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The Politics DebriefReeves' economic woes, Andy Burnham's leadership ambitions and the horrors of early Christmas lightsThis week, Adam, Ed, Ffion and Emily discuss Reeves' economic woes, Andy Burnham's leadership ambitions and the horrors of early Christmas lights.Executive Producer: Adam CaudleProducer: Truth GbolaruEditor: Oleksandr Moiseyenko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-0651 minThe Politics DebriefGrooming gangs, Trump's ballroom and Plaid Cymru's by-election winThis week, Adam, Ed, Emily and Ffion discuss the Grooming gangs inquiry, Trump's ballroom and the Senned by-election where Plaid Cymru defeated Reform UK.Executive Producer: Adam CaudleProducer: Truth GbolaruEditor: Oleksandr Moiseyenko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-2158 minThe Politics DebriefAndrew Mountbatten Windsor, Trump in China and the Dutch General ElectionThis week, Adam, Hugo and Erin discuss Andrew, formerly known as Prince, Trump's Asian excursion and the moderate D66 victory in the Netherlands.Executive Producer: Adam CaudleProducer: Truth GbolaruEditor: Oleksandr Moiseyenko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-2139 minThe Politics DebriefGaza, Lecournu and Chinese SpiesThis week, Adam, Hugo and Erin discuss France's Prime Minister problem, spies in the UK Parliament and Trump's plans for Gaza.Edited by: Oleksandr MoiseyenkoProduced by: Truth GbolaruExecutive Producer: Adam Caudle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-2738 minThe Politics DebriefRoundup of the year in politics (and a quiz!)In the final Politics Debrief of the year... Sam, Adam, and Eve look back at the year in politics and round things off with a quiz of political quotes - how many will you get correct?The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Eve Harrison-TaylorProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on social media:Instagram: @polsocpodTikTok: @polsocpodX: @polsocpodcast Hosted on Acast...
2025-06-041h 06The Politics DebriefLe Pen found guilty, Welby's 'forgiveness', and Spring Statement verdictThis week on The Politics Debrief... Eve, Adam, and Ella discuss Marine Le Pen's guilty verdict and ban from running for public office, former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's BBC Interview, and Trump's anger with Putin.Plus - the trio give their verdict on Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement. The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Eve Harrison-Taylor, Adam Caudle, Ella SindenFollow us on social media:Instagram: @polsocpodTikTok: @polsocpod
2025-04-0144 minThe Politics DebriefRachel Reeves, Canadian Elections, and Netflix's 'Adolescence'This week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Adam, and Eve discuss the build up to Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement and the announcement of Canadian elections.Plus - their take on Netflix's hit series 'Adolescence'.The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Eve Harrison-TaylorProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on social media:Instagram: @polsocpodTikTok: @polsocpodX: @polsocpodcast Hosted on...
2025-03-241h 00The Politics DebriefNHS England scrapped, welfare reforms, and Ukraine deal latestThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Adam, and Eve discuss the scrapping of NHS England and upcoming proposals to reform the welfare system.Plus - as Trump and Putin are set to talk, the latest on the progress of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal.The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Eve Harrison-TaylorProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on social media:Instagram: @polsocpodTikTok...
2025-03-1845 minThe Politics DebriefNew Canadian leader, Lowe suspended, and political playlistsThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Adam, and Eve discuss Canada's new PM-designate, Mark Carney, and the aftermath of Reform UK suspending Great Yarmouth MP Rupert Lowe.Plus - amid the release of the King's playlist, what do listeners think politicians are listening to?The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Eve Harrison-TaylorProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on social media:Instagram: @polsocpod...
2025-03-1037 minThe Politics DebriefThe Trump-Zelensky press conference and its aftermathThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Adam, and Eve give their take on a momentous week in politics - from Trump and Zelensky's shocking clash in the Oval Office, to Keir Starmer stepping up to the mantle among European leaders.Plus - discussion on Andrew and Tristan Tate following them leaving Romania for Florida.The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Eve Harrison-TaylorProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on...
2025-03-0452 minThe Politics DebriefGermany election, Trump-Ukraine latest, and the Village PeopleThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Adam, and Eve discuss the results of Germany's snap election and the latest as Trump labelled Ukraine's Zelensky a "dictator".Plus in this weeks PMQs (Politically Minded Questions), the trio answer which musicians currently have the biggest political influence.The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Eve Harrison-TaylorProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on social media:Instagram: @polsocpod
2025-02-2555 minThe Politics DebriefUkraine negotiations, MAGA, and paper strawsThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Adam, and Eve discuss negotiations on Ukraine and one month of MAGA with Trump and Elon. Plus - are paper straws that much of an important issue for the American people?The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Eve Harrison-TaylorProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on social media:Instagram: @polsocpodTikTok: @polsocpodX: @polsocpodcast Hosted...
2025-02-1748 minThe Politics DebriefAssad regime falls, PM Bayrou, and end-of-year predictionsThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Adam, and Eve discuss the fall of the Assad regime, France's latest PM, and trouble facing Trudeau.Plus - political predictions for 2025... and how will did Adam and Sam predict 2025?The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Eve Harrison-TaylorProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on social media:Instagram: @polsocpodTikTok: @polsocpod Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-12-2233 minThe Politics DebriefBiden's pardon, Starmer's relaunch, and 'au revoir' to BarnierThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Adam, and Eve discuss Joe Biden's pardon for his son Hunter and Michel Barnier becoming France's shortest-serving PM after he was ousted by a no confidence vote.Plus - Keir Starmer's new 'six missions'. Is this 'restart' necessary for the government? And will it have the desired result?The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Eve Harrison-TaylorProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on...
2024-12-0729 minThe Politics DebriefIsrael-Hezbollah ceasefire, assisted dying vote, and election petitionThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Adam, and Eve discuss the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, MPs voting for legalising assisted dying, and an election petition that has racked up 2.8 million signatures.The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Eve Harrison-TaylorProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on social media:Instagram: @polsocpodTikTok: @polsocpodX: @polsocpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
2024-11-3033 minThe Politics DebriefFarmers' tax protest, Ukraine's missiles, and Trump's cabinetThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Adam, and Leah discuss farmers protesting over the changes to inheritance tax, and the potential implications of US and UK-supplied missiles being fired by Ukraine into Russia.Plus - President-elect Trump's cabinet nominations. Will this group of strongly opinionated individuals work well together in the administration, or will it not be long before Trump is once again saying "you're fired"?The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Adam Caudle, and Leah...
2024-11-2244 min
The Politics Debrief2024 US Election SpecialThis week on The Politics Debrief... Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States.What led to this result? And how might a second Trump presidency look for the US, the UK, and the rest of the world?The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Eve Harrison-Taylor, and Adam CaudleProducer: Sam BurtonFollow us on social media:Instagram: @polsocpodTikTok: @polsocpod
2024-11-0831 min
The Politics DebriefReeves' tax hikes, Trump's NYC rally, and the final US pollingThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam and Eve analyse Rachel Reeves' tax and spending rises - announced this week as part of the first Labour government budget in 14 years.Plus - as the US Presidential election enters its last few days, we take a look at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, the last polling, and whether Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto Rico comments and Biden's Trump supporter comments may sway voters.And most importantly, who do Sam and Eve think will be President-elect this time next week?The Politics Debrief is...
2024-11-0137 min
The Politics DebriefDonald in McDonald's, Elon's giveaway, and Streeting's NHS consultationThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Eve, and Erin discuss Donald Trump's legal complaint against the Labour party, the comments of his former Chief of Staff John Kelly, and his shift at a Pennsylvania McDonald's.Plus - Elon Musk's petition and $1million giveaway, and how Wes Streeting's NHS public consultation proved why you shouldn't ask open ended questions to a public that once called a boat Boaty McBoatface.The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Sam Burton, Eve Harrison-Taylor...
2024-10-2540 min
The Politics DebriefBoris unleashed, Alex Salmond's legacy, and 100 days of LabourThis week on The Politics Debrief... Adam, Eve, and Ted discuss Boris Johnson's reemergence and whether he is on the road towards a political comeback.Plus - Alex Salmond's legacy following his sudden passing, and a reflection on the first 100 days of the Labour Government.The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society.Presenters: Adam Caudle, Eve Harrison-Taylor, Ted ChewProducer: Adam CaudleEditor: Sam BurtonFollow us on social media:
2024-10-2238 minThe Politics DebriefSue Gray's exit, October 7 anniversary, and the tactically voting ToriesThis week on The Politics Debrief... Sam, Eve, and Adam discuss Sue Gray's exit as Starmer's Chief of Staff. Will this signal a fresh start for the government? Or is it a sign of the PM losing control?Plus - what is going on in the Conservative party? As the apparent new favourite James Cleverly crashed out of the leadership race this week, what are the reprocussions for One Nation Conservative members and voters?They also reflect on the one year anniversary of the October 7 attacks, marking twelve months of the war between...
2024-10-1132 min
The Politics DebriefTory leadership contest, Vance v Walz, and Middle East escalationWelcome to the new series The Politics Debrief - a new weekly podcast which explains, discusses, and debates the political news stories that matter to you.In this episode, Sam, Eve, and Adam discuss the Tory conference - where the four remaining leadership hopefuls were battling it out for member's votes. Who had a good conference? Who had a bad conference? And which one looks like to come out on top when the winner is announced on 2nd November?Across the Atlantic, Tim Walz and JD Vance went head-to-head in CBS News' VP...
2024-10-0449 min
The Politics DebriefA Labour landslide and a Tory total wipeoutWelcome back to The Politics Debrief - a new weekly podcast which explains, discusses, and debates the political news stories that matter to you.It is the morning after night before. A night which brought some shocking results, surprising successes, and a new government for the UK.But who were the winners? Who were the losers? And what does it all mean? All is explained in this final General Election special.The Politics Debrief is brought to you by PolSocPod, from the University of Sheffield Politics Society....
2024-07-0545 min
The Politics DebriefWho won the debate and what will the betting scandal do?Welcome back to The Politics Debrief - a new weekly podcast which explains, discusses, and debates the political news stories that matter to you.In this penultimate general election debrief, Sam and Eve analyse Wednesday night's BBC debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak. Who was the winner? Will it have swayed any voters? Did they actually say anything we hadn't heard before?They also give their take on the betting scandal and whether this will have an impact on Conservative and Labour voters so close to polling day...The...
2024-06-2836 min
The Politics DebriefSunak v Starmer, Ed Davey's antics, and the return of FarageWelcome to The Politics Debrief - a new weekly podcast which explains, discusses, and debates the political news stories that matter to you.In this special hour-long debrief, Sam, Eve, and Thom examine the first month of the General Election campaign.Will the latest scandal to hit the Tories send them into electoral oblivion? Should Keir Starmer have been bolder with Labour's manifesto? And what stunts might Ed Davey's team have up their sleeves for the final two weeks of the campaign?Plus... the return of Nigel Farage, a potential...
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PolSoc PodS2 Ep.2 U-Turns, The Jungle & ElectionsThis fortnight Eve and Flynn discuss political events in both the UK and around the world. Starting off with the U-turn announcement that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will now attend the COP27 climate conference in Egypt as well as his toe-curling interview with a hospital patient who pushed him on nurses’ wages. Next, they discuss ex-minister Matt Hancock’s entry into ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here’. Followed by the much more serious topic of health and overcrowding issues at the immigration holding centre in Manston, Kent. Finally, they discuss the elections in Isreal and Brazil and...
2022-11-0824 minPolSoc PodS2 Ep.1 Truss-outWelcome to the second series of Pol Soc Pod! For the new academic year, Eve is joined by second-year IR&P student Flynn. This fortnight they discuss the long-anticipated resignation of Liz Truss and what the future of our government might look like. They also highlight the protests in Iran for women's freedom and right to choose whether or not to wear the hijab and the movement of #MyStealthyFreedom. Finally, they discuss the most recent announcement of further TUC and RMT train strikes in response to the cut in overtime pay and the introduction of more unsociable working hours.
2022-10-2420 minPolSoc PodJack Interviews...Taha HashimDisclaimer: This episode of PolSoc Pod discusses highly sensitive topics. If you have been impacted by any form of discrimination while involved with the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, you can report it by emailing yorkshireccc@whistleblowerhotline.co.uk. TW: racism, suicide, stillbirth.
In the latest episode of PolSoc Pod, Jack sits down with Taha Hashim, Staff Writer for Wisden Cricket. Taha was the first journalist to hear of Azeem Rafiq's experience with racism whilst playing for Yorkshire, and this podcast was recorded two years ago to the day since that article was released. Today, Jack and Taha...
2022-08-1840 minPolSoc PodJack Interviews...Teela ClaytonJoining Jack in the second of his interviews here on PolSoc Pod is the lovely Teela Clayton! Teela is a freelance researcher, phD student and PR specialist who taught Jack at A-Level, without whom he arguably wouldn't have a blog and this very podcast wouldn't exist! They came together on the hottest day in UK history to discuss the importance of PR and image in the Conservative Party Leadership Contest - and somehow managed to survive despite the heat and mic issues on Jack's part!
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2022-07-2043 minPolSoc Pod'Them's the Breaks'Jack's Back! Although did he really have much of a choice? In this emergency and bumper episode, Jack is joined by Northumbria lecturer and his former dissertation supervisor Paul Simpson to chew over what has arguably been the craziest few days in British politics during their lifetimes. They discuss everything from the ministerial resignations to who could replace Boris Johnson, via a discussion about whether Labour have the ability to beat the Tories in a potential General Election. All information is correct as of 2.08 pm on 7th July 2022.
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PolSoc PodJack Interviews...Carlos Conde SolaresAfter some time off, PolSoc Pod is BACK!! In this episode of potentially a new sub-series of this podcast, Jack is remotely joined by his guest - Carlos Conde Solares. Carlos is chair of the Foto de Profesores think tank and lectures in Spanish History at Northumbria, currently on sabbatical in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. Bulgaria is currently in the midst of some political turmoil, and he has joined Jack to explain what is going on and how this affects the wider international permutations - in a mini PolSoc Pod scoop! All will be explained...
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2022-07-0238 minPolSoc PodCommonwealth AmnesiaDisclaimer: Trigger warnings for violence, murder and gun usage are in place from 8.50-22.30 for this episode, along with one for sexual violence from 28.10-31.40.
In the tenth episode of PolSoc Pod, Jack and Eve discuss the tragic events of the Robb Elementary School Shooting from last week, alongside the Sue Gray report being released. They also touch upon the events surrounding the UEFA Champions League Final, the monkeypox outbreak and the Australian election - where Eve's mind went blank trying to think of the word to describe the association of former territories of the British Empire!
2022-05-3139 minPolSoc PodFolklore and Rock 'n' RollDisclaimer: From about 28.35 in this episode, we discuss Jake Daniels becoming Britain's first openly-gay male professional footballer for 30 years. This is an incredibly courageous act from Jake and we wish him all the best, but we understand how hard this must've been for him. If this is something you are struggling with, we promise you're not alone. Stonewall offer great advice on coming out for adults, which you can find by searching 'come out as LGBTQ' on the internet (first result). We would also like to warn this topic discusses the tragic case of Justin Fashnau, so we advise...
2022-05-2333 minPolSoc PodNudge Nudge Wink Wink Say No More!After a month of being away and getting their heads down, Eve and Jack are officially back in the studio! This week, they're 'ploughing' their way through the parliamentary scandals (nudge nudge wink wink) and are trying to fabricate how it's all real! On a more sombre note, they talk about the unprecedented leak from the US Supreme Court regarding the future of abortion in America as well as an update on the war in Ukraine. TW for this episode: sexual assault, rape, abortion. Recorded 4th May 2022.
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2022-05-0635 minPolSoc PodAn Important Interview with Northumbria Against Sexual ViolenceDISCLAIMER 1: This episode discusses themes of sexual violence, assault and harassment. Listener discretion is advised.
In this pre-recorded episode of PolSoc Pod, Eve and Jack are joined by Georgia Beck, President of Northumbria Against Sexual Violence, as well as PolSoc Equality Officer Sarah Baldwin. NASV is a movement looking to educate and inform Northumbria students about sexual violence and its tragic consequences, which they felt needed to be discussed in the context of International Women's Day and, sadly, incidents of sexual violence against women becoming more prominent in the media. Georgia and Sarah discuss why the movement...
2022-04-1532 minPolSoc PodAll Things French Election with Ariane Bogain!In the latest (bumper) edition of PolSoc Pod, Jack and Eve are joined by their wonderful lecturer Ariane Bogain to discuss the upcoming French Presidential Election. In it, they discuss the workings of this French election, the candidates to look out for as well as how the campaigning is going for them so far. Keep an eye out for the first round of results of Sunday 10th April! Recorded 30th March 2022.
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2022-03-3143 minPolSoc PodA Family-Friendly PodcastToday on your latest episode of PolSoc Pod, Eve and Jack discuss the fallout of the John Bercow scandal (which certainly hasn't had any naughty words edited out). They also talk about the latest chapter in the ever-evolving Ukraine conflict - the sanctioning of Russian oligarchs - as well as some good news you may have missed in the fight against the climate emergency! Cricket-mad Jack also pays tribute to the late great Aussie Shane Warne, who we suddenly lost last week at the age of 52. Bowled, Shane. Recorded 11th March 2022.
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2022-03-1231 minPolSoc PodThe Elephant in the RoomOn your regularly-scheduled episode of PolSoc Pod this week, Jack and Eve discuss England's Living with Covid plan, react to the protests in Ottawa, Canada and begin a conversation on Storm Eunice which flows into a wider chat about more general inequality within the UK. All this, whilst having to deal with what sounds like an elephant in the room! Listen to the very end to find out what it is they were dealing with! Recorded 24th February 2022.
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2022-02-2532 minPolSoc Pod*Episode Title Redacted by Sue Gray*In the second episode of PolSoc Pod, Eve and Jack discuss the fallout of Sue Gray's initial report, a brief update on the Ukraine situation (alongside a spontaneous chat about the upcoming French Presidential election) and delve into why this year's Winter Olympics - which began last week - has been causing so much controversy in the world of foreign affairs. Recorded on 9th February 2022.
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2022-02-1032 minPolSoc PodInternational Relations is So Fetch!In the first PolSoc Pod episode, Jack and Eve discuss this week's Big Issue: escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine. They give a brief history of Russo-Ukrainian relations, why tensions are growing again, and what they make of it all - with reference to the 2004 cult classic film Mean Girls! Any Other Business topics discussed include all things cake, Sue Gray and the Met Police; as well as the latest developments in the investigation into racism in English cricket (TW: racism). Recorded on 26th January 2022.
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2022-01-2840 min