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Alex the Activist and Alex the Consultant chat after work over a drink about politics. If there is a space for real free thought, it’s in the pub. Fancy a pint? Lose your inhibitions and join ... more
FAQs about Drinking Politics:How many episodes does Drinking Politics have?The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.
December 13, 2022#16 This is what I hoped for after Boris JohnsonQuite a while ago, long before his regime crumbled, I had some thoughts about what might happen after Boris Johnson. Trust in politicians is at an all time low, is there really a future for democracy in the UK without significant change?...more33minPlay
November 30, 2022#15 Too bizarre for PR - electoral reform with AbbieIs Britain too bizarre for serious electoral reform? Is it a hopeless cause? Can the old British system change? Abby puts her case forward; Alex gets distracted by Conservatives and Alex gets bored...more25minPlay
November 30, 2022#14 The NHS - why instead of treating us, do we have to treat it?The NHS; I feel like, instead of treating us, we have to treat the NHS. What went wrong and is it maybe because we are more obsessed with the NHS than we are about health? Alex looking into the cult of the NHS while Alex looks into cows....more29minPlay
November 14, 2022#13 Tony Blair, the influencerAs the Chester By-Election pushes increasing pressure on Starmer's Labour party Alex dives into Tony Blair's legacy and current attempts to steer politics. Alex takes a step forward and talks about lobbying and why it's probably a force for good. Has anyone also noticed that Rejoining the EU is getting more attention?...more25minPlay
November 07, 2022#12 Elon, Greta and Hippies in SuitsWith COP27 in full swing we look at who makes the best sort of campaigner for the most controversial and challenging topics like the environment. Are hippies the best people to be campaigning for the climate? Are you still a hippie if you wear a suit? Does Elon Musk actually matter?...more34minPlay
October 23, 2022#11 Everybody wants to be PMDo we need a Churchill? Who would be the best Prime Minister? Alex talks about blogs that nobody reads and Alex asks the big question: who is the next leader?...more22minPlay
October 10, 2022#10 - A Beer for KeirWho would you rather have a drink with, Boris Johnson or Kier Starmer? Or perhaps you'd rather a night out with old Gove? Alex would rather a pint with Boris while Alex would rather just avoid the drugs....more26minPlay
September 24, 2021#9 - Brexit isn't over, but this series isAlex asks about the joy of campaigning for Rejoin and Alex suggest to change the name of the so called Progressive Alliance....more30minPlay
September 16, 2021#8 - The Next Episode is the Brexit EpisodeAlex appreciates a positive outcome of climate change and why Alex is jealous of missing an Erasmus semester in Moscow....more26minPlay
September 09, 2021#7 - Camel Racing in ScotlandAlex measures political success and why Alex does not want to follow the road that started with Brexit....more34minPlay
FAQs about Drinking Politics:How many episodes does Drinking Politics have?The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.