Outdoor Learning And The Politics Of Hope

Outdoor Learning And The Politics Of Hope

Author: UCL Political Science October 3, 2024 Duration: 27:25
This week we’re talking about the politics of hope, the climate crisis, and the importance of learning outdoors.

Ever wonder what happens when sharp academic minds turn their focus to the headlines? UCL Uncovering Politics pulls back the curtain on the forces shaping our world, straight from the heart of one of the world's leading universities. This isn't a lecture series, but a series of conversations where complex ideas about power, culture, and society are made accessible and urgent. You'll hear researchers from UCL's Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy dissect everything from voting behaviour and international conflict to the philosophy underlying our social structures, connecting rigorous scholarship directly to current events. Each episode feels like sitting in on a fascinating discussion between experts who are as curious about the "why" behind political phenomena as they are knowledgeable. The podcast serves as a direct line to cutting-edge analysis, offering depth and context that goes far beyond the daily news cycle. By spotlighting the fantastic work done within the department, it provides listeners with a richer, more nuanced understanding of the mechanics behind culture, government, and the news we consume. Tune in for a thoughtful and genuinely enlightening exploration of contemporary politics, grounded in research but always engaged with the real world.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Disability Representation in Politics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:28
This week we’re looking at the representation of disabled people in politics. Why are there so few disabled politicians? What impact does that have? And what can be done to level the playing field?
AI and Public Services [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:48
This week we’re looking at AI and public services. How far could AI tools help to tackle stagnant public sector productivity? What dangers are associated with AI adoption? And how can these dangers be addressed?
When Does Religion Beget Violence? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:41
This week we’re exploring the relationship between religion and violence. What are the circumstances in which organisations motivated by religious ideas resort to violent methods? And how can such violence best be preven…
The Politics of Parliamentary Reform [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:03
This week we’re looking at the politics of parliamentary reform. Parliament is the central institution of UK democracy yet often it appears subordinate to government. Why does that matter? How did it come about? And are…
Improving Election Debates: Evidence from Liberia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:20
This week we’re looking at how to improve the discourse of election campaigns. In settings where votes are often traded for services, how can competition be nudged to focus more on policies designed to serve the public a…
Prisons and Proportional Punishment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:23
This week we’re talking about punishment and individual circumstances: could it be fair if two people, convicted of the same crime, get different sentences?
Are There Limits On Autocratic Power? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:16
This week we’re looking at limits on the power of authoritarian rulers. We often suppose that autocrats are free from constraints, but is that true? If not, what limits do they face, where do these come from, and what ar…
The Power of the American Presidency [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:58
This week we’re looking at the power of the American presidency. With Donald Trump about to return to the White House, we ask what powers will he hold? What constraints will he face? And just what will he be able to do i…
Politicising Memory: Evidence from Ukraine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:09
This week we’re looking at the politicisation of memory. In particular, how do political identities in the present shape the way the past is remembered? And what implications does that have for politics and policy?