The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation is turning 75, and to celebrate, your host Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Mark Webber. Is NATO fit for purpose, how does it manage wavering US support and will it be in 10 years? We discuss it all her

American politics down South (with Sarah Bufkin)

Mar 18th, 2024 1h 7m

The US Presidential Primaries are completed and the country is set for the rematch few wanted but everyone expected. With the country as divided as ever, our experts examine the root causes of Trumpism, Biden's unpopularity and the urban/countr

US Election Live Event

Mar 11th, 2024 1h 59m

Special Episode: we bring you a recording of a live US Election Event held at University of Birmingham on Feb 28th. Chaired by René Lindstädt, Head of School of Government, and featuring Lilliana Mason (Johns Hopkins University), Andrew Rudal

Tories' End of the Road (with Peter Kerr)

Mar 3rd, 2024 1h 7m

Britain is now in recession and a general election looms. With economic trouble and ongoing losses in byelections, the Conservatives look set to lose power for the first time in 14 years. Adam Quinn sits down with British politics expert Pete

China's way forward (with Yi Wang)

Feb 19th, 2024 1h 7m

China's fortunes appear to have changed in the past few years, economic slowdown and increased pressure from the US are beginning to take their toll.Adam Quinn sits down with Yi Wang to discuss politics in China, how we got to this point and

Which way America? (with Scott Lucas)

Jan 30th, 2024 1h 16m

With the primary process already underway, all signs point to Trump facing Biden in the presidential election at the end of this year.Adam Quinn sits down with Scott Lucas to discuss Trump, Biden and the year ahead for the US.We discuss it

Argentina's Hard Right Turn (with Marco Vieira)

Dec 13th, 2023 1h 1m

Host Adam Quinn is joined by Marco Vieira to discuss the recent election of Javier Milei in Argentina. A controversial figure who has garnered comparisons with Trump and Bolsonaro, Milei's rhetoric on the Argentine economy and moving away from

Gaza War Pt 1: Arab World Reactions (with May Darwich)

Nov 24th, 2023 1h 10m

Adam Quinn is joined by Dr May Darwich to discuss the current Gaza War in the first of two episodes on this topic. With a focus on the wider region and especially the Arab world, May provides a unique insight into this conflict and the potentia

Gaza War Pt 2: Israel’s Decisions and Dilemmas (with Asaf Siniver)

Nov 24th, 2023 1h 11m

Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Asaf Siniver to discuss the current Gaza War in the second of two episodes on this topic. With a focus on Israeli politics and decision-making, Asaf provides a unique insight into this conflict and the potentia

Ukraine Second Phase Operations (with Kataryna Wolczuk)

Nov 1st, 2023 55m 39s

What will it take to end the war in Ukraine? Our podcast discusses opposition within Russia, support from the UK and EU, and the impact of the war on the Ukrainian mindset.Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Kataryna Wolczuk, specialist in East

Stalemate in Ukraine? (with Stefan Wolff)

Oct 18th, 2023 52m 43s

War in Ukraine rages on with no sign of abating. With both sides readying for a cold winter, questions over when and how this war could end are being raised.Your host Adam Quinn is joined by Professor Stefan Wolff to talk about the war, the R

Trump's Trials, Biden's Age (with David Dunn)

Sep 27th, 2023 1h 8m

Former US President Donald Trump's criminal and civil trials are dominating the headlines but he looks set to run again in 2024. His likely opponent, current President Joe Biden has had questions over his age and whether he is the candidate to

Live at the Green Heart

Jun 10th, 2019 58m 58s

Adam Quinn is joined by Scott Lucas for a discussion on Donald Trump's state visit to the UK. They are joined by special guests Michell Chresfield and David Dunn for a conversation encapsulating Trump's gaffes during one of the most anticipated

Ep. 57 – One more time edition

May 26th, 2019 1h 17m

Brexit is dominating politics in British politics. Adam Quinn is joined by special guests Charlotte Galpin and Joseph Ward to analyse the chances of a second referendum, the European elections and what is yet to come. We discuss it all here. Pr

One More Time

May 16th, 2019 1h 17m

Mueller reports, but to whom?

Mar 29th, 2019 1h 10m

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has submitted his report on the so-called ‘Russia Investigation’. Adam Quinn and Scott Lucas talk what is known, unknown and what has happened in the past number of days. As Trump declares his exoneration, what co

Splitters gonna split

Mar 7th, 2019 56m 9s

Adam Quinn presents this edition on the breakaway groups from Labour and Conservative Parties in the UK. Joining him today are David Bailey and Tim Haughton discussing the big issues.Produced by Conor McKenna in association with the Universit

So many Democrats

Feb 16th, 2019 1h 2m

Scott Lucas joins Adam Quinn for a discussion on the topic of the 2020 Democratic Presidential nominees. A veritable battle royale with a large number of candidates already expressing their interest, Adam and Scott shift through the key possibi

Climax in Caracas

Jan 31st, 2019 43m 1s

Scott Lucas and Marco Vieira join Adam Quinn for a discussion on the recent Venezuelan election. Economic struggles, crime on the rise and political upheaval in the wake of the death of Hugo Chaves are just some of the issues leading to recent

Revisiting Blair’s Blunders

Jan 17th, 2019 51m 10s

Happy New Year to all our listeners. Regular host Adam Quinn returns to the podcast with a special guest, Professor Patrick Porter, author of ‘Blunder’ an examination of the British support to the invasion of Iraq. Where did Blair go wrong and

Tick Tock Trump

Dec 13th, 2018 1h 9m

The podcast returns to discussing President Trump. Adam Quinn is joined by Scott Lucas to talk about the controversial developments in the presidency. With arrests of former campaign staff and the President appearing increasingly agitated on th

Brexit Now or Brexit Never

Nov 28th, 2018 1h 19m

The ticking clock is fast approaching midnight, as Brexit looms ever closer. We brought together our largest panel of experts to discuss Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal with the EU and where the United Kingdom goes from here. Adam Quinn is jo

Brazil elected a literal fascist

Nov 8th, 2018 44m 8s

Jair Bolsonaro won the Brazilian Presidential election in October 2018. His campaign has been controversial to say the least, with vitriolic rhetoric and allegations of intimidation of opponents. On this podcast Adam is joined by Marco Vieira,

Crown Prince and Bone Saw

Oct 25th, 2018 52m 50s

University of Birmingham's Adam Quinn sits down with Scott Lucas to discuss the recent murder of Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi, Saudi journalist in a consulate in Turkey. What are the ramifications for Mohammad Bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia?

Ep. 47 – MeToo meets Supreme Court edition

Oct 9th, 2018 1h 2m

University of Birmingham’s Adam Quinn sits down with Scott Lucas and special guest Kate Schenck to discuss the controversial nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court. We discuss it all here. Produced by Conor McKenna in association