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UCL Uncovering Politics UCL Political Science
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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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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?
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Responding to Civilian Harm in Millitary Conflicts
This week, we are looking at civilian harm in conflict. If armed forces cause unintended harm to civilians in the course of action, how should they respond? What types of approaches, processes, and amounts of compensation 'work' in civilian harm response?
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Do Protests Affect What Politicians Say?
This week we are looking at the effects of protest. Do protests influence what politicians talk about? And what does this say about the role of protests in democracy?
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Settling Disputes Between Governments and Investors
This week we’re looking at disputes between states and international investors. How are they resolved? And why should every one of us care about them?