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The podcast of the School of Public Policy and the Department of Political Science at University College London. Through this podcast we plan to explore key themes of contemporary politics and spotlight some of the fantastic research that takes place within our department.
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What’s Wrong with Neocolonialism?
This week we're looking at neo-colonialism. Unequal patterns of cultural exchange between the Global South and Global North are sometimes labeled “neo-colonial.” What, if anything, is wrong with these patterns?
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The Role of Information in State-Building
This week we’re looking at the role of information in state-building. States need to be able to act. For that, they often need information on their citizens. But how do they get that information, what are the implications for how well the state functions and what do citizens get in return?
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Public Attitudes To The Economy
This week we’re looking at public attitudes to the economy. How do people think of the economy? And why do they often support fiscal austerity?
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Should Russian Assets Be Seized?
This week we ask: Should Russian assets abroad be seized to support Ukraine?
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Should Experts Set The Fiscal Rules?
This week we are looking at who should decide on fiscal policy. In particular, what should we make of arguments that experts – not politicians – should set the size of the budget deficit?
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The UK Healthcare Crisis
This week we’re looking at the current health crisis in the UK. What is going wrong with the NHS? Should the state intervene more or less in public health?