PolitiBabble

Politibabble EP 11: Where have we been?

July 20, 2023 09:17 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MB

After a bit of a hiatus PolitiBabble returns for a look back over the events and tribulations of our political scene since they were last on air and in due time shall do a look back over the life of PolitiBabble.

Politibabble EP 10: A Look Around

March 09, 2023 11:10 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB

This week PolitiBabble discuss a potpourri of topics ranging from the upcoming LegCo elections to the SNP Leadership Election.

PolitiBabble: Jason Moorhouse MHK - A profile

March 02, 2023 10:07 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

A sit down with Jason Moorhouse MHK getting a different insight to the man behind the questions

Politibabble - Individualism, has it gone too far?

February 17, 2023 17:16 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

This week the ever individually thinking podcast discusses the notion of individualism, both in the philosophical and political sense, assessing if indeed it still exists, or has morphed into something quite unrecognisable.

Politibabble - The Labour Party: A party for the working man?

December 16, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 62.4 MB

Politibabble delve into Archibald's favourite topic of the Labour Party, and if it really is the government-in-waiting some proclaim it as.

Politibabble - Dictatorships: A Benevolent Dictator

December 16, 2022 11:57 - 1 hour - 71 MB

This week PolitiBabble discuss a rather odd concept of a benevolent dictator, and contrast it with our current political system.

Politibabble : A foray into economic matters

November 03, 2022 11:46 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

This week we are joined by Luke Ennett to discuss a few light economic matters and their political implications before discovering the political adventure he is embarking upon for the Commonwealth Youth Parliament.

Politibabble: The Political Mass

October 12, 2022 09:23 - 1 hour - 26.3 MB

This week's PolitiBabble assess the influence of religion and its morals in our political system, and if it holds a special influence on policy. Followed by a robust debate on the fate of the Conservative Party.

Politibabble : The Overton Window

September 08, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

This week PolitiBabble turn to the creation of Joseph Overton, and how the shift in political opinion is impacting our freedoms.

Politibabble : On the topic of Gender

August 16, 2022 10:37 - 1 hour - 80.1 MB

PolitiBabble this week are joined by Mitzi to discuss the worlds current moves on gender issues and the core issues at stake under Self ID, Single Sex Spaces and Womens Safety, followed by an discussion on ethics.

PolitiBabble : The Creeping Normality

August 01, 2022 11:11 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

The changes that have befallen the world not in our political scene are sometimes unnoticable but overtime add up, much like our podcast episodes. Ergo, PolitiBabble has crept back into your podcast providers to bring you a discussion about creeping normality to start off season 7.

Politibabble : Politics in education

May 13, 2022 10:28 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

PolitiBabble have begun the 7th Series talking to Richard Karran, Director of Sixth Form at Ballakermeen High School. We discuss Politics in schools on the Isle of Man Oliver is joined by Mika Chen to co- host alongside him in tbe absense of Archibald.

Politibabble : Out with a bang!

May 04, 2022 10:01 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

PolitiBabble have reached their Season 6 finale this week with what some consider a heated topic, but addressed in the usual PolitiBabbling manner.

Politibabble : A look back!

April 21, 2022 10:45 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Ahead of their two year birthday, PolitiBabble looks back at the past 6 seasons, hidden with funny anecdotes and the look ahead to the future!

Politibabble: Has the modern world failed us?

April 05, 2022 16:20 - 50 minutes - 58 MB

This week we are joined by Oliver in the studio and Archibald virtually to discuss if the modern world is failing!

PolitiBabble: Patriotism, is it a bad thing?

March 25, 2022 10:38 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

This week PolitiBabble dive into the concept and the debate surrounding the place of patriotism in modern day society, and if it is simply just misunderstood?

Politibabble: Proportional Representation? A good idea?

March 21, 2022 15:51 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MB

This week PolitiBabble are joined by the Leader of the Green Party, Andrew Langan-Newton to discuss the issue of Proportional Representation, and if Single Transferable Voting should be brought into play!

Politibabble: What on earth is going on?

March 16, 2022 16:54 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

This week PolitiBabble address the events unfolding before us, and attempts to create a cabinet (not the wooden version).

Politibabble : Is the minimum wage flawed?

February 24, 2022 16:09 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

This week PolitiBabble are joined by a guest Mika, to discuss everything and anything about the minimum wage, and then an interesting conversation on the price of coffee!!

Politibabble : What about a global currency?

February 10, 2022 17:59 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MB

This week PolitiBabble look at a global currency, and then make some predictions about the IOM Budget, alas not quite up to the standard of John Moss's Cake!!

Politibabble : Has democracy failed the developing world?

February 04, 2022 11:29 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MB

This week PolitiBabble discuss democracy across our globe and if it really has as much application as some say! Then onto taking a satirical look at Manx Politics!

Politibabble : Is there a place for censorship in democracy?

January 28, 2022 15:31 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

This week PolitiBabble addresses *BLEEP* and *BLEEP*, and asks if censorship really does have a place in a democratic society, then going on to see if the UK government can really be defended in "Avoid the Question".

PolitiBabble: A benevolent dictator?

January 25, 2022 15:40 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

This week PolitiBabble have launched a coup and formed a dictatorship, they also bring in a new humorous segment at the end!

PolitiBabble: Is there honour left in our politics?

January 19, 2022 17:14 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Returning for the New Year, PolitiBabble address the question of if politics still has any honour left in it, or if there was any there in the first place!

A Politibabble Christmas

December 22, 2021 12:16 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

PolitiBabble return with their Christmas Special, featuring some political quizzing, laughter and joy and wish all a very happy Christmas indeed!

Politibabble: Morality in Politics

December 16, 2021 11:58 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

This week, PolitiBabble addresses the question of morality in politics, or if such a thing exists?

World Government?

December 08, 2021 17:37 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

This week PolitiBabble explore the idea of a World Government, and discuss the variety of Covid-19 restrictions being introduced across the world!

PolitiBabble: Covid hits

November 29, 2021 17:25 - 57 minutes - 92 MB

This week PolitiBabble return to the medium of zoom to record all about covid, after one of the team contracts the virus! *NB: due to the nature of zoom recording, the audio quality is reduced on this episode - but the conversational content is just as interesting as ever!

Politibabble: Are we being lied to?

November 24, 2021 11:07 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB

This week PolitiBabble query if we are being lied to? And if so, who by?

Politibabble : Cancel Culture

November 09, 2021 10:31 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MB

This week, PolitiBabble have a discussion about the impacts of Cancel Culture on our society and way of thinking!

Politibabble: Should prisoners be allowed the vote?

November 03, 2021 11:46 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MB

This week, PolitiBabble discuss the issue of voting and should prisoners be allowed to do so? Also a strong discussion on the issue of Covid-19.

PolitiBabble: Are women being failed by the justice system?

October 22, 2021 08:48 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

This week PolitiBabble address the key question of the justice system! Joined by a guest Graihagh!

PolitiBabble: Pressure Groups

October 19, 2021 11:07 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MB

This week PolitiBabble are back with their Fifth Season! What are political pressure groups? What do they do? And much more in this episode!

Chief Minister Candidates: PolitiBabble Manx Mini-series

October 07, 2021 13:25 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MB

This week PolitiBabble put the Chief Minister Manifestos head to head, and analyse who they think might make a better candidate ahead of next weeks election! This ends the Manx Mini-Series and they will be back with a new Podcast Season next week!

Mini-series 3: PolitiBabble

October 04, 2021 08:46 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MB

This week PolitiBabble continue with their "Manx Mini-series", this time focusing on the upcoming Chief Minister election, and their predictions.

Election Special: PolitiBabble

September 27, 2021 15:18 - 55 minutes - 63.5 MB

PolitiBabble have an election special this week looking through all the constituencies, candidates, topics, and analysing some of the results!

Manx Politics Mini-series 1

September 15, 2021 10:25 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MB

This week kicks off PolitiBabble's return with the first of the Manx Politics Mini-series. It explores some aspects of Tynwald, the department's and the constituency structure.

The Political Summer

July 28, 2021 16:48 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

This week PolitiBabble prepare for their own Summer Recess and chat through the current affairs of the week!

PolitiBabble: Voting Systems

July 22, 2021 09:05 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MB

This week PolitiBabble looks at the different types of voting systems, and discusses the pros and cons, as well as a fascinating discussion on current affairs.

PolitiBabble: Why should the youth vote?

July 13, 2021 14:23 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MB

This week PolitiBabble discusses Youth Voting, why it matters, if it should continue, and can the youth make a difference? Joined by Jessica Heard from Youth Vote IM

PolitiBabble: The Empire, Commonwealth, and Modern Imperialism

July 12, 2021 07:23 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MB

This week PolitiBabble are joined by a special guest Jay Palombella, from fellow podcast Acta Populi, to discuss the Empire, commonwealth, and much more!

PolitiBabble: Is the education system working?

July 01, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

This week, PolitiBabble discuss the education system, and the effects Covid has had. And also discovered what on earth "BookTok", is. Joined by a guest panellist Eleanor.

PolitiBabble: Will the success of the Conservative Party continue?

June 22, 2021 10:52 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

This week, PolitiBabble discussed the fate of the Conservative Party, along with a whole host of Manx Current affairs, joined by a guest Mitzi Danielson-Kaslik.

PolitiBabble: Is the EU Broken?

June 16, 2021 09:30 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

This week on PolitiBabble, the EU is discussed, assessing the implications of the UK's departure, and then moving on to a whole host of Manx and International Current affairs, with a Guest Ailish Williams.

PolitiBabble: Is Feminism still necessary in the Western World

June 10, 2021 10:18 - 1 hour - 70.5 MB

This week, PolitiBabble discuss feminism's necessity inthe Western World, and come to an amicable conclusion, joined by a feminist guest, Brintha Yasodara. And we also learn about the wonders of the duck-billed Platypus.

PolitiBabble: Are we in a Democratic Crisis?

June 01, 2021 07:51 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

PolitiBabble is back for its fourth season with a changed up episode layout. This week they address the very important question: are we in a democratic crisis? And a whole host of current affairs, as well as the Historical Figure of the Week, William Pitt the Younger.

PolitiBabble: Goodbye for some

May 19, 2021 15:20 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

This week on Season 3's final episode of PolitiBabble, two of our long standing co-hosts depart the show. A variety of current affairs is discussed, and some thoughts about the time spent on the show. Stay tuned for a revamped Season 4 coming to you in early June.

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