Cormac O'Grada

Joining the discussion are Cormac O'Grada, an expert on economic factors related to the famine, Niamh Gallagher, who delves into the social and political context, and Enda Delaney, a history professor analyzing its historical significance. They explore the catastrophic effects of the potato blight in the 1840s, systemic governmental failures, and changing societal attitudes towards aid. The podcast also highlights the mass exodus of Irish individuals seeking better lives and the cultural and political repercussions that reshaped Irish identity.