Fintan O'Toole

Join Fintan O'Toole, an Irish Times columnist, alongside journalist Steven Carroll reporting from Trump’s victorious celebration in Florida, and Jennifer Bray, a political correspondent for the Irish Times. They dissect the surprising support Trump received, especially from demographics like Black and Latino voters, and what went wrong for Kamala Harris. The conversation digs into shifting political landscapes, the effects of populism, economic concerns, and the potential global implications of Trump's second term.

Fintan O'Toole, a columnist for the Irish Times and editor at the New York Review of Books, and Sam McBride, Northern Ireland editor for the Belfast Telegraph, dive into the complexities of a potential united Ireland. They discuss the evolving identities shaped by demographics and migration, while analyzing both pro- and anti-unity arguments. The duo addresses the emotional versus rational nature of the debate and highlights the risks of uncertainty that could arise from removing the border, all while preparing for unpredictable political shifts.