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Politics JaM
A weekly podcast with Jeevun and Michael - two young academics analysing politics, talking to guests and listening to jams.
On this week's pod, we had a chat about Liz Truss becoming Britain's Prime Minister, what this means for the Conservative Party and the key issues she will have to address.
The Jam of the Week/Summer was Peace Be Unto You (PBUY) by Asake
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On this week's pod, we had a chat about Saudi Arabia's changing role in the Middle East and the world
The Jam of the Week was Mo Money Mo Problems by the Notorious B.I.G.
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On this week's pod, we had a chat about Johnson's resignation, the Conservative's leadership contest, the current landscape in British politics.
The Jam of the Week was Bye Bye by Mariah Carey
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We discussed the past 26 absolutely bonkers hours in British Politics that started with the Health Secretary and Chancellor resigning. What happened and what is likely to happen next?
The Jam of the Week was I Hate This Part by The Pussycat Dolls
We were joined by Zoe Gardner, Policy & Advocacy Manager at Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), to discuss the government's Rwanda Migration plan, why the government are putting it in place and its potential political repercussions.
The Jam of the Week was El Baño by Enrique Iglesias and Bad Bunny
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We were joined by Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary, to discuss where next for Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party
The Jam of the Week was Red Light Means Danger by Billy Ocean
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On this week's podcast, we had a chat about gun violence in the United States following the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde.
The Jam of the Week was Where Is The Love? by the Black Eyed Peas
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What happened in France's election? Why have the mainstream parties gone into decline? And what does this mean for populism in rich nations?
The Jam of the Week was Things Can Only Get Better by D:Ream
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This week, we had a chat about Imran Khan, dynastic politics, Pakistan's domestic politics, and the impact recent developments in Pakistan could have on its foreign policy objectives.
The Jam of the Week was I Feel Fine by The Beatles
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This week, we had a chat about Putin's war crimes in Ukraine, the role of war crimes in international politics, and the how to prevent them
The Jam of the Week was Masters of War by Bob Dylan
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This week, we had a chat about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, hostage diplomacy and Iran's relations with the West
The Jam of the Week was Crazy Tings by Tems
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This week, we were joined by Peter Paine and and Kalina Damianova to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The Jams of the Week were Changes by Tupac and The Duckling Swims
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This week, we were joined by Professor Steven Fielding to discuss Labour's current and future political fortunes
The Jam of the Week was Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode
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How has Biden's First Year Gone? And what has his successes and failures been, both at home and abroad?
The Jam of the Week was In The Fire by Dave
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In our second episode of the year, we reacted to the Sue Gray report and its implications for Boris Johnson.
The Jam of the Week was Bye Bye Bye by N Sync
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We discussed our predictions for 2022. On British Politics, the Climate, and COVID
The Jam of the Week was Peru by Fireboy DML
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In our final pod of the year, we review some of the big news stories and themes to emerge from 2021: the future for Boris Johnson and the Labour Party, Black Lives Matter, COVID-19 and populism, and conflicts around the world.
The Jams of the Year were Feeling by Ladipoe and Buju and Champagne Problems by Taylor Swift
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This week, we chatted about all the latest partying government scandal, when PMs have to resign, and what it means for Boris' Premiership
The Jam of the Week is Lazarus by Dave
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This week, we were joined by Professor Christophe Jaffrelot to discuss the repeal of the farm laws in India, the growing political influence of farmers in India and Modi's style of governance.
The Jam of the Week is Vandanaa Trayee by Ravi Shankar
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This week, we discussed the corruption scandal in the Commons, how our constitution allows it, and its impact on democracy
The Jam of the Week is I Got Five on It by Luniz
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Just a quick message to say we are taking a few weeks off because life is manic. But we will be back soon!
Hope you are all doing swell
This week, we reflected on the 2021 Labour Conference and Labour's prospects moving forward.
The Jam of the Week is Verdansk by Dave
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This week, we had a chat about celebrities - how they get involved in politics and whether actually make a difference
The Jam of the Week is Champagne Poetry by Drake
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This week, we had a chat about the situation in Afghanistan, liberal interventionalism and when/how do foreign policy failures or successes affect domestic politics
The Jam of the Week is Under Pressure by Queen and David Bowie
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This week, we joined by Robert Saunders to discuss Boris Johnsons first two years in office, what Johnsonism is, and how the rest of his term may pan out
The Jam of the Week is This is Me Trying by Taylor Swift
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This week, we joined by comedian Nish Kumar to discuss the role of humour in politics.
The Jam of the Week is Introverted by Little Simz
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We were joined by Gehan Gunatilleke to discuss the freedom of religion and expression , as well as the conflict between them, in liberal democracies
The Jam of the Week is You Get What You Give by the New Radicals
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This week, we discussed Matt Hancock, sex scandals in politics and whether scandals impact the functioning of democracy.
The Jam of the Week is thank u, next by Ariana Grande
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This week, we invited the legendary Gary Younge again, to chat with us on race and racism. We discussed what progress (if any) since the murder of George Floyd, what's next for the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and whether a culture war actually exists.
The Jam of the Week is Express Yourself by Charles Wright
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This week, we discussed: Where are illicit drugs produced and why? How does it affect people’s lives and the politics of those nations?
The Jam of the Week is Poetic Justice by Kendrick Lamar and Drake
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This week, we invited Mark Miller, who chatted with us about development and aid. We discussed the importance of the upcoming G7 Summit and its responses to global COVID-related aid, the politics of foreign aid, and finally, the impact of aid on developing nations.
The Jam of the Week is When the Going is Smooth & Good by William Onyeabor
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This week we discussed water wars: what is the Ethiopian Dam and the beef over it? How do countries share resources, and when do they go to wars over them? What does the future of climate wars look like in Africa and the world?
The Jam of the Week is Cry Me A River by Justin Timberlake
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What caused the latest violence between Israel and the Palestinians? What are the prospects for peace?And what lessons can we learn from previous sectarian conflicts?
The Jam of the Week is Blowin' In the Wind by Bob Dylan
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This week, we discussed voter suppression, why people vote, how does voter preference translate to government action and the impact electoral systems have on political and policy outcomes.
The Jam of the Week is Dave ft. Burna Boy - Location
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Why is India's current COVID wave so bad, what has populism got to do with it, and why aren't there enough vaccines in India and the world?
The Jam of the Week is Footsteps by Vanilla
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What happened with the European Super League, how should sports be governed, and what role does sport play in politics?
The Jam of the Week is Love Story by Taylor Swift
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In this week's pod, we discussed lobbying scandals, starting with David Cameron and Greensill. We then talk through what functions lobbying serve, and finally, how they may or may not subvert democratic norms.
The Jam of the Week is Your Song by Elton John.
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In this week's pod, we discussed the increasingly central role social media plays in politics and how politics should change to adapt to the new digital era.
The Jam of the Week is Good Life by Inner City
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This week, we were joined by sexual harassment lawyer, Deeba Syed, to discuss:
- The Sarah Everard case
- Why sexual harassment and sexual violence are not treated as a proper political issues
- The features of our politics that lead to the harassment of women
- Solutions to sexual harassment and sexual violence
The Jam of the Week is U.N.I.T.Y. by Queen Latifah
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From COVID-19 to the Trump insurrection, this week we covered conspiracy theories with Dr. Rod Dacombe. What they are, how they differ from disinformation, and why now. Finally, we discussed why people believe in them, and how this may be linked to democratic dissatisfaction.
The Jam of the Week was Perfect Government by NOFX.
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This week, we covered the Royal Crisis: what this tells us about race and the media today, and what this means for the future of the monarchy.
The Jam of the Week was To My Love by Bomba Estéreo
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This week, we covered Princess Latifa's abduction and what this tells us about women's rights and the political settlement of the UAE as well as the Middle East
The Jam of the Week was DNA by Kendrick Lamar
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This week, we covered:
- The recent military coup in Myanmar
- The role ethnicity/ethnic cleansing has played in Myanmar
- And the political settlement in post-colonial states
The Jam of the Week was Wizkid ft. Damian Marley - Blessed
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Why are Indian farmers protesting, why have they been so successful, and what does this tell us about India's political settlement?
The Jam of the Week was Bad Karma by Alex Thelseff
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What happened with Uganda’s election? Why does African have so many ageing autocrats? Why and how is Africa’s youth challenging political regimes in sub-Saharan Africa?
The Jam of the Week was Hey Jude by The Beatles
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What will happen in American and British Politics in the year ahead, and how will democracies confront a rising China?
The Jam of the Week was XXX ft. U2 by Kendrick Lamar
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This week, we were joined by Rosie Campbell, Professor of Politics and director of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London, to discuss COVID-19 and gender inequality
The Jam of the Week was If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next by Manic Street Preachers
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How have Donald Trump & the Republican Party undermined democracy, and what can Biden to do rebuild American democracy?
The Jam of the Week was Blinded by Your Grace Pt.2 by Stormzy
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In our final pod of the year, we review some of the big news stories and themes to emerge from 2020: Black Lives Matter, COVID-19 (obviously) and the state of democracy and autocracy across the world.
The Jam of the Week was The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan
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What caused Ethiopia's Civil war, how does its ethnic & constitutional history play into it, and what can this tell us about ethnic conflict in Africa?
The Jam of the Week was All I Want for Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey
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This week, we were joined by Anand Menon, Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London and the director of UK in a Changing Europe, to discuss Brexit. More specifically, the political red lines preventing a deal from being struck, the likelihood of a deal and the political and economic ramifications for the UK
The Jam of the Week was Bat Out of Hell by Meatloaf
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In this episode, Jeevun and Michael were joined by the award-winning author, Gary Younge, to discuss Black Lives Matter, race relations in the US and UK as well as Black History
The Jam of the Week was Young, Gifted, and Black by Bob and Marcia
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In this episode, Jeevun and Michael discussed the 2020 US election, what next for Trumpism, and what a Biden presidency could look like.
The Jam of the Week was Celebration by Kool & The Gang
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Jeevun and Michael discussed the final state of the US election, what to expect on election night, how voting (hasn't) been going, and their reflections on the race as a whole
The Jam of the Week was A Milli by Lil Wayne
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In this week's pod, Jeevun and Michael discussed the new three-tier lockdown rules, how devolution determines the UK's response to COVID-19 as well as how the pandemic could change the way the UK is governed in the future.
The Jam of the Week was Changes by 2Pac
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In this week's episode, we cover the recent protests against police brutality in Nigeria, the causes of police brutality, and the implications for policing in the rest of Sub Saharan Africa
The Jam of the Week was F*** Tha Police by N.W.A.
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This week's episode is the third in our series on the upcoming US Presidential Election. We react to the news that Donald Trump has tested positive for COVID-19. We also assess the potential implications this has for the race and the political importance of a leader's health.
The Jam of the Week was Bank On It by Burna Boy
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This week, Jeevun and Michael were joined by Professor Jonathan Portes to discuss the economics of COVID-19: why this isn't a normal recession, how effective the government's policies have been, and what the political implications will be.
The Jam of the Week was Everybody Knows by Leonard Cohen
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This week, Jeevun and Michael were joined by Professor Will Jennings to discuss trust in politics, why it matters, how voters make trust judgements and whether COVID-19 and Brexit are affecting trust in the government.
Will's co-authored research with UK in a Changing Europe can be found here and comes with the Politics JaM seal of approval.
The Jam of the Week was Foot of Pride by Lou Reed
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This week, Jeevun and Michael discussed the oppression of Uyghur Muslims by the Chinese Government, how this fits in with the aims of the Chinese State and why authoritarian governments are oppressive.
The Jam of the Week was Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles
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This week, Jeevun and Michael discussed climate politics, how views on the climate have changed and the potential implications of Brexit and COVID-19 on environmental policy.
The Jam of the Week was Missing (Todd Terry Remix) by Everything But The Girl
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This week, we kick off our series on African Politics by discussing the recent military coup in Mali, as well as what it tells us about coups and democracy in Africa.
The Jam of the Week was Anybody by Burna Boy
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Jeevun and Mike discussed the A-Level fiasco, how it affects voters view of government competence, and what the impact could be at the next election.
The Jam of the Week was Smile by Nat King Cole
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This week, Jeevun and Michael were joined by Fay Jones, Conservative MP for Brecon and Radnorshire, to discuss her first few months as an MP, Conservatism and the Conservative Party in the context of Brexit and COVID-19.
The Jam of the Week was Mr Brightside by The Killers
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This week, Jeevun and Mike discussed how Belarus' dictator "won" the most recent elections, how he maintains power, as well as what the future holds for the country and Europe's Longest Serving Dictator.
The Jam of the Week was One Kiss by Dua Lipa
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This week, we continue our series on the US Presidential Election where we discuss how Biden became the Democratic nominee and what he represents
The Jam of the Week was Sunny Afternoon by the Kinks
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This week, Mike and Jeevun discussed Poland's recent Presidential election and how it represents a worrying trend of democracies in danger
The Jam of the Week was Ordinary People by John Legend
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This week, we kick off our series on the US Presidential Election where we discuss Trump's (poor) prospects of winning in November
The Jam of the Week was Don't Stop by Fleetwood Mac
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This week, we were joined by Nina to discuss her recent co-authored research on people's Lockdown preferences and post-COVID Politics
The Jam of the Week was Lemon Tree by Fools Garden
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This week, Jeevun and Michael discussed Football and the Far Right
The Jam of the Week was We are the Champions by Queen
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This week, Jeevun and Michael were joined by Professor Tim Bale to discuss the state of the Conservative and Labour parties
Tim's latest book co-authored with Paul Webb and Monica Poletti is Footsoldiers: Political Party Membership in the 21st Centuryand comes with the Politics JaM seal of approval
The Jam of the Week was Nowhere to Run by Martha and the Vandellas
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This week, Jeevun and Michael discussed the #BlackLivesMatter protests and their political implications
The Jam of the Week was Blacker the Berry by Kendrick Lamar
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This week, Jeevun and Michael were joined by the writer and academic Maya Goodfellow to discuss the Hostile Environment, how immigrants are faring during the pandemic as well as race relations in the UK & US.
The Jam of the Week was Truth Hurts by Lizzo
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Jeevun and Michael are back this week to discuss the Dominic Cummings crisis and whether it could mark the beginning of the end for Boris Johnson.
The Jam of the Week was Actions by John Legend.
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In this week’s podcast, Jeevun and Michael discuss the stark age divide in British politics as well as the political factors causing COVID-19 deaths.
The Jam of the Week was I Say a Little Prayer by Aretha Franklin
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Jeevun and Michael interviewed John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator at the Independent, for this week's pod. They discussed how Tony Blair's time in office helps us understand politics today as well as the role of the media in holding the government to account. His new book, Heroes or Villains? The Blair Government Reconsidered is out now and comes with the Politics JaM seal of approval.
The Jam of the Week was Northern Sky by Nick Drake
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On the debut episode of the Politics JaM Podcast, Jeevun and Michael cover one of today's most contentious political topics: immigration. They also discuss how people's views of the Lockdown and its impact has been coloured by politics.
The Jam of the Week was "Dreams" by Gabrielle
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