What Am Politics?

What Am Politics?

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What Am Politics? episodes

  • 130 - What Am Eurovision 2021 (with Dónal Mulligan)
    If the pandemic is a drought, then the Eurovision is a fabulous, shining, glittery oasis. Join us, as we leave the parched lands of lockdown behind and dive headfirst into a sequin sea. 

    Acting as our guide, as always, is the infallible Dónal Mulligan.

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    Eurovision Songs:

    Ireland

    Malta

    Cyprus

    Iceland

    The Netherlands

    Russia

    Ukraine

    Switzerland


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    Eurovision Nightmare Songs:

    Song 01: Euphoria  |  Song 02: Waterloo  |  Song 03: Toy  |  Song 04: Douze Pointe‎

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    58 min
  • 129 - What Am Political Jargon?
    Confused by political conversation? Fear not, for we have compiled, and cleared up, a comprehensive catalogue of convoluted colloquialisms!

    India Covid Relief Mutual Aid Doc

    Bernie Sanders Lofi Filibuster

    Slamilton: A Basketball Musical

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    58 min
  • 128 - What Am The Politics of Food? (with Spice Bags Pod)
    The government recommends at least 200g of podcasts per day as part of a balanced diet. However, studies show that most people consume less than half of that!

    Don't worry though, because this extra large portion on The Politics of Food, featuring the Spice Bags Podcast, will help you meet your recommended daily allowance of insight, banter and chicken based anecdotes.

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    1 hr 13 min
  • 127 - What Am Protests?
    Power (and podcasts) to the people! 

    When it comes to having your voice heard, protesting is one of the strongest tools in a citizen's belt. In the last year there's been no shortage of things to demonstrate against, but how are we supposed to come together, when lockdown says we should stay apart? 

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    55 min
  • 126 - What Am Machine Learning? (with Ger Carney)
    We tried using an AI to generate a description for our newest episode, What Am Machine Learning? 

    “The podcast that sounds smart but is actually really dumb?”

    “The podcast that's learning while it podcasts.”

    And our personal favourite:

    “Starwars.com. All Star Wars, all the time.” (Yes, this was an actual suggestion)

    But who needs a computer to describe a subject when you have real life human, Ger Carney on hand to tell you everything you need to know about AI, machine learning and automation.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • 125 - What Am Political Advisors? (with Bea Jonite)
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    If we were your advisors we’d say you should listen to this episode where Steve and Richie interview the wonderful Bea Jonite. They chat about Latvia, Bea’s career and what it’s like to work in government as a political advisor.

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    180 Degrees Podcast

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    49 min
  • 124 - What Am QAnon?
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    Grab your tinfoil hats and leave your rational thinking at the door, because this week the boys are learning about the hottest conspiracy theory this side of Comet Pizza, QAnon.

    Guiding them on their journey to enlightenment is Ciarán O'Connor, analyst and researcher for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue specialising in technology and extremism.

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    46 min
  • 123 - What Am Vaccines? (with Professor Luke O'Neill)
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    Did you know that vaccines are cool, fashionable and sexy and that the people who take them are also cool, fashionable and sexy? That’s just science, baby. 

    Joining the lads this week to chat about vaccines and the role science plays in the betterment of humanity is Professor Luke O'Neill.

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    Never Mind the B#ll*cks, Here’s the Science by Luke O'neill

    Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

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    49 min
  • 122 - What Am the 90s? (with Julie Jay)
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    Are the stresses of modern living making you pine for a bygone era? A time when double denim could be worn with impunity. A time when George Clooney’s hair was as dark as the night sky. A time when politicians were still pretty shit, but at least there was no twitter to constantly remind you of that fact. That’s right, we’re heading to the 90s.

    Acting as our temporal tour guide is the hilarious and wonderful Julie Jay.

    180 Degrees Podcast

    Up To 90
    Crimeland

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    1 hr 4 min

About What Am Politics?

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When it comes to understanding political issues, Richie is a self confessed toddler. That’s why he’s enlisted the help of Steve, his politically savvy drinking buddy, to help him understand how…