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PPE Unfiltered

by Warwick PPE Society

PPE Unfiltered, Warwick PPE Society's podcast, is just that - unfiltered conversations with academics about how to succeed, as well as discussions with inspiring young people who are doing big things.Find us on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-844113798/mental-health-and-covid-19-conversation-with-dr-maria-kambouri For inquiries email us: [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Episode 6: Uncovering the Underlying Issues under Singapore's Success with Dr. Chee Soon Juan

    In this week's episode, our Speakers Series Frep, Mikael, invites Clarisse and Cyrus to speak to Dr. Chee Soon Juan, the Secretary-General of the Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) to talk about the underlying issues behind Singapore's unique governance style and recent economic success. Together...

  2. Episode 5: Reflecting on the 25/26 Year!

    In this episode, our Speakers Series Coordinators, Aditi and Freya, reflect on their tenure as department heads as the Warwick PPE Society elections are closing in. They talk about aspects of the society that they are most proud of in the past year, such as the Middle Ground debates and the PPE...

  3. Episode 4: Transitions between Governments

    On today's episode, Speakers Series' Freps, Mikael and Renata, discuss how important government transitions are in the conversation of how good one government was. They reflect on two recent cases: Maduro's capture by the United States and Nepal's current transition into a new government after a...

  4. Biodiversity and Green Growth: Reflecting on Professor John O'Neill

    Join Aditi and Freya as they discuss their recent speakers' event: a talk on biodiversity offsetting with Professor John O'Neill. They reflect on his insights into natural capital, and discuss whether they find his commitment to de-growth compelling. They share the key ideas that emerged in the...

  5. America: What on Earth is going on?

    2025 America looks more startling than ever before. In today's episode, we address Trump's relationship with the rest of the world. Looking specifically at Trump's tariffs, we explore the economic, political and philosophical repercussions of recent tariffs, and what it means for the future of...

  6. Episode 1: 2025/2026 Academic Year Introduction to PPE at Warwick, featuring PPE Director Kirk Surgener!

    In the first episode of the 2025/2026 academic year, your new Speakers Series' Coordinators Freya Dooks and Aditi Chitale sit down and discuss all things PPE at Warwick, and university life in general. They are joined by PPE Director Kirk, who offers his advice on how to make the most of your…

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  7. Episode 6: PPE Society Election Special; Interview with President and VP

    In this special episode for PPE Unfiltered, Speaker's frep Charan had the wonderful privilege of interviewing Aashi Shah and Dylan Ireland (PPE Society's incumbent President and Vice-President) to discuss your most pressing questions with society elections looming. If you are thinking of running...

  8. Episode 5: PPE x Assumptions!

    In this final episode of 2024, speakers head Felix Tammik & super Frep Charan Peddu are hosted by the wonderful Warwick EconSoc for a collaboration "PPE Unfiltered" x "Assumptions" Podcast! Joint with the great EconSoc team, we delve into a discussion of the UK autumn budget, a reflective...

  9. Episode 4: 2024 US Election special pt.2 - Trump Wins, What’s next for America?

    In this episode German & Charan discuss their thoughts on the (surprising?) results of the 2024 US presidential election. Trumps wins, what comes next and who will be most affected in America & around the World? Answers to these questions and many more in this weeks episode!

  10. Episode 3: Meet the Freps 2024 US Election Special — pt.1 Predictions

    In this thrilling third episode of the 24/25 academic year we meet Germán Ríos & Charan Peddu, the two new Speakers Freshers Representatives, and hear their views and predictions for the upcoming 2024 US presidential Election: Trump or Harris, who will America choose?

  11. Episodes 2: Spring weeks, Internships & Future Prospects

    In episode 2 of the 24/25 academic year, co-hosts Felix Tammik & Laila Mitwally have a discussion with Warwick PPE Society's very own careers team Adya and Achyntia! The episodes discussion covers everything to know about spring weeks, internships and applications, with a slight focus on finance...

  12. Episode 1: Introduction to PPE at Warwick and how to be a successful student!

    In this first epidsode of the 24/25 academic year, Laila Mitwally & Felix Tammik, the two new speakers series coordinators introduce an overview of the PPE degree at Warwick and give some general tips, tricks and advice for being succesfull throughout the course, in uni life and beyond! Feel free...

  13. Episode 7: Interview with Rachel Eden

    Rachel Eden is the former Mayor of Reading, Councillor for Whitley Ward, and founder of Holy Brook Associates. Her and Ruby, our speaker series coordinator, discuss Rachel's pathway from PPE into Politics, how she manages caring duties with her career, and the best ways for uni students to get...

  14. Episode 6: PPE x Perspectives!

    Reuben, Ruby, India and Aaron joined fellow PPE-er Sanjana in the studio for a PPE x Perspectives collaboration podcast! The main topics we discussed were the new legislations on vaping, whether Palestine should be recognised as a state by the UK government, and the Malaysian monarchy. We really...

  15. Episode 5: Politics and Extremism with William Haigh

    In this episode Aaron Bird, PPE Society's speaker series freshers' representative, interviews Will Hague, a PHD student in Politics at Warwick. They discuss studying Politics at Warwick and the intricacies of extremism.

  16. Episode 4: Wellbeing with Mark Fabian

    Mark Fabian, Politics professor at Warwick University, discusses his research on wellbeing in this episode as he is interviewed by Reuben and Ruby.

  17. Episode 3: Interview with President and Former President of PPE Society

    In this episode, Ruby and Reuben interviewed Lara and Owen who are the current and former presidents for PPE Society. We discuss all things PPE course, society, and being on exec!

  18. Episode 2: Interview with Quassim Cassam

    This is an interview between Reuben Bye, one of PPE's speaker series coordinators, and Quassim Cassam, one of Warwick's most esteemed Philosophy professors. Reuben asks him some great questions about his most recent book on extremism - we hope you enjoy listening!

  19. Episode 1 (Part 4): Interview with Kirk Surgener (PPE Director of Student Experience) - Life at Warwick

    This is the fourth and final section of our interview with Kirk. This section centres on what life at Warwick is like outside of just the PPE course!

  20. Episode 1 (Part 3): Interview with Kirk Surgener (PPE Director of Student Experience) - Help for Prospective Students

    We have split our interview with Kirk into sections to help people find the parts they are most interested in listening to. This is the third section and may be of most interest to prospective students, as Ruby and Reuben ask Kirk his advice for those who want to study PPE at Warwick.

  21. Episode 1 (Part 2): Interview with Kirk Surgener (PPE Director of Student Experience) - Overview of PPE

    We have split our interview with Kirk into sections to make it easier for people to just listen to the bits they are most interested in. This is the second section and it is centred on the overview of the PPE course at Warwick.

  22. Episode 1 (Part 1): Interview with Kirk Surgener (PPE Director of Student Experience) - Introduction to Kirk

    We have split our interview with Kirk into parts to make it easier for those who just want to listen to one section. This is the first section and it includes an introduction to Ruby, Reuben and Kirk and an overview of Kirk's role as the PPE Director of Student Experience.

  23. Episode 1: Interview with Kirk Surgener (PPE Director of Student Experience)

    This interview was done by Ruby and Reuben, PPE Society's Speaker Series Coordinators for the 23/24 academic year. We hope that prospective students find this interview helpful to learn more about the PPE course structure and life at Warwick!

  24. Populism - A Threat to Democracy? A conversation with Théo Aiolfi

    What is populism? Are there real-life examples of populism? Is populism good? Or is it a threat to democracy? Listen to this episode to answer these questions and many more. Théo Aiolfi completed his PhD thesis "Charting the Populist Style: Trump, Le Pen and the Populist Repertoire of…

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  25. Becoming a Journalist: Careers in Journalism with Rhal Ssan

    This week we talk with a Broadcast Journalist Rhal Ssan, a PPE alumni that has formerly worked at the BBC global services and is currently working at Euronews. Listen to this podcast to learn about journalism and how to pursue it as a career. It will also give you an insight into the challenges...

  26. Advice and Reflection with VP Niki Mehta

    In this episode, Forum Coordinator Alyssa chats to VP and Treasurer Niki Mehta. The pair reflect on their time as members of the PPE Society exec, as well as looking ahead to this year's elections and the new exec committee that it will bring. PPE Society Instagram PPE Society Facebook PPE…

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  27. Charitable Causes and Contributing to Society at Warwick

    This week, we're talking all things charity and volunteering with some students who give their time to do the right thing. In discussions with Homelessness Action Society, Effective Altruism, RAG and Marrow, we explore what these students have learnt through getting involved in their society, as...

  28. Making Change with Evie Ashton and NSPCC

    Welcome back to this week's episode of the PPE podcast, where we're exploring what it means to make change in society. We kicks things off with a conversation between Alyssa and Evie. Evie Ashton is a sports reporter, the President of Warwick Women's Cricket Club, and a PPE student. Recently, she...

  29. Doing Good and Feeling Good with Laila Ahmed and Nadya Okamoto

    This week, we're incredibly luck to have two inspirational young women join us on the Podcast. I talk to Laila Ahmed, Classical and Ancient Studies Student, about her role within It Happens Here, as well as her wider activism work. We'd like to draw your attention to the fact that this…

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  30. Routine, Retrospection, and Reflecting on Uni in a Pandemic

    In this episode, the first of series 2, we have two insightful conversations with PPE students. In our first segment, I chat with Jenissa, discussing what people wish they'd known in their first year of studying PPE, as well as covering some questions sent in by first-year students. In our second...

  31. Mental Health and COVID-19: Conversation with Dr Maria Kambouri

    Join us as Dr Maria Kambouri, Associate Professor in Psychology and Human Development at the UCL Institute of Education, discusses the effects of COVID-19 on the mental health of students, based on data from the COVID-19: Global Social Trust and Mental Health study, carried out by (fellow IOE...

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PPE Unfiltered, Warwick PPE Society's podcast, is just that - unfiltered conversations with academics about how to succeed, as well as discussions with inspiring young people who are doing big things.Find us on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-844113798/mental-health-and-covid-19-conversation-with-dr-maria-kambouri For inquiries email us: [email protected]

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