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Nov 6, 2024 • 5min
Trump wins - what now?
The Kuhner Report on WRKO AM680 Radio in Boston is hosted by Jeffrey T. Kuhner, "Liberalism's Worst Nightmare," he is a conservative nationalist, who champions God, country and family.He joins Kieran to discuss Trump’s decisive victory in the presidential race, and what’s next for the United States of America.Image: Reuters

Nov 6, 2024 • 13min
Reactions to Trump’s win in Florida and California
With Donald Trump set to become the 47th President of the United States, what are the reactions from voters in each candidates’ home states of Florida and California?Newstalk Reporters Josh Crosbie and Barry Whyte are on the ground, and join Kieran to share what they have heard.

Nov 6, 2024 • 18min
Election reactions from New York City
Donald Trump has won the election for President and has secured all branches of the US government, but what are the concerns of those who live in the US?Joining Kieran to discuss are the Co-Hosts of The Irish Stew Podcast, Martin Nutty and John Lee and Shelley Quilty-Lake, an Attorney from Wexford.Image: Reuters

Nov 6, 2024 • 16min
How did Kamala Harris lose the Presidential Election?
Donald Trump has won the race to become the 47th President of the United States.Joining Kieran to discuss how Trump has one, and in turn, how Harris has lost is Benny Avni, Foreign editor at the New York Sun, Ellen Iones, News reporter for VOX and Ciaran Staunton, Co-Founder of END SEPSIS & Co-Founder of Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform.Image: Reuters

Nov 5, 2024 • 15min
Colum McCann on how America has changed
Kieran is joined by one of Ireland’s best authors for the Election Special in New York City. You know him from books such as Apeirogon, TransAtlantic and Let the Great World Spin. He’s been living in the Big Apple for over three decades.Colum McCann, Irish Author and Founder of Narrative 4, joins Kieran to discuss.

Nov 5, 2024 • 13min
Trump or Harris - who is better for business?
The election polls and votes are still well under way, but one impact the result could have is on how businesses might be able to conduct operations.So, what president would be more promising for business, and how does an administration affect the markets?Kieran is joined by Tanya Young Williams, Owner of Tanya’s Luxury Fashion Boutique and Gemma Allen, Director for USA market at Irish firm Mason Hayes and Curran and Freelance Writer for Forbes and Nasdaq.

Nov 5, 2024 • 15min
Alan Dershowitz on the US Election
Alan Dershowitz is one of the most notable lawyers in America, who has worked with some star clients such as Mike Tyson, Julian Assange, Jeffery Epstein, but most known for representing OJ Simpon.Kieran sits down with Alan in his home in New York City to get his thoughts on the US Presidential Election.

Nov 5, 2024 • 12min
Election Day is here - what you can expect
US Election Day, November 5th, is finally here.Joining Kieran to provide insight on this pivotal day is Neil Vigdor, Reporter at the New York Times and Kirsten Fleming, New York Post’s Features Columnist.Image: Reuters

Nov 5, 2024 • 17min
Reactions from voters in New York City on election day!
With voting day finally here for the US Presidential Election, Kieran Cuddihy decided to go down to a polling station in New York City to get a sense of what people are thinking from the ground…

Nov 4, 2024 • 7min
Voters in California react to the US Election
With the US Presidential Election imminent, the Hard Shoulder is broadcasting from New York City to give you the latest updates on what’s happening stateside.Newstalk’s Chief Reporter Barry Whyte reports from California to get the reactions on the ground from voters.


