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Trump for a United Ireland?
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It’s been a spicy few weeks in politics: Ireland was blindsided by an unexpected endorsement of Irish unity by United States President Donald Trump while on a visit to the country. Meanwhile the pro-independence parties of Scotland and Wales signed a cooperation agreement with Sinn Féin, agreeing common interests and to share strategy, including regarding the European Union. Regarding which – is Canada about to be the newest member? Naomi and Tim discuss it all in this latest episode.
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Going Wilde
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In the latest installment of our Oscar Wilde series, Naomi and Tim discuss Oscar Wilde’s move to Oxford, ascent as a star student, and launch in London to become one of the most famous figures of his day — a kind of Victorian-era influencer. This is a period in which Wilde begins to emerge is a writer: of beautiful fables to be read to children, and of his book Dorian Gray, which would cause a scandal in London.
Patreon subscribers enjoy early access to this episode. A bonus Halfpint episode all about Dorian Gray and its hidden meanings is available on Patreon.https://www.patreon.com/theirishpassport/posts/halfpint-dorian-166685376