33 min

The SmallDataForum Interview, vol. 1: Darren Lilleker on politics and communication Small Data Forum Podcast

    • Politics

After almost five years and 44 episodes of the SmallDataForum with the same old (though always fresh and sparkly) line-up of Neville, Sam and Thomas, we’re introducing one-on-one interviews as a new format, and an extension to the show.
In the first interview of this new series, Thomas talks with Darren Lilleker, professor of political communication at Bournemouth University (and Thomas’ patient, tolerant PhD supervisor).
Main themes include
the increasing professionalisation, personalisation and commercialisation of politics the tension between “permanent campaigning” and governing in politics the public’s dissatisfaction with traditional politicians how charisma has replaced practical skills and competence (because legislation is boring and political entertainment is easier than day to day governance). Continue reading -> https://www.smalldataforum.com/

After almost five years and 44 episodes of the SmallDataForum with the same old (though always fresh and sparkly) line-up of Neville, Sam and Thomas, we’re introducing one-on-one interviews as a new format, and an extension to the show.
In the first interview of this new series, Thomas talks with Darren Lilleker, professor of political communication at Bournemouth University (and Thomas’ patient, tolerant PhD supervisor).
Main themes include
the increasing professionalisation, personalisation and commercialisation of politics the tension between “permanent campaigning” and governing in politics the public’s dissatisfaction with traditional politicians how charisma has replaced practical skills and competence (because legislation is boring and political entertainment is easier than day to day governance). Continue reading -> https://www.smalldataforum.com/

33 min