Political WorldView Podcast

The US-Israeli led conflict in Iran has sent shock-waves around the region and the world with increasing tensions between neighbours, sky rocketing oil prices and blockades at the Strait of Hormuz. We finally cover the big topic of the year with host Adam Quinn joined by returning guest Patrick Porter t to talk Iran war, its causes, potential outcomes and what Trump can only hope for now. Has perceived success in ousting Maduro from Venezuelan government given the US false hope of a quick result in Iran? Should this have been an easy win for the US? What can they do now as allies pile on the pressure to find a resolution. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2026 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Post third wave of democratisation, the world has seen countries backslide into forms of authoritarianism that was unthinkable in the late 80s and early 90s. As Trump reigns in the US and strongman politics becomes more the norm, what's next for the 'worst form of government, except for all the others'? Host Adam Quinn sits down with Alina Rocha Menocal to talk democratisation, its slow down and recession in recent years and why it might not be the final stage in political development. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2026 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week's episode is all about sovereignty: some have it, others want it and it provides a level of hypocrisy and intrigue in international affairs that rivals no other topic. Host Adam Quinn is joined by expert George Kyris to talk how states recognise sovereignty in others, how those norms play out in reality and the constraints in recognising all claims to statehood. Between Kosovo's 'success' at obtaining sovereignty to the murkier areas of Palestine, Taiwan and Somaliland, there's plenty to talk about. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2026 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Host Adam Quinn sits down with the Experts expert Vera Axyonova to discuss think tanks in different conditions across the world. Not the sole preserve of liberal democracies, this episode delves into how some think tanks adapt under difficult, often dangerous circumstances where being an independent expert can put one at odds with those in power. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2026 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Almost two years into Labour's reign, with u turns, resignations and controversies abound, another crisis has hit PM Keir Starmer's government. Host Adam Quinn is joined by British politics expert Pete Kerr to discuss Starmer, Mandelson and McSweeney. With Reform polling well, a byelection and local elections in the offing, we talk challenges to Starmer's leadership both internal and external and what might be next for this government. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Greenland has been in and out of the headlines for the past year but never more so than in January as US President Donald Trump gave increasingly worrying signals to his European counterparts regarding the US government's position on its future. As Political Worldview celebrates its 100th episode, host Adam Quinn is joined by NATO Expert, Mark Webber to discuss events leading up to and following the Davos Conference. After a military intervention in Venezeula and alienating some key allies in the Greenland debacle, we ask what's next for the US, NATO and the Europeans? We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2026 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Climate conference COP30 is now complete, celebrating 30 years of efforts to understand and alleviate human impact on the climate. Host Adam Quinn sits down with Julie Gilson to talk through the COP process, previous agreements and what (if any) progress has been made to keep emissions from rising. China reaching peak emissions, the US notably absent and more fossil fuel lobbyists than any individual country's representatives (bar the host), there's plenty to delve into. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA David Dunn - witter.com/HastingsDunn Copyright 2017 Music: "Go Cart" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Never out of the news, Trump has provided more than an episode's worth of content for the podcast in the months he has been in office. From shutdowns to elections to a potential third term, Adam Quinn is joined by David Dunn to talk about all of these important areas and more. We discuss it all here. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

With the Belt and Road Initiative, China has made significant strides in building relationships with other countries and with fewer strings attached than traditional western packages could be seen as a very attractive option. Host Adam Quinn is joined by Ruben Gonzalez-Vicente to talk China's overseas policies, the impact and where the People's Republic is making significant in-roads. To read a special report entitled Chinese Development Finance in a Shifting Global Order authored by Rubens please follow this link: https://www.chinakennisnetwerk.nl/publications/43-chinese-development-finance-shifting-global-order We discuss it all here. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

Prominent and controversial Czech businessman Andrej Babiš looks set to become Prime Minister once again, Slovakian PM Robert Fico survived an assassination attempt in 2024 and a wave of polarisation appears to be gripping politics in Eastern Europe. Host Adam Quinn sits down with Professor Tim Haughton to discuss Czechia's recent elections, lessons from Slovakia and the useful comparisons with counterparts across the globe. We discuss it all here. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

The creation of 'Your Party' a collaborative effort between former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and former Labour MP Zarah Sultana has been a fractious affair. With confusion over the name and legal threats, there's plenty for host Adam Quinn and left politics expert David Bailey to analyse. Among the themes this week: polarisation of British politics, the gap in the market for a political party further left of Labour and the chances of success for Your Party, we discuss it all here. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

It has been a very busy nine months for recently re-elected President Donald Trump. With tariffs, DOGE and unusual staffing, there has been no shortage of news. Adam Quinn is joined by longtime friend of the podcast and now Professor at University College Dublin, Scott Lucas to chat regimes, the slip to authoritarianism and how different Trump 2.0 really is. We discuss it all here. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

Social media is playing an increasingly important role in politics as tech leaders and politicians come together or differ on aspects of moderation, free speech and political leanings. Host Adam Quinn talks to Verena Brändle on the changing landscape of political discourse, different ideas and approaches to social media and what's next for an industry that was once lauded as bringing positive change across the globe. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

In 1992, a record 4 women won seats in the US Senate leading to the term 'Year of the Woman', a far cry from 2025 where 21 states are represented by women senators. The role of women in politics as voters, activists and politicians has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Adam Quinn is joined by Susan Banducci to discuss voting patterns, the male/female divide and trends across the globe. With women making up the majority of voters, our topics include: challenges facing women activists and politicians, trends in voting behaviour for conservative and liberal policies, and what might we see in the future? We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

The second of our two part special focussing on the war in Gaza. Adam Quinn sits down with May Darwich to discuss the impact of the war in Gaza from a regional perspective. With a focus on the wider Middle East, this episode packs in perspectives, politics and popular sentiment. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

Host Adam Quinn is joined by Asaf Siniver for the first in a two part series covering the conflict. In this episode we discuss Israeli military response, domestic politics and the impact of Donald Trump's election on the movement towards ceasefire and beyond. Our next episode, covering the broader Middle East perspective will launch next week so stay tuned. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

Justin Trudeau is stepping down as Canadian Prime Minister and his replacement has significant challenges to face. Housing, immigration and a new President having taken office in its most important economic ally, Canada's upcoming elections look set to be some of the most important in the nation's history. Adam Quinn sits down with US and Canadian expert Steve Hewitt to talk Trudeau, Liberals, Conservatives and Trump in this latest edition. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

Approaching the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Adam Quinn sits down with experts Stefan Wolff and Mark Webber to discuss the initial motivations, the outcomes and the future for both countries. The war having taken a heavy toll and had implications across the globe. This episode covers both domestic and international issues including the likely outcome of the war, the impact of Donald Trump's ascension to the White House and the ongoing importance of NATO. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and https://bsky.app/profile/politicalworldview.bsky.social to stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2025 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

As Donald Trump retakes the White House, many Europeans, particularly those in Ukraine are growing increasingly anxious as the prospect of less US spending on defence on the continent seems likely if his rhetoric is anything to go by. Adam Quinn sits down with Patrick Porter to examine what is happening in terms of European security, where the US might need to focus its attention and what a Europe post-American security guarantee might need to do. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2024 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

Donald J Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the US in a vote that saw him win the popular vote for the first time. Adam Quinn sits down with Sarah Bufkin to talk through the issues that the Democrats faced and how they prepared for the election as well as what Trump brings to the table that saw him increase his vote share in almost all demographics. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2024 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

The world's largest democracy held its general election earlier this year with incumbent Narendra Modi's BJP securing a third successive term as the largest represented party. Adam Quinn sits down with Lipika Kamra to discuss the historical background, the important issues leading up to the election and what trends look like for the nation of over 1 billion. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

It has been a turbulant ride for the Labour Party as they have reached their 100 days in office milestone. A low voting percentage, political infighting as well as the all important budget have taken up the bulk of this. As voters question whether Labour are 'more of the same', host Adam Quinn sits down with British politics expert, Peter Kerr to discuss what has gone well and poorly for Labour so far and what we can expect in the term to come. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

Eastern German state elections have seen victory for the far right Alternative für Deutschland (Alternative for Germany). These elections follow a developing trend of an increase in popularity for such parties both in Europe and beyond. Adam Quinn sits down with expert Julian Hörner to discuss the elections, what led to success for the AfD and where Germany goes from here. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race to return to office, leaving Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee. Seemingly stuck for jibes at Harris, Republican nominee Donald Trump has struggled in the polls since Harris' nomination was announced. Adam Quinn sits down with David Dunn to discuss the fallout of the first presidential debate that led to Biden's withdrawal, the assassination attempt on Trump, as well as the Harris' success since nomination and the journey of Trump's running mate JD Vance. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is turning 75, and to celebrate, your host Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Mark Webber. Is NATO fit for purpose, how does it manage wavering US support and will it be in 10 years? We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

The US Presidential Primaries are completed and the country is set for the rematch few wanted but everyone expected. With the country as divided as ever, our experts examine the root causes of Trumpism, Biden's unpopularity and the urban/countryside divide of the US South. Host Adam Quinn is joined by Sarah Bufkin, political theorist and ex-US political journalist to discuss Trumpism, the GOP's lurch to the right and the divided politics of the Southern States. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

Special Episode: we bring you a recording of a live US Election Event held at University of Birmingham on Feb 28th. Chaired by René Lindstädt, Head of School of Government, and featuring Lilliana Mason (Johns Hopkins University), Andrew Rudalevige (Bowdoin College), Stephen Bridges (ex UK Diplomat and Ambassador), alongside UoB’s own Sarah Bufkin, David Dunn and Adam Quinn. The panel discusses the upcoming US election, and takes questions from the chair and the audience, with valuable insights from both sides of the Atlantic. We discuss it all here. You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

Britain is now in recession and a general election looms. With economic trouble and ongoing losses in byelections, the Conservatives look set to lose power for the first time in 14 years. Adam Quinn sits down with British politics expert Peter Kerr to discuss where it has all gone wrong for the Conservatives and where its opponents can make gains. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.

China's fortunes appear to have changed in the past few years, economic slowdown and increased pressure from the US are beginning to take their toll. Adam Quinn sits down with Yi Wang to discuss politics in China, how we got to this point and where the state is headed. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

With the primary process already underway, all signs point to Trump facing Biden in the presidential election at the end of this year. Adam Quinn sits down with Scott Lucas to discuss Trump, Biden and the year ahead for the US. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

Host Adam Quinn is joined by Marco Vieira to discuss the recent election of Javier Milei in Argentina. A controversial figure who has garnered comparisons with Trump and Bolsonaro, Milei's rhetoric on the Argentine economy and moving away from close ties with economic neighbours have shocked the region and beyond. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Asaf Siniver to discuss the current Gaza War in the second of two episodes on this topic. With a focus on Israeli politics and decision-making, Asaf provides a unique insight into this conflict and the potential ramifications for Israel and the region. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

Adam Quinn is joined by Dr May Darwich to discuss the current Gaza War in the first of two episodes on this topic. With a focus on the wider region and especially the Arab world, May provides a unique insight into this conflict and the potential ramifications for the international relations of the Middle East. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

What will it take to end the war in Ukraine? Our podcast discusses opposition within Russia, support from the UK and EU, and the impact of the war on the Ukrainian mindset. Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Kataryna Wolczuk, specialist in East European politics, for this edition covering Ukraine. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

War in Ukraine rages on with no sign of abating. With both sides readying for a cold winter, questions over when and how this war could end are being raised. Your host Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Stefan Wolff to talk about the war, the Russian military's paper tiger and what a successful end to the war might look like for both countries. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

Former US President Donald Trump's criminal and civil trials are dominating the headlines but he looks set to run again in 2024. His likely opponent, current President Joe Biden has had questions over his age and whether he is the candidate to lead Democrats next year. Your host Adam Quinn is joined by Professor David Dunn to talk about these two important figures in the lead up to the elections for the next leader of the free world. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Copyright 2023 Music: "Go Cart" Creator: Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY 3.0

Adam Quinn is joined by Scott Lucas for a discussion on Donald Trump's state visit to the UK. They are joined by special guests Michell Chresfield and David Dunn for a conversation encapsulating Trump's gaffes during one of the most anticipated state visits in recent times. From inviting too many family members to insulting the Mayor of London, Trump's visit was not without its controversy. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Michell Chresfield - https://twitter.com/michellch86 David Dunn - https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/staff/profiles/dunn-david.aspx Copyright 2019 Music: "Go Cart"

Brexit is dominating politics in British politics. Adam Quinn is joined by special guests Charlotte Galpin and Joseph Ward to analyse the chances of a second referendum, the European elections and what is yet to come. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Joseph Ward - https://twitter.com/JWard232 Charlotte Galpin - https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/political-science-international-studies/staff/profiles/galpin-charlotte.aspx Copyright 2019 Music: "Go Cart"

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has submitted his report on the so-called ‘Russia Investigation’. Adam Quinn and Scott Lucas talk what is known, unknown and what has happened in the past number of days. As Trump declares his exoneration, what comes next for the controversial President? We discuss it all here Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Copyright 2019 Music: "Go Cart"

Adam Quinn presents this edition on the breakaway groups from Labour and Conservative Parties in the UK. Joining him today are David Bailey and Tim Haughton discussing the big issues. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Tim Haughton - https://twitter.com/HaughtonTim David Bailey - https://twitter.com/DJBailey231 Copyright 2019 Music: "Go Cart"

Scott Lucas joins Adam Quinn for a discussion on the topic of the 2020 Democratic Presidential nominees. A veritable battle royale with a large number of candidates already expressing their interest, Adam and Scott shift through the key possibilities and what the important issues will be in the coming year. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Copyright 2019 Music: "Go Cart"

Scott Lucas and Marco Vieira join Adam Quinn for a discussion on the recent Venezuelan election. Economic struggles, crime on the rise and political upheaval in the wake of the death of Hugo Chaves are just some of the issues leading to recent unrest. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Marco Vieira - https://twitter.com/M_A_Vieira Copyright 2018 Music: "Go Cart"

Happy New Year to all our listeners. Regular host Adam Quinn returns to the podcast with a special guest, Professor Patrick Porter, author of ‘Blunder’ an examination of the British support to the invasion of Iraq. Where did Blair go wrong and what were the lasting effects of the decision to deploy troops in 2003. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Patrick Porter - twitter.com/patporter76 Copyright 2018 Music: "Go Cart"

The podcast returns to discussing President Trump. Adam Quinn is joined by Scott Lucas to talk about the controversial developments in the presidency. With arrests of former campaign staff and the President appearing increasingly agitated on the issue, does this signal the impending end of this administration? We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Copyright 2018 Music: "Go Cart"

The ticking clock is fast approaching midnight, as Brexit looms ever closer. We brought together our largest panel of experts to discuss Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal with the EU and where the United Kingdom goes from here. Adam Quinn is joined by Mark Goodwin, Charlotte Galpin, Sotirios Zartaloudis, George Kyris and David Bailey. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Mark Goodwin - https://twitter.com/MarkRGoodwin George Kyris - https://twitter.com/GeorgeKyris Charlotte Galpin Sotirios Zartaloudis David Bailey - https://twitter.com/djbailey231 Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Copyright 2018 Music: "Go Cart"

Jair Bolsonaro won the Brazilian Presidential election in October 2018. His campaign has been controversial to say the least, with vitriolic rhetoric and allegations of intimidation of opponents. On this podcast Adam is joined by Marco Vieira, Daniele Albertazzi and Richard Shorten to discuss Bolsonaro’s rise. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Marco Vieira - twitter.com/m_a_vieira Daniele Albertazzi - twitter.com/dralbertazziuk Copyright 2018 Music: "Go Cart"

University of Birmingham's Adam Quinn sits down with Scott Lucas to discuss the recent murder of Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi, Saudi journalist in a consulate in Turkey. What are the ramifications for Mohammad Bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia? We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Copyright 2018 Music: "Go Cart"

University of Birmingham's Adam Quinn sits down with Scott Lucas and special guest Kate Schenck to discuss the controversial nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Copyright 2018 Music: "Go Cart"

University of Birmingham's Adam Quinn sits down with Scott Lucas and special guest Tim Haughton in a special edition discussing recent elections in Slovenia and Europe at large. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Tim Haughton - twitter.com/HaughtonTim Copyright 2018 Music: "Go Cart"

University of Birmingham's Adam Quinn sits down with Scott Lucas and special guest Nicholas Wheeler in a special edition discussing the Iran Deal, Trump and what happens next. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the University of Birmingham's POLSIS Good Ideas Fund. Find out more: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/govern…ies/index.aspx You can follow us on Twitter.com/PolWorldView and stay up to date And Like our facebook.com/polworldview Adam Quinn - facebook.com/adamquinn161 Christalla Yakinthou - twitter.com/Yakinthou Scott Lucas - twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA Nick Wheeler - twitter.com/WheelerICCS Copyright 2018 Music: "Go Cart"