Poldercast: The Dutch Politics Podcast

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Poldercast: The Dutch Politics Podcast

In the run-up to the Dutch Parliamentary Elections of 17 March 2021, two political nerds armed with nothing but their microphones guide you through everything you need to know about the politics that make the Netherlands tick.

  1. 05/09/2021

    #12 Political No Man's Land

    Over the past weeks, the political crisis in the Netherlands has continued to get worse, and the ongoing storm of new incidents is making the path to forming a new government increasingly difficult. On this Poldercast, we take stock of the story so far, and try to look for ways out of this political no man’s land.Facebook @thepoldercast / instagram @thepoldercast / twitter @thepoldercast

    38 min

  2. 04/22/2021

    #11 Dualism

    After the negotiations to form a new government collapsed before they properly began, discussion mainly revolved around Mark Rutte and his future as the leader of the country. But the leaked memo also ignited a much broader debate on the relationship between parliament and government, and the extent to which the opposition can play its role as a check on the coalition. So on this week’s Poldercast, we take a break from those in government to look at those meant to control it, as we discuss du...

    32 min

  3. 04/04/2021

    #10 Pieter Omtzigt, Position Elsewhere

    Pieter Omtzigt, Position Elsewhere. These four words, noted down in a leaked confidential memo, may very well bring an end to the political career of prime minister Mark Rutte. A relatively minor incident escalated and led the newly elected parliament to launch an attack on the norms and procedures of coalition-building and on the conduct of Mark Rutte himself. As the country picks up the pieces, The Poldercast examines how a straight-forward election instead turned into a debate on political...

    37 min

  4. 03/25/2021

    #09 Vote of Confidence

    Now the votes have been counted, the Poldercast digs into the results to take a closer look at what the outcome means for the Dutch political landscape. Facebook @thepoldercast / instagram @thepoldercast / twitter @thepoldercast

    37 min

  5. 03/16/2021

    #08 Pre-Election Special

    Early voting has started, and the elections are almost here. On this week's Poldercast, we run through the twists and turns of the last few weeks, look ahead to the likely outcomes, and make some bold predictions on what will happen once the votes are cast.Facebook @thepoldercast / instagram @thepoldercast / twitter @thepoldercast

    47 min

  6. 03/11/2021

    #07 Minor Addition

    With the elections just around the corner, the Poldercast wraps up the remaining parties that currently sit in Parliament - DENK, Party for the Animals and 50PLUS - says goodbye to those are unlikely to return, and looks at some the more credible contenders that may make it in - JA21, Bij1 and Volt.Facebook @thepoldercast / instagram @thepoldercast / twitter @thepoldercast

    41 min

  7. 03/05/2021

    #06 The West vs. the Rest

    On this episode of the Poldercast, we head out from the political centre in the west and into the rest of the country to look at the issues and dynamics that set the agenda in different regions of the Netherlands. Differences in demographics, cultural context and political representation mean that, even in a small country, what matters locally often ends up shaping the national debate.Facebook @thepoldercast / instagram @thepoldercast / twitter @thepoldercast

    45 min

  8. 02/25/2021

    #05 Populism in the Polder

    In this episode we’ll discuss the legacy of the assassinated Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn, tracing his influence to two populist parties active today - Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party (PVV), and the Forum for Democracy led by Thierry Baudet. We’ll look into the main points of difference between these two parties, and explore some of the controversies that have surrounded these parties since their founding.Facebook @thepoldercast / instagram @thepoldercast / twitter @thepoldercast

    45 min
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In the run-up to the Dutch Parliamentary Elections of 17 March 2021, two political nerds armed with nothing but their microphones guide you through everything you need to know about the politics that make the Netherlands tick.

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