Politips... for A-Level Politics and Beyond

About Politips... for A-Level Politics and Beyond

The podcast where three experienced teachers discuss big questions relating to the world of politics. Between us we have many years of studying, teaching, examining, and, in one case, doing politics. This podcast is ideal for anyone studying or revising A Level politics or anyone with an interest in politics. However, we aim to go beyond the specification in our episodes; everything from the origins of democracy through to political book recommendations. Twitter @politipspodcast Instagram @politipspodcast Facebook @politipspodcast

Publisher

Politips

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Feb 2023

Latest episode

14 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 52 episodes have a transcript.

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   14 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   John Locke: liberal revolutionary?

   Host [Host Name] interviews political thinker John Locke about his revolutionary liberal ideas on human nature, society, and the state.

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   14 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Select Committees and scrutiny- Politips Explains

   Host Alex Andreou interviews political analyst Dr. Sarah Smith about the effectiveness of parliamentary select committees in holding the government accountable.

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   7 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Thomas Hobbes: Leviathan unleashed

   Host [Host Name] explores Thomas Hobbes's life and works, revealing the origins of his powerful "Leviathan" concept for modern political thought.

Inside a recent episode

John Locke: liberal revolutionary?

Published 14 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It is worth noting how Locke thought states first came into being. He thought that pre-literate people had come together by mutual agreement. Perhaps families formed clan societies and then acknowledged some person or entities as entitled to lay down rules of association and everyday living. But when they acquired government, a new type of authority was created. Authority by consent came into the world. Government, according to Locke, arises through consent, not inheritance or divine right. He said, nothing being able to put him into subjection to any earthly power, but only his own consent. In saying this, Locke was rejecting the ideas of his contemporary Sir Robert Filmer. […]

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57 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

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Engagement

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