Ireland and the Making of America
Today: #76 in History, Ireland on our combined chart.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | #76 | #72 |
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9. Looking Back: Eight Conversations, One Story
October 1, 2026 · 41 minIn this special bonus episode, co-hosts Liam Kennedy, Scott Lucas and producer Michelle May look back on Ireland and the Making of America, reflecting on the moments that surprised them most, the themes that connected every conversation…
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8. Lights, Camera, Ireland: The Irish in Hollywood
August 28, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minFor more than a century, Irish actors, directors and filmmakers have helped shape Hollywood, both on screen and behind the camera. In this episode, film historian Ruth Barton (Professor in Film Studies at Trinity College Dublin) traces the…
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7. The Irish in Sport: From the GAA to American Baseball
August 21, 2026 · 41 minSport became one of the most important ways Irish immigrants connected with one another, maintained ties to home and found their place in American society. In this episode, historian Mike Cronin (Academic Director of Boston College in…
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6. Beyond Bridget: The Story of Irish Women in America
August 13, 2026 · 43 minThe story of Irish America is often told through the experiences of men, but Irish women played a central role in building immigrant communities across the United States. In this episode, historian Elizabeth Stack (Education Director for…
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5. Race and Belonging: The Irish in America
August 7, 2026 · 52 minHow did race shape the Irish experience in America? In this episode, historian Miriam Nyhan (Assistant Professor at Mary Immaculate College) explores how Irish immigrants navigated questions of race, identity and belonging in the United…
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4. Power and Politics: The Rise of Irish America
July 30, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minThe story of Irish America is also a story of political influence. In this episode, historian and author Terry Golway explores how Irish immigrants integrated into and transformed American politics: from local political machines to the…
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3. Beyond the Canon: Irish-American Literature and Identity
July 23, 2026 · 44 minWhat can literature tell us about the Irish-American experience? In this episode, literary scholar and author Mary Burke (Professor of English at the University of Connecticut) explores how Irish-American writing has reflected changing…
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2. An Emigrant Nation: The Making of Irish America
July 16, 2026 · 1 hr 5 minThe story of Irish migration to America is often told through the Great Famine, but it began long before and continued long after. In this episode, historian Kevin Kenny (Professor of History at New York University) explores the waves of…
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1. The Frontier: How the Scots-Irish Helped Shape Early America
July 9, 2026 · 49 minLong before the Great Famine, thousands of Scots-Irish migrants crossed the Atlantic in search of opportunity, helping to shape the American frontier and the nation's early identity. In this episode, historian Patrick Griffin (Professor…
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Coming Soon: Ireland and the Making of America
July 3, 2026 · 1 minAs America marks 250 years of independence, this series brings together leading historians and authors to uncover the people, ideas and events that connect Ireland and America over more than three centuries. Follow the podcast now so…