Series One
Episode 1:1
In this episode, History in Politics talk to Dr David Andersen about the role of education in political activism, riots and protest, US elections and presidencies and decolonising the curriculum.
Episode 1:2
In this episode, History in Politics talk to Dr Rory McCarthy about the western perception of Islamist movements, the peace process in the war in Afghanistan, and the increasing risks involved in being a journalist in conflict.
Episode 1:3
In this episode, History in Politics talk to Dr Olga Demetriou and Dr Stefanie Kappler about peacebuilding and memory politics, covering conflict in the world today and interactions with historical memory.
Series Two
Episode 2:1
In this episode, History in Politics talk to Dr Natalie Mears about popular memory, monarchism, and celebrations in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Episode 2:2
In this episode, History in Politics talk to Dr Anne Heffernan about youth politics, student activism and the enduring legacy of apartheid in South Africa.
Episode 2:3
In this episode, History in Politics talk to Dr Chris Courtney about China, the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on East-West relations.
Series Three
Episode 3:1
In this episode, President Maximus and Podcast Co-ordinator Emma talk to two of our summer writers, Aoifke and Matthew, about their experiences in journalism, their areas of interest and themes spanning from Disraeli’s public health reforms to the presentation of class in contemporary poetry.
Series Four
Episode 4:1 – A Conversation with the Summer Writers
In this episode, Ethan and Podcast Co-ordinator Ingrid talk to two of our summer writers, Emily and Matthew, about topics ranging from twentieth century national governments to the creation of Barbie.
Episode 4:2 – A Student Discussion on the Political & Economic Crisis
In this episode, Ingrid talks to Oliver – President of Durham’s Liberal Democrat Society, Jonas – Press Officer of Durham’s Conservative Society and Will – independent of any political society, about the recent, political and economic leadership crisis in the U.K.
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