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Politics and the Media with Iain Dale

March 9, 2020April 24, 2020 by Admin

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A special episode hosted by LBC presenter and UEA alumnus Iain Dale interviewing two former Norfolk MP's Norman Lamb and Keith Simpson on the interplay between politics and the media now, and in the past.

What kind of chaos do you want?

November 12, 2019April 7, 2020 by Admin

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The UK was supposed to leave the EU on 31 October 2019 but instead we’ve got a General Election on 12th December. So where are we with Brexit now and how could it be affected by the General Election? Politics Professor Hussein Kassim and EU Law expert Dr Nikos Skoutaris try…

Climate Change: Crisis or Opportunity?

September 23, 2019April 7, 2020 by Editor

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Protesters like Greta Thunberg and the Extinction Rebellion group have changed the debate around climate change in the last year but how much impact can they have to really change public policy? As the United Nations announces country level climate targets we hear from UEA climate scientist Professor Corinne Le…

The Trump Effect

June 18, 2019April 7, 2020 by Admin

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As Donald Trump launches his campaign for the 2020 Presidential race we explore his impact at home and in the UK. Has he emboldened Farage and the Brexit party to change British politics for ever? With Clare Precey, Alan Finlayson Michael Frazer and Emma Long. There's more political analysis on our website ueapolitics.org.Thanks to the…

Politics and the Psychology of Uncertainty

March 13, 2019April 7, 2020 by Admin

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Feeling unsettled with Brexit still up in the air? You're not alone. This Politics at the Edge podcast features the highlights from a staff-student debate, part of the Politics on Wednesday season (POW!), asking how do we cope when we don't know what's going to happen politically?

Brexit and the ‘People’s Vote’

December 10, 2018April 7, 2020 by Admin

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Around 700 thousand people marched through London in October 2018 calling for a 'People's Vote' on the final Brexit deal between the UK and the EU. But what are the chances of it actually happening? And even if it did, would the UK still end up leaving the EU? With Clare…

What will be Britain’s role in the world post-Brexit?

September 24, 2018April 7, 2020 by Admin

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Can Britain find its place as a ‘great global nation’ post-Brexit? And is our future security threatened or strengthened as a result? Featuring Prof Lee Marsden & Dr Suzanne Doyle. This podcast is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts and Humanities Faculty through the Engagement and Innovation Fund. Thanks to BBC,…

Trust and Money – what next for the news media?

September 24, 2018April 7, 2020 by Admin

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The news industry is trying to claw its way out of a financial crisis, while at the same time fighting to retain audience trust. What does all this mean for democracy? With Dr Sally Broughton-Micova, Dr Ben Little and Dr Marina Prentoulis. This podcast is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts &…

‘Alternative Facts’? How the political message has changed in the digital age

September 12, 2018April 7, 2020 by Admin

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How has the way politicians communicate their message changed with the digital revolution and what impact is that having on democracy and society? Featuring Dr Ben Little & Prof John Street. Hosted by Prof Alan Finlayson and Clare Precey. This podcast is supported by the University of East Anglia's Arts & Humanities Faculty through the Engagement…