Midfield Politics
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Midfield Politics is a weekly podcast covering politics, policy, and public discourse. Presented by Luke James and Zak Green, Midfield Politics features cutting-edge analysis, forthright opinion, and interview segments crafted to bring you up to speed with the latest developments from around the world.
From Westminster to Washington, Midfield Politics will help you unpack the stories that matter.
Twitter: @MidfieldPolitic | Email: [email protected]
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Episodes
Episode 31: Government scores free school meals own goal, Merrick Garland for US AG
January 12, 2021 19:14 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBAnother day, another week... and we're still talking about Marcus Rashford's campaign to end childhood hunger in the UK. This week, it emerged that lockdown free school meals are inadequate, Luke James and Zak Green discuss that and a range of other topics from both sides of the Atlantic. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2
Episode 36: Lockdown Three
January 05, 2021 19:02 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOn Monday evening, Boris Johnson announced that England would enter a third national lockdown - following Nicola Sturgeon's decision in Scotland. On Tuesday evening - as the PM held another Downing Street press conference - Luke James and Zak Green sat down to discuss the impact a third lockdown will have on the UK. Assessing Boris Johnson's performance What is going on with Sir Keir Starmer? Rishi Sunak is back... Will the vaccine roll-out be smooth? Won't anybody think of the student...
Episode 30: What does Lockdown 3 mean for the PM, Starmer, vaccines, and universities?
January 05, 2021 19:02 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBOn Monday evening, Boris Johnson announced that England would enter a third national lockdown - following Nicola Sturgeon's decision in Scotland. On Tuesday evening - as the PM held another Downing Street press conference - Luke James and Zak Green sat down to discuss the impact a third lockdown will have on the UK. Assessing Boris Johnson's performance What is going on with Sir Keir Starmer? Rishi Sunak is back! Will the vaccine roll-out be smooth? Universities left in the lurch? Aga...
Episode 35: Celebrate New Year's Day by discussing Brexit, the Senate, and COVID-19...
January 01, 2021 19:03 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBHappy New Year! Luke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Brexit: The deal, it's ramifications, and the future of the EU-UK relationship · GA Senate: The candidates, the polling, and what it all means for President-elect Biden · Coronavirus: Vaccines, lockdowns and government incompetence Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Int...
Episode 29: Brexit, Georgia Senate Runoff Elections and Covid-19
January 01, 2021 19:03 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBHappy New Year! To start 2021, Luke James and Zak Green sat down to discuss the top three political stories of the week: Brexit: the deal, it's ramifications, and the future of the EU-UK relationship GA Senate: the candidates, the polling, and what it all means for President-elect Biden Coronavirus: vaccines, lockdowns and government incompetence. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2
Episode 28: Brexit finally means Brexit... but what does Brexit mean for fish and sovereignty?
December 24, 2020 14:34 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBAfter years of endless haggling, the United Kingdom and European Union have agreed a post-Brexit trade deal. The Brexit Deal, which will need to be legislated for in both parliaments, covers a number of controversial issues - fish and sovereignty, included. Luke James and Zak Green sat down to discuss the deal's implications for Boris Johnson, Conservative backbenchers and opposition MPs. Moreover, what does the deal mean for the country, and - by extension - the rest of Europe. Stay safe, ...
Episode 34: Brexit finally means Brexit... but what does Brexit mean for fish and sovereignty?
December 24, 2020 14:34 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBAt last, the United Kingdom and European Union have agreed the terms of their divorce. Join Luke James and Zak Green as they unpack what it means for both sides. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Episode 27: What does Tier Four mean for Boris Johnson, Christmas and the future of the British public?
December 20, 2020 19:01 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBAt short notice, the British government announced that its Christmas plans were off. In a Sunday afternoon bonus episode, Luke James and Zak Green discuss the latest Covid-19 updates from the UK - assessing the performance of policy-makers on both sides of the dispatch box. This is a raw account of the government's management of the crisis, subscribe to our feed for more updates in the future. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 ...
Episode 33: What does Tier Four mean for Boris Johnson, Christmas, and the British public?
December 20, 2020 19:01 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBAt short notice, the British government announced that its Christmas plans were off. In a Sunday afternoon bonus episode, Luke James and Zak Green discuss the latest Covid-19 updates from the UK - assessing the performance of policy-makers on both sides of the dispatch box. This is a raw account of the government's management of the crisis, subscribe to our feed for more updates in the future. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio...
Episode 26: Should the government scrap the Christmas bubble system?
December 16, 2020 19:58 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBToday, Wednesday 16 December, the British Prime Minister confirmed that the government would not be changing its festive plans. Luke James and Zak Green discussed the decision at length, while also touching upon Boris Johnson's comments on climate change, and the gridlock on Capitol Hill. Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2
Episode 32: Should the government scrap the Christmas bubble system?
December 16, 2020 19:58 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MBBoris Johnson has confirmed that his government is not changing its festive plans. Luke James and Zak Green discussed the decision at length, before touching on climate change and gridlock on Capitol Hill. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected]...
Episode 25: Brexit means Brexit, but what does Brexit mean? Is Britain headed for No Deal?
December 11, 2020 19:13 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBWith days until the Brexit Deadline, Luke James and Zak Green sit down to disucss the UK's relationship with the EU. On the agenda: fish and level playing fields. Enjoy the podcast, stay safe, keep voting (and merry Christmas!). Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2
Episode 31: Brexit
December 11, 2020 19:13 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Fish: Why is the fishing industry so important to the government? · Level Playing Field: Breaking down the latest updates regarding the Brexit negotiations Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discus...
Episode 24: Brexit, takeaway pizza, and the post-Covid economy... Friday night rambling with Luke and Zak
December 04, 2020 20:14 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBLook, it's been a minute... but we're back! To kick-off our December content, Luke James and Zak Green sat down to discuss a range of topics picked by you! On the agenda: the Brexit negotiations, coronavirus versus the Exchequer, and Boris Johnson's job security. Also in the show: why a Namibian election result caught Zak's attention, and why we SHOULD watch the polling figures in Georgia ahead of the run-off. It's fantastic to be back, thank you so much for tuning into the show. Stay sa...
Episode 30: Brexit, takeaway pizza, and the post-Covid economy... Friday night rambling with Luke and Zak
December 04, 2020 20:14 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBLook, it's been a minute... but we're back! To kick-off our December content, Luke James and Zak Green sat down to discuss a range of topics picked by you! On the agenda: the Brexit negotiations, coronavirus versus the Exchequer, and Boris Johnson's job security. Also in the show: why a Namibian election result caught Zak's attention, and why we SHOULD watch the polling figures in Georgia ahead of the run-off. It's fantastic to be back, thank you so much for tuning into the show. Stay Sa...
Episode 29: We're back! Just in time for chaos in Westminster...
November 22, 2020 19:28 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Dominic Cummings: How will the PM's top aide be remembered? · Home Office: Is Priti Patel fit to remain in the cabinet? · Sir Kier Starmer: Where is the Leader of the Opposition? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to...
Episode 23: We're back! Should Priti Patel remain Home Secretary?
November 22, 2020 19:28 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBWe're back! After taking a break to recover from the U.S. Election, Luke James and Zak Green sat down to discuss a range of topics from across British and American politics. Priti Patel: should she stay or should she go? Dominic Cummings: how will he be remembered? Boris Johnson: where art thou? Kier Starmer: an almighty mess or good leadership? Donald Trump: what on earth!? Stay safe, keep voting. Podcast Account - @MidfieldPolitic. Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Z...
Episode 22: Midfield Politics Live - US Elections
November 07, 2020 08:24 - 2 hours - 150 MBThroughout #ElectionNight, Zak Green and Luke James broadcast their analysis live on Twitter (via Periscope). This podcast is all of that discussion, repackaged as an extended episode of the podcast. If you would like to skip to post-election analysis, refer to the time stamps below. Stay safe, keep voting. 00 - 25: Exit Poll (23:00 GMT - 3/11) 25 - 43: Does Biden face a tough night in Florida? (00:45 GMT - 4/11) 43 - 63: All eyes on Georgia, is Trump heading for re-election? (01:50 GMT ...
Episode 28: Midfield Politics Live - US Elections
November 07, 2020 08:24 - 2 hours - 150 MBThroughout #ElectionNight, Zak Green and Luke James broadcasted their analysis live on Twitter. This podcast is all of that discussion, repackaged as an extended episode of the podcast. If you would like to skip to post-election analysis, refer to the time stamps below. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. 00 - 25: Exit Poll (23:00 GMT - 3/11) 25 - 43: Does Biden face a tough night in Florida? (00:45 GMT - 4/11) 43 - 63: All eyes on Georgia, is Trump heading for re-election? (01:50 GMT - 4/11) 63 -...
Episode 27: Discussing 'Lockdown 2' and the U.S. election with William Kedjanyi
November 01, 2020 21:44 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBWith three days until Americans head to the polls, Luke James and Zak Green were joined by political betting analyst William Kedjanyi to discuss the U.S. elections and Boris Johnson's decision to place England into lockdown (again). The first half of the show is dedicated to British politics, focusing on the government's handling of Covid-19 and the factors that led to Saturday's announcement. The second half focuses on America: which states are still in play, can Tnrump still win, and how...
Episode 21: Discussing 'Lockdown 2' and the U.S. election with William Kedjanyi
November 01, 2020 21:44 - 58 minutes - 54.4 MBWith three days until Americans head to the polls, Luke James and Zak Green were joined by political betting analyst William Kedjanyi to discuss the U.S. elections and Boris Johnson's decision to place England into lockdown (again). The first half of the show is dedicated to British politics, focusing on the government's handling of Covid-19 and the factors that led to Saturday's announcement. The second half focuses on America: which states are still in play, can Trump still win this, and h...
Election 2020 (5): US foreign policy, Brexit and climate change - four days to go
October 30, 2020 20:33 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBToday's mini episode is dedicated to discussing US foreign policy; namely, how it would be impacted by a Biden or Trump victory next week. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.
Election 2020 (4): Assessing the contrasting styles of the Trump and Biden campaigns
October 29, 2020 17:55 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBAs we close in on November 3, Luke James and Zak Green discussed the contrasting styles of the Trump and Biden campaigns. Have the Republicans started to move away from the President? Will celebrity endorsements help the Democrats? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via...
Election 2020 (3): Everything is up for grabs in Georgia, will the blue wave finally arrive?
October 28, 2020 20:01 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBWith six days until Americans head to the polls, Luke James and Zak Green discuss the state of play in Georgia. Joe Biden and Donald Trump are in for an exceptionally tight race in Peach State - despite it not backing a Democrat since 1992. The race for Georgia's seats in the U.S. Senate is equally intense.... Will the blue wave finally arrive in GA? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: I...
Election 2020 (2): Is this the coronavirus election?
October 27, 2020 22:23 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBWith seven days until Americans head to the polls, Luke James and Zak Green discuss how Covid-19 has impacted the race, taking note of the candidates' contrasting policies on tackling the pandemic. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @Mid...
Election 2020 (1): You asked; we answered - how do American elections work?
October 26, 2020 18:46 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBNB: This episode marks the start of a US Election mini-series, which will feature daily uploads about key issues in American politics. With eight days until Americans head to the polls, Luke James and Zak Green joined forces to explain the inner-workings of American politics. What is a 'battleground state'? How does the Electoral College work? Why does the EC work differently in Maine and Nebraska? Why are Americans voting in numerous elections on the same day? Why does each state hav...
Episode 21: Will early voting derail President Trump's push for re-election?
October 25, 2020 19:07 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBAs election day approaches, Luke James and Zak Green appraise the state of the U.S. presidential election. Early voting has reached record levels in Texas and North Carolina, but what impact will that have on the end result? Did Donald Trump perform well in the final debate? Was Joe Biden's oil admission a gaffe, or simply an expression of Democratic policy? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get i...
Episode 20: Will early voting derail President Trump's push for re-election?
October 25, 2020 19:07 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBAs election day approaches, Luke James and Zak Green appraise the state of the U.S. presidential election. Early voting has reached record levels in Texas and North Carolina, but what impact will that have on the end result? Did Donald Trump perform well in the final debate? Was Joe Biden's oil admission a gaffe, or simply an expression of Democratic policy? The polls suggest Biden should win election to the White House, but what do our panelists think? For predictions, previews and analysi...
Episode 20: Reaction as Greater Manchester is placed into Tier Three on night of chaos
October 20, 2020 19:09 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJoin Luke James and Zak Green as they discuss the government's decision to implement Tier Three restrictions in Greater Manchester. This "snap" episode features analysis of Boris Johnson's handling of the growing sense of crisis across local and national government. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can re...
Episode 19: Snap Podcast - Greater Manchester placed into Tier 3 amid night of chaos
October 20, 2020 19:09 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBJoin Luke and Zak as they discuss the government's decision to implement Tier 3 restrictions in Greater Manchester. This "snap" episode of the podcast features analysis of Boris Johnson's handling of the growing sense of crisis across local and national government. Stay safe, keep voting. ANNOUNCEMENT: Midfield Politics is now on Twitter! Follow us @MidfieldPolitic. Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2 -- Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact Luke and Zak via ...
Episode 18: Burnham battles for Manchester, while Johnson squabbles with the EU and America votes
October 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBWhat Caught Out Attention? IndyRef Poll: 00:00 - 29:00 UK Coronavirus: 29:01 - 48:47 Brexit: 48:48 - 1:07:36 US Politics/Town Halls: 1:07:37 - End ANNOUNCEMENT: Midfield Politics is now on Twitter! Follow us @MidfieldPolitic. Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2 -- Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact Luke and Zak via @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter. -- Black Lives Matter: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1p7QxOvtvRfHUoMWib8coGHSS8szENXzSjIZKpvp-gtA...
Episode 19: Burnham battles for Manchester, Johnson's Brexit battle continues, Americans head to the polls
October 17, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: What Caught Out Attention? IndyRef Poll: 00:00 - 29:00 UK Coronavirus: 29:01 - 48:47 Brexit: 48:48 - 1:07:36 US Politics/Town Halls: 1:07:37 - End Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You...
Episode 17: Responding to Trump's coronavirus joyride, the Presidential Election and Sunak's new furlough scheme
October 09, 2020 16:22 - 1 hour - 68 MBHi Midfielders! Today's episode is a somewhat less regimented than usual, so be prepared for Luke and Zak to explore a range of topics over the next 73 minutes... Stay safe, keep voting. Donald Trump versus Covid-19: motorcade, national management, impact on the campaign, polling New furlough scheme: government pledged to pay workers 67% of wages in event of enforced shutdown No. 10 press secretary: what next for British politics? NEW, by Luke: Democracy, Populism and Covid-19 on Medium....
Episode 18: Responding to Trump's coronavirus joyride, the Presidential Election and Sunak's new furlough scheme
October 09, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 68 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Donald Trump versus COVID-19: motorcade, national management, impact on the campaign, polling · New Furlough Scheme: government pledged to pay workers 67% of wages in event of enforced shutdown · No. 10 Press Secretary: what next for British politics? Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: I...
Episode 17: First Debate - President Donald Trump tells Proud Boys to 'stand back and stand by'
October 02, 2020 12:09 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThe President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, told the Proud Boys - a white supremacist organisation - to "stand back and stand by" when asked to condemn white supremacy. Luke James and Zak Green join forces to discuss the first Presidential Debate of the 2020 campaign, providing analysis of both Trump and Joe Biden's comments. The podcast also includes clips from Tuesday's debate. The Midfield Politics team also discuss Trump's positive Covid-19 test, and Margaret Ferrier's ...
Episode 16: First Debate - President Donald Trump tells Proud Boys to 'stand back and stand by'
October 02, 2020 12:09 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBThe President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, told the Proud Boys - a white supremacist organisation - to "stand back and stand by" when asked to condemn white supremacy. Luke James and Zak Green join forces to discuss the first Presidential Debate of the 2020 campaign, providing analysis of both Trump and Joe Biden's comments. The podcast also includes clips from Tuesday's debate. The Midfield Politics team also discuss Trump's positive Covid-19 test, and Margaret Ferrier's...
Episode 16: Andrew Neil, Donald Trump, Kent Access Permit, Starmer on Scotland, new Covid-19 regulations - weekly round-up!
September 27, 2020 17:02 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBMidfielders, we've missed you! Today's bumper episode of the podcast begins with coverage of Andrew Neil's BBC departure - and what it means for the future of broadcasting in the UK. We then shift over to the States, where Donald Trump has once again stoked fears he could send the Presidential Election to the Supreme Court. After that, we spoke about the politics of Kent, Brexit, and access permits. We also react to Sir Kier Starmer's Indy Ref 2 comments, and the government's new Covid-19 re...
Episode 15: Andrew Neil, Donald Trump, Kent Access Permit, Starmer on Scotland, new Covid-19 regulations - weekly round-up!
September 27, 2020 17:02 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBMidfielders, we've missed you! Today's bumper episode of the podcast begins with coverage of Andrew Neil's BBC departure - and what it means for the future of broadcasting in the UK. We then shifted over to the States, where Donald Trump has once again stoked fears he could send the Presidential Election to the Supreme Court. After that, we spoke about the politics of Kent, Brexit and mooted access permits. We also react to Sir Kier Starmer's Indy Ref 2 comments, and the government's new Cov...
Episode 14: Internal Market Bill passes second reading; Covid-19 testing enters chaos
September 16, 2020 20:07 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThe Internal Market Bill passed its second reading vote earlier this week, taking the United Kingdom a step closer to "breaking international law." Luke and Zak join forces to discuss the implications of the IMB, the revival of Milifandom, and Covid-19 testing. Also on the show, Mike Bloomberg's $100m donation to the Biden campaign. Stay safe, keep voting. NEW, by Luke: Democracy, Populism and Covid-19 on Medium. ANNOUNCEMENT: Midfield Politics is now on Twitter! Follow us @MidfieldPolitic...
Episode 15: Internal Market Bill passes second reading, COVID-19 testing enters chaos
September 16, 2020 20:07 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThe Internal Market Bill passed its second reading vote earlier this week, taking the United Kingdom a step closer to "breaking international law." So, Luke and Zak sat down to discuss the implications of the IMB, the revival of Milifandom, and Covid-19 testing. Also on the show, Mike Bloomberg's $100m donation to the Biden campaign. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in spons...
Episode 13: Brexit is back, Covid-19 is rising and Tory backbenchers are restless
September 07, 2020 15:07 - 1 hour - 72 MBBrexit is back on the agenda, Covid-19 is on the rise in the UK and Conservative Party backbenchers have started to lose faith in Boris Johnson. Episode 13 of Midfield Politics covers a lot of ground, but we hope that you enjoy the show nonetheless. Stay safe, keep voting. NEW, by Luke: Democracy, Populism and Covid-19 on Medium. ANNOUNCEMENT: Midfield Politics is now on Twitter! Follow us @MidfieldPolitic. Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2 -- Interested in sponsori...
Episode 14: Brexit is back, COVID-19 is rising and Tory backbenchers are restless
September 07, 2020 15:07 - 1 hour - 72 MBBrexit is back on the agenda, Covid-19 is on the rise in the UK and Conservative Party backbenchers have started to lose faith in Boris Johnson. Episode 13 of Midfield Politics covers a lot of ground, but we hope that you enjoy the show nonetheless. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? Yo...
Episode 12: Assessing the Republican National Convention - can Donald Trump win?
August 30, 2020 18:16 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThe GOP held its convention last week, it featured speeches in the Rose Garden, Presidential Pardons and interventions from Israel. The Trump family dominated the show, but what did the Midfield Politics team make of the Republican National Convention? Episode twelve is brimming with analysis of the RNC, make sure you subscribe for further coverage of political proceedings on both sides of the Atlantic. NEW, by Luke: Democracy, Populism and Covid-19 on Medium. ANNOUNCEMENT: Midfield Polit...
Episode 13: Assessing the Republican National Convention - can Donald Trump win?
August 30, 2020 18:16 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThe GOP held its convention last week, it featured speeches in the Rose Garden, Presidential Pardons, and interventions from Israel. The Trump family dominated the show, but what did the Midfield Politics team make of the Republican National Convention? Episode twelve is brimming with analysis of the RNC; subscribe for further coverage of political proceedings on both sides of the Atlantic. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio ...
Episode 12: Analysing the Democratic National Convention - will slow and steady win the race for Biden?
August 24, 2020 18:13 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBWe're back! After missing last week's upload slot, we have a treat for you... two episodes of Midfield Politics will be coming your way this week! This is the first, an analysis of the Democratic National Convention. The second will drop on Friday (or maybe Saturday/Sunday), and will focus on the GOP National Convention. Today's episode features clips from prominent speakers, including: Bernie Sanders, AOC, Hillary Clinton and the Biden-Harris ticket. Enjoy! Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links:...
Episode 11: Analysing the Democratic National Convention - will slow and steady win the race for Biden?
August 24, 2020 18:13 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBWe're back! After missing last week's upload slot, we have a treat for you... two episodes of Midfield Politics will be coming your way this week! This is the first, it's an analysis of the Democratic National Convention. The second will drop on Friday (or maybe Saturday/Sunday), and will focus on the GOP National Convention. Today's episode features clips from prominent speakers, including: Bernie Sanders, AOC, Hillary Clinton and the Biden-Harris ticket. Enjoy! NEW, by Luke: Democracy, P...
Episode 11: Gavin Williamson under pressure to resign following A-Level fiasco as Britain enters recession
August 14, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBIt's what you've been waiting for: Luke has dropped his forensic hat and has entered rant mode. Today's episode features analysis of Westminster's handling of A-Levels results day, followed by a brief discussion abut the state of British higher education and the economy. No punches were pulled. Stay safe, appeal your "grades", keep voting. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in s...
Episode 10: Gavin Williamson under pressure to resign following A-Level fiasco; Britain enters recession
August 14, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBANNOUNCEMENT: Midfield Politics is now on Twitter! Follow us @MidfieldPolitic. It's what you've been waiting for: Luke has dropped his forensic hat and has entered rant mode. Today's episode features analysis of Westminster's handling of A-Levels results day, followed by a brief discussion abut the state of British higher education and the economy. No punches were pulled. Stay safe, appeal your "grades", keep voting. This episode was brought to you by: Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Gree...
Episode 9: Dissecting President Trump versus Jonathan Swan
August 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIt's what you've been waiting for. The Midfield Politics team have put together a bumper episode of discussion and analysis following Donald Trump's interview with Jonathan Swan. Stay safe, keeping voting. NEW, by Luke: Democracy, Populism and Covid-19 on Medium. ANNOUNCEMENT: Midfield Politics is now on Twitter! Follow us @MidfieldPolitic. Luke James - @LukeJames_32 Zak Green - @Zakiavelli_v2 -- Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Contact Luke and Zak via @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter...
Episode 10: Dissecting President Trump versus Jonathan Swan
August 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIt's what you've been waiting for. The Midfield Politics team have put together a bumper episode of discussion and analysis following Donald Trump's interview with Jonathan Swan. Stay safe, keeping voting. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politics – Twitter · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio · Zak Green – Twitter Get in Touch: Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected]...