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- Episode 9 - On The Modernisation of Parliament
In the episode we will discuss a topic by James Pearce-Molland, concerning whether Parliament has modernised and to what extent. Original Text: https://jpearcemolland.wixsite.com/mysite/post/has-parliament-moved-on-by-james-pearce-molland. The poLit site: http://www.thinkpolit.com/.
21 min - Episode 8 - On Storming The Capitol
In this episode we are going to discuss the events of January the 6th 2021 and the storming of the US Capitol building. Check out the original article: http://www.thinkpolit.com/.
19 min - Episode 7 - On Conflict in 2021
In this episode we will discuss a few of the conflicts that could emerge in the coming year. For references, citations and more content, see the original post on the poLit site: http://www.thinkpolit.com/.
32 min - 1 min
- Episode 6 - On Foucault And 'Society Must Be Defended'
In this episode we will discuss the first lecture delivered by Michel Foucault on the 7th January 1976 as part of his 'Society Must Be Defended' lecture series. For the blog post, see: http://www.thinkpolit.com/2021/01/society-must-be-defended-on-lecture-one.html.
30 min - Episode 5 - On Macrosecuritisation, The Pandemic And The United Nations
In this episode we will discuss the concept of 'Macrosecuritisation' in relation to The United Nation's Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Link to the blog: http://www.thinkpolit.com/.
28 min - Episode 4 - On Political Humanism and Posthumanism
In this episode I talk about the difference between 'Humanism' and 'Posthumanism'. Has our technology fundamentally changed what it is to be human? Taken from the blog here: http://www.thinkpolit.com/.
22 min - Episode 3 - On Modern Political Sovereignty
In this episode we will discuss the question 'What is sovereignty?' by thinking with Jean Bodin, Hugo Grotius, Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Carl Schmitt, whilst contemplating Brexit. The original article can be found here: http://www.thinkpolit.com/.
30 min - Episode 2 - On The Attainability of a 'Left' Alternative to Neoliberalism
In this episode we will explore 'The Left', Neoliberalism, and the idea of the 'Chain of Equivalence'. This post can be found on the poLit blog: http://www.thinkpolit.com/.
24 min - Episode 1 - On 'Chumocracy'
This first episode will discuss the poLit blog and podcast generally, alongside engaging in our first political posit, focussing on Liberal Democracy and 'Chumocracy'. The poLit website may be found at: http://www.thinkpolit.com/.
17 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/
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