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Debate: How far can prime ministers dictate events and determine policy?

2023/05/29

Arguing that they can: Arnold Lodge School (Shivam and Charlie) Arguing that they can't: Pupil Politics (Joe and Aaron) Chair: Kieran

Debate: To what extent do party leaders and campaigns have an effect on voting behaviour?

2023/04/26

Arguing that they do: Pupil Politics (Nicolette and Grace) Arguing that they don't: Shottery (Roisin and Lizzie) Chair: Brendan

The US Midterms

2023/02/22

Kieran, Josh, Brendan, Joe and Aaron explore the US midterms 2022 - the key outcomes, their causes, and their consequences.

Liz Truss

2022/11/16

Recorded at the start of Liz Truss' short premiership, the students give their personal reflections on Truss' policies and cabinet appointments.

Debate: To what extent do liberals agree about the role of the state?

2022/11/09

Chair: Nicolette Liberals agree: Jean and Rhys (Pupil Politics) Liberals disagree: Alex and Vinny (Ashton Sixth Form College) Editor: Milli

Debate: Should the UK introduce compulsory voting?

2022/06/27

Chair: Rhys Yes: Rebecca and Grace (Pupil Politics) No: Praveer and Halima (Cadbury College)

Socialism in 30 Minutes (A-level Politics)

2022/04/30

Let Charlie, Kay and Adam take you through the key themes, strands and thinkers of Socialism.

Debate: Do the media and opinion polls play a major role in voting behaviour?

2022/04/23

Yes: Seyi and Ellie (Shottery) No: Milli and Rebecca (Pupil Politics) Chair: Grace

Debate: Should the UK constitution be codified and entrenched, together with a bill of rights?

2022/04/05

Yes: Prav and Isaac (Arnold Lodge School) No: Milli and Kay (Pupil Politics) Chair: Adam

Cressida Dick's resignation from the Met

2022/03/30

Charlie and Milli explore the lead up to, and fall out from, the resignation of the Met Police's Commissioner.

Our advice for the transition to university

2022/02/05

The dream team is reunited! Season 1 Pupil Politics *legends* Hollie (now at Sheffield) and Rebecca (now at Leeds) return to the podcast, dialling in from Yorkshire for a very special one-off episode to answer Charlie and Kay's questions about the move from sixth form to university. An ideal listen for A-level students planning their next steps.

Biden's first year

2022/01/26

Charlie, Kay and Matthew audit Joe Biden's first year in the White House. #USpresidency #USCongress #USparties