Better Politics Podcast
Welcome to Better Politics — the podcast for anyone who refuses to accept politics as it is.
Podcasting since 2022 • 24 episodes
Better Politics Podcast
Latest Episodes
Stepping In and Out of Politics: Power, Well-Being, and Life in Public Office
In this episode, Lisa Witter is joined by Jo Swinson, former UK Member of Parliament and leader of the Liberal Democrats. They explore Jo's journey into politics, beginning with her early interest in activism inspired by the Body Sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Hard Hope for Europe: Inside the Making of a Pan-European Political Movement
In the first episode of the Better Politics Podcast of 2026, host Lisa Witter is joined by Damian Boeselager, a German Member of the European Parliament and the co-founder of Volt Europa, the first pan-European political party.With a bac...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:26
2025 in Review: A Momentous Year for Better Politics
In this year-end edition of the Better Politics Podcast, Lisa Witter is joined by colleagues Kimberly McArthur and
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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54:50
The New Extremism: Misogyny, Violence & Democracy on the Brink
We speak with global extremism expert and author Cynthia Miller-Idriss about the rising tide of political violence, the gendered roots of radicalisation, and why misogyny has become one ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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47:34
Becoming Better Humans in the Age of AI
In this episode of Better Politics, we sit down with Shoukei Matsumoto — a Pure Land Buddhist monk, philosopher, entrepreneur, and author of A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind — for a rare conversation recorded live in B...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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