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Does Owning A Home Make You More Right Wing?

Season 17 Episode 2

For decades, political scientists believed that a person’s occupation was the strongest predictor of how they would vote. Manual, working-class jobs …

7 hours ago

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A just post-colonial world

Season 17 Episode 1

In today’s episode, we are joined by the author of a new book published by Princeton University Press. The book offers a bold reimagining of global j…

6 days, 23 hours ago

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Who Pays and Who Speaks? Reforming Democracy in the UK

Season 16 Episode 9

Democracy in the UK is under strain. Many voters feel deeply alienated from politics, believing that those elected to represent them often pursue nar…

3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Rethinking Global Governance in an Age of Crisis

Season 16 Episode 8

Our world faces a growing set of challenges that transcend national borders - from climate change and pandemic threats to the governance of emerging …

4 weeks ago

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Power, Negotiation, The COPs - And Loss And Damage

Season 16 Episode 7

Climate change is exerting increasingly profound effects on societies across the globe. 

Policy responses are often described as resting on three pill…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Playing The Politics Of Morality To Set The Agenda

Season 16 Episode 6

It’s often said that when a government faces political trouble, nothing boosts public support quite like a threat to national security. History offer…

2 months ago

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How War The Ukraine War Has Affected Attitudes To Democracy

Season 16 Episode 5

In this episode, we explore a crucial yet often overlooked question: how does war affect people’s support for democracy? Around the world, conflicts …

2 months, 1 week ago

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Gaza: The Dream And The Nightmare

Season 16 Episode 4

Gaza is — often for tragic reasons — frequently in the headlines. In this episode, recorded on October 16, 2025, we take a step back from breaking ne…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Should The State Fund Fertility Treatments?

Season 16 Episode 3

When we talk about funding healthcare, most of us think of hospitals, waiting lists, and limited budgets. But what about fertility — and the question…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Immigration, Public Housing, and Far-Right Politics

Season 16 Episode 2

Across many democracies, far-right movements are gaining momentum — a trend that worries policymakers, researchers, and citizens alike. A common expl…

3 months ago

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