
Politics JaM
A weekly podcast with Jeevun and Michael - two young academics analysing politics, talking to guests and listening to jams.
Episodes
75 episodes
In Liz We Truss?
On this week's pod, we had a chat about Liz Truss becoming Britain's Prime Minister, what this means for the Conservative Party and the key issues she will have to address.The Jam of the Week/Summer was
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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45:11

Saudi Arabia: The (Changing) Oil Kingdom
On this week's pod, we had a chat about Saudi Arabia's changing role in the Middle East and the worldThe Jam of the Week was Mo Money Mo Problems by ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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51:03

Bye Bye, Boris Johnson (Part 2)
On this week's pod, we had a chat about Johnson's resignation, the Conservative's leadership contest, the current landscape in British politics.The Jam of the Week was
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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41:52

Going, Going ... Still Not Quite Gone
We discussed the past 26 absolutely bonkers hours in British Politics that started with the Health Secretary and Chancellor resigning. What happened and what is likely to happen next?The Jam of the Week was I Hate This Part by The Pussy...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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35:19

Rwandan Flight to Nowhere with Zoe Gardner
We were joined by Zoe Gardner, Policy & Advocacy Manager at Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), to discuss the government's Rwanda Migration plan, why the government are putting it in place and its potential political reperc...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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47:34

The Morning After the Confidence Vote Before with Tim Bale
We were joined by Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary, to discuss where next for Boris Johnson and the Conservative PartyThe Jam of the Week was
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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27:44

Mass Shootings: This is America
On this week's podcast, we had a chat about gun violence in the United States following the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde. The Jam of the Week was
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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49:07

Return of the Mac-ron
What happened in France's election? Why have the mainstream parties gone into decline? And what does this mean for populism in rich nations?The Jam of the Week was Things Can Only Get Better by D:ReamAll of our Jams of the Week c...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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49:48

Imran Khan's Final Innings?
This week, we had a chat about Imran Khan, dynastic politics, Pakistan's domestic politics, and the impact recent developments in Pakistan could have on its foreign policy objectives.The Jam of the Week was I Feel Fine by The Beatles
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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33:56

War Crimes: Causes and Cures
This week, we had a chat about Putin's war crimes in Ukraine, the role of war crimes in international politics, and the how to prevent themThe Jam of the Week was Masters of War by Bob Dylan All of our Jams of the Week can ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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53:12

Nazanin, Free at Last
This week, we had a chat about Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, hostage diplomacy and Iran's relations with the WestThe Jam of the Week was Crazy Tings by Tem...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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32:40

Putin's invasion: What, Why, and Where Next?
This week, we were joined by Peter Paine and and Kalina Damianova to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine.The Jams of the Week were Changes by Tupac and The Duckling Swims<...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:14:36

How Labour Can Win with Steven Fielding
This week, we were joined by Professor Steven Fielding to discuss Labour's current and future political fortunesThe Jam of the Week was Personal Jesus b...
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53:44

A Year of Biden
How has Biden's First Year Gone? And what has his successes and failures been, both at home and abroad?The Jam of the Week was In The Fire by Dave
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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45:53

Bye Bye Bye, Boris Johnson
In our second episode of the year, we reacted to the Sue Gray report and its implications for Boris Johnson.The Jam of the Week was Bye Bye Bye by N Syn...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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32:14

Our Predictions for 2022
We discussed our predictions for 2022. On British Politics, the Climate, and COVIDThe Jam of the Week was Peru by Fireboy DML
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:32

2021: What Happened and Why?
In our final pod of the year, we review some of the big news stories and themes to emerge from 2021: the future for Boris Johnson and the Labour Party, Black Lives Matter, COVID-19 and populism, and conflicts around the world.The Jams o...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:19:10

The End-ish of Boris Johnson
This week, we chatted about all the latest partying government scandal, when PMs have to resign, and what it means for Boris' PremiershipThe Jam of the Week is Lazarus by DaveAll of our Jams of the Week can also now be found on ou...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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42:54

Indian Farmers Winning Over Modi with Professor Christophe Jaffrelot
This week, we were joined by Professor Christophe Jaffrelot to discuss the repeal of the farm laws in India, the growing political influence of farmers in India and Modi's style of governance.The Jam of the Week is
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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41:49

Corruption in the Commons
This week, we discussed the corruption scandal in the Commons, how our constitution allows it, and its impact on democracyThe Jam of the Week is I Got Fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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39:29

Brief Hiatus
Just a quick message to say we are taking a few weeks off because life is manic. But we will be back soon!Hope you are all doing swell
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1:38

Starmerism? Labour Conference 2021
This week, we reflected on the 2021 Labour Conference and Labour's prospects moving forward.The Jam of the Week is Verdansk by DaveAll of our ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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46:06

Celebrity Politics
This week, we had a chat about celebrities - how they get involved in politics and whether actually make a differenceThe Jam of the Week is Champagne Poe...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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38:31
