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Radio Ulster,18 Jan 2026,57 mins

Trump, Iran and Contemporary Worship

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This week marks Donald Trump’s first year as the 47th President of the United States. To discuss his impact domestically and globally Audrey is joined by Catherine Clinton – Professor of American History at the University of Texas, Professor Fionnuala Ni Aolain, expert on international and human rights law and Dublin based Entrepreneur and Commentator Karl Deeter. At least 2,400 protesters are reported to have been killed in Iran during more than two weeks of nationwide unrest which has threatened the rule of the Islamic regime. Tara Kangarlou – journalist and author tells Audrey how the people of Iran are reacting and reflects on whether this may be the start of a new Iranian revolution. Worship leader Andy Flannagan joins Audrey to talk contemporary songwriting and Christian nationalism ahead of a workshop he is running in a local brewery taproom. And we preview this years 4 Corners festival.

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