Niall

Niall Stanage

Niall Stanage is an Irish journalist. He is currently Associate Editor of the American political newspaper, The Hill, and that newspaper's White House columnist. He is former editor of Magill magazine and author of Redemption Song: An Irish Reporter Inside the Obama Campaign.

Ep 1958: Tolerance for Netanyahu’s conduct in Gaza may cost Biden the presidency as student protests grow across America

Niall Stanage reports from Washington on growing dissent from students critical of Joe Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict, Trump's criminal trial in New York, and the Trump immunity case before the Supreme Court. Niall is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1952: The spectre of violence looms as Trump and his followers take to the campaign trail

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about jury selection at the Donald Trump criminal trial in New York, US Senate candidate Kari Lake who told supporters to ‘strap on a Glock’ before elections, and the challenges facing Speaker Mike Johnson as the aid for Ukraine vote heads to the House of Representatives. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1946: The surprise increase in inflation another threat to Biden's hopes of a return to the White House

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1943: After dithering for months Joe Biden finally calls for a ceasefire in Gaza

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The Hill.

Ep 1938: Biden Administration turns on Netanyahu as Israel becomes a significant election issue in the US

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1935: Trump’s deadliest legal threat - he must find $1/2 billion by Monday or risk losing his business empire

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1929: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s attack on Netanyahu indicates that America’s patience with Israel is running out

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1923: Joe Biden defies his critics with a powerful State of the Union Speech

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about Joe Biden's last State of the Union speech before November's Presidential election. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1918: US Supreme Court gives Trump’s Presidential campaign a major boost

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1911: Biden’s increasing frailty and continuing support for Netanyahu suppressing his already weak poll numbers

Niall Stanage reports from South Carolina in advance of the Republican Primary. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1905: Trump’s legal woes afford Biden his best chance of staying in the White House

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1899: A surreal and dangerous moment as Congress, afraid of Trump, ceases to function

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1892: Trump and GOP attack Taylor Swift though she has yet to endorse Joe Biden

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1887: Biden v Trump - the Presidential election that could determine our future

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about November's US general election Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1881: Biden modifies his support for Israel as US public opinion turns against him

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1876: US Presidential election - if Trump wins everything changes

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1870: Threat to Trump as big money Republican donors switch to the more electable Nikki Haley

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the late Henry Kissinger who died on Wednesday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's latest visit to Israel, the trials of Hunter Biden, Nikki Haley's growing popularity among Republican backers, and Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon on the Dublin riot.

Ep 1864: Young Democrat voters abstaining may cost Biden the White House

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about Joe Biden's continuing struggle in the pre-election polls despite strong performance in stabilising the economy, Donald Trump's plans to scrap Biden's clean energy rules and expand drilling to boost fossil fuels, and Republican candidate Nikki Haley is on the rise. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1857: Unqualified support for Netanyahu begins to cost Biden in the polls, and Nikki Haley may pose a threat to Trump

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about a potential split in the Democratic Party not seen since the Vietnam War as Biden lends full support to Israel, Xi Jinping's meeting with Biden, and the growing support for Nikki Haley among Republicans party members and major donors to the Republican Party looking for an alternative candidate to Donald Trump. Also the possible impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr and other candidates who may run for the presidency in the 2024 election. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1853: The Biden Conundrum - deploring Putin’s war crimes while supporting Netanyahu’s ethnic cleansing

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1849: Will Netanyahu become an albatross around Biden’s neck and see an end to his presidency?

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the growing split among Democrats, and Secretary of State makes his way to his third meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel's war against Gaza escalates. Also Donald Trump's sons in court in New York.

Ep 1845: Biden’s unqualified support for Israel proves very costly at home and abroad

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about US support for Israel in its war against Hamas, Also the GOP election of Rep Mike Johnson as the Speaker of the House, Trump is back in court, and Mark Meadows agrees to testify against Donald Trump for Special Counsel Jack Smith. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1839: Biden doubles down on his support for Israel, as polls show Israel supporting voters double down on their dislike for Biden

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1832: America’s unequivocal support for Israel likely to be at the expense of Ukraine

Niall Stanage reports from Washington on Joe Biden's commitment of support for Israel following the attack on Israel by Hamas, Donald Trump's criticism on Prime Minister Netanyahu and Steve Scalise's struggle to get full Republican support in the House.

Ep 1826: Far right bring down the House Speaker McCarthy and push the US closer to the edge

Niall Stanage talk to Eamon about the ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, his possible successors and Donald Trump's civil case in New York. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1819: “Something Dangerous is Happening in America” - Joe Biden on the threat to US democracy

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1814: Zelensky receives lukewarm reception in divided Washington

Niall Stanage reports on President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The HIll.

Ep 1807: US Presidential Election - Sky darkens over America

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about Biden's achievements in office, and the electorates' doubts about his capacity to stand in the 2024 Presidential Election as he performs poorly in polls. Also right wing House Republicans' moves to impeach the President, and Senator Mitt Romney's decision to not seek a second term. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House columnist at The Hill.

Ep 1802: Nikki Haley the only GOP candidate who can win head-to-head against Biden, according to new poll

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon as the former Proud Boys leader, Enrique Tarrio, is sentenced to 22 years for seditious conspiracy. Also the trials of Donald Trump as he faces the consequences of his bellicose rhetoric, and a new CNN poll reveals Nikki Haley as the only candidate who could beat Joe Biden is 2024. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The Hill.

Ep 1797: The Trump Cult: Reality tv star threatening Western democracy

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The HIll.

Ep 1790: Donald Trump tightens his grip on the Republican Party despite facing ninety-one charges

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington at the end of a week that saw Donald Trump charged at Fulton County Jail in the Georgia election case, Niall and Eamon also talk about the first Republican Presidential debate that took place in Milwaukee. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The Hill.

Ep 1783: Facing four criminal indictments, Donald Trump remains a warm favourite with Republicans

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the criminal indictments against Donald Trump and the legal troubles of Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House columnist for The Hill.

Ep 1779: Third party candidates could hurt Biden and hand the White House to Trump

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. steps up to challenge Joe Biden's run for a second term as US President. Also despite his legal woes, Donald Trump continues to hold a large margin to win the Republican nomination, and author and academic Cornell West's name comes to the fore as a Green Party candidate further undermining Joe Biden's chances. And Eamon asks Niall to explain the appeal Donald Trump has for the Evangelicals. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1773: Can frail, gaff prone Biden fight off the ugly Republican challenge for the White House?

Niall Stanage joins Eamon as campaigning for the US 2024 Presidential election is well underway. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1769: Has the US got a credible candidate for President in 2024?

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the Supreme Court's rulings against Affirmative Action in schools and colleges, and Joe Biden’s student loan relief program. In recent days SCOTUS also ruled in favour of the Colorado web designer who opposes same-sex marriage. Also in this episode, will President Biden's gaffs and the case against his son Hunter Biden undo his record in office in the Presidential campaign for 2024? And will Donald Trump's continuing legal woes have an impact on his ambitions for a return to office? Niall Stanage is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The Hill.

Ep 1754: Facing multiple criminal charges many believe that Donald Trump is heading for the White House or the jail house

Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor and White House columnist for The Hill.

Ep 1748: Donald Trump becomes first former US President to face criminal charges

Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington to discuss the case against Donald Trump as Special Counsel Jack Smith issues indictment. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1742: Is the future for the US Republican as fears grow for Biden’s health and no obvious Democrat successor emerges?

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington as Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy strikes a deal on the Debt Ceiling, Joe Biden stumbles, the Republican field grows as new contenders seek nomination to run for the 2024 Presidential Election and Trump's legal issues deepen. Niall is Associate Editor and White House Columnist for The Hill.

Ep 1737: US Presidential Election - Ron DeSantis stumbles into race to pose a real threat to Donald Trump and Joe Biden

Niall Stanage joins from Washington to talk to Eamon about the 2024 presidential campaign, Joe Biden's struggles in the polls, the sentencing of Stewart Rhodes, the leader of the Oath Keepers, and the Debt Ceiling looming crisis. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1724: Unrepentant Trump bounces back as Biden’s numbers fall

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about CNN's Donald Trump Town Hall in New Hampshire this week, just a day after the ex-president was found liable in a New York court for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll. Also the deadline to increase the debt ceiling is only days away: what happens next? And Joe Biden's performance in the polls for the 2024 Presidential Election is diminishing. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1718: Despite serious trouble with the law Donald Trump is back at the top of the Republican Party

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the trial of four Proud Boys for the 6th January 2021 attack on the Capitol, Special Counsel Jack Smith's case against Donald Trump as Trump continues his campaign for 2024. They also discuss US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's warning that the US may run out of cash by 1 June if Congress fails to raise or suspend the debt ceiling and Democrats' concerns about Joe Biden's decision to run in the 2024 Presidential election. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor on The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1712: Joe Biden to run again for the White House but age a serious issue for voters

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon in the week that President Joe Biden announces he'll run for a second term in 2024, Donald Trump's legal woes continue, and Fox News' Tucker Carlson loses his job with the network. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor with The Hill and White House columnist with that publication.

Ep 1706: Murdoch and Fox News pose a deadly threat to US democracy

Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington to talk about Fox News' $787.5m settlement in the defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems over coverage of vote-rigging claims, Donald Trump's legal issues, the latest news on Joe Biden's decision to stand in 2024 general election, and challenges to abortion rights in the US. Niall is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1699: The personal trumps the political - no electoral gain for Joe Biden as he visits his ancestral home

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about Joe Biden's visit to Ireland, Donald Trump's legal woes and Manhatton's District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s lawsuit against House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, Ron DeSantis's 6 week abortion legislation and Jack Teixeira, the National Guard airman arrested over leaked Pentagon documents. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1692: Trump in the Dock

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about former President Donald Trump's historic arrest in New York where yesterday he was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of the Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1687: Indictment in New York the least of Donald Trump’s legal worries

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon as Donald Trump is indicted by a Grand Jury in New York in Stormy Daniels hush money case. Also Trump gets a boost in the polls as Republicans rally to support him and Joe Biden's visit to Ireland is confirmed. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1680: With Trump and DeSantis on the Presidential horizon how long can we depend on the US to defend the West

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk the war in Ukraine and what Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow means to the US. Also Donald Trump and why he waits to hear if the Grand Jury in New York will indict him and the $1.6bn lawsuit brought by voting company Dominion against Fox News. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1668: Rupert Murdoch’s astonishing defence of Fox News' lies

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about support in the US for Biden's Ukraine War aid, the Republican road to the 2024 General Election and Rupert Murdoch's astonishing deposition at the Dominion Systems election case about Fox News and how certain presenters endorsed the lie that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1662: War in Ukraine-Joe Biden’s commitment to Ukraine not matched universally in the US

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Joe Biden's trip to Kyiv to meet President Zelensky as the war in Ukraine reaches its first anniversary. Also could Emily Kohrs, the jury foreperson at the investigation into Donald Trump in Georgia, jeopardize any possible prosecution of former President Donald Trump? Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1655: Nikki Haley - first of many out of the gates to challenge Trump for Republican nomination

Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington as the run in to the US 2024 General Election begins in earnest and former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley declares while former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo flirts with running. Also as the deadline for the debt ceiling legislation looms what are the implications if there are delays? Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1649: Slow but steely, Biden remains Democrats' best hope

Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington to talk about Joe Biden's State of the Union Address, Mike Pence's subpoena by Special Council Jack Smith overseeing Donald Trump probes and the Chinese spy balloon brought down and China's deployment of balloons to gather intelligence. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1645: Frail though he is Joe Biden is likely to run for President in 2024

Niall Stanage joins Eamon from Washington to talk about the death of Tyre Nichols, former Governor for South California Nikki Haley and the expectation that she will announce she is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, Joe Biden's State of the Union Address in the coming week and will he declare his run for the 2024 election? And the challenges ahead of raising the debt ceiling. Niall is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that paper.

Ep 1639: Joe Biden continues to be stronger than he looks

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the murder of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Joe Biden's decision to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine, growth in the economy and the discovery of classified documents. Also Donald Trump begins campaigning. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1631: The Hunter Biden story and the implications for Joe Biden’s administration

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1628: Classified documents discovery undermines Biden's growing credibility

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about Joe Biden and the discovery of classified documents in three separate places including his garage. Niall talks to Eamon about what this means financially and politically. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1621: Bad news for the Biden administration as Republican extremists take power on the Hill

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the election of Republican Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House and the price paid to secure the final votes. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1618: Chaos in Congress may reflect Donald Trump’s waning influence on Republicans

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the chaos in Congress as Republican representative Kevin McCarthy fails to secure the position of Speaker of the House. Also Congressman George Santos.. who does he think he is? Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1611: Republican controlled Congress to target Hunter Biden

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington about the United States' role in security in the West, Kevin McCarthy's hopes to be the next Speaker of the House, the Republican Party's relationship with Donald Trump and the likelihood of hearings in a Republican led Congress concerning the activities of Hunter Biden. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1604: Democrats take the Senate, Trump takes a hit

Niall Stanage reports from Washington on victory for the Democrats in the Georgia election run-off and the release of Brittany Griner in a prisoner exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Also Trump's legal troubles, and the Senate and the House bring in legislation to protect same sex marriage and inter-racial marriage. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House columnist for that paper.

Ep 1598: More bad news for Donald Trump as the law begins to win some important arguments

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington about an important judgement at the Appeal Court on the Mar-a-Lago documents. Niall is Associate Editor for the Hill and White House columnist for that paper.

Ep 1592: The Donald under pressure but may burn the Republican House down on the way out

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the shocking rate of mass shootings in the US as the number exceeds 600 in 2022, Special Counsel Jack Smith and Donald Trump, and will DeSantis run against Trump for the Republican nomination for the 2024 Presidential election against. Also will the Democrats oppose Kevin McCarthy as the new Speaker of the House by nominating another Republican candidate? And the Senate announces a Hearing after chaos around Taylor Swift ticket sales. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that paper.

Ep 1585: Murdoch press puts The Donald on the back foot

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon as the US Midterm elections near their conclusion. They also discuss Donald Trump who this week declared his candidacy for the 2024 Presidential Election. Niall is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that paper.

Ep 1578: Will the midterm elections be the beginning of the end for Donald Trump?

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the midterm elections that took place in the United States this week. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that paper.

Ep 1572: Democracy on thin ice as Americans vote in the Midterm Elections

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the Midterm Elections taking place on Tuesday 8th November. Niall Stanage is based in Washington and is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1546: US Democracy under serious threat if Trumpism gains ground in the Midterm Elections

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Donald Trump's influence on the 8th November Midterm elections. They also talk about some of the implications of the Supreme Court's Roe v Wade ruling. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that paper.

Ep 1529: Bad Week for Putin and Trump As President Biden Looks Assured in the Face of Russian Threat

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Joe Biden's response to Putin's escalation of the war in Ukraine, Biden's meeting with Liz Truss, the Fed interest rate increase and the civil case being taken by the New York Attorney General against Donald Trump and three of his children. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that paper.

Ep 1524: Trump Plays the System, Republicans Putting US Democracy on the Brink - Bad News For The West

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Donald Trump's influence in the Republican Primaries for the US Midterm Elections. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1517: Serial Conman Trump Plays For Time in the American Courts

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1511: Joe Biden Takes the Gloves Off To Warn America Of The Republican Threat

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1504: Trump In Deeper Trouble Than Ever Before

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the case against Donald Trump as Florida judge orders redacted affidavit used for the FBI's Mar-a-Lago search warrant to be unsealed. Also Joe Biden and the renewed support for Democrats in light of the US Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that paper.

Ep 1493: Can American Democracy Survive If Played by Trump’s Rules?

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the background and reaction to the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, Donald Trump's Florida home, Trump's enduring hold of the Republican Party, and the continuing work of January 6th Committee. Niall is Associate Editor of the Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1487: Strong Hints That Donald Trump Will Run For President in 2024

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East, the impact of the January 6th Hearings and indications that Donald Trump will run for the Presidency in the 2024.

Ep 1480: Restless Democrats Openly Doubting Joe Biden

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the Highland Park shootings and the Democrats who are making moves for the 2024 Presidential Election. Also the Supreme Court ruling last week that limited the EPA’s authority to regulate global warming pollution and the January 6th Committee Hearings that will take place on the 12th July. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that paper.

Ep 1472: American Democracy’s Struggle Against Fanatics In High Places

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony at the sixth of the January 6th Committee Hearings. Niall Stanage is Associated Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that paper.

Ep 1469: US Supreme Court Reverses Roe v Wade Judgement

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the January 6th Committee Public Hearings in Washington and, as news came through, about the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1462: No Good News for Biden as Interest Rates Rise and Jan 6th Revelations Fail to Gain Traction

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the impact of inflation and rising interest rates and the influence on personal finances. They also talk about Joe Biden's increased support for Ukraine and Wednesday's 6th January Hearings.

Ep 1455: January 6th Hearings - No Healing of Wounds in Trump Nation

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the 6th January Committee Hearings which began on Thursday. Also the vehemence of protests around Roe-v-Wade and the attempted murder on Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh for which a man was arrested on Thursday. Niall Stanage is White House Correspondent for The Hill and Associate Editor of that publication.

Ep 1451: The Partisan Poison Threatening US Democracy

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about America's gun violence and the threats to American democracy. In the course of the conversation Eamon mentions two books - How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them by Barbara F Walter, and This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden, and the Battle for America’s Future by Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that publication.

Ep 1442: Mass Shooting of Children in Texas Won't Change American Gun Law

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the mass shooting in an elementary school by a lone 18 year old gunman this week in Uvalde,Texas that saw the loss of the lives of 19 children and two of their teachers. They also discuss gun laws and the reaction across America to yet another mass shooting. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that paper.

Ep 1432: The American Dream Risks Becoming a Nightmare

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the mass shooting at Tops Supermarket in Buffalo by Patent S Gendron, racism in America, the Republican Primaries, the challenges facing America's democracy, and Nancy Pelosi's warnings to the UK about their prospects of a free trade deal with the US. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist for that publication.

Ep 1427: US Anger At Britain’s Protocol Games

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the Biden administration’s serious interest in Britain’s row with the EU over the NI Ireland Protocol, Inflation and Biden’s continuing poor performance in the polls.

Ep 1420: Leaked Supreme Court Opinion Reflects Growing Polarisation

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon from Washington. Niall is Associate Editor of the American political newspaper, The Hill, and that newspaper's White House columnist.

Ep 1402: As America Looks Inwards Biden and Democrats Face ‘Biblical Disaster’ In Midterms

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon. Biden's success in galvanising the West against Russia's war in Ukraine continues to fail to reflect favourably on Democrats in the opinion polls, inflation remains no. 1 concern for Americans, Jared Kushner receives $2 billion from MBS's Saudi investment fund and Donald Trump supports some unusual Republican candidates in the coming election.

Ep 1395: Biden’s Robust Support for NATO And Ukraine Yields No Political Dividend At Home

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon. While Joe Biden supports NATO and Ukraine, Republicans and Trump are trending towards Isolationism and Tucker Carlson and Fox News voice support for Vladimir Putin. Also Republican Senator Mitch McConnell finds no reason to celebrate the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court. Niall and Eamon also talk about the missing logs from the White House for critical hours of 6th January 2020. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor for The Hill and White House Columnist for that paper.

Ep 1386: Proof That America Closer To the Edge of Madness Than We Think

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon. Niall is Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist for that paper.

Ep 1381: Biden - Leading the West But No Dividend At Home

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Joe Biden's multi-lateral response to Russia's war against Ukraine in a United States that leans towards isolationism, Kamala Harris and the Presidential Election in 2024, and the recent death of Madeleine Albright, Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that paper.

Ep 1361: War in Europe - Leading the Free World Resistance to Russia Gains Little Traction With US Voters

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Joe Biden's State of the Union address this week and the feral heckling from two Republican House members.

Ep 1353: US Trend Towards Isolationism Bodes Ill for the West

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how Joe Biden is responding. They also discuss former President Donald Trump's description of Putin as a "genius".

Ep 1347: War In Europe - As Joe Biden Seeks to Galvanise His Western Allies The American People Remain Lukewarm

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about America’s response to Russian Aggression. Also CNN implodes as ratings plunge.

Ep 1341: Inflation and Covid-19 See Biden’s Approval Ratings Drop. Moderate Americans Begin to Fear Civil War

Washington-based journalist Niall Stanage joins Eamon to discuss some of this week's events in US politics.

Ep 1335: Trump Promises to Pardon Jan 6th Insurrectionists As Money Pours Into 2024 War Chest

Niall Stanage reports from Washington on Joe Biden, the death of ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, Nancy Pelosi's Select Committee on the Insurrection, and the New York Times revelation of Donald Trump's direct involvement in plans to seize voting machines.

Ep 1329: After a Bad Start Joe Biden Rallies The West To Stand Up To Putin

Niall Stanage joins Eamon to talk about the week in US politics, Joe Biden’s announcement about Stephen Breyer’s replacement on the Supreme Court, and the Republican Right's rival for The Donald in 2024. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist for that paper.

Ep 1316: As Biden’s Ratings Plummet… Talk of Hilary Clinton’s Comeback

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about President Joe Biden's struggles as the Supreme Court strikes down his Vaccine Mandate Bill, Covid-19 cases surge and his Voting Rights Bill stumbles as Democrat Kyrsten Sinema continues to oppose reform of the filibuster.

Ep 1307: Divided United States Remembers One Of Its Darkest Days

A year on since the storming of The Capitol on 6th January 2021 Niall Stanage, Associate Editor for The Hill and White House Columnist, joins Eamon to talk about what happened that day and the events that followed.

Ep 1291: Biden Presidency Stalled With Little Cause For Optimism

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about Joe Biden's diminishing approval ratings, his talks with Vladamir Putin about Ukraine and this week's Summit for Democracy hosted by the US. Also Niall outlines Justice Sonia Sotomayor's concerns about the politicisation of the Supreme Court and Donald Trump's struggles in the The National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack as well as his struggles in the New York courts. Niall Stanage is Associate editor and and White House columnist for The Hill.

Ep 1282: The US Supreme Court - Trump’s Enduring Gift To Conservatives

Niall Stanage talks to Eamon about the Mississippi Abortion law and the challenges that threaten Roe v Wade in the Supreme Court. Also rising inflation rates, Jerome Powell's fears that they may not be transitory and the impact of the Covid-19 Omicron variant on the stock market and American 401K pensions. Niall Stanage is Associate Editor at The Hill and White House Columnist.

Ep 1276: Biden Ratings Slump As a Result of Six Per Cent Inflation

Niall Stanage, Associate Editor of The Hill and White House columnist, talks to Eamon about Joe Biden's presidency, the impact of inflation on his standing in the polls and racial tensions in the US. Donald Trump watches on and continues to exert pressure and influence on the Republican Party.

Ep 1268: Biden's Big Win On Capitol Hill

Niall Stanage reports from Washington. Joe Biden's Infrastructure and Social Spending Bills can give democrats a chance in next year's midterm elections.

Ep 1261: Our American Dream Turning Into a Nightmare

Niall Stanage reports from Washington.The Stand is proudly sponsored by Tesco.

Ep 1253: Bad Week for Biden and The Democrats

Niall Stanage, Associate Editor of The Hill and White House Columnist, talks to Eamon in the aftermath of the West Virginia and New Jersey elections.