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Marion McKeone: A clear-eyed view on the future of Irish America

The Last Hurrah

English - June 28, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MB
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Marion McKeone is the US correspondent for the Sunday Business Post. Before that, from 2000-2009, she was the US editor for the Sunday Tribune. She has also written for the Guardian, the New York Times, and the Irish Times. She broadcasts a regular US slot on Today FM’s ’The Last Word’ and is a regular contributor to RTE Current Affairs programs discussing US politics, foreign policy, and major news events. Marion has covered all of the major political events in the United States from 9-11 to the Bush, Obama and Trump presidencies.

In this episode of The Last Hurrah, Liam and Scott talk to Marion McKeone about her experience covering 9-11, how a global minimum tax corporate tax would effect Ireland, and the future of the US-Irish relationship.