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Irish Charles

12 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading Irish Charles segments since Jun 2026 — 12 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Congress, Colorado politics, Donald Norcross. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Irish Charles's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Glenn Thompson Serves as House Agriculture Chair in 119th Congress

Sep 20, 2026

The short video presents a biographical profile of Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15), covering his birth date and place, educational degrees from Penn State and Temple University, early career as a rehabilitation therapist manager, service on the Bald Eagle school board (1990-1995), unsuccessful state House runs in 1998 and 2000, role as Centre County Republican Party chair (2002-2008), and continuous service in the House since January 3, 2009. It notes his current position as Chair of the House Committee on Agriculture for the 118th and 119th Congresses. The content draws directly from the official U.S. Congressional Biographical Directory without named outside experts, additional guests, or supplemental graphics. The throughline is a straightforward chronological listing of public service milestones with no analysis or policy discussion.

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Scott Franklin Elected to 117th-119th Congresses After Lakeland Commission Service

Sep 7, 2026

The video segment delivers a concise biographical profile of Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL), covering his birth on August 23, 1964, in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia; education including Lakeland High School (1982), U.S. Naval Academy BS (1986), and Embry-Riddle MBA (1994); attendance at Air Command and Staff College; military service in the U.S. Navy (1986-2000) and Navy Reserve (2000-2012); work as an insurance agency owner; local offices as Lakeland commissioner (2018-2021) and mayor pro tem (2020); and election as a Republican to the 117th Congress in 2020 and subsequent terms through the 119th, serving from January 3, 2021, to present. Sourcing appears drawn directly from the official Biographical Directory of the United States Congress with no named guests, experts, or on-screen graphics. The throughline emphasizes a traditional path from military service and local business to Congress without additional narrative or analysis.

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Lauren Underwood biographical segment details early life, education, and congressional tenure

Sep 1, 2026

The video segment provides a concise biographical overview of Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), listing her birth on October 4, 1986, in Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; move to Naperville, Illinois; graduation from Neuqua Valley High School in 2004; BSN from the University of Michigan in 2008; dual MSN/MPH from Johns Hopkins University in 2009; professional roles as a nurse, professor, and senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2014 to 2017; and election as a Democrat to the 116th Congress in 2018 with service continuing through the 119th Congress. The presentation relies entirely on publicly available official records without named on-camera guests, anonymous sourcing, or additional graphics beyond the narrated timeline. It functions as a straightforward “who’s who” profile typical of congressional backgrounders.

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Norcross bio recounts Camden birth, union roots, brief NJ legislature service, and 2014 special election

Aug 10, 2026

The short video segment provides a concise biographical profile of Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ-1), covering his birth in Camden on December 13, 1958, graduation from Pennsauken High School in 1977, earning an Associate of Science from Camden County College in 1979, work as an electrician and union representative, service in the New Jersey State Assembly in 2010 and State Senate from 2010 to 2014, and his election by special election on November 4, 2014, to fill the vacancy left by Rep. Robert Ernest Andrews’ resignation, followed by reelection to subsequent terms through the present. It notes he was elected simultaneously to the 113th and 114th Congresses and has served continuously since. The narration is delivered as a single unbroken factual paragraph with no additional guests, graphics, or analysis. Sourcing is implicit—drawn directly from the standard congressional biographical directory—with no named outside experts or anonymous sources referenced.

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Official bio confirms Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez born Harris County, Texas 1988, Reed College 2012

Aug 4, 2026

The short video presents a factual biographical profile of Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-3), listing her birth on June 4, 1988 in Harris County, Texas, her 2012 Bachelor of Arts from Reed College in Portland, Oregon, her experience as a small business owner, and her election as a Democrat to the 118th Congress on January 3, 2023 and re-election to the succeeding (119th) Congress where she continues to serve. It positions her as the representative for Washington's 3rd district.

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss bio lists Newton birthplace as Boston, council term as 2016-2020

Jul 30, 2026

The YouTube video from channel Irish Charles presents a concise biographical profile of Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-4) tied to the 119th Congress. It covers his birth in Boston on January 29, 1988, graduation from Newton North High School in 2006, BA from Harvard in 2010, MBA from MIT in 2016, US Marine Corps service 2010-2015, Newton City Council membership 2016-2020, business career, and election as a Democrat to the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021, through the present. No guests or additional analysis; the segment functions as a straightforward Wikipedia-style entry read aloud or displayed on screen. Sourcing is not discussed or shown; the content appears derived from public biographical directories without named citations or graphics beyond basic text. The throughline emphasizes Auchincloss's local roots, elite education, military background, and steady rise in Democratic politics in Massachusetts.

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Congressional bio video recites official record of Rep. Rudy Yakym III

Jul 27, 2026

This short video from the Irish Charles channel presents a biographical profile of Rep. Rudy Yakym III (R-IN-2), listing his exact birth date, homeschool background, academic degrees with institutions and years, early professional roles on Jackie Walorski’s campaign, service on the Indiana State Judicial Nominating Commission, business career, and election history. The narration states he was elected as a Republican in a special election following Walorski’s death and has served from November 8, 2022 through the present in the 117th, 118th, and 119th Congresses. No additional segments, interviews, or analysis appear; the entire clip is a straightforward reading of standard biographical facts sourced from official congressional records.

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Gwen Moore congressional biography details birth, education, and state service

Jul 25, 2026

The segment is a direct reading of Rep. Gwendolynne S. (Gwen) Moore's official-style biography. It covers her birth in Racine in 1951, high school and Marquette University graduation, early state government role, Wisconsin legislative service from 1989-2004, and election to Congress starting in 2005. The second part of the broadcast notes her Democratic affiliation and continuous service through the current Congress. Sourcing draws from standard biographical data without named guests, graphics, or additional commentary.

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Kweisi Mfume details service in Maryland's 7th district from 1987-1996 and 2020-present

Jul 18, 2026

The segment presents a concise chronological biography of Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-7). It covers his birth, education, early career in Baltimore, first congressional tenure, NAACP leadership, and return to Congress via special election. The narration draws from standard public biographical details without naming sources on-screen or featuring guests, graphics, or analysis. It functions as a neutral profile entry in a congressional series.

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Gabe Evans sworn in as Republican for Colorado's 8th district in 119th Congress

Jul 16, 2026

The short video delivers a chronological biography of Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO-8). Segments cover birth and early life in Aurora, education, military and law enforcement careers, state legislative service, and election to the 119th Congress. It draws from standard public biographical sources without named guests, graphics beyond text, or additional analysis.

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Stephanie Bice biography outlines education and path from state senate to Congress

Jul 5, 2026

The short video presents a concise biographical profile of Representative Stephanie I. Bice of Oklahoma's 5th district. It covers her birth in Oklahoma City in 1973, high school and college graduation, private-sector marketing career, Oklahoma State Senate service from 2014 to 2020, and election as a Republican to Congress beginning in 2021. The segment draws from standard public biographical data with no named guests, graphics, or additional commentary; the throughline is a neutral recitation of her educational and political timeline.

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Rep. Mark Amodei biography outlines Carson City birth, UNR and McGeorge degrees, and congressional service since 2011

Jun 29, 2026

The video presents a standard congressional biography of Rep. Mark E. Amodei (R-NV-2). It covers his birth, education, military service, state legislative career, and entry into Congress via special election. Sourcing follows the official House biographical format with dates drawn from public records. No guests or additional commentary appear; the segment is a direct recitation of career milestones through the 119th Congress.

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