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Catch up on season 14 of our podcast 'UCL Uncovering Politics'
7 February 2025
Including episodes on proportional punishment in England and Wales, election debates in Liberia, UK parliamentary reform, and religious violence post the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Find out how our research is undertaken, and how we work to inform policy.
As we kick off Season 14 of UCL Uncovering Politics, we want to extend a huge thank you to all our incredible guests. We’re truly grateful for their time, expertise, and thought-provoking insights, which help us dive deep into the most pressing political issues of our time.
This season, we continue to delve into pressing political issues, featuring expert insights and groundbreaking research. Join us as we explore topics such as enhancing election debates in Liberia, examining the fairness of proportional punishment in prisons, and understanding the complex relationship between religion and violence.
Looking ahead, we have some fascinating episodes in store. We’ll be exploring the barriers to the representation of people with disabilities in UK politics, tackling big questions about political representation more broadly, and unpacking ideological divisions around today’s most urgent policy challenges. Stay tuned for another season of in-depth discussions and fresh perspectives!
Season 14
E4 : When does religion beget violence?
This week we’re exploring the relationship between religion and violence. What are the circumstances in which organisations motivated by religious ideas resort to violent methods? And how can such violence best be prevented?
With Dr. Manuel Vogt
February 6th, 2025 | 34:41 | S14:E4
E3: The Politics of Parliamentary Reform
This week we’re looking at the politics of parliamentary reform. Parliament is the central institution of UK democracy yet often it appears subordinate to government. Why does that matter? How did it come about? And are there any lessons for the possibility of reform in the future?
With Dr Tom Fleming
January 30th, 2025 | 34:03 | S14:E3
E2: Improving Election Debates: Evidence from Liberia
This week we’re looking at how to improve the discourse of election campaigns. In settings where votes are often traded for services, how can competition be nudged to focus more on policies designed to serve the public at large?
With Dr Jeremy Bowles
January 23rd, 2025 | 36:20 | S14:E2
E1: Prisons and Proportional Punishment
This week we’re talking about punishment and individual circumstances: could it be fair if two people, convicted of the same crime, get different sentences?
With Dr Helen Brown Coverdale
January 16th, 2025 | 29:23 | S14:E1