Do politicians and public servants understand politics in the same way? Elected politicians often focus on vision and public promises, while administrators must concentrate on delivering services and solving practical problems.

Professor Stephen Coleman explores how political leaders and public officials communicate with one another and asks whether misunderstandings between the two can affect government performance.

Joining Stephen is Ed Whiting, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council.

This episode explores public administration, political leadership, local government, communication and democratic governance.

WARNING: One use of bad language.

Guest: Ed Whiting

Presenter: ⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠Carl Hartley

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The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.

Why are rumours often more persuasive than facts? In an age of social media and information overload, unverified claims can spread rapidly and influence political behaviour.

Professor Stephen Coleman explores why rumours resonate so strongly with audiences and examines the psychological and political forces that make misinformation difficult to challenge.

Joining Stephen is Professor Adam J. Berinsky from MIT, whose research focuses on public opinion, misinformation and political behaviour.

This episode explores misinformation, political psychology, public opinion and democratic communication.

Guest: Adam J. Berinsky

Presenter: ⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠Carl Hartley

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The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.

What do we mean when we describe someone as statesmanlike? The term is often used to praise political leaders, but what qualities actually create the impression of statesmanship?

In this special Political Communication Spotlight episode, Professor Stephen Coleman reflects on two contrasting approaches to leadership and considers how politicians communicate authority, judgement and public service.

This episode explores political leadership, rhetoric, authority, public trust and the language of statesmanship.

Presenter: ⁠Stephen Coleman⁠

Producer: ⁠Carl Hartley

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The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.

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What happens to political communication when artificial intelligence can generate speeches, videos and campaign messages? As AI becomes increasingly sophisticated, questions about trust and authenticity are becoming more urgent.

Professor Stephen Coleman explores how artificial intelligence is changing political language and asks whether voters will be able to distinguish between genuine political communication and synthetic content.

Joining Stephen is Professor Gunn Enli from the University of Oslo, whose research focuses on media, technology and political communication.

This episode explores artificial intelligence, political communication, misinformation, trust and democratic engagement.

Guest: Gunn Enli

Presenter: ⁠Stephen Coleman⁠

Producer: ⁠Carl Hartley

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The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.

How much can voters learn from a politician's body language? From facial expressions and hand gestures to posture and eye contact, non-verbal communication plays a powerful role in shaping public perceptions of political leaders.

In this episode, Professor Stephen Coleman explores how politicians communicate beyond words and asks how body language influences trust, leadership and voter decision-making. Joining him is Erik Bucy, Professor of Strategic Communication at Texas Tech University, whose research examines visual political communication and media influence.

What can body language reveal about political power, authenticity and persuasion?

Guest: Erik Bucy

Presenter: ⁠Stephen Coleman⁠

Producer: ⁠Carl Hartley⁠

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The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.

Can rap music shape political debate? From protest movements to election campaigns, rap has long provided a platform for communities whose voices are often overlooked by political institutions.

Professor Stephen Coleman explores the relationship between rap, politics and political communication, examining how music can challenge power, influence public opinion and amplify marginalised perspectives.

Joining the discussion is Lavar Pope, Associate Professor at Loyola University Chicago.

Guest: ⁠Lavar Pope

Presenter: Stephen Coleman

Producer: Carl Hartley

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The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.

Why do political rumours spread so quickly? Rumours, speculation and misinformation can shape public opinion long before the facts are fully known.

Professor Stephen Coleman explores the role of rumour in political life and asks why people often believe unverified claims. How do rumours influence elections, campaigns and decision-making? And what can politicians do when rumours begin to dominate the conversation?

Joining Stephen is former Chief Whip and Secretary of State for Wales Simon Hart, who reflects on how rumours affect politics from inside government.

This episode explores misinformation, political communication, public opinion, trust and democratic decision-making.

Guest: ⁠Simon Hart

Presenter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carl Hartley

We'd love to hear from you. Share your thoughts, suggest topics to cover, or ask questions. Leave a comment below or visit ⁠⁠www.thesoundofpolitics.com⁠⁠. And if you like this podcast then please follow to be the first to hear when a new episode is released.

The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.

Can humour change the way people think about politics? From television satire to viral memes, political comedy has become an increasingly influential part of public debate.

Professor Stephen Coleman explores the role of humour in political life. What makes political satire effective? Is laughing at politicians healthy for democracy? And how has the internet changed who gets to create and share political jokes?

Joining Stephen is Dr Ros Southern from the University of Liverpool.

This episode explores political satire, internet culture, memes, democracy and political communication.

Guest:⁠ Ros Southern

Presenter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carl Hartley

We'd love to hear from you. Share your thoughts, suggest topics to cover, or ask questions. Leave a comment below or visit ⁠⁠www.thesoundofpolitics.com⁠⁠. And if you like this podcast then please follow to be the first to hear when a new episode is released.

The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.

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Do voters really want politicians to be “just like them”? Modern politicians often strive to appear relatable, authentic and connected to everyday life. But is that what voters actually want from political leaders?

Professor Stephen Coleman explores the growing importance of authenticity in politics and asks whether there is a tension between sounding ordinary and demonstrating leadership.

Joining Stephen is Professor Peter Allen from the University of Bath, author of The Political Class: Why It Matters Who Our Politicians Are.

This episode explores political representation, authenticity, leadership, public trust and political communication.

Guest: ⁠Peter Allen

Presenter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carl Hartley

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The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.

How do politicians persuade people to support a war? Political leaders rely heavily on language and storytelling when explaining military action, national security and international conflict.

In this episode, Professor Stephen Coleman explores how politicians communicate about war and considers how journalists interpret and challenge those narratives. What stories are leaders trying to tell? And how does language influence public understanding of conflict?

Joining Stephen is award-winning Sunday Times war correspondent Louise Callaghan, who brings first-hand experience of reporting from conflict zones.

This episode explores political rhetoric, war reporting, public opinion, political storytelling and international affairs.

Guest: ⁠Lousie Callaghan

Presenter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carl Hartley

We'd love to hear from you. Share your thoughts, suggest topics to cover, or ask questions. Leave a comment below or visit ⁠⁠www.thesoundofpolitics.com⁠⁠. And if you like this podcast then please follow to be the first to hear when a new episode is released.

The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.