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poLit episodes

  • Episode 39 - On Global Conflict in 2022.

    In this episode I discuss the state of Global Conflict in 2022, exploring the five conflicts I expect to develop or deteriorate further in the coming year. The original article from the poLit website, including references and citations, can be found here. Visit the poLit website at www.thinkpolit.com.

    56 min
  • Episode 38 - On Democracy Disrupted and Global Protest.

    In this episode we will discuss the politics of networked global protest through the lens of Ivan Krastev's 2014 work 'Democracy Disrupted'. The original article from the poLit website may be found here. Don't forget to check out the website at: www.thinkpolit.com. Samples taken from: Middle East Eye, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, South China Morning Post, and Global News. 

    14 min
  • Episode 37 - On State Oppression.

    In this episode, the concept of 'State Oppression' is unpacked and distinguished from 'State Coercion'. This episode was taken from the article 'To The Whetstone: On State Coercion and Oppression' on the poLit website at www.thinkpolit.com. 

    29 min
  • Episode 35 - On State Coercion.

    In this episode we will explore how to conceptualise 'State Coercion' and what such coercion implies. The essay this episode was taken from can be found here and on the poLit website: www.thinkpolit.com. 

    35 min
  • Episode 34 - Dr. Adam B. Lerner on State Consciousness.

    In this episode Dr. Adam B. Lerner discusses the notion of the state as a conscious entity, alongside the site of intersection between International Relations Theory and the Philosophy of Mind. The poLit website may he found at: http://www.thinkpolit.com/. Dr. Lerner can be contacted on Twitter: @AdamBLerner. 

    42 min
  • Episode 33 - On Non-Place and Terrorism.

    In this short episode we will discuss Marc Augé's anthropological notion of 'non-place' and this concept it links to the politics of super-modernity, terrorism and biopower. Check out the poLit website at: http://www.thinkpolit.com/ and the article from which this episode was taken, entitled: Into The Space Between Spaces, Non-Place and Terrorism.

    16 min
  • Episode 31 - On Separating Art From The Artist - Part Two.

    In this episode, I will be discussing part two of the extent to which art can be separated from artist, using the thought of Arendt, Gadamer, Heidegger and Barthes to help us along. For the original essay this episode is taken from, alongside references and more content, check out the poLit site at: http://www.thinkpolit.com/2021/10/on-separating-art-from-artist-immanence.html. The poLit website may be found at: http://www.thinkpolit.com/. Cameron Maltwood can be contacted on Twitter @thehalfscot.

    49 min
  • Episode 30 - On Separating Art From The Artist - Part One

    In this episode, I will be discussing the extent to which art can be separated from artist, using the thought of Arendt, Gadamer, Heidegger and Barthes to help us along. For the original essay this episode is taken from, alongside references and more content, check out the poLit site at: http://www.thinkpolit.com/2021/10/on-separating-art-from-artist-immanence.html. The poLit website may be found at: http://www.thinkpolit.com/. Cameron Maltwood can be contacted on Twitter @thehalfscot.

    33 min

About poLit

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In the mood to think about Politics, Philosophy or International Relations? Well...think poLit! The poLit podcast provides short episodes that are analytical and yet easy to understand, encouraging an original and erudite mode of political thinking that crosses disciplines. With me, Kieran O'Meara, and guest academics as your guide, we will try to navigate these odd political times together. Check out the website at: http://www.thinkpolit.com/