Podcast
PolSocPod
Hosted by University of Sheffield Politics Society · EN
PolSocPod delivers three distinct shows, which all aim to provide honest discussions and quick education on politics and governance in the UK and internationally. Join us every month for new episodes of Open Mic, Pint Size Politics, and The Interview. Each of these aim to talk and educate (with the help of academics and politicians from time to time...), but most of all they want to be accessible and inclusive. These podcasts are created by and for our members.
PolSocPod, brought to you by the Politics Society at the University of Sheffield.
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Fiona Hill in Conversation
May 9, 2022Tap to summarizeFormerly an official at the U.S. National Security Council, Fiona Hill has been at the centre of international political decision making since 1991. As Deputy Assistant to President Trump, she was even a witness at his first impeachment trial in 2019. Highlights of her career have included work as an intelligence analyst under George W. Bush and Barak Obama, her appointment as senior director for European and Russian affairs under President Trump, and now being interviewed by Pocket Politics' very own Charlie Scott-Jones. Discussing her recent book "There is Nothing For You Here", the pair delve into economic decline across 20th and 21st century Britain, the loss of opportunity as a result of this, how to combat the problems the UK faces and even a bit of U.S. democracy for good measure! We hope you thoroughly enjoy it!
Transcribe →The Newcastle Buyout & Sportswashing
Nov 9, 2021Tap to summarizeThis week, Alex is joined by Liam and Pete to discuss the recent takeover of Newcastle United by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. Interpreting this event as an example of 'sportswashing', our contributors then go in-depth to discuss what sportwashing is - and the possible implications of sportswashing for fans. DISCLAIMER: Any views or opinions expressed on the Pocket Politics Podcast are solely representative of the views/opinions of the individual(s) featured on the episode in question. They are not the views or opinions of The University of Sheffield, Sheffield Students' Union, The University of Sheffield Politics Society (PolSoc), or the Pocket Politics Podcast itself.
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