The global politics podcast at the end of the End of History. Politics is back but it’s stranger than ever: join us as we chart a course beyond the age of ’bunga bunga’. Interviews, long-form discussions, docu-series.
Episodes
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
Wednesday Jun 13, 2018
In which we talk about the politics of hosting the World Cup + the sublots & intrigues that will animate the tournament: hot and cold wars, Salah's revenge, Brazil after the 7-1. Featuring lots of hating on Sergio Ramos.
Thursday May 31, 2018
Thursday May 31, 2018
In which we discuss why the Left should not to be scared of sovereignty: Brexit, Italexit, and Modern Monetary Theory
Wednesday May 16, 2018
Wednesday May 16, 2018
In which we unpick the legacies of 1968 and all that: political fragmentation, the loss of authority, the cult of youth.
Wednesday May 02, 2018
Wednesday May 02, 2018
In which we debate whether Portugal really represents an alternative to austerity
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
Tuesday Apr 24, 2018
In which we delve into the gun control debate: are guns really essential for democracy? Plus, the 2018 UK university strike.
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
In which we laugh at The Times' hatchet job with one of its targets & wonder what the West's endgame is in Syria
Tuesday Apr 10, 2018
Tuesday Apr 10, 2018
In which we unpick another Fidesz's victory and ask whether neoliberalism in an nationalist-authoritarian shell is the future
Friday Mar 30, 2018
Friday Mar 30, 2018
In which we ask who killed Marielle Franco & discuss the shooting at Lula's caravan + Brazil's absent center
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
Wednesday Mar 14, 2018
In which we debate the 'equal opportunities revolution': how race & gender has changed, in the workplace & beyond
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
In which we debate the upcoming Italian elections. Also corruption, bunga bunga, communism, migrants, fascism, & Europe.
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
In which we ask whether capitalism makes us mentally ill. Also, moral panics & why PC follows political defeats
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
In which we discuss the Oscar nominees. Also lame battles over representation & why hopelessness has replaced catastrophism.
Wednesday Jan 31, 2018
Wednesday Jan 31, 2018
In which we explore what Ramaphosa's South Africa will be like. Plus BRICS, Pan-Africanism, and @AfricasACountry
Saturday Jan 27, 2018
Saturday Jan 27, 2018
Bonus! In which Leigh stays with us to discuss innovation, automation, UBI... & why the wages are too damn low.
Wednesday Jan 24, 2018
Wednesday Jan 24, 2018
In which we discuss environmentalism: how to really be against austerity & why we need democratic planning