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Pupil Politics
by Pupil Politics
👩🏽🎓👩🏿🎓👨🏻🎓 A-level Politics, by the Pupils, for the Pupils📸🐦 @pupilpolitics
Episodes
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Debate: How far can prime ministers dictate events and determine policy?
Arguing that they can: Arnold Lodge School (Shivam and Charlie) Arguing that they can't: Pupil Politics (Joe and Aaron) Chair: Kieran
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Debate: To what extent do party leaders and campaigns have an effect on voting behaviour?
Arguing that they do: Pupil Politics (Nicolette and Grace) Arguing that they don't: Shottery (Roisin and Lizzie) Chair: Brendan
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The US Midterms
Kieran, Josh, Brendan, Joe and Aaron explore the US midterms 2022 - the key outcomes, their causes, and their consequences.
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Liz Truss
Recorded at the start of Liz Truss' short premiership, the students give their personal reflections on Truss' policies and cabinet appointments.
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Debate: To what extent do liberals agree about the role of the state?
Chair: Nicolette Liberals agree: Jean and Rhys (Pupil Politics) Liberals disagree: Alex and Vinny (Ashton Sixth Form College) Editor: Milli
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Debate: Should the UK introduce compulsory voting?
Chair: Rhys Yes: Rebecca and Grace (Pupil Politics) No: Praveer and Halima (Cadbury College)
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Socialism in 30 Minutes (A-level Politics)
Let Charlie, Kay and Adam take you through the key themes, strands and thinkers of Socialism.
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Debate: Do the media and opinion polls play a major role in voting behaviour?
Yes: Seyi and Ellie (Shottery) No: Milli and Rebecca (Pupil Politics) Chair: Grace
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Debate: Should the UK constitution be codified and entrenched, together with a bill of rights?
Yes: Prav and Isaac (Arnold Lodge School) No: Milli and Kay (Pupil Politics) Chair: Adam
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Cressida Dick's resignation from the Met
Charlie and Milli explore the lead up to, and fall out from, the resignation of the Met Police's Commissioner.
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Our advice for the transition to university
The dream team is reunited! Season 1 Pupil Politics *legends* Hollie (now at Sheffield) and Rebecca (now at Leeds) return to the podcast, dialling in from Yorkshire for a very special one-off episode to answer Charlie and Kay's questions about the move from sixth form to university. An ideal…
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Biden's first year
Charlie, Kay and Matthew audit Joe Biden's first year in the White House. #USpresidency #USCongress #USparties
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COP26: "Blah, blah, blah"?
"Blah blah blah." A fair assessment of COP26? Milli and Rebecca investigate in this Pupil Politics Briefing.
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Debate: Do primaries and caucuses enhance US elections?
Arguing Yes: Bethany and Abi (St Edward's School, Poole) Arguing No: Adam and Kay (Pupil Politics) Chair: Milli
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Pupil Politics' Year In Wrap
As the year draws to a close, Kay and Charlie remind us of some of the biggest Politics stories of 2021. [Correction: 8:53 should say 'eviction' not 'election'; we'll correct when we're back together.]
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The Northern Ireland Protocol
Charlie considers the status and possible futures of the UK/EU 'Northern Ireland Protocol'. Links to the A-level Politics 'Relations Between the Branches' topic.
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Celebrities in Politics
Recent decades have seen the rise of the celebrity-influencer (Nicki Minaj), celebrity-politician, (Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kanye West), celebrity-political-platform-creator (Chris Evans) and celebrity-lobbyist (Marcus Rashford and Joanna Lumley). Dylan, Rhys and Rebecca make their Pupil…
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The Pandora papers
Charlie explains the 'Pandora papers' leak, and considers - pending any further investigations - what implications they might have for A-level essays on UK political party funding.
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Debate: Should the UK make greater use of direct democracy?
Arguing for, we have Adam and Milli of @pupilpolitics. And arguing against, it is a pleasure to be joined by Halima and Jaspreet of Cadbury College. Charlie chairs proceedings.
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Debate: Should 16 year olds be allowed to vote in UK general elections?
Ella and Kay of Pupil Politics take on Charlie and Arthur of Kingston Grammar School. Grace chairs the debate.
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Sir David Amess, democracy and toleration
Our Pupil Politics students pay a touching tribute to Sir David Amess MP, who was killed recently, and to Jo Cox MP, who was killed in 2016. They reflect on the crucial role tolerance plays in our democracy, and give the final word to Brendan Cox, husband of Jo.
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Everyday I'm (re)shuffling
A brand new Pupil Politics season and a brand new cabinet! Kay and Charlie track Boris Johnson's September cabinet reshuffle, and spot links to A level Politics topics like 'PM & Executive', 'Political Parties' and 'The Media'.
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Debate: Is the UK prime minister now effectively a president?
Arguing yes: Manisha and Emma from @sixthandme podcast Arguing no: Adam and Katie from @pupilpolitics podcast Chair: Charlie
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Matt Hancock
Ryan and Charlie's take on the Hancock affair, MH's resignation, and effects on UK politics...
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May elections 2021: drama with Starmer
Charlie explores the recent local, mayoral, and devolved elections, the Hartlepool by-election, and the subsequent fallout.
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Debate: Social class is no longer a significant factor in voting behaviour
In the latest of our popular series of A-level Politics debates, we're joined by Victoria College, Jersey. Our guests Henry and Marley of Victoria College marvellously make the case the social class is no longer a big part of voting behaviour. Katie and Adam of Pupil Politics respond, linking…
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Debate: Should the House of Lords be elected?
Arguing yes: Katie and Adam of @pupilpolitics Arguing no: Connie and Jamie of @Cadcol_Politics Chair: Ryan
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Election campaign mishaps!
How far do campaign mishaps affect election results? Charlie and Ryan talk Deputy Prime Ministerial punches and fields of wheat.
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Politics Explained: Why Care?
Abbie (who studies Politics) and Ella (who doesn't) make a case that politics matters. Our new 'Politics Explained' episodes are especially for those who don't (yet) study Politics.
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The European Super League and A-level Politics
What was the European Super League plan and how did unravel? What links can we make to our topics of participation, Parliament and PM & Executive?
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Debate: Is the Conservative Party still a 'one nation' party?
Yes: Adam and Katie of Pupil Politics (@pupilpolitics) | No: Amber and Jake of East Norfolk College (@politicsen) | Chair: Ryan | Take part by voting in our polls on Twitter and Instagram
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The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2021
What's in the bill? And what links can we make to: the right to protest? the Opposition? pressure groups? the effectiveness of the legislative process?
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In conversation with Dr Nigel Bowles, Ep 3: the president and the public
In this concluding part, we ask US politics expert Dr Nigel Bowles how far the president can influence the behaviour of the American public.
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Debate: Does the UK face a participation crisis?
In this episode, we're delighted to be joined by a superbly incisive team from Aquinas College in Stockport (@AquinasCitizens). Debate: Does the UK face a participation crisis? Yes: Pupil Politics team, Adam and Matthew No: Aquinas College team, Jake and Izzy Chair: Ryan You can vote on the issue...
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In conversation with Dr Nigel Bowles, Ep 2: the president and the Executive
In the second of our three-part mini-series, Rebecca asks Dr Nigel Bowles (Oxford University) about the president's ability to influence the Executive. What do we mean by the US Executive? How far can the president influence it? Alternatively, what influence do (1) Congress and (2) interest…
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In conversation with Dr Nigel Bowles, Ep 1: the president and Congress
In this three-part series, Jess, Rebecca and Hollie meet Dr Nigel Bowles, of Oxford University, and former Director of the Rothermere American Institute. The students ask Dr Bowles about the president's abilities to achieve their goals, vis-a-vis Congress, the Executive, and the American public....
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Trump acquitted, again
Trump impeached again by the House, and acquitted again by the Senate. What lessons do Charlie, Ryan and Matthew draw from this?
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In conversation with Jackie Weaver
Viral internet star Jackie Weaver joins us to discuss YOUR authority in local democracy. Charlie introduces, while Adam, Katie and Matthew ask the questions. @pupilpolitics on Twitter and Instagram
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Our advice for A-level students
Hollie, Jess & Rebecca give their advice on how to ace A-level Politics. Striking how they each use different, and excellent, approaches. Questions posed by: Adam & Katie
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Debate: FPTP or STV?
Team FPTP: Adam and Katie Team STV: Jess and Rebecca Chair: Hollie
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Biden's first week
Charlie and Matthew track Biden's first week in the White House, including his inauguration, executive actions, relationship with world leaders and his future dealings with Congress. And what role might VP Kamala Harris play?
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Exams are scrapped!
No exams for Rebecca! Or at least there'll be no exams "as usual". Adam and Rebecca try to make sense of it all... and think about how this story might link to the A-level Politics exa... oh.
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Riots on Capitol Hill
Jess, Charlie and Matthew explore the Democrats' Senate wins in Georgia on Jan 5 2021, and the Capitol Hill riots the following day.
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Cancel Culture (Part 2)
Adam and Charlie conclude their discussion on 'cancel culture' by exploring its limitations, and the alternatives available.
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Trump v Biden: results
As the dust (slowly!) settles on the US presidential election, Rebecca, Jess, Matthew and Szymon survey the scene.
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Cancel Culture (Part 1)
Following Tony Abbott's appointment to the UK Board of Trade, Charlie and Adam explore whether 'cancel culture' works, and where they stand on the approach.
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Trump v Biden: predictons
Jess, Rebecca and Matthew aim to make sense of the forthcoming US presidential election.
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