:40.1	Marion McKeown. We'll also take a look at the impact of Stephen Byers' announcement that he will
1:45.4	retire from the Supreme Court.
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