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Polis Podcast episodes

  • South American Elections

    Political change is sweeping through various South American countries. Thomas Barton is joined by Polis Latin America Researcher Fergus to discuss the elections in the region and their broader impact on the international community.

    31 min
  • Ethiopia’s Conflict

    Ethiopia’s conflict with Tigray is in danger of escalating. Thomas Barton is joined by Polis Lead Editor Adam to discuss the conflict, its impact on Ethiopian citizens and the international community, and whether there is a risk of genocide.

    27 min
  • A greener planet?

    Climate change is an issue that is increasingly dominating the minds of citizens and governments alike. Thomas Barton and Polis Analyst Jaye discuss the upcoming COP26 summit and whether we can expect action from global leaders.

    23 min
  • Special: Polis Analysis’ Fake News Panel Discussion
    As part of Polis Analysis’ campaign against fake news, we have invited
    experts from the fields of journalism, academia, and politics alongside our
    own head of research to discuss, in-depth, the problem the world is facing
    with fake news. A fundamental part of this campaign has been not just to
    highlight the existence of the problem, but to play an important role in
    providing the solutions to it. This discussion provides a platform for our
    experts to begin to do just that.
    Clare Rewcastle Brown is an investigative journalist whose work has
    helped to expose corruption at the heart of governments and
    multinational media organisations.
    Professor Nicholas Oshaughnessy is professor emeritus of communication
    at Queen Mary University and visiting professor in the centre for strategic
    communications at KCL. He has written extensively on the topics of
    political marketing, propaganda, and more recently on the plight of
    misinformation.
    Melissa Fairfull is a legal expert and parliamentary aide to a senior
    member of the Scottish National Party in Westminster.
    They are joined by Polis Analysis’ head of research and resident fake news
    expert, Geremia Lizier-Zmudzinski, who has led the way in establishing
    Polis Analysis as a force for highlighting the dangers of fake news.
    I would like to thank all of the panelists for taking the time to participate
    in the discussion
    53 min
  • Freeze or thaw? West-Russian relations

    Relations between Western powers and Russia have historically shaped global politics and with it the lives of citizens. Thomas Barton and Polis’ lead analyst Anne Caroline discuss the current state of West-Russian relations and what we can expect to unfold next.

    27 min
  • New leaders, a sign of change?

    New political leaders have emerged on the scene in the Middle East. Thomas Barton and Lead Editor Adam discuss the new Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, including whether their rise to power will deliver change in the region.

    33 min
  • Fake News: the Challenge of the Digital Age
    The rise of fake news poses an increasing threat to our democracies. Thomas Barton and Head of Research at Polis Analysis Geremia explain what fake news is, why it is dangerous and what potential solutions exist to turn the tide on fake news.
    25 min
  • US-China Tensions

    US-China tensions have increased in recent years with consequences for citizens around the world. Thomas Barton and Lead Analyst at Polis Analysis Anne Caroline discuss what the rivalry between these two great powers means for Europe and the global economy, and what we can expect going forward.

    23 min

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Delivered every Friday, the Polis Podcast covers the key international issues shaping our lives. Our Founder will bring to you insightful conversations every week with relevant experts and guests.