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Midfield Politics

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Midfield Politics episodes

  • Episode 31: Brexit

    Luke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including:

    · Fish: Why is the fishing industry so important to the government?

    · Level Playing Field: Breaking down the latest updates regarding the Brexit negotiations

    Stay Safe, Keep Voting.

    Links:

    · Midfield Politics – Twitter

    · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio

    · Zak Green – Twitter

    Get in Touch:

    Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

    59 min
  • Episode 30: Brexit, takeaway pizza, and the post-Covid economy... Friday night rambling with Luke and Zak

    Look, it's been a minute... but we're back! To kick-off our December content, Luke James and Zak Green sat down to discuss a range of topics picked by you! On the agenda: the Brexit negotiations, coronavirus versus the Exchequer, and Boris Johnson's job security. 

    Also in the show: why a Namibian election result caught Zak's attention, and why we SHOULD watch the polling figures in Georgia ahead of the run-off. It's fantastic to be back, thank you so much for tuning into the show. 

    Stay Safe, Keep Voting.

    Links:

    · Midfield Politics – Twitter

    · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio

    · Zak Green – Twitter

    Get in Touch:

    Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 29: We're back! Just in time for chaos in Westminster...

    Luke James and Zak Green return to discuss the leading political headlines of the week, including:

    · Dominic Cummings: How will the PM's top aide be remembered? 

    · Home Office: Is Priti Patel fit to remain in the cabinet?

    · Sir Kier Starmer: Where is the Leader of the Opposition?

    Stay Safe, Keep Voting.

    Links:

    · Midfield Politics – Twitter

    · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio

    · Zak Green – Twitter

    Get in Touch:

    Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

    56 min
  • Episode 28: Midfield Politics Live - US Elections

    Throughout #ElectionNight, Zak Green and Luke James broadcasted their analysis live on Twitter. This podcast is all of that discussion, repackaged as an extended episode of the podcast. If you would like to skip to post-election analysis, refer to the time stamps below.

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    00 - 25: Exit Poll (23:00 GMT - 3/11)

    25 - 43: Does Biden face a tough night in Florida? (00:45 GMT - 4/11)

    43 - 63: All eyes on Georgia, is Trump heading for re-election? (01:50 GMT - 4/11) 

    63 - 100: Were the polls wrong? (03:00 GMT - 4/11)

    100 - 156: Post-election analysis; Midfield Politics projects Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States of America (16:35 GMT - 6/11)

    Links:

    · Midfield Politics – Twitter

    · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio

    · Zak Green – Twitter

    Get in Touch:

    Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

    2 hr 43 min
  • Episode 27: Discussing 'Lockdown 2' and the U.S. election with William Kedjanyi

    With three days until Americans head to the polls, Luke James and Zak Green were joined by political betting analyst William Kedjanyi to discuss the U.S. elections and Boris Johnson's decision to place England into lockdown (again). 

    The first half of the show is dedicated to British politics, focusing on the government's handling of Covid-19 and the factors that led to Saturday's announcement. The second half focuses on America: which states are still in play, can Tnrump still win, and how might Congress look from January?

    Manny thanks to William!

    Stay Safe, Keep Voting.

    Links:

    · Midfield Politics – Twitter

    · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio

    · Zak Green – Twitter

    Get in Touch:

    Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

    59 min
  • Election 2020 (5): US foreign policy, Brexit and climate change - four days to go

    Today's mini episode is dedicated to discussing US foreign policy; namely, how it would be impacted by a Biden or Trump victory next week.

    Links:

    · Midfield Politics – Twitter

    · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio

    · Zak Green – Twitter

    Get in Touch:

    Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

    27 min
  • Election 2020 (4): Assessing the contrasting styles of the Trump and Biden campaigns

    As we close in on November 3, Luke James and Zak Green discussed the contrasting styles of the Trump and Biden campaigns. Have the Republicans started to move away from the President? Will celebrity endorsements help the Democrats? 

    Stay Safe, Keep Voting.

    Links:

    · Midfield Politics – Twitter

    · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio

    · Zak Green – Twitter

    Get in Touch:

    Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

    26 min
  • Election 2020 (3): Everything is up for grabs in Georgia, will the blue wave finally arrive?

    With six days until Americans head to the polls, Luke James and Zak Green discuss the state of play in Georgia. 

    Joe Biden and Donald Trump are in for an exceptionally tight race in Peach State - despite it not backing a Democrat since 1992. The race for Georgia's seats in the U.S. Senate is equally intense....

    Will the blue wave finally arrive in GA?

    Stay Safe, Keep Voting.

    Links:

    · Midfield Politics – Twitter

    · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio

    · Zak Green – Twitter

    Get in Touch:

    Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

    23 min
  • Election 2020 (2): Is this the coronavirus election?

    With seven days until Americans head to the polls, Luke James and Zak Green discuss how Covid-19 has impacted the race, taking note of the candidates' contrasting policies on tackling the pandemic.

    Stay Safe, Keep Voting.

    Links:

    · Midfield Politics – Twitter

    · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio

    · Zak Green – Twitter

    Get in Touch:

    Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

    27 min
  • Election 2020 (1): You asked; we answered - how do American elections work?

    NB: This episode marks the start of a US Election mini-series, which will feature daily uploads about key issues in American politics.

    With eight days until Americans head to the polls, Luke James and Zak Green joined forces to explain the inner-workings of American politics.

    • What is a 'battleground state'?
    • How does the Electoral College work? 
    • Why does the EC work differently in Maine and Nebraska?
    • Why are Americans voting in numerous elections on the same day?
    • Why does each state have different rules and laws - marijuana, for example? 
    • Links:

      · Midfield Politics – Twitter

      · Luke James – Twitter / Portfolio

      · Zak Green – Twitter

      Get in Touch:

      Interested in sponsoring the show, have a guest request, or would like to contribute to the discussion? You can reach us via [email protected] or @MidfieldPolitic on Twitter.

      21 min

    About Midfield Politics

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    Midfield Politics is a weekly podcast covering politics, policy, and public discourse. Presented by Luke James and Zak Green, Midfield Politics features cutting-edge analysis, forthright opinion, and interview segments crafted to bring you up to speed with the latest developments from around the world.