This is the story of the IRA’s secret American army. We begin with the deep roots of Irish-American identity to uncover how and why Irish American gunrunners from Philadelphia helped transform the IRA during the Troubles.
Ali Watkins is a journalist for The New York Times and author of ‘The Next One Is for You: A True Story of Guns, Country, and the IRA’s Secret American Army’. She explains the complex relationship between America and Ireland—from the days of famine refugees to the pivotal role the U.S. played in the Northern Ireland peace process.
Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.
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