Is there are a participation crisis in the UK? The 2024 general election turnout statistics suggest that there is indeed a problem that needs fixing. Yet perhaps the nature of participation is simply shifting to other, non-traditional forms of taking part in politics.

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In this episode, we compare the strengths and weaknesses of the electoral college with gerrymandering, campaign finance and state laws that suppress the vote.

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With a 55 vote majority at the second reading stage, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill now has a realistic chance of becoming law in England and Wales.

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With the dust settling on the momentous 2024 presidential election, we look at who voted for who and why.

Can the Democrats any longer point to a stable and predictable coalition of voters? Will Hispanics continue to trend Republican, and are the young becoming more conservative?

We answer these questions and more on the next episode of The A Level Politics Show!

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Should the activities of political parties in the UK be funded by the taxpayer? In this update to episode 4, I consider the impact such a move will have on corruption, whether it would break the two-party advantage when it comes to campaign donations, and if the existing rules are fit for purpose.

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Do all socialists share the same enthusiasm for collectivist ideas, and if so, do they agree on how to achieve them?

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Today’s podcast (an update to episode 77 following the 2024 general election) focuses on whether party leaders have the most influence on the success of their parties, or whether the media or party unity matter more. Or could it just be that events take their course, regardless of who is in charge?

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Following the 2024 General Election, there is a strong case to be made that the new Parliament is the most diverse ever. Yet is that enough? To truly judge this question, we must go beyond descriptive representation and ask the following questions:

1. Does parliament look like us?

2. Do elections help or hinder representation?

3. Are a broad range of ideas reflected in a multitude of political parties?

4. Do parliamentarians stand up for the people who put them there?

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This episode takes the listener through a host of reforms introduced by Labour and Conservative governments and analyses whether they are in the process of reversal.

Please note that this episode was supposed to be the free monthly pod for June but I have brought it forward to the end of May so that those of you taking your Paper 2 exam will have more time to listen to it. I’m nice like that.

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Is the SCOTUS too powerful? To answer this question, this episode looks at the effectiveness of 1) the constitutional restraints, 2) self restraint and 3) public reactions.

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