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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Episodes
Coronavirus Updates - Ep65: The Final Downing Street Briefing
June 24, 2020 04:56 - 17 minutes - 16.9 MBSome big news from the final ever Downing Street Press Briefing - find out what this means for England here.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep23: Why are there so many Confederate Statues?
June 23, 2020 05:07 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThe Confederacy and its statues are a major talking point, but the memories of the Confederacy don't stem from the time you expect. 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.
The Big Picture - Ep22: What's Wrong with the Media?
June 22, 2020 04:56 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBThe media has a problem. It might not be what you think though..--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep21: The Government in Crisis
June 20, 2020 04:59 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBAs the title suggests, it's time to look at the predicament facing the Tories, and their embattled Prime Minister.--- 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 - Ep64: U-Turn from the Government, and Devolved Nations get Some Attention
June 19, 2020 05:21 - 17 minutes - 16.8 MBThe Government is humming and hawing - to use the PM's line against Keir Starmer against the government - over which app to use for tracing, and here are some updates from NI and Scotland.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The PMQs Reviews - Ep7: More of a UK Review Really ...
June 18, 2020 05:54 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBA look at what's been going on around Parliament since I've been off!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep20: Politics Unboxed Interviews EJ Fawcett (part 3)
June 17, 2020 09:14 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThis is the final part of the Politics Unboxed Interviews with EJ Fawcett! If you haven't heard the first 2, check them out then come back to here - if you have, here's the final episode!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep19: Politics Unboxed Interviews EJ Fawcett (part 2)
June 16, 2020 09:10 - 24 minutes - 23 MBIf you haven't heard part 1 - go check it out! If you have, enjoy part 2!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep18: Politics Unboxed Interviews EJ Fawcett (part 1)
June 15, 2020 09:15 - 18 minutes - 17.6 MBThis is the first segment of my interview with EJ Fawcett, youth climate activist. Enjoy.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep17: Counter Protests
June 14, 2020 09:43 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MB.--- 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 - Ep27: The Path of Least Resistance and What happens if there is a Tie?
June 13, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MBHere is a little bit of fun I had messing around with maps on the 270towin site - check them out!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep16: Arguments for our Electoral System, and Possible Replacements
June 12, 2020 05:03 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBThe follow up to my podcast talking about all the things wrong with FPTP, here's one in favour (until minute 12...)--- 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 - Ep63: Bubbles and Relaxing Lockdown
June 11, 2020 05:10 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBSingle Adult Households can now extend their bubbles - here are the details!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The PMQs Reviews - Ep6: Back to Punch and Judy Politics
June 10, 2020 22:30 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBWell, not a great reflection on our democracy or PM, but here is episode 6 of the PMQs Reviews!.--- 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 - Ep62: Education Secretary U-Turn and Shops can open again
June 10, 2020 04:54 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBThe Education Secretary has U-Turned on getting all primary school pupils back to school, so we'll talk about that, but also, it's time to go out clothes shopping (in England, and after June 15th).--- 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 - Ep26: The Effect of BLM and Covid on the November Elections
June 09, 2020 05:14 - 19 minutes - 18.9 MBWith the state of the United States looking ever more disunited.. what will the fallout of these two crises on the 2020 Elections? Find out my take.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep15: How We Elect Our Government and the Arguments Against It
June 08, 2020 04:56 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBTaking a break from doing the news, here's a look at the arguments against the First Past the Post system, which is how we elect our government in the UK.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep14: BLM Protest Updates and What Will Come of it All..
June 07, 2020 05:03 - 21 minutes - 20.3 MBProtests turn violent in London, DC police expect violence over the weekend, and what can we expect to come of all this? 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.
Brexit and Beyond - Ep5: Trade Talks on the Rocks?
June 06, 2020 04:48 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBHere's a word I bet you haven't thought about for a while.. BREXIT is back in the headlines! Have a listen to find out why.--- 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 - Ep61: Facemasks on Public Transport in England + Headlines
June 05, 2020 04:45 - 18 minutes - 17 MBYesterday's Press Briefing called for facemasks on public transport? Too little too late? Some think so. Plus other headlines.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The PMQs Reviews - Ep5: What's Been Going on in Parliament Yesterday
June 04, 2020 05:09 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWhat's been changing in the House of Commons? Here's what.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep13: Black Lives Matter
June 03, 2020 04:35 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBYet again, I feel compelled to sit here and record a Podcast on these issues. There is a problem. We have to be a part of the solution.--- 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 - Ep60: School's BACK for Summer
June 02, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBThe primary schools in England are back + all the headlines from the UK from the 1st of June.--- 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 - Ep59: Too soon to lift restrictions?
June 01, 2020 05:37 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIs the science supporting the government's decisions any more? Who knows! Find out more on the podcast.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep12: Justice for George, Justice for All
May 31, 2020 05:02 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBThe Protests around the USA today can't have gone unnoticed to you. Here's my attempt to unbox the complex situation that is the Black Lives Matter Protest and why they are rightfully angry.--- 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 - Ep58: The Furlough Scheme + World Headlines
May 30, 2020 05:21 - 15 minutes - 15 MBAnother episode that does what it says on the tin! Have a listen to find out more about the furlough scheme and what's happening in the world.--- 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 - Ep57: Barbeque Round Mine Anyone? (England Only Edition)
May 29, 2020 04:56 - 19 minutes - 18.6 MBThe Prime Minister is telling us what we can do again! This time there are more restrictions to be lifted, and it's just for England again I'm afraid.--- 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 - Ep56: NHS Test and Trace + Cummings Fallout
May 28, 2020 04:56 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis episode has a double focus - the press conference announcement from yesterday, and the continued fallout from the Dominic Cummings Saga.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep11: What Impact will Covid Have on UK Politics?
May 27, 2020 04:23 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBDoes what it says on the tin.--- 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 - Ep25: #YouAintBlack
May 26, 2020 05:09 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBJoe Biden put his foot in his mouth. Big time. Hear how that might hurt the campaign.--- 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 - Ep25: #YouAintBlack
May 26, 2020 05:09 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBJoe Biden put his foot in his mouth. Big time. Hear how that might hurt the campaign. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message
Coronavirus Updates - Ep55: The Virtual House of Commons could be making a Comeback..
May 25, 2020 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBPlans to end the Virtual House of Commons had passed before the Whitsun Recess.. now they may be in doubt.. find out why in the Podcast!--- 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 - Ep54: Dominic Cummings Keeps His Job
May 25, 2020 05:43 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThis episode dives deep into the Cummings Saga... It's a bit of a farce really...--- 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 - Ep53: Cummings, the Commons and Coming Out of Lockdown
May 24, 2020 05:39 - 15 minutes - 15 MBDominic Cummings's Trip to Durham has been hitting the headlines - here's why! Also, with plans for a Virtual Commons shelved in favour of in-person sitting, here's my view on that! 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.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep52: Scotland's Exit Plan and Quarantine For UK Entries
May 23, 2020 05:29 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBScottish Plans to release the nation from its lockdown have been published - here's what they mean. Also, Home Sec Priti Patel had some things to say at yesterday's press briefing.--- 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 - Ep24: A New Poll Puts Trump Out of the White House
May 22, 2020 05:45 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBOne of the most historically accurate and revered models in US Presidential Elections has said Trump gets... 35% of the vote.. wow.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The PMQs Reviews - Ep4: Starmer still in the driving seat
May 21, 2020 14:11 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn the third battle between Boris and the Barrister, Starmer remains on top. Have a listen to find out how I got to that conclusion.--- 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 - Ep23: Joe Biden's VP Pick (episode 2)
May 19, 2020 13:01 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBI've already done one episode on this, but it's an important decision for the Democratic Candidate, so I've come back to it!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elections Over Time - Ep2: The 2016 Presidential Election (Part 1)
May 18, 2020 05:30 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MBThis is one of my favourite series on the podcast - and now it's time to have a look at another 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 - Ep51: Why Are People Protesting?
May 17, 2020 05:45 - 16 minutes - 16 MBLockdown protests are getting more and more commonplace in society - so why? And what should we be doing?--- 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 - Ep50: UK R Number is on the up...
May 16, 2020 05:30 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBHave a listen - there's some good stuff in this one, which makes a change..--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Picture - Ep10: Boris Johnson - does he have a future?
May 15, 2020 04:55 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBThe sharks and vultures are already circling around Matt Hancock - a political life not yet spent, so what are the chances that those self same scavengers will not soon turn their attentions to the Prime Minister? Have a listen to 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.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep49: The US.. WHAT IS GOING ON
May 14, 2020 04:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBDr Fauci testified before the Senate on Tuesday. He had some things to say.. so did Sen. Rand Paul. Have a listen to find out what they were.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The PMQs Reviews - Ep3: Boris battered without Backbenchers
May 13, 2020 14:04 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThe PM was on the ropes a bit today - find out why by listening to the Podcast!--- 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 - Ep48: The Prime Minister's Statement.. is it all it's Cracked Up To Be?
May 13, 2020 05:30 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBI examine the backlash to the PM's statement - is it deserved? Is it clear? Is it all a political game? 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.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep47: The Prime Minister's Statement
May 11, 2020 05:45 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBBoris Johnson made a statement last night - here's what it means. A word of warning. If you are listening in Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales, this information will not apply to you, but I explain that at the end.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
(Belated) 100th Episode Special - The Political and Social Values Surrounding VE Day
May 10, 2020 06:30 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBOkay, so I lost count and forgot when I got to 100 episodes, but here is a special episode. This reminds us of what those who came before us fought against during the War, and what they defeated on VE Day. The political and social ideas and ideals for which they fought, and the directions of society in which they chose to steer it.--- 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 - Ep46: UK Update
May 09, 2020 05:45 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBHow is the UK handling the Coronavirus? What's the latest update? 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.
Coronavirus Updates - Ep45: Economy Set for "steepest downturn in memory"
May 08, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThe UK economy isn't looking too Healthy.. have a listen to find out why.--- 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 - Ep44: Scottish Plans to Leave Lockdown
May 07, 2020 05:45 - 11 minutes - 11.3 MBSlightly shorter Podcast, covering the paper releases by Nicola Sturgeon on Scottish Plans to leave Lockdown.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsunboxed/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.