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In the mood to think about Politics, Philosophy or International Relations? Well...think poLit! The poLit podcast provides short episodes that are analytical and yet easy to understand, encouraging an original and erudite mode of political thinking that crosses disciplines. With me, Kieran O'Meara, and guest academics as your guide, we will try to navigate these odd political times together. Check out the website at: http://www.thinkpolit.com/
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Episode 59 - English School Diaries - Hedley Bull's 'The Case For A Classical Approach' (Part Two of Two).
Time for some English School Theory! This episode is the second of two parts where we explore Hedley Bull's seminal essay 'International Theory: The Case For A Classical Approach'. For the written notes this piece is taken from, see HERE. Don't forget to check out the poLit website.
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Episode 58 - English School Diaries - Hedley Bull's 'International Theory: The Case For A Classical Approach' (Part One of Two).
Time for some English School Theory! This episode is the first of two parts where we explore Hedley Bull's seminal essay 'International Theory: The Case For A Classical Approach'. For the written notes this piece is taken from, see HERE. Don't forget to check out the poLit website.
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Episode 57 - On The Line Between Pornography and Art (Part 2 of 2).
In this episode we will discuss the second part this two part series on where the line is between Pornography and Art. This episode was taken from a piece written by Cameron Maltwood and Kieran O'Meara entitled 'Down The Playboyesque Rabbit Hole: Where is The Line Between Pornography And Art?' available HERE. Don't forget to visit the poLit website.
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Episode 56 - On The Line Between Pornography and Art (Part 1 of 2).
In this episode we will discuss the first part of a two part series on where the line is between Pornography and Art. This episode was taken from a piece written by Cameron Maltwood and Kieran O'Meara entitled 'Down The Playboyesque Rabbit Hole: Where is The Line Between Pornography And Art?' available HERE. Don't forget to visit the poLit website.
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Episode 55 - On The Initial Results of the 2022 US Midterm Elections.
In this episode, we will discuss the initial results of the 2022 US Midterm Elections. For more on the Midterm Elections, check out the poLit article HERE. For a discussion of Turnout at both this and past Midterms, check out "Talking Turnout and The 2022 Midterms". Don't forget to check out the poLit Website.
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Episode 54 - On The 2022 US Midterms and The House of Representatives.
In this episode, we will explore the upcoming US Midterm General Elections and what they mean for the US House of Representatives. We talk about election data from 2000-2020, divided government, incumbency rate, some probabilities and list a load of key races to watch out for. For a discussion of turnout and the US Midterms, see: Here. Don't forget to visit the poLit site.