Aaaaaaand we're back! It's certainly been a while. Sorry about that, exams, assessments, and all that jazz got in the way! In today's episode, we talk about Newspapers, their biases, and even which ones we read. We also touch a little on the problems that Newspaper media have caused in the past, as well as the scandals they've been involved in, not only reporting, but participating in. Also, it's just us again this week, but we will be having some special guests on at some point in the future!

We do have some recommendations, although no links for them, do be sure to check out:

Yes Prime Minister - The Papers

The MP Expenses Scandal

The Leveson Inquiry - The Case of Millie Dowler

The S*n in general

Spitting Image

Our Socials

Alex T-B - @alextantbrown

Maeve - @maeves98

Alex W doesn't use Twitter, but we forgive him

URY - https://ury.org.uk/

Jonathan Cooke - [email protected]

So we decided to do a special episode, where all three of us take some time off wholly discussing politics and instead discuss life, and a little bit of politics too. In this episode we talk about C*vid; the Census 2021; why God won't be listening to our podcast; and cycling helmets, plus many more things. We don't really have any recommendations this week, apart from Jay Foreman's YouTube channel (Alex Woodward's idea). 

We've also put some links down in the description if any of you need to talk to someone about life at the moment.

Special Links

Mind - Helplines page -  Website

Samaritans - Website - Helpline Number is 116 123

Young Minds - Website - Helpline text YM to 85258

NHS Mental Health Helpline

Our Socials

Alex T-B - @alextantbrown

Maeve - @maeves98

Alex W doesn't use Twitter, but we forgive him

URY - https://ury.org.uk/

Jonathan Cooke - [email protected]

Let us take you back to before the C-word was everyone's topic of conversation, to a time where the B-word was everyone's favourite conversation topic. Yes, in this episode we are talking about all things Brexit! We even have a guest, Josh, so that we can address the leave/remain imbalance of our regular co-hosts. In the episode, we give a small background on the Brexit referendum, but mostly we just argue about leaving vs remaining and our reasons for being on each side. Alex T-B and Josh argue for Leave and Maeve and Alex W argue for Remain. It sure is an episode for disagreements.

Recommendations

- Brexit: The Uncivil War (All4)

- Brexit Explained - Vanity Fair - YouTube

- Brexit Briefly - CGP Grey - YouTube

- Brexit Briefly Revisited - CGP Grey - YouTube

Our Socials

Alex T-B - @alextantbrown

Maeve - @maeves98

Alex W doesn't use Twitter, but we forgive him

Special Guest - Josh Westwood

URY - https://ury.org.uk/

Jonathan Cooke - [email protected]

The first episode in our special double upload! In this episode Maeve has seemingly swapped in for Alex Woodward, it wasn't intentional, it's just how our schedules all worked out. But to replace the loss that is Alex, we have brought in a guest!! Yes, at the time he was University Radio York's Head of News but is now the Head of News and Sport, and seasoned radio professional William King joins us on the podcast.

In this episode, we do discuss a lot about Northern Irish politics, including The Troubles, the governance of Northern Ireland, and the parties of Northern Ireland. We even look forward to the 2022 Northern Irish Assembly Election and give our thoughts on the future of Northern Ireland.

Recommendations

- The Troubles Wikipedia

- The Troubles YouTube Video 1 and Video 2

- Renewable Heat Incentive Scandal

- New Decade, New Approach

- Consociationalism YouTube video

- Consociationalsim Wikipedia

- Mo (All4)

- Ethnonationalism Wikipedia

- Patrick Kielty Documentary (YouTube)

- Next Northern Ireland Assembly

- Belfast City Council

Our Socials

Alex T-B - @alextantbrown

Maeve - @maeves98

Alex W doesn't use Twitter, but we forgive him

Special Guest William King - @WilliamKingIOM

URY - https://ury.org.uk/

Jonathan Cooke - [email protected]

Unfortunately, you've been left with just the two Alexs in this week's episodes, Maeve was off ill for the recording session. But in this episode, we aim to give a quick overview of current affairs and a brief description of where the seven biggest parties (Tories, Labour, Lib Dems, Greens, SNP, Plaid Cymru and Reform/UKIP) lie in terms of their ideologies. We even give our election predictions for 2024 and even talk about our favourite minor parties. Also in this episode both Alex's agree (we know Maeve would also agree too) that UKIP should just stop.

Recommendations

- BBC Exit Poll Video (1992-2019)

- Exit Poll Video (1974-2017)

- Nigel Farage: Resignation Video and the rejection of that resignation

- The "Not another one" video

Alex T-B - @alextantbrown

Maeve - @maeves98

Alex W doesn't use Twitter, but we forgive him

URY - https://ury.org.uk/

Jonathan Cooke - [email protected]

Unfortunately, you've been left with just the two Alexs in this week's episodes, Maeve was off ill for the recording session. But in this episode, we aim to give a quick explanation of the political spectrum and how you can find out where you lie on it.  In the episode, we explain what we mean when we talk about left-wing/right-wing; left-of/right-of-centre; centre-left/right, and what these positions are based on.

Recommendations

- The Political Compass Test

- The Political Spectrum - Wikipedia

- The Political Compass - Wikipedia

- Right Values Test

- Left Values Test

- Mutually Assured Destruction - Wikipedia

- Mutually Assured Destruction (YouTube)

- Weimar Economic Crash -  Video 1, Video 2, and Video 3

- Hyperinflation YouTube Video

Alex T-B - @alextantbrown

Maeve - @maeves98

Alex W doesn't use Twitter, but we forgive him

URY - https://ury.org.uk/

Jonathan Cooke - [email protected]

And for the first time, we have had to mark this podcast as explicit, big thanks to Vince Cable for this...

In terms of this episode, we talk about the history of the Lib Dems (we know they were formed in 1988, but still...); either-or, we talk a little bit on the SDP-Liberal Alliance, Paddy Ashdown, Charles Kennedy, Menzies Campbell (for like 30 seconds); before moving onto Nick Clegg, the Coalition and the post coalition Lib Dems, talking about Tim Farron, Vince Cable, Jo Swinson and we do actually mention Ed Davey. 

Recommendations

- Coalition (YouTube as Coalition 2015)

- "No easy way to say this" (YouTube) - Nick Cleggs actual apology video

- "Nick Cleggs Apology Song: I'm Sorry" (YouTube)

- "Liberal Democrats: Say goodbye to broken promises" (YouTube)

- John Cleese on the SDP-Liberal Alliance (Just search for that on YouTube, there are too many for us to list...)

- "First Election Debate | ITV" (YouTube)

- "Swinson says she's ready to be PM, vows to cancel Brexit" (YouTube)

- "Jo Swinson loses her seat" (YouTube)

Alex T-B - @alextantbrown

Maeve - @maeves98

Alex W doesn't use Twitter, but we forgive him

URY - https://ury.org.uk/

Jonathan Cooke - [email protected]

In this episode, Alex, Alex, and Maeve discuss The Labour Party, all the way from its formation through Attlee, and the debate between the socialists and the moderates, Blair, Brown, Miliband and Corbyn. Also in this episode, Alex T-B reveals a long-held secret. Like the Conservative Party, we will talk about current leader Keir Starmer in more detail in 2 episodes time!

Recommendations

- The 1945 UK General Election (YouTube)

- The Deal (All4)

- Mo (All4)

- Coalition (YouTube as Coalition 2015)

- Tony Blair wins landslide general election win for Labour (1997) - Newsnight Archives (YouTube)

- Tony Blair's last Prime Minister's Questions: 27 June 2007 (YouTube)

- "Hell Yes I'm Tough Enough" (YouTube)

- The ITV Leaders' Debate Live | UK Election 2015 | ITV News (YouTube)

Alex T-B - @alextantbrown 

Maeve - @maeves98 

Alex W doesn't use Twitter, but we forgive him 

URY - https://ury.org.uk/ 

Jonathan Cooke - [email protected]

In this episode, we talk about the Conservative Party, from its roots in the 19th Century, all the way through to Theresa May's leadership; stopping at Thatcher, the Conservatives wilderness years, and indeed David Cameron. Don't worry, we'll be discussing Boris Johnson in a few episode's time.

Recommendations

- Thatcher: The Downing Street Years (YouTube)

- Geoffrey Howe Resignation Speech (YouTube)

- Pride (Amazon Prime Video)

- Coalition (YouTube - As Coalition 2015)

Links

Alex T-B - @alextantbrown

Maeve - @maeves98

Alex W doesn't use Twitter, but we forgive him

URY - https://ury.org.uk/

Jonathan Cooke - [email protected]

Hello Everyone! This is simply our introduction episode for the podcast, all it does is tell you where and when you'll find new episodes. It also introduces the presenters, as well as giving you an overview of what you can expect from us (Basically just British Politics).

You can find us on Twitter here 

Alex - @alextantbrown 

Maeve - @maeves98

Alex just wanted to plug the NFL Blitz in case you, like him, love the NFL.