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 8: The Democrats are in pole position, how should Biden approach the election?
July 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn episode eight of Midfield Politics, Zak and Luke hop across the pond to discuss the Democratic Party. With 96 days until the election, how well is the Biden campaign faring in the face of Covid-19? Who should Biden select as his running-mate? Which policies should the Democrats push in swing states? In a podcast packed with analysis, the MP team also discuss the UK government's decision to suspend quarantine-free travel to Spain. Stay safe; keep voting. NEW, by Luke: Democracy, Populism ...
Episode 9: The Democrats are in pole position, how should Biden approach the election?
July 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn episode eight of Midfield Politics, Zak and Luke hop across the pond to discuss the Democratic Party. With 96 days until the election, how well is the Biden campaign faring in the face of Covid-19? Who should Biden select as his running-mate? Which policies should the Democrats push in swing states? In a podcast packed with analysis, the MP team also discuss the UK government's decision to suspend quarantine-free travel to Spain. Stay Safe, Keep Voting. Links: · Midfield Politi...
Episode 7: UK government "badly underestimated" Russian threat; an introduction to the Presidential Election
July 22, 2020 07:42 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBIn episode seven of the Midfield Politics Podcast, Zak and Luke discuss the Russia Report, its implications for the Johnson government, and the impact it could have on public opinion. In the second half of the show, the MP Pod duo venture across the Atlantic to analyse Trump versus Biden - a battle that (tragically) promises to be "sensational television". NEW, by Luke: Democracy, Populism and Covid-19 on Medium. ANNOUNCEMENT: Midfield Politics is now on Twitter! Follow us @MidfieldPoliti...
Episode 8: UK government "badly underestimated" Russian threat (plus US presidential election build-up)
July 22, 2020 07:42 - 58 minutes - 54.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · The Russia Report: What does it mean for the government? · Presidential Election: What does Joe Biden's path to the White House look like? 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 rea...
Episode 7: Analysis of Rishi Sunak's 'Summer Statement'
July 14, 2020 08:32 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the Chancellor's 'Summer Statement'. 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. -- Black Lives Matter: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1p7QxOvtvRfHUoMWib8coGHSS...
Episode 6: Midfield Politics analyse Sunak's 'Summer Statement'
July 14, 2020 08:32 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBIn episode six of the Midfield Politics Podcast, Zak and Luke discuss the Chancellor's 'Summer Statement' - taking each of the government's Covid-19/economic policies in turn. Next week, the MP Pod heads across the Atlantic to analyse the presidential election - message us with any topic requests! 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 -...
Episode 6: England rushes to the pub on 'Super Saturday' while Rishi Sunak prepares 'Summer Budget'
July 06, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week. 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. -- Black Lives Matter: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1p7QxOvtvRfHUoMWi...
Episode 5: England rushes to the pub on 'Super Saturday' while Rishi Sunak prepares 'Summer Budget'
July 06, 2020 17:27 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn episode five of the Midfield Politics Podcast, Zak and Luke discuss the dismissal of England's 'Super Saturday' celebrations and the Chancellor's upcoming 'Summer Budget' - that isn't really a budget at all... Oh, and Kanye West is running for POTUS... 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? Co...
Episode 5: Discussing Long-Bailey, Johnson and Davey versus Moran
June 30, 2020 09:38 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBOn episode four of the Midfield Politics Podcast, Zak and Luke discuss the dismissal of Rebecca Long-Bailey, Boris Johnson's "New Deal", and the ongoing Liberal Democrat leadership election. Stay safe, keep voting. Luke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · Rebecca Long-Bailey: What does RLB's dismissal mean for the Labour Party? · Boris Johnson's New Deal: Hot air or concrete policy? · Moran v Davey: The race to become the next L...
Episode 4: Discussing Long-Bailey, Johnson and Davey versus Moran
June 30, 2020 09:38 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBOn episode four of the Midfield Politics Podcast, Zak and Luke discuss the dismissal of Rebecca Long-Bailey, Boris Johnson's "New Deal", and the ongoing Liberal Democrat leadership election. 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 sponsoring the podcast? Contact Luke and Zak via @MidfieldPolitic o...
Episode 4: What if Scotland voted ‘YES’ for independence in 2014?
June 25, 2020 08:02 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBToday marks a change of pace for the Midfield Politics Podcast, welcome to the first episode of our counterfactual mini-series! Today, Zak Green and Luke James discuss what might've happened had the Scottish electorate voted for independence in 2014. 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? Y...
MP Counterfactuals: What if Scotland voted ‘YES’ for independence in 2014?
June 25, 2020 08:02 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBToday marks a change of pace for the Midfield Politics Podcast, welcome to the first episode of our counterfactual mini-series! Today, Zak Green and Luke James look back on what might have happened has Scotland voted for independence in 2014. Would the Conservative Party still win a majority at the next election? Would Trident be moved to the north of England? What would the Westminster government’s negotiating strategy looked like? NEW, by Luke: Democracy, Populism and Covid-19 on Medium....
Episode 3: Boris Johnson pens UK-Australia trade deal, Marcus Rashford makes impact in Westminster
June 19, 2020 15:48 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including: · UK-Australia Trade: A turning-point for Brexit Britain? · Free School Meals: Marcus Rashford's rise as a political force 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 midfield...
Episode 3: Tim Tam trading and Rashford scores
June 19, 2020 15:48 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn episode three of the Midfield Politics Podcast, Zak and Luke discuss Boris Johnson's proposed UK-Australia trade deal, Marcus Rashford's #maketheUturn campaign, and #RatioOfTheWeek! - 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. -- Black Live...
Episode 2: Statues and Education
June 13, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, namely the Black Lives Matter movement. 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. -- Black Lives Matter: https://docs.google....
Episode 1: Starmer surges amid Conservative turmoil
June 06, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBNEW, 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. -- Black Lives Matter: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1p7QxOvtvRfHUoMWib8coGHSS8szENXzSjIZKpvp-gtA/htmlview -- Luke is a freelance journalist, check-out his portfolio here: https://lukeale...
Episode 1: Sir Kier Starmer surges amid Conservative turmoil
June 06, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBLuke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week. 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. -- Black Lives Matter: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1p7QxOvtvRfHUoMWi...