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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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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.

    The Political Feasibility Of A Just Climate Transition

    The Political Feasibility Of A Just Climate Transition

    This week we’re looking at the politics of just transition. Addressing climate change inevitably creates costs for some people. How does that affect the political feasibility of climate action, and what can be done about it?

    • 39 min
    Opinion Polls

    Opinion Polls

    This week we’re looking at opinion polls. How are they done? What makes them sometimes go wrong? And how should we interpret their findings?

    • 54 min
    What’s Wrong with Neocolonialism?

    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?

    • 31 min
    The Role of Information in State-Building

    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?

    • 32 min
    Public Attitudes To The Economy

    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?

    • 34 min
    Should Russian Assets Be Seized?

    Should Russian Assets Be Seized?

    This week we ask: Should Russian assets abroad be seized to support Ukraine?

    • 30 min

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