In this episode Jonny and Ed discuss how much involvement citizens have in democratic decision making in the US and UK.
In this episode we discuss the pitfalls of finding reliable sources of political information and reveal our favourite news sources. Our roaming host, James Wilder, makes a cameo appearance at the end.
In this episode we speak to our special guest Mark Owen about the role of the Holocaust in education. We cover Mark's research into Holocaust education and the challenges and significance of teaching this important topic.
This week we debate the significance of constitutional change since the 1997 general election. We discuss changes to Parliament, the use of referendums, changes to rights legislation and devolution.
In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of further use of referendums in British politics.
In this episode we talk to regular host James Wilder and a special guest, Jonny Roberts, about their experiences of standing at a general election to become an MP.
In this episode we review the book by Anthony Seldon and Raymond Newell on Boris Johnson's time in 10 Downing Street. We discuss if young people interested in politics should despair at the antics of those in charge. Follow Anthony Seldon on twitter @AnthonySeldon
In this special episode we are joined by the classicist and educationalist David Horn, to discuss how democracy emerged in ancient Athens. We explore the strange yet familiar features of ancient democracy, and ask ourselves how they compare to our modern equivalents.
The second of our two episodes comparing political parties in Britain and America. In this episode we compare the Republican and Conservative parties, exploring their different histories, policies and unity in today's politics.
The first of two episodes comparing political parties in the US and UK. In this episode we compare the Labour and Democrat parties; discussing their origins, policies and how united they are.
This week we discuss the role that the Supreme Courts of the US and UK play in their respective political systems. Two courts with the same name, but why is the US normally seen as the more important institution?
We have all heard of "the Donald" and "Bojo" in our recent politics. But how comparable are they? This week we compare the powers of the US president to the UK Prime Minister through the lenses of these two populist politicians.
In this second episode of our Brexit special, we explore the trials and tribulations of Britain's exit from the EU following the 2016 referendum. As part of this, we discuss the nature of royal prerogative powers used by prime ministers amidst some the the biggest parliamentary rebellions in recent political history.
What is the EU and why did Britain join this intergovernmental organisation only to leave in 2016? In this episode we chart the highs and lows of Britain's involvement with the EU, including the gradual rise of British Euroscepticism. We finish with a discussion of the reasons for the Brexit vote in 2016.
Jonny leads the conversation on direct action. We discuss what constitutes direct action and its effectiveness. We also discuss to what extent popular public opinion is necessary for pressure groups to influence change.
James leads our discussion on Biden's historic visit to Kyiv and its impact. We also discuss US foreign policy more generally and how significant it is for sitting Presidents.
Ed leads an analysis of Nicola's long tenure as Scotland's First Minister and what her resignation may mean for the SNP and the independence movement.
Jonny leads our conversation on the discovery of confidential documents in the possession of two US Presidents! How the situation played out and what the repercussions could be.
In the first episode of Politips, James leads our conversation on the strikes gripping the United Kingdom. We talk about the nature of strikes, trade unions, the political ramifications and what we can expect going forward.
In this episode we talk to Simon Lemieux, an experienced politics teacher who has co-authored several A Level Politics textbooks and writes for Politics Review. We discuss the impact of UK general elections and the likelihood of electoral reform before considering likely future trends in UK politics.