Politics JaM

This week, we discussed voter suppression, why people vote, how does voter preference translate to government action and the impact electoral systems have on political and policy outcomes. The Jam of ...

13 Mai 202141min

Why is India's current COVID wave so bad, what has populism got to do with it, and why aren't there enough vaccines in India and the world? The Jam of the Week is Footsteps by Vanilla All of our Jams ...

5 Mai 202141min

What happened with the European Super League, how should sports be governed, and what role does sport play in politics? The Jam of the Week is Love Story by Taylor Swift All of our Jams of the Week ca...

22 Apr 202141min

In this week's pod, we discussed lobbying scandals, starting with David Cameron and Greensill. We then talk through what functions lobbying serve, and finally, how they may or may not subvert democrat...

15 Apr 202133min

In this week's pod, we discussed the increasingly central role social media plays in politics and how politics should change to adapt to the new digital era. The Jam of the Week is Good Life by Inner ...

8 Apr 202138min

This week, we were joined by sexual harassment lawyer, Deeba Syed, to discuss: The Sarah Everard caseWhy sexual harassment and sexual violence are not treated as a proper political issuesThe features ...

24 Mar 202147min

From COVID-19 to the Trump insurrection, this week we covered conspiracy theories with Dr. Rod Dacombe. What they are, how they differ from disinformation, and why now. Finally, we discussed why peopl...

18 Mar 202152min

This week, we covered Princess Latifa's abduction and what this tells us about women's rights and the political settlement of the UAE as well as the Middle East The Jam of the Week was DNA by Kendri...

4 Mar 202136min