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Podcast: An Irishman Abroad
Episode: The NRA Radicalisation & Rupert's Settlement Spiral - Irishman In America With Marion McKeone
Description: Is the National Rifle Association’s convention the new CPAC? Marion looks back on a weekend of bizarre speeches and headshakingly worrying individuals. After 20 years of attending this event, nobody is better positioned to comment on the evolution of this event and the changes in the weapons that attract the most punters.Â
The star of the event was not Donald Trump. Marion introduces to the new belle of the ball Kristie Noem. Who is and does she really have the best chances of being the Orange Lad’s running mate?Â
After the convention Marion jetted off to see the jury sworn...