The Atlantic Current

Vincent Martin and Tull McAdoo
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Hosted by Irishman Tull McAdoo, author of the Irish Politics Newsletter, and American Vince Martin. Covers politics, current events and lighter topics with perspectives shaped by the shared — and different — experiences of living on either side of the Atlantic.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep. 9: Greenland, ICE, And Guinness

    Tull and Vince discuss America's continuing interest in (or aggression toward) Greenland. Tull questions American exceptionalism; Vince somehow compares Joe Rogan to Walter Cronkite; and the rising price of Guinness is bemoaned at a time when even EU bigwigs are suggesting a stiff drink.

    28 min

  2. 6D AGO

    Ep. 8: Health Services and Health Care

    Tull and Vince discuss the differences between healthcare in the US and Europe, and try desperately to explain and understand the stunning complexity of the American system.

    46 min

  3. JAN 9

    Ep. 7: Europe's Venezuela

    Vince talks about the feeling in America after the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Tull highlights European sentiment toward the audacity of that mission, and US saber rattling toward Greenland. Is the transatlantic relationship heading for a messy, potentially final end?

    34 min

  4. JAN 6

    Ep. 6: January 6 And The Aftermath

    Five years on, Tull and Vince look back on the chaos of January 6, 2021, one of the most pivotal days in modern American politics. What actually happened that day? How is it viewed in Europe? And how do Trump and the Republican manage to retake the White House in less than four years?

    59 min

  5. 12/29/2025

    Ep. 5: 2025's Highlights And Lowlights

    Tull and Vince cover the best and worst political events of 2025 - but mostly the worst. Ireland's long road to forming a government, DOGE's disastrous rollout, Pam Bondi's bizarre binders, and a case of hilariously mistaken identity in Dáil Éireann all make an appearance.

    48 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    Ep. 4: ESTA, Free Speech and American Hypocrisy

    Tull and Vince debate new guidelines for American tourist vias. Is the demand for social media history a violation of America's belief in free speech? Is it a step toward authoritianism? How do changes to ESTA link to the broader US policy and attitude toward Europe? And who, exactly, is responsible for ruining Christmas for Tull and Vince?

    35 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Ep. 3: The Mysteries of Donald Trump

    After an update on the growing political campaign against Ireland, Tull and Vince turn their attention to the unavoidable Donald Trump. Why has his base remained so loyal despite endless scandals and a political career that seemed over just five years ago? How, after a decade, do so many key questions remain? And how does the Irish-American experience highlight the core appeal of Trumpism? A few questions are answered, but many more remain.

    51 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    Ep. 2: An Irish Presidential Post-Mortem

    Tull recaps the recent Irish presidential election and what Catherine Connolly's win tells us about the state of Irish politics. Is it a sign of Ireland moving left and against prevailing European winds? Meanwhile, there are signs of pressure coming from the US, in part due to Connolly's win. Tull highlights a key risk to Ireland, while Vince provides some perspective on whether Trump will look to concrete measures to bring Ireland back onside.

    42 min

  9. 11/20/2025

    Ep. 1: The View Across The Atlantic

    In the introductory episode, Tull and Vince discuss how the Irish and Americans view one another, why Americans know so little about the outside world, and Ireland's move away from alcohol toward a surprising new pastime. Notes on the bot problem: Facebook account deletions: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1013474/facebook-fake-account-removal-quarter/ Tull's piece on bots more generally:https://www.irishpoliticsnewsletter.ie/p/online-ireland-is-a-bot-farm

    30 min
  • 9 Episodes

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About

Hosted by Irishman Tull McAdoo, author of the Irish Politics Newsletter, and American Vince Martin. Covers politics, current events and lighter topics with perspectives shaped by the shared — and different — experiences of living on either side of the Atlantic.

Information

  • Creator
    Vincent Martin and Tull McAdoo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Vincent Martin and Tull McAdoo