Moot Points

Episodes

1. 16

   Public Service with Cllr Mathew Hulbert

   Adam discusses the value of public service and how democracy proceeds after the murder of Sir David Amess MP with Barwell parish councillor Mathew Hulbert.

   Oct 17, 2021

   39m
2. 15

   Interview with Dr. Justin Varney

   This month, Adam and Ellen are joined by the Director of Public Health at Birmingham City Council, Dr. Justin Varney, for a chat about the future of the pandemic and how he’s coped with protecting a city.

   Aug 11, 2021

   30m
3. 14

   Wise Counsel

   For this month’s edition, we are glad to be joined by Leicestershire county councillors Amanda Hacks, Peter Bedford & Michael Mullaney for a fascinating chat about local government and its role during the COVID-19 pandemic.

   Jun 28, 2021

   39m
4. 13

   First Minister Arlene Phillips

   Adam & Ellen have a chat about May’s news, what events might mean, and somehow confuse an ex-Strictly Come Dancing judge with the outgoing FM of Northern Ireland.

   Jun 1, 2021

   33m
5. 12

   The Clash at Clapham

   In our latest monthly episode, Adam, Alex, and Ellen chat about the clash between vigil attendees and the Met Police at Clapham, the Budget and Harry and Meghan’s extraordinary conversation with Oprah.

   Mar 16, 2021

   41m
6. 11

   Reading the Standing Orders

   Welcome to our first monthly podcast - looking back the weeks gone by and those ahead. Be aware: this episode contains some language and adult... humour? Might be a stretch.

   Feb 7, 2021

   53m
7. 10

   Cowboy Hancock

   In this episode, Adam, Jack, Alex & Ellen examine Wednesday’s inauguration and look ahead at what’s in store for 2021 in the US of A.

   Jan 22, 2021

   1h 27m
8. 9

   From the Makers of 2020

   Adam, Jack & Alex take a look, rather belatedly, at the year to come - from vaccinations to radio sound effects.

   Jan 17, 2021

   1h 13m
9. 8

   The Small Matter of a Global Pandemic

   From ‘Cummings Gate’ to online exams, join Adam and Jack as they seek to make sense of this century defining pandemic.

   May 26, 2020

   57m
10. 7

    The Christmas Extravaganza!

    Merry Christmas! Join Adam and Jack for their highlights of 2019 and a quiz of the year, as well as their predictions for the year ahead...

    Dec 24, 2019

    48m
11. 6

    Dollar pro quo

    This edition of Moot Points covers HUGE developments in the UK and US during the past couple of weeks, including the Supreme Court prorogation ruling, Boris’ two border Brexit proposal and the impeachment enquiry into the presidency of Donald J. Trump

    Oct 4, 2019

    45m
12. 5

    Sopel Special

    This is our Sopel Special! Thank you so much to the man himself for giving us a little intro to this ep. This time we have an entire episode of US political goodness for you, based on our time at Sopel’s book talk. Enjoy. We definitely recommend said book, A Year at the Circus, btw ;)

    Sep 20, 2019

    47m
13. 4

    They Don’t Like it Up ‘Em!

    Not much to talk about this week really...

    Sep 3, 2019

    27m
14. 3

    Pond Life

    Welcome to week 3! This week the podcast has a rather American flavour as we introduce a new segment regarding our friends across the Atlantic! Governmental preparations for a GE back home don’t go amiss, however.

    Aug 10, 2019

    54m
15. 2

    Larry the Dreamer

    This week we talk about the Boris Johnson UK tour, what the result of the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election could mean for a possible future GE, and the Queen’s favourite pizza...

    Aug 4, 2019

    54m
16. 1

    World King

    Boris Johnson, who as a child dreamt of becoming ‘World King’, becomes the UK’s new PM, and begins with a full scale cabinet purge.

    Jul 27, 2019

    56m