Political WorldView Podcast

Political WorldView
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The Political WorldView podcast is a current affairs programme hosted by Adam Quinn at the University of Birmingham.

  1. Recognise Me? (with George Kyris)

    23 MAR

    Recognise Me? (with George Kyris)

    This week's episode is all about sovereignty: some have it, others want it and it provides a level of hypocrisy and intrigue in international affairs that rivals no other topic. Host Adam Quinn is joined by expert George Kyris to talk how states recognise sovereignty in others, how those norms play out in reality and the constraints in recognising all claims to statehood. Between Kosovo's 'success' at obtaining sovereignty to the murkier areas of Palestine, Taiwan and Somaliland, there's plenty to talk about. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2026 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    51 min
  2. Who are the Experts? (with Vera Axyonova)

    8 MAR

    Who are the Experts? (with Vera Axyonova)

    Host Adam Quinn sits down with the Experts expert Vera Axyonova to discuss think tanks in different conditions across the world. Not the sole preserve of liberal democracies, this episode delves into how some think tanks adapt under difficult, often dangerous circumstances where being an independent expert can put one at odds with those in power. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2026 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1hr 2min
  3. Keir today, gone tomorrow (with Pete Kerr)

    23 FEB

    Keir today, gone tomorrow (with Pete Kerr)

    Almost two years into Labour's reign, with u turns, resignations and controversies abound, another crisis has hit PM Keir Starmer's government. Host Adam Quinn is joined by British politics expert Pete Kerr to discuss Starmer, Mandelson and McSweeney. With Reform polling well, a byelection and local elections in the offing, we talk challenges to Starmer's leadership both internal and external and what might be next for this government. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1hr 3min
  4. Greenland now and forever (with Mark Webber)

    9 FEB

    Greenland now and forever (with Mark Webber)

    Greenland has been in and out of the headlines for the past year but never more so than in January as US President Donald Trump gave increasingly worrying signals to his European counterparts regarding the US government's position on its future. As Political Worldview celebrates its 100th episode, host Adam Quinn is joined by NATO Expert, Mark Webber to discuss events leading up to and following the Davos Conference. After a military intervention in Venezeula and alienating some key allies in the Greenland debacle, we ask what's next for the US, NATO and the Europeans? We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2026 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    55 min
  5. Elusive Climate Deal (with Julie Gilson)

    10/12/2025

    Elusive Climate Deal (with Julie Gilson)

    Climate conference COP30 is now complete, celebrating 30 years of efforts to understand and alleviate human impact on the climate. Host Adam Quinn sits down with Julie Gilson to talk through the COP process, previous agreements and what (if any) progress has been made to keep emissions from rising. China reaching peak emissions, the US notably absent and more fossil fuel lobbyists than any individual country's representatives (bar the host), there's plenty to delve into. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA David Dunn - witter.com/HastingsDunn Copyright 2017 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    1hr 1min
  6. Late Stage Trumpism (with David Dunn)

    25/11/2025

    Late Stage Trumpism (with David Dunn)

    Never out of the news, Trump has provided more than an episode's worth of content for the podcast in the months he has been in office. From shutdowns to elections to a potential third term, Adam Quinn is joined by David Dunn to talk about all of these important areas and more. We discuss it all here. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

    1hr 6min
  7. Peak China (with Ruben Gonzalez-Vicente)

    11/11/2025

    Peak China (with Ruben Gonzalez-Vicente)

    With the Belt and Road Initiative, China has made significant strides in building relationships with other countries and with fewer strings attached than traditional western packages could be seen as a very attractive option. Host Adam Quinn is joined by Ruben Gonzalez-Vicente to talk China's overseas policies, the impact and where the People's Republic is making significant in-roads. To read a special report entitled Chinese Development Finance in a Shifting Global Order authored by Rubens please follow this link: https://www.chinakennisnetwerk.nl/publications/43-chinese-development-finance-shifting-global-order We discuss it all here. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

    59 min
  8. Czeching back in (with Tim Haughton)

    28/10/2025

    Czeching back in (with Tim Haughton)

    Prominent and controversial Czech businessman Andrej Babiš looks set to become Prime Minister once again, Slovakian PM Robert Fico survived an assassination attempt in 2024 and a wave of polarisation appears to be gripping politics in Eastern Europe. Host Adam Quinn sits down with Professor Tim Haughton to discuss Czechia's recent elections, lessons from Slovakia and the useful comparisons with counterparts across the globe. We discuss it all here. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

    53 min
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The Political WorldView podcast is a current affairs programme hosted by Adam Quinn at the University of Birmingham.

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  • Creator
    Political WorldView
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
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