Voting, What Is It Good For? Absolutely Something
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 Maj 202141min
India's COVID Catastrophe / Why Aren't There Enough Vaccines?
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 Maj 202141min
Sporting Politics #RIPEuropeanSuperLeague
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
Cash for Cash: Lobbying in Tory Britain
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
Tweets and TikToks: A New Politics?
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
(Violent) Sexism in Politics & Society with Deeba Syed
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 Mars 202147min
Conspiracy Theories with Rod Dacombe
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 Mars 202152min
The Princess and The Patriarchy
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 Mars 202136min
