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Back to SearchThe 2024 UK General Election
Season 15 Episode 7
The 2024 UK General Election was nothing short of exceptional. Labour achieved one of the largest majorities in the history of the House of Commons —…
1 year, 3 months ago
Should We Have A Human Right Against Discrimination?
Season 15 Episode 6
In this episode of UCL Uncovering Politics, we explore one of the most foundational questions in human rights theory: Is there a human right against …
1 year, 3 months ago
Can The Law Fix Structural Injustice?
Season 15 Episode 5
When we see injustice in the world, our instinct is often to look for someone to blame. We might point to a corrupt official, an unjust law, or indiv…
1 year, 4 months ago
Should Politicians Always Be Truthful?
Season 15 Episode 4
Most of us want our politicians to tell the truth. In fact, research from UCL and beyond confirms that honesty is consistently ranked as one of the t…
1 year, 4 months ago
Do Religious Schools Hinder Children's Autonomy?
Season 15 Episode 3
Today, we’re diving into the complex and often contentious world of religious schools. Are they a threat to social cohesion and tolerance, or are the…
1 year, 4 months ago
How Can Populists Be Defeated?
Season 15 Episode 2
In recent years, populism has gained remarkable traction across the globe. If you see populists as leaders who stoke division and who peddle simplist…
1 year, 5 months ago
Decision Making In The European Union
Season 15 Episode 1
International organisations have become major players in global affairs, with the European Union standing out as especially powerful. But the EU’s de…
1 year, 5 months ago
Rewilding the University - Prof Cathy Elliott's inaugural lecture
Season 14 Episode 10
Join us to celebrate the achievements of Prof. Cathy Elliott. Recorded one day after her inaugural lecture, marking a significant milestone in her di…
1 year, 6 months ago
Constitutional Reform in the UK
Season 14 Episode 9
Politics in the UK has been in turmoil in recent years—Brexit, Covid, movements for independence in Scotland and Northern Ireland, rule-breaking Prim…
1 year, 6 months ago
Echo Chambers, Confucian Harmony and Civility
Season 14 Episode 8
Echo chambers are a growing concern in today’s social and political landscape, reinforcing existing beliefs and fostering distrust. Some argue that c…
1 year, 7 months ago