A podcast by two International Relations and Politics (IRP) students at Northumbria University Newcastle discussing their takes on current affairs, for politicos and non-politicos alike! Get involved with the debate using the hashtag #PolSocPod and follow us on Twitter (@PolSocPod) and Instagram (@northumbriapoliticssociety)!
PolSoc Pod
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A podcast by two International Relations and Politics (IRP) students at Northumbria University Newcastle discussing their takes on current affairs, for politicos and non-politicos alike! Get involved with the debate using the hashtag #PolSocPod and follow us on Twitter (@PolSocPod) and Instagram (@northumbriapoliticssociety)!
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November 8, 2022
S2 Ep.2 U-Turns, The Jungle & Elections
<p>This 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 what repercussions these results have on the rest of the world. Once again, thank you so much for listening!</p> <p>Episode recorded on Thursday 3rd of November.</p> <p>Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @northumbriapoliticssociety and Twitter @PolSocPod </p>
October 24, 2022
S2 Ep.1 Truss-out
<p>Welcome 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. </p> <p>Don't forget you can also follow us on Instagram @northumbriapoliticssociety and on Twitter @PolSocPod </p> <p>Thank you for listening! </p>
August 18, 2022
Jack Interviews...Taha Hashim
<p><strong>Disclaimer: 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.</strong></p> <p>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 discuss racism in cricket - amid the upcoming hearings for the Yorkshire racism scandal and the Cricket Scotland report released last month, to name just two examples- and how the future looks for the game. Recorded 17th August 2022.</p> <p><strong>Don't forget to get involved with the #PolSocPod on social media! Follow us on Twitter (@PolSocPod) and Instagram (@northumbriapoliticssociety), use the hashtag above and have your say on the issues we discuss and/or suggest talking points for the next episode!</strong></p>
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