Aspects of Democracy
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S3E7 Courts as political actors
In this episode, Dr Karin Leijon, associate professor in political science, talks about courts as political actors. Based on her research, she addresses the influence the judicial power has on our…
S3E6 Politics and music
Thanks to the listeners’ questions, Mikael Rundqvist, associate professor in political science, joins Helena Iacobaeus in a vivid fireside chat on music and politics! They bring up music that aims to…
S3E5 Hello neighbour! Is municipal cooperation good for democracy?
What can be done when a local municipality lacks resources to take on the challenges of today? One way is to pool resources by cooperating with neighbouring municipalities. In this episode, Katarina…
S3E4 Democracy beyond and above the state – the European Union in focus
What can be done to strengthen democracy in Europe? What are the main obstacles for legitimacy and accountability in supranational decision-making? Based on his research on the European Union, Martin…
S3E3 The role of civil society
Junior football leagues, choirs, environmental organisations and knitting clubs… what do they have to do with politics? What role - if any - does civil society play for a well-functioning…
S3E2 Why research? – Reflections at the end of a journey
Curious about research for democracy? Or about PhD life in general? A few weeks before her thesis defense, Helena looks back at her journey towards a finished thesis and deals with collected…
S3E1 Literacy and democracy
In this episode of Aspects of Democracy, Professor Elin Wihlborg returns to talk about literacy in a modern era, when digital skills and media literacy are important parts of our abilities to…
S2E10 Social equality and representation
What role does social equality play in a functioning democracy? Is representation important in politics, media and culture? Magnus Dahlstedt, Professor of Social Work and writer, makes a stop in the…
S2E9 Prevention of sexual corruption
“I’m a little bit shocked!” Tune in to hear about sexual abuse of power, an often-overlooked form of corruption. In this engaging episode, associate professor Silje Lundgren from the department of…
S2E8 My colleague is a robot! Public values in modern decision-making
Is the introduction of artificial intelligence and robots in the public sector an opportunity or a challenge for public values and for democracy? In this episode of Aspects of Democracy, Daniel Toll,…
S2E7 The public servant – red tape technocrat or guardian of democracy?
Who are the public servants, and what impact does their work have in our lives? Are they perhaps devoted and justservants of the people - guardians of democracy – or are they rather dishonest and…
S2E6 The public library – a treasure trove of democracy
Are literature and culture important to democracy? Is the public library a book storage or a democratic living room - or is it perhaps a flexible resource as well as a room? In this episode of…
S2E5 A stroll at the Agora – local political arenas of today
All year round, democracy is repeatedly and discreetly upheld in local council meetings. But what happens if these meetings disappear as a physical place? Fredrik Garcia, PhD student in political…
S2E4 A sustainable planet for sustainable democracy: Who votes for future citizens?
Podcast anniversary! We celebrate by looking forward into the future. What we decide today and how we live our lives will also affect coming generations. Veronica Brodén Gyberg, associate professor…
S2E3 Freedom of speech and academic freedom
In this episode of Aspects of Democracy, Professor Claudia Tazreiter reflects on a fundamental right in modern democracy – freedom of speech. How can we safeguard this right and are there limits…
S2E2 Citizenship
What is the meaning of citizenship and is this kind of “nation-state membership” still relevant in a global world? Dr. Mariana S. Gustafsson, assistant professor in political science joins the…
S2E1 Trust
Today’s episode focuses on trust. What makes us trust each other, and how can the level of trust in society affect democracy? Are there differences between age groups or between cities and rural…
S1E8 Resilience in turbulent times
How can democratic states cope with and recover from hardship like pandemics, unrest, and war? In this episode of Aspects of Democracy, Professor Irina Kolupaieva joins us to reflect on resilience in…
S1E7 The educated citizen
Today we address the classic issue of education – what do you need to know in order to be an active citizen? Andreas Fejes, professor of adult education, talks about the importance of educated…
S1E6 The role of the elected representative
What is the role of the politician and who are suitable to fill that role? Except for voting, what more can we do as citizens to ensure that we get able, skilled, and compassionate politicians? In…
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