Politics at the Edge - from the University of East Anglia

Politics at the Edge - from the University of East Anglia

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Politics at the Edge - from the University of East Anglia episodes

  • Climate Change: Crisis or Opportunity?

    Protesters like Greta Thunberg and the Extinction Rebellion group have changed the debate around climate change in the last year but how much impact can they have to really change public policy? As the United Nations announces country level climate targets we hear from UEA climate scientist Professor Corinne Le Quere and Dr Pierre Bocquillon and ask whether this really is a crisis or an opportunity to change our lives for the better. There's more political analysis on our website ueapolitics.org. Thanks to the BBC, Sky, Reuters and ITV for our news clips. Politics at the Edge is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts & Humanities Faculty through the Engagement & Innovation Fund. 

    41 min
  • The Trump Effect

    As Donald Trump launches his campaign for the 2020 Presidential race we explore his impact at home and in the UK. Has he emboldened Farage and the Brexit party to change British politics for ever? With Clare Precey, Alan Finlayson Michael Frazer and Emma Long. There's more political analysis on our website ueapolitics.org. Thanks to the BBC, Sky, Reuters and ITV for our news clips. Politics at the Edge is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts & Humanities Faculty through the Engagement & Innovation Fund. 

    37 min
  • What on earth is going on with Brexit?

    A panel of the University of East Anglia's politics experts try to answer that question - and work out what the Brexit crisis means for our country and our politics. With Clare Precey, Prof Alan Finlayson, Prof Hussein Kassim and Dr Pierre Bocquillon. Politics at the Edge is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts & Humanities Faculty through the Engagement & Innovation Fund. There's more political analysis on our website ueapolitics.org. The reporters on this episode were UEA journalism students Cenfei, Bingxin, Haitain and Shulin. Thanks to the BBC, Sky and ITV for our news clips. 

    34 min
  • Politics and the Psychology of Uncertainty

    Feeling unsettled with Brexit still up in the air? You're not alone. This Politics at the Edge podcast features the highlights from a staff-student debate, part of the Politics on Wednesday season (POW!), asking how do we cope when we don't know what's going to happen politically? 

    13 min
  • Brexit and the 'People's Vote'

    Around 700 thousand people marched through London in October 2018 calling for a 'People's Vote' on the final Brexit deal between the UK and the EU. But what are the chances of it actually happening? And even if it did, would the UK still end up leaving the EU?  With Clare Precey, Alan Finlayson and Pierre Bocquillon. Featuring interviews with Anna Soubry and Bob Geldoff. The reporters were Sophie Wiggins and Aaron McMillan. Politics at the Edge is produced by the University of East Anglia and is supported by the UEA's Engagement and Innovation Fund. 

    27 min
  • Trust and Money - what next for the news media?

    The news industry is trying to claw its way out of a financial crisis, while at the same time fighting to retain audience trust. What does all this mean for democracy? With Dr Sally Broughton-Micova, Dr Ben Little and Dr Marina Prentoulis. 

    This podcast is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts & Humanities Faculty through the Engagement & Innovation Fund. Thanks to the BBC, Sky and ITV for the news clips in our intro. 

    34 min
  • What will be Britain's role in the world post-Brexit?

    Can Britain find its place as a ‘great global nation’ post-Brexit? And is our future security threatened or strengthened as a result? Featuring Prof Lee Marsden & Dr Suzanne Doyle.

    This podcast is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts and Humanities Faculty through the Engagement and Innovation Fund. Thanks to BBC, Sky and ITV for the news clips in our intro. Additional reporting by Sophie Ludkin.

    30 min
  • 'Alternative Facts'? How the political message has changed in the digital age

    How has the way politicians communicate their message changed with the digital revolution and what impact is that having on democracy and society? Featuring Dr Ben Little & Prof John Street. Hosted by Prof Alan Finlayson and Clare Precey. 

    This podcast is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts & Humanities Faculty through the Engagement & Innovation Fund. Thanks to the BBC, Sky and ITV for the news clips in our intro. This is our first episode recorded earlier in 2018. 

    39 min
  • ‘Alternative Facts’? How the political message has changed in the digital age

    How has the way politicians communicate their message changed with the digital revolution and what impact is that having on democracy and society? Featuring Dr Ben Little & Prof John Street. Hosted by Prof Alan Finlayson and Clare Precey. 


    This podcast is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts & Humanities Faculty through the Engagement & Innovation Fund. Thanks to the BBC, Sky and ITV for the news clips in our intro. This is our first episode recorded earlier in 2018. 

    39 min

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Terrified by Truss? Baffled by Biden? We are here to help. British politician Michael Gove once said, "people have had enough of experts", but here at UEA we disagree. Give us 30 mins of your time…