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Season 19 Episode 2
In this episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, our new co-host Dr Julia de Romémont explores how elected policymakers approach decisions about public se…
11 hours ago
What policymakers think the public thinks
Season 19 Episode 1
In democratic countries, foreign policy is often assumed to be shaped, at least in part, by public preferences. But that raises an important question…
1 week ago
Six Prime Ministers and a Brexit: Meg Russell Reflects on British Democracy
Season 18 Episode 9
Six prime ministers, a Brexit referendum, and an (unlawful) prorogation of parliament — it has been an extraordinary decade to lead the UCL Constitut…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Impact of Parades in Northern Ireland
Season 18 Episode 8
Parading — when members of the unionist community march to commemorate historical events such as the 1690 Battle of the Boyne — is one of the most vi…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Teaching The Use Of Evidence In Policymaking
Season 18 Episode 7
Good policy depends on evidence, but the statistical methods behind the best research are complex and few policy-makers can master them in depth. So …
4 months ago
Remove Or Reduce? Social Media Content Moderation Through The Lens Of Human Rights
Season 18 Episode 6
Social media has a content problem. Some posts incite violence or hatred; others spread misinformation or promote self-harm. The instinctive response…
4 months, 1 week ago
How Do Judges' Personal Views Affect Asylum Rulings?
Season 18 Episode 5
Courts are supposed to treat like cases alike. But research consistently finds that judges' backgrounds and beliefs can influence their decisions. Mo…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Transparency As A Tool Of Authoritarian Governance In China
Season 18 Episode 4
Transparency is seen as a hallmark of democracy, yet some authoritarian states have real open government policies too. Why? New research suggests a s…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Which Companies Oppose Climate Action?
Season 18 Episode 3
Most people see action on climate change as essential. But powerful lobbies continue to push the other way. Understanding what drives corporate oppos…
5 months ago
Reframing Rights In Zimbabwe: Do Local Narratives Improve LGBTQ Rights Campaigning?
Season 18 Episode 2
In parts of the Global South, political elites have framed LGBTQ rights as a foreign, colonial agenda. So should advocates abandon universal rights l…
5 months, 1 week ago