9/11: A History
Marking the 21st anniversary of 9/11, Dr Patrick Geoghegan is joined by historians J Samuel Walker, author of 'The Day That Shook America - A Concise History of 9/11', Dr Daniel Geary, Mark Pigott Associate Professor in American History at Trinity College Dublin, and Professor Edward Spiers, Emerit…
Bill Clinton & Liberalism
In this episode of Talking History, we'll be looking at the challenges facing American Liberalism from the 1960s to the 1990s through the prism of the political career and presidency of Bill Clinton, and we'll be debating whether it should be viewed as a success or a failure.
Joining host Patrick …
Fellow in Focus: Professor Van Gosse
Recorded November 15th, 2023.
A lunchtime 'in conversation' event featuring Visiting Research Fellow Prof Van Gosse (Franklin & Marshall College) and Prof Daniel Geary (Mark Pigott Associate Professor in American History, School of Histories and Humanities TCD).
Professor Van Gosse is Professor o…
The Taoisigh Visits To White House For St Patrick's Day
Happy St Patrick's Day! In this episode, we chart the history of Taoisigh visiting the White House, how the tradition started and evolved, and why Ireland is the only country that gets this special treatment in the United States. Joining Patrick's panel is Marion R. Casey, Clinical Professor, Direc…
The Most Iconic US Presidential Debates
We're looking at the history of American presidential debates as we explore some of the worst mistakes and iconic quips candidates have made and debate whether they can be the making or the breaking of a future president.
Featuring Dr Daniel Rowe of the University of Oxford, Dr Sandra Scanlon of UC…
LA protests: how far will Trump go to extend his power?
US president Donald Trump's response to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles - to send in troops - is in keeping with a broader theme of his second presidency so far - extending executive power and challenging institutional norms. But how far is Trump willing to go? TCD's Daniel Geary …
Is Trump Behaving Like a Dictator — or Just Testing Democracy’s Limits?
Donald Trump’s second term as U.S. President has been marked by mass firings, loyalty displays, and the use of federal power in ways that critics say cross the line into authoritarianism. In recent weeks, Trump has floated the idea of a third term, deployed the National Guard at home, and overseen …
Behind the Headlines: Venezuela, Greenland, and a New World Order?
Recorded February 11th, 2026
The recent moves on Venezuela and Greenland by US President Donald Trump have left world leaders once more questioning geopolitical norms and a decades-long alliance between the US and the EU.
A direct threat to the territorial integrity of the EU has confirmed for man…
We Shall Overcome: Civil Rights Era Connections
Recorded May 5th, 2026.
Warning: this lecture contains language which may cause offence. The inclusion of these terms is for critical analysis of systemic prejudice, not to cause harm.
Part of We Shall Overcome: Civil Rights Struggles in Northern Ireland and the United States, a one day conferen…
Trump pledges $5k to all Americans if Republicans keep House and Senate
Daniel Geary, Mark Pigott Professor in US History in Trinity College Dublin, discusses President Trump's visit to Ireland this weekend and his strategy for the upcoming midterm elections.
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