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The Alternative View

Political podcast and radio show on RAW 1251AM.

Reviewing current affairs and political debates, finding politics where least expected and giving a platform to student campaigns.

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Adam Gravely, Enoch Mukungu and Sebastian Maxted, for this one-off Term 3 special of The Alternative View, broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 3 July 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'RAW News Interviews': Dr Mike Tildesley

  • 'Freedom Day 2.0': How should we return to normal?

  • 'Straight Outta Campus': What can we learn from the last year?

  • 'Dangerous Discourse? - Batley and Spen': Was this a worrying reflection of divisions?

  • ''Political' Music Festival': Who should be the headliner?

Due to copyright, music aired on RAW 1251AM cannot be aired on this streaming platform.

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu, Odysseas Digbassanis and Tom Highmore, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 17 March 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'Policing in the UK': What reforms are required?

  • 'GB News': How will this change UK broadcast news?

  • 'Straight Outta Campus': Are students prepared for Term 3?

  • 'UK Defence Review': Does it meet the UK's global challenges?

  • '300 Years of the Prime Minister': How has the role changed over time?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu, Odysseas Digbassanis and Tom Highmore, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 10 March 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'Harry and Meghan Interview': How damaging is this for the royals?

  • 'Northern Ireland Protocol': How sustainable will this be long-term?

  • 'Straight Outta Campus': When and how should Warwick reopen?

  • 'Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe': What more needs to be done for her release?

  • 'Hard v Soft Power': What is more powerful in the 21st century?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Amy Holliday, Celia Bergin, Jonathan Hoile, Laila Ahmed, Odysseas Digbassanis and Sabrina Penty, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 3 March 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'Budget 2021': What should be the right approach?

  • 'Sturgeon Inquiry': Are Sturgeon and Indyref 2 in jeopardy?

  • 'Women's Week - Sexual violence on campus': What more is needed to tackle it?

  • 'Women's Week - Women in Politics': How well are women represented?

  • 'Women's Week - Gender Equality': What is the biggest global issue for women?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Ollie Cranham-Young and Robert Allison, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 24 February 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'Lockdown Exit Roadmap': Is this too fast, too slow, or just right?

  • 'Local Elections 2021': Will these be COVID-secure?

  • 'Unlawful PPE Contracts': Should Matt Hancock resign?

  • 'Australian Facebook News Ban': Does this justify more 'Big Tech' regulation?

  • 'Rush Limbaugh Death': How much did he impact US media and politics?

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Interview with Dr Mike Tildesley, Warwick University and SPI-M member, discussing his role on SPI-M, how scientific advice has influenced the government's COVID response and his hopes for a return to normality.

Broadcast on 'The Alternative View' on RAW 1251AM on 17 February 2021.

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Lucy Ferriby-Stocks and Seb Maxted, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 17 February 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'UK COVID-19 Response - Interview': Dr Mike Tildesley

  • 'Vaccine Passports': Are these the way back to normality?

  • 'Straight Outta Campus': The latest campus news and views

  • 'NHS Reform': What should a post-pandemic NHS look like?

  • 'Cladding Crisis': Are the new regulations too little, too late?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Adam Gravely and Enoch Mukungu, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 10 February 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'South African COVID Variant': How problematic is this for the government?

  • 'SNP Civil War': Is the party at risk of getting derailed?

  • 'Straight Outta Campus': The latest campus news and views

  • 'Republican Party Class of 2021': How are they shaping the party?

  • 'US Foreign Policy': What impact will Biden's early stances have?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Jonathan Hoile and Odysseas Digbassanis, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 3 February 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'EU-Astra Zeneca Vaccine Row': Has this vindicated Brexit?

  • 'COVID Conspiracies': How can we better tackle misinformation?

  • 'Straight Outta Campus': The latest campus news and views

  • 'Leader of the Opposition?': Is Starmer an effective opposition leader?

  • 'Hong Kong BNO Visa Scheme': Will this heighten UK-China tensions?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Odysseas Digbassanis and Robert Allison, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 27 January 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'The Final Lockdown?': What should the exit strategy be?

  • 'Global COVID-19 Vaccination': Are the richest countries hoarding vaccines?

  • 'Straight Outta Campus' - Interview: Olly Barron and Charlotte Lloyd

  • 'Arts: COVID-19 and Brexit': Have the government let the arts down?

  • TV Licence Fee': Is it still relevant in the 21st century?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Adam Gravely, Enoch Mukungu and Ollie Cranham-Young, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on 20 January 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'Electionwatch America': What is the legacy of the Trump Presidency?

  • 'Biden Inauguration': What can be expected from President Biden?

  • 'Straight Outta Campus': The latest campus news and views

  • 'Universal Credit': Should the £20 uplift be ended?

  • 'German Chancellor Armin Laschet?': What impact will new CDU leadership have?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu, Jonathan Hoile and Odysseas Digbassanis, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, as broadcast on 14 January 2021.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'Straight Outta Campus' - Coronavirus: Have students been left behind?

  • 'Straight Outta Campus' - Coronavirus: How are students seeking action?

  • 'Coronavirus': Have the public lost faith in the government?

  • 'Getting Brexit Done': What are the impacts of the Brexit deal?

  • 'America in Crisis': How damaged is US Democracy?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu, Robert Allison and Will Kingswood to discuss how they'll be spending Christmas, their takes from 2020 and its winners and losers, and what to expect in 2021, as broadcast on RAW1251AM on 25 December 2020.

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[Please note: This show was pre-recorded on Thursday 17th December, and its participants will be following current government regulations on household mixing over the festive period, these not necessarily being those discussed on the show].

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu and Jonathan Hoile, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, as broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 9 December 2020.

This week we will be discussing: 

  • 'State of the Nation': Is anyone satisfied with Brexit? 

  • 'State of the Nation': Is the 'Sturgeon Paradox' unsolvable? 

  • 'Straight Outta Campus': Is the staggered return the best approach?

  • 'Electionwatch America': Will scepticism undermine COVID vaccines? 

  • 'Political Counterfactuals': What if the UK never joined the EU?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Lucy Ferriby-Stocks and Will Kingswood, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, as broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 2 December 2020.

This week we will be discussing: 

  • 'State of the Nation': Has Johnson lost control of the Tory party? 

  • 'State of the Nation': What is Labour's identity under Starmer? 

  • 'Straight Outta Campus' - Sexual Assault: What more can Warwick do for victims?

  • 'The Big Questions' - Iran Assassination: Will tensions increase in the Middle East? 

  • 'Political Counterfactuals': What if May's Brexit deal passed?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu and Odysseas Digbassanis, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, as broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 25 November 2020.

This week we will be discussing: 

  • 'State of the Nation': Will the PM's COVID Winter Plan work? 

  • 'State of the Nation': Is a return to austerity inevitable? 

  • 'Straight Outta Campus': Is students' cost of living too expensive? 

  • 'State of the Nation': How is Biden's administration shaping up? 

  • 'Political Counterfactuals': What if Al Gore became President in 2000?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu, Gah-Kei Leung and Noah Keate, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, as broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 18 November 2020.

This week we will be discussing: 

  • 'State of the Nation': Is there a 'reset' in Downing St? 

  • 'State of the Nation': Is the government engaged in cronyism? 

  • 'Straight Outta Campus': Will all students return home safely?

  • 'Brexit': Is this week the last chance to get a trade deal? 

  • 'Political Counterfactuals': What if the UK voted to Remain?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu and Odysseas Digbassanis, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, as broadcast on RAW 1251AM on 11 November 2020.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'Electionwatch America': Is US Democracy not fit for purpose?

  • 'The Big Questions': Is Populism over with Trump's defeat?

  • 'Straight outta Campus': Interview with Movember Warwick

  • 'State of the Nation': Is the government still trusted with COVID?

  • 'The Big Questions - Human Rights & Sport': Do host countries need good rights records?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Noah Keate and Robert Allison, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on 4 November 2020.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'Electionwatch America': Who will win - Biden or Trump?

  • 'State of the Nation': Is a new third party emerging?

  • 'Straight outta Campus': How can students get through lockdown?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu, Jonathan Hoile and Ollie Cranham-Young, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on 28 October 2020.

This week we will be discussing: 

  • 'Electionwatch America': Is Biden or Trump better for the UK?

  • 'The Big Questions': Are boycotts effective political action?

  • 'Straight Outta Campus' - IHRA Definition: Why was it only now adopted?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu, Huw Sherrard, Ed Farrar and Johnny Jenkins, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on 21 October 2020.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'State of the Nation': How valuable is the Union?

  • 'Electionwatch America': Where are the Congressional races to watch?

  • RAW at 50 Preview with Special Guests: Ed Farrar and Johnny Jenkins

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Enoch Mukungu and Ollie Cranham-Young, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on 14 October 2020.

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'State of the Nation': Is Darren Grimes' police investigation just?

  • 'Vaguely Political': Can TV change a politician's public image?

  • 'Straight outta Campus': Are self isolating students well supported?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Jonathan Hoile and Rose Buxton, for this week's edition of The Alternative View, broadcast on 7 October 2020:

This week we will be discussing:

  • 'State of the Nation': What are each major parties' prospects?

  • 'Electionwatch America': Was last week a key turning point?

  • 'Straight outta Campus': Is university currently working for students?

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Join Cam Hall and his guests, Charlotte Earl, Enoch Mukungu and Jake Newbury, for this Freshers Week special of 'The Alternative View', livestreamed on 29 September 2020.

This week, we will be discussing:

  • Summertime Stories

  • US Election 2020

  • University Like No Other

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