

Jack LaHarte
Writes about Ireland for The Economist, offering analysis on the formation of the Irish coalition government.
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Jun 18, 2020 • 22min
Painting the red towns: covid-19 in America
Join John Parker, an international correspondent for The Economist, as he dissects the shifting COVID-19 landscape in the U.S., revealing how infection rates are fluctuating between Democratic and Republican areas and the electoral implications. Also featuring Jack LaHarte, who discusses Ireland's groundbreaking coalition government formed to keep Sinn Féin at bay, reshaping a political rivalry that has lasted nearly a century. They also touch on the inspiring story of a young chess prodigy, illustrating the personal impacts of national changes.

Jun 18, 2020 • 22min
Painting the red towns: covid-19 in America
John Parker, an international correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on how COVID-19 infection rates are diverging across the political landscape in the U.S., raising questions for Trump's upcoming rally. Jack LaHarte discusses the historic coalition government formation in Ireland, a strategic move to prevent Sinn Féin's rise. They also touch on the implications of these political shifts amidst the pandemic. Additionally, Tani, a remarkable nine-year-old chess prodigy, captures hearts with his inspiring journey from Nigeria to the chess spotlight.