Political WorldView Podcast

Oct 30 2024 83 ep. 59 mins 14
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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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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

China's way forward (with Yi Wang)

Feb 19 2024 67 mins  
China's fortunes appear to have changed in the past few years, economic slowdown and increased pressure from the US are beginning to take their toll. Adam Quinn sits down with Yi Wang to discuss politics in China, how we got to this point and where the state is headed. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to

Which way America? (with Scott Lucas)

Jan 30 2024 76 mins  
With the primary process already underway, all signs point to Trump facing Biden in the presidential election at the end of this year. Adam Quinn sits down with Scott Lucas to discuss Trump, Biden and the year ahead for the US. 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/polworldvi

Argentina's Hard Right Turn (with Marco Vieira)

Dec 13 2023 61 mins  
Host Adam Quinn is joined by Marco Vieira to discuss the recent election of Javier Milei in Argentina. A controversial figure who has garnered comparisons with Trump and Bolsonaro, Milei's rhetoric on the Argentine economy and moving away from close ties with economic neighbours have shocked the region and beyond. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow