# Mark Pigott

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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…

Race to the White House: Episode Two

On today's show, Dan Geary, Mark Pigott Associate Professor in American History at Trinity College, Christine Bohan, the Deputy Editor of the Journal, and Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie join our panel to examine the Vice Presidential debate and who exactly is the Trump voter. We also speak with Jo…

Behind the Sounds: Mark Pigott on Synthesis, Tutorials, and Gea

Welcome to this week’s podcast! TDL Show #978 On the show this week, we are joined by Mark Pigott, sound designer and musician, to talk about his love of sound design. Mark has created many video tutorials on using the Waldorf Blofeld, Korg Modwave, and Korg Multi/Poly. We discuss how he got i…

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 …

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…

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.