A Chicken in Every Pot

Alex Waddan & Clodagh Harrington
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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…)

  1. 2D AGO

    250 Not Out: Understanding the Declaration of Independence

    Clodagh and Alex talk with Steve Sarson, Professor of American Civilisation, University Jean Moulin, Lyon. This was a fascinating conversation about how to interpret the Declaration of Independence. Steve argues that the Declaration needs to be contextualised by its time and place, revealed in its opening lines, rather than just being seen as an abstract statement of principles. Only then can its relevance for today be properly understood.

    49 min

  2. JAN 27

    Making Sense of the US's Role in the World

    Ok, the title of the pod is ambitious but Clodagh and Alex do their best to work out what recent events mean for the US, NATO and the wider relationships between the US and its allies. Providing the wisdom is Dafydd Townley, a lecturer in the University of Portsmouth's Military Education Team

    52 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    How Civil War memory still defines US politics

    Clodagh and Alex are joined by Tim Galsworthy to discuss the evolution of Civil War memory within the Republican Party. President Trump likes to remind people that the GOP was the party of Lincoln. How do we make sense of Trump's supporters embracing the confederate flag?

    53 min

  4. 10/31/2025

    Looking back to look forward

    Clodagh and Alex dig deep with Professor Eliga Gould from the University of New Hampshire. We look at the American revolution, thinking about the nature of the conflict and how it set the framework for future development. We do mention cage fights on the White House lawn!

    49 min

  5. 09/23/2025

    A Presidency unchecked?

    I this episode returning guest Professor Andrew Rudalevige talks with Clodagh and Alex about President Trump and the resilience of constitutional safeguards. There's a lot to discuss!

    53 min

  6. 06/27/2025

    After neo-liberalism?

    Clodagh and Alex talk with Professor Gary Gerstle about whether we now live in a post neo-liberal world. If so, what does that actually mean? And, as ever, what is Trump's role in all of this?

    53 min

  7. 06/09/2025

    A new Pope and public civility

    Clodagh and Alex talk with Professor John White about an American Pope and the decline of civility in public life

    46 min

  8. 04/16/2025

    Greenland or bust

    Clodagh and Alex talk to Professor Niels Bjerre-Poulsen from the University of Southern Denmark about why Greenland has become a focus of transatlantic tension and ask what this means for what used to be known as the western "alliance"

    51 min
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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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  • Creator
    Alex Waddan & Clodagh Harrington
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alex Waddan & Clodagh Harrington
  • Show Website
    A Chicken in Every Pot