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Introducing "The Trouble with Politics" – a dynamic podcast hosted by journalist & broadcaster Marverine Cole, who seeks to explore how far politics is working for people in the UK, at a time when trust in British politics is at an all time low.
Join Marverine as she aims to shed light on perspectives often skimmed over on mainstream news programmes, examining the major challenges facing our nation through the lens of those who feel they are left on the margins of politics. She'll also be talking to people working within the political system in various different roles, hearing their views on what they are hoping to achieve.
With insightful analysis, candid discussions, and expert insights, the podcast will take a hopeful look at how far there might be an appetite for new fresh ways of doing politics, and what politics could look like when members of the public are put at the heart of it.
The TTWP team would love you to share the podcast with friends, colleagues and associates interested in these conversations. AND they'd also be interested in hearing your views on them. Email a 60 second voice note on any of the topics being discussed to 'hello@thetroublewithpolitics.co.uk'
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Tune in and be part of the conversation!
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4. Tactical Voting - What's it all about?
With the local elections taking place on Thursday 2 May 2024, ‘tactical voting’ is the phrase buzzing around at the moment. Many of the top political commentators and influencers around have been talking it. Carol Vorderman, Femi Oluwale & Supertanskiii to name a few.
But what does it mean in practice? Listen to my conversation with the main organiser rallying the troops aiming to get you clicking on the website: https://stopthetories.vote/ -
3. In Conversation with the Wales FM, Vaughan Gething
This edition features a chat with Vaughan Gething, the new First Minister of Wales, as he settles into the new role, as elected a month ago by Welsh Labour. We discuss all manner of issues including the state of discrimination and trolling on social media, whether being the first Black leader of any country in Europe has any significance at all, and how he likes to relax away from the world of politics.
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2. Time To Vote on May 2nd: local & mayoral elections
This edition looks at what happens at local council and metropolitan mayor level in differing regions of England, from the view of prospective candidates, academics, journalists, elected leaders and, of course, VOTERS. Listen, then do your research for your local area and don't forget to get out and vote! These elections COULD be a big signal for the major parties about how the general public will vote for the General Election this year!!
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1. Reflecting on Diane Abbott with Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu & Nels Abbey
Welcome to Edition 1 of the TTWP pod. Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu & Nels Abbey, two of Britain's foremost political commentators, who are also both authors, join journalist and broadcaster, Marverine Cole. They reflect on the rollercoaster of last week's fallout from the comments made about Diane Abbott - Britain's first ever Black MP - by Conservative party donor Frank Hester. They discuss their personal views on the comments, as well as reflecting on the Conservative and Labour party's respective reactions Hester's comments, with an assessment of how Black British communities are likely to interpret it all (19 March 2024)
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The Trouble With Politics - Trailer
Introducing The Trouble With Politics podcast. Host Marverine Cole explains what the podcast is about, and where she's coming from and where she might be headed with it. All in the name of British politics!