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S18E7 Teaching the Use of Evidence in Policymaking
Good policy depends on evidence — but the statistical methods behind the best research are complex, and few policy-makers can master them in depth. So how do we equip people to engage critically with…
S18E6 Remove or Reduce? Social Media Content Moderation through the Lens of Human Rights
Social media has a content problem. Some posts incite violence or hatred; others spread misinformation or promote self-harm. The instinctive response is removal — but is that always the right tool? A…
S18E5 How Do Judges' Personal Views Affect Asylum Rulings?
Courts are supposed to treat like cases alike. But research consistently finds that judges' backgrounds and beliefs can influence their decisions. Most such research focuses on courts where…
S18E4 Transparency as a Tool of Authoritarian Governance in China
Transparency is seen as a hallmark of democracy — yet some authoritarian states have real open government policies too. Why? New research suggests a striking answer: transparency may help…
S18E3 Which companies oppose climate action?
Most people see action on climate change as essential. But powerful lobbies continue to push the other way. Understanding what drives corporate opposition to climate policy therefore matters…
S18E2 Reframing Rights in Zimbabwe: Do Local Narratives Improve LGBTQ Rights Campaigning?
In parts of the Global South, political elites have framed LGBTQ rights as a foreign, colonial agenda. So should advocates abandon universal rights language in favour of arguments rooted in local…
S18E1 Relating to People Living with Dementia as Equals: Towards Social Justice in Dementia Care
By 2030, more than a million people are expected to be living with dementia in the UK. It is among the most feared conditions — and yet a new book challenges the dominant tragedy narrative…
S17E10 What Will it Take for a Woman to Become President of the United States?
No woman has ever served as President of the United States. Only two women have ever been nominated as candidates for that office by one of the two main parties. So what is causing this persistent…
S17E9 Restructuring The Constitution: A Hobbesian Thought Experiment
Constitutional reform is a recurring theme in UK politics. Debates regularly surface about changing the electoral system, reforming the House of Lords, or redefining the role of the courts. These…
S17E8 The Nature of Constitutions and the Role of the Courts
Much contemporary debate centres on the respective roles of judges and politicians. Should constitutions empower courts to decide questions about human rights, or should such matters be settled by…
S17E7 The European Court of Human Rights: How Does It Work?
The European Convention on Human Rights is often seen as one of the defining achievements of post-war Europe. Designed to protect fundamental freedoms and uphold democratic values, it has shaped the…
S17E6 The Machine Stops: Should We All Quit Social Media?
Social media is woven into everyday life, yet growing concerns about its effects on mental health, public debate and personal wellbeing have led many to question whether it is worth staying online at…
S17E5 What Role Do Citizens’ Policy Opinions Play In Their Political Choices?
Modern democracies rest on elections. They are the main way voters are supposed to shape what governments do. In theory, elections ensure that public policy reflects what people want. But does that…
S17E4 Is It Ever OK To Discriminate Against White Men?
In this guest episode from Philosophically Speaking, Emily McTernan and Jeff Howard explore a provocative question. Can white men be discriminated against, and if so, should the law protect them in…
S17E3 Young People, Social Media and Harmful Content
News headlines are increasingly dominated by concerns about the harms young people face online. In late 2025, Australia introduced a ban preventing under-16s from accessing a range of major social…
S17E2 Does Owning A Home Make You More Right Wing?
For decades, political scientists believed that a person’s occupation was the strongest predictor of how they would vote. Manual, working-class jobs were associated with left-wing voting, while…
S17E1 A just post-colonial world
In today’s episode, we are joined by the author of a new book published by Princeton University Press. The book offers a bold reimagining of global justice, drawing on anticolonial thought to…
S16E9 Who Pays and Who Speaks? Reforming Democracy in the UK
Democracy in the UK is under strain. Many voters feel deeply alienated from politics, believing that those elected to represent them often pursue narrow or personal interests rather than the public…
S16E8 Rethinking Global Governance in an Age of Crisis
Our world faces a growing set of challenges that transcend national borders - from climate change and pandemic threats to the governance of emerging technologies and the protection of public goods.…
S16E7 Power, Negotiation, The COPs - And Loss And Damage
Climate change is exerting increasingly profound effects on societies across the globe. Policy responses are often described as resting on three pillars. The first involves addressing the causes of…
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