Politics Unboxed
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBringing you the stories behind the headlines.A mixture of long form and shorter podcasts from young contributors and panellists, seeking to pull back the veil of political mystery and get to the heart of what is happening in the world.Now linked with articles on our website - www.politicsunboxedpodcast.wordpress.com
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Elections in the UK - Ep5: Polls Polls and More Polls
May 03, 2021 01:41 - 27 minutes - 26.1 MBTime to have a look at the polls surrounding the local elections which (most of) the British Public will be going to the ballot box to decide the results of. Scottish, Welsh, London and the English Polls get an analysis here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elections in the UK - Ep4: England's Local Elections
April 30, 2021 01:37 - 27 minutes - 26 MBEngland have local elections coming up on May 6th - District Council, County Council, Police and Crime Commissioner and the Mayoral Races up and down the country. What are they, and what's happening? Find out on today's episode of the Politics Unboxed Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
Elections in the UK - Ep4: England's Local Elections
April 30, 2021 01:37 - 27 minutes - 26 MBEngland have local elections coming up on May 6th - District Council, County Council, Police and Crime Commissioner and the Mayoral Races up and down the country. What are they, and what's happening? Find out on today's episode of the Politics Unboxed Podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
US News Review - Ep3: 100 Days
April 29, 2021 01:55 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MBJoe Biden spoke to Congress yesterday night - but what did he say? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK News Review - Ep5: Come On Arlene.. Time To Go
April 28, 2021 02:24 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBArlene Foster - the First Minister of the Northern Ireland Executive and Leader of the DUP - is another conservative (small c) leader under threat and facing a tough set of circumstances. Let's find out what it's all about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK News Review - Ep4: Boris's Nightmare Scenario
April 27, 2021 03:17 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBIf this week isn't classified as a bad one for the PM, we need a new definition of bad... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK News Review - Ep4: Boris's Nightmare Scenario
April 27, 2021 03:17 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBIf this week isn't classified as a bad one for the PM, we need a new definition of bad... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
Elections in the UK - Ep3: Welsh Elections
April 26, 2021 02:19 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MBWe've talked Scottish Elections, time for Wales. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Talking Points - Ep1: Are We Losing Nuance from Political Discourse?
April 20, 2021 01:58 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBTime to start a new series for the relaunch of the Podcast - I'll be covering some big talking points that don't quite fit into other series on this one. First up, a topic close to my heart and a very interesting listen - nuance in politics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
Talking Points - Ep1: Are We Losing Nuance from Political Discourse?
April 20, 2021 01:58 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBTime to start a new series for the relaunch of the Podcast - I'll be covering some big talking points that don't quite fit into other series on this one. First up, a topic close to my heart and a very interesting listen - nuance in politics. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elections in the UK - Ep2: Scottish Elections Special
April 19, 2021 11:18 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBLet's have a look forward to the May 6th Scottish Elections, and what might happen there. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK News Review - Ep3: The Forgotten Stories (Yesterday's News)
April 17, 2021 01:14 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThere are just so many stories that don't get the time of day in a normal news cycle - but what does that mean and what can we do about it? Find out here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK News Review - Ep3: The Forgotten Stories (Yesterday's News)
April 17, 2021 01:14 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThere are just so many stories that don't get the time of day in a normal news cycle - but what does that mean and what can we do about it? Find out here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
US News Review - Ep2: This Battle Won't Be Won. How About the War?
April 16, 2021 01:50 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBYesterday, 4 Democrats announced they wanted to expand the Supreme Court. That Bill is D.OA.,but it's only one battle in a longer war over the future of the US Supreme Court. Find out why in today's podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
US News Review - Ep2: This Battle Won't Be Won. How About the War?
April 16, 2021 01:50 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBYesterday, 4 Democrats announced they wanted to expand the Supreme Court. That Bill is D.OA.,but it's only one battle in a longer war over the future of the US Supreme Court. Find out why in today's podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
UK News Review - Ep2: Fake News in the Age of Fast Media
April 15, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBFake News. We've all heard the term, but what is it? Why is it important? And what can we do to counter it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK News Review - Ep2: Fake News in the Age of Fast Media
April 15, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBFake News. We've all heard the term, but what is it? Why is it important? And what can we do to counter it? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
US News Review - Ep1: Blood Clots?
April 14, 2021 01:25 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThe Johnson and Johnson Vaccine is being paused in its rollout in the US, SA and EU due to blood clotting - but what does it mean? Is it really a serious issue? Is it more vaccine nationalism? Or is it a real issue? (can it be all of them?) Find that out and more in today's podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
US News Review - Ep1: Blood Clots?
April 14, 2021 01:25 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBThe Johnson and Johnson Vaccine is being paused in its rollout in the US, SA and EU due to blood clotting - but what does it mean? Is it really a serious issue? Is it more vaccine nationalism? Or is it a real issue? (can it be all of them?) Find that out and more in today's podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elections in the UK - Ep1: What's Happening on May 6th?
April 13, 2021 02:30 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBTime to look forward to the elections on May 6th. Council elections, Mayoral elections, Police and Crime Commissioner elections and the London Assembly Elections in England, and Parliament Elections in Scotland and Wales. Here's a whistle-stop tour of what's up for grabs and what it means. Enjoy. Follow the Instagram on @politics.unboxed, or on Facebook Politics Unboxed, Twitter @PoliticsU, email me at [email protected] or visit the website, politicsunboxedpodcast.wordpress.com--- ...
UK News Review - Ep1: Opening Up
April 12, 2021 02:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBFinally, Politics Unboxed is back. After a far too long hiatus, the relaunched series returns for a look at the relaxation of UK Lockdown regulations. To get in touch, go to the Instagram (@politics.unboxed), Facebook (Politics Unboxed), Twitter (@PoliticsU), Email me at [email protected] or visit the website politicsunboxedpodcast.wordpress.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
UK News Review - Ep1: Opening Up
April 12, 2021 02:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBFinally, Politics Unboxed is back. After a far too long hiatus, the relaunched series returns for a look at the relaxation of UK Lockdown regulations. To get in touch, go to the Instagram (@politics.unboxed), Facebook (Politics Unboxed), Twitter (@PoliticsU), Email me at [email protected] or visit the website politicsunboxedpodcast.wordpress.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Big Picture - Ep44: Spending Review Review
November 26, 2020 02:33 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat did the Chancellor announce yesterday? And what does it actually mean? Find out.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Picture - Ep44: Spending Review Review
November 26, 2020 02:33 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat did the Chancellor announce yesterday? And what does it actually mean? Find out. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
Coronavirus Updates - Ep86: Now We Know
November 25, 2020 01:15 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBThe Christmas Restrictions have been published - so what do they say? Have a listen and find out--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 Vision - Ep52: Transition Time for Trump
November 24, 2020 11:50 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBNews that will bring joy to the ears of the Biden Campaign, and Democrats - as well as all democrats - as the GSA announces that the Biden Transition Team will be given funds and the normal and necessary access to information.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep85: 2 Speeches, 3 Tiers
November 24, 2020 01:59 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBAnd we now know the details - keys find out what they are--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep84: What Happens Next?
November 23, 2020 01:18 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBWe now know what will be announced today (or most of it) by the Prime Minister - have a listen!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Picture - Ep43: It's the Economy, Stupid
November 20, 2020 01:46 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe Economy is taking centre stage - so let's talk about the public sector pay freeze, and the challenges facing the Chancellor.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep83: What's Up with the Economy?
November 15, 2020 02:11 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBThe Economy will surely be the focus for the next few months - so what's happening with it?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Picture - Ep42: Cummings is Going
November 14, 2020 03:01 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBDominic Cummings is not going to be the adviser to the Prime Minister for much longer, and won't be working in Number 10 anymore. So what happens next then?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Picture - Ep41: A Sign of Things to Cummings?
November 12, 2020 01:49 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBLee Cain has resigned. What next? He's a key Cummings ally, so what does that say about the state of the PM's chief spin doctor, and the PM himself? Plus news from the UK as we reach 50,000 Coronavirus Deaths. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
Big Picture - Ep41: A Sign of Things to Cummings?
November 12, 2020 01:49 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBLee Cain has resigned. What next? He's a key Cummings ally, so what does that say about the state of the PM's chief spin doctor, and the PM himself? Plus news from the UK as we reach 50,000 Coronavirus Deaths.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 Vision - Ep51: No Concession.. What Now?
November 11, 2020 02:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBTime to look at what happens next, as the President refuses to concede.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep82: Vaccine Around the Corner?
November 10, 2020 01:49 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MBWe heard from the PM yesterday, so what did he say, and what does it mean?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 Vision - Ep50: Results! What next?
November 08, 2020 16:25 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWe have results - so what now? Find out here.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 Vision - Ep49: Election Fallout
November 05, 2020 02:27 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBThe Election Night is over, but Election Week and perhaps Month is still ongoing - so here's my take on what's happened so far! Bear in mind that I was awake for 37 hours straight before recording this, so any lapses in concentration are probably down to that!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 Vision - Ep48: One Day To Go
November 02, 2020 04:30 - 20 minutes - 19.7 MBOne Day More! US Election is just around the corner - what are the latest figures saying? Find out.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 Vision - Ep47: What if the Polls are Wrong Again?
November 01, 2020 02:17 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBThey were "wrong" in 2016, are they going to be wrong again? Let's have a look at what would happen if they are wrong again - but including the starting point of this year's polling data.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep81: Here We Go Again
October 31, 2020 01:40 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBThis episode got a bit... Sad. But it is a very important one about the impending new national lockdown.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big Picture - Ep40: Oh.. Jeremy Corbyn
October 30, 2020 01:04 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBJeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour Party pending an investigation. What does that mean and why is it important?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Supreme Court Developments - Ep2: Justice Barrett and the Future
October 29, 2020 04:55 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBLet's find out what's happening state side, apart from elections! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
Supreme Court Developments - Ep2: Justice Barrett and the Future
October 29, 2020 04:55 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBLet's find out what's happening state side, apart from elections!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 Vision - Ep46: The Electoral College
October 27, 2020 00:40 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBSo how do the People actually elect the President? Let's find out, along with some controversies and issues with the system, and parts of the history.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 Vision - Ep45: The Final Presidential Debate
October 24, 2020 01:17 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBThe second and final Presidential Debate was on Thursday - so what happened??--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 Vision - Ep44: Senate Predictions
October 23, 2020 00:52 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MBTime to have a look at the Senate!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020 Vision - Ep43: A Check In at the Polls (LONG EPISODE)
October 21, 2020 23:44 - 29 minutes - 28.2 MBIn a longer (nearly 30 minutes) episode, it's time to have a full and comprehensive look at the polls for the US Presidential Election.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep80: Greater Manchester Gets Upgraded
October 20, 2020 23:44 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBManchester is into Tier 3 - let's find out what's happening.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep79: Wales locks down
October 20, 2020 01:37 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBTime to have a talk about Wales, and some other Covid Developments.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep78: Universities Update
October 17, 2020 23:33 - 15 minutes - 15.1 MBLet's have a good look at universities - and Covid.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.