PolitiBabble
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -A Youth Politics Podcast! Join us each Friday for a new topic of debate and discussion.
Independently produced, not a Manx Radio production.
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Politibabble EP 11: Where have we been?
July 20, 2023 09:17 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MBAfter 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 MBThis 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 MBA 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 MBThis 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 MBPolitibabble 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBPolitiBabble 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 MBThe 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 MBPolitiBabble 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 MBPolitiBabble 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 MBAhead 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBReturning 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 MBPolitiBabble 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBPolitiBabble 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBThis 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 MBPolitiBabble 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 MBThis 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.
PolitiBabble: Opinions, Opinions, Opinions
May 04, 2021 14:40 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThis week, as @PolitiBabble near the end of their third season, they discuss a variety of topics ranging from Scottish Independence, to freedom of speech!
PolitiBabble: The Catch-up!
April 23, 2021 11:33 - 51 minutes - 81.8 MBPolitiBabble are back this week, after the lockdown hiatus, catching up on the fun events of the past few weeks, current affairs and some political analysis!
PolitiBabble Lockdown Special
March 19, 2021 12:43 - 51.2 MBThis week, PolitiBabble went back to their roots, and recorded an episode over zoom. They discuss a variety of topics from what they've been getting up to, to some of the news that has occurred in the past few weeks.