Political WorldView Podcast

Nov 23 2024 86 ep. 59 mins 15

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The Political WorldView podcast is a current affairs programme hosted by Adam Quinn at the University of Birmingham.

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European security without America (with Patrick Porter)

Nov 23 2024 56 mins

As Donald Trump retakes the White House, many Europeans, particularly those in Ukraine are growing increasingly anxious as the prospect of less US spending on defence on the continent seems likely if his rhetoric is anything to go by. Adam Quinn sits down with Patrick Porter to examine what is happening in terms of European security, where the US might need to focus its attention

It's Trump again (with Sarah Bufkin)

Nov 23 2024 68 mins

Donald J Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the US in a vote that saw him win the popular vote for the first time. Adam Quinn sits down with Sarah Bufkin to talk through the issues that the Democrats faced and how they prepared for the election as well as what Trump brings to the table that saw him increase his vote share in almost all demographics. We discuss it all

How strong is India's democracy? (with Lipika Kamra

Nov 11 2024 48 mins

The world's largest democracy held its general election earlier this year with incumbent Narendra Modi's BJP securing a third successive term as the largest represented party. Adam Quinn sits down with Lipika Kamra to discuss the historical background, the important issues leading up to the election and what trends look like for the nation of over 1 billion. We discuss it all her

Labour's Rocky Start (with Peter Kerr)

Oct 30 2024 60 mins

It has been a turbulant ride for the Labour Party as they have reached their 100 days in office milestone. A low voting percentage, political infighting as well as the all important budget have taken up the bulk of this. As voters question whether Labour are 'more of the same', host Adam Quinn sits down with British politics expert, Peter Kerr to discuss what has gone well and poo

German Right Rising edition (with Julian Hörner)

Oct 14 2024 51 mins

Eastern German state elections have seen victory for the far right Alternative für Deutschland (Alternative for Germany). These elections follow a developing trend of an increase in popularity for such parties both in Europe and beyond. Adam Quinn sits down with expert Julian Hörner to discuss the elections, what led to success for the AfD and where Germany goes from here. We d

Trump v Harris: Final Straight (with David Dunn)

Sep 30 2024 65 mins

President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race to return to office, leaving Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Seemingly stuck for jibes at Harris, Republican nominee Donald Trump has struggled in the polls since Harris' nomination was announced. Adam Quinn sits down with David Dunn to discuss the fallout of the first presidential debate that led to Biden's withdrawal, the

NATO's birthday party (with Mark Webber)

Jul 09 2024 69 mins

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is turning 75, and to celebrate, your host Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Mark Webber. Is NATO fit for purpose, how does it manage wavering US support and will it be in 10 years? We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Ada

American politics down South (with Sarah Bufkin)

Mar 18 2024 67 mins

The US Presidential Primaries are completed and the country is set for the rematch few wanted but everyone expected. With the country as divided as ever, our experts examine the root causes of Trumpism, Biden's unpopularity and the urban/countryside divide of the US South. Host Adam Quinn is joined by Sarah Bufkin, political theorist and ex-US political journalist to discuss Trump

US Election Live Event

Mar 11 2024 119 mins

Special Episode: we bring you a recording of a live US Election Event held at University of Birmingham on Feb 28th. Chaired by René Lindstädt, Head of School of Government, and featuring Lilliana Mason (Johns Hopkins University), Andrew Rudalevige (Bowdoin College), Stephen Bridges (ex UK Diplomat and Ambassador), alongside UoB’s own Sarah Bufkin, David Dunn and Adam Quinn. T

Tories' End of the Road (with Peter Kerr)

Mar 03 2024 67 mins

Britain is now in recession and a general election looms. With economic trouble and ongoing losses in byelections, the Conservatives look set to lose power for the first time in 14 years. Adam Quinn sits down with British politics expert Peter Kerr to discuss where it has all gone wrong for the Conservatives and where its opponents can make gains. We discuss it all here. Produc