In this fourth episode, historian and author Terry Golway chats with hosts Liam Kennedy and Scott Lucas about how Irish immigrants became a part of American politics – from local political machines to holding high public office.
Terry looks at the growth of Irish-American political influence through New York and beyond, discussing how immigrant communities gained power, changed cities, and played a role in shaping American democracy.
From Tammany Hall to the Kennedy era, how did the Irish become one of the most powerful political groups in the United States?
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