PolPod
by Ellen Hall
A politics podcast by students, for students.Each week, we chat about whatever political issue or interest students are passionate about! Listen in on an open, casual conversation on a whole range of topical subjects.BHS Politics Dept.
Episodes
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Ep.9 UK Executive Dominance of the Legislature
In this week’s episode, we discuss how dominant is the British executive over the legislature, and to what extent is that statement true. Great to discuss both sides of the argument!
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Ep.8 QUB Q+A
This episode kicks off our mini Season 2 episodes where I’m joined by my friend Molly from QUB PGCE Course! Molly answers some questions that you have sent in on our Instagram: @polpod_bhs
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Ep.7 Current Affairs
This week’s episode we’re discussing the increasingly tense situation on the Russia/Ukraine border, and what political implications that has throughout the world. We’re also looking at the potential Vote of No Confidence which faces PM Boris Johnson, and whether it is his time to go.
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Ep.6 PMQs
In this week’s episode, we are discussing Prime Minister’s Questions! What they are, who asks what, and their effectiveness. We also consider the current situation PM Boris Johnson has found himself in in recent PMQs and how his time as PM could be in peril.
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Ep.5 COVID
In this week’s episode, we are discussing all thing COVID related! From passports to vaccines, and the decisions our politicians are having to make on a daily basis.
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Ep.4 House of Commons Committees
In this week’s episode, I’m again joined by John Wishart where we discuss Public Bill and Select Committees in the House of Commons! We compare and contrast their roles/powers, composition/membership, and highlight some of their strengths and weaknesses. This is great exam revision material for...
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Ep.3 Q&A
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Politics and History teacher John Wishart! We have a Q&A looking at why choose History or Politics, a historical/ political figure we find interesting, and discuss what we think are some of the biggest political challenges the world is facing.
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Ep.2 The Speaker
This week’s episode discusses the Speaker of the House of Commons. We look at their role, how essential they are and what power they really have.
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Ep.1 House of Lords: Do we really need them?
Welcome to PolPod, the Politics Podcast! This week’s episode discusses the validity of the House of Lords and seeks to answer the question: Do we really need them? Joining the PolPod this week are two Yr 13 students, Lee and Emily, who bring their own views and knowledge to the table!
About this show
A politics podcast by students, for students.Each week, we chat about whatever political issue or interest students are passionate about! Listen in on an open, casual conversation on a whole range of topical subjects.BHS Politics Dept.
Hosted by
Ellen Hall
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