When Politicians and Public Officials Speak Different Languages

Do politicians and public servants understand politics in the same way? Elected politicians often focus on vision and public promises, while administrators must concentrate on delivering services and solving practical problems.Professor Stephen Coleman explores how political leaders and public officials communicate with one another and asks whether misunderstandings between the two can affect government performance.Joining Stephen is Ed Whiting, Chief Executive of Leeds City Council.This episode explores public administration, political leadership, local government, communication and democratic governance.WARNING: One use of bad language.Guest: Ed WhitingPresenter: ⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠Producer: ⁠⁠Carl HartleyWe'd love to hear from you. Share your thoughts, suggest topics to cover, or ask questions. Leave a comment below or visit ⁠⁠www.thesoundofpolitics.com⁠⁠. And if you like this podcast then please follow to be the first to hear when a new episode is released.The Sound of Politics is a podcast about political communication, political rhetoric, political leadership, democracy, public opinion and the language of politics. Hosted by Professor Stephen Coleman, each episode explores how politics is communicated and how citizens can better understand it.