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A bi-weekly policy podcast based out of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. The Oxford Policy Pod explores pressing policy issues around the globe and is produced by students reading for a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. The podcast explores contemporary policy challenges that policymakers face all over the world, and taps into the rich di... more

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In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, Thenu and Jasmine speak with Chanel Contos about the growing influence of social media algorithms on young people, relationships, and public discourse. Known for her advocacy around consent education and sexu... more

In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, Master of Public Policy students Felix Wu and Meredith Lehman sit down with Pepper Culpepper — Vice Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government — to discuss his new book, Billionaire Backlash: The Age of Corpo... more

In this episode of the Oxford Policy Pod, Master of Public Policy students Marc Naro and Cristian Iftodii sit down with Margrethe Vestager, former Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and one of Europe’s leading voices on competition a... more

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Chanel Contos
Advocate focused on consent education and young people's safety
Episode: Behind the Feed: Algorithmic Justice, Misogyny and User Rights
Pepper Culpepper
Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Blavatnik Professor of Government and Public Policy
Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
Episode: Populism and the Billionaire Backlash | Pepper Culpepper
Margrethe Vestager
Former European Commissioner for Competition; World Leader Fellow at the Blavatnik School of Government
European Commission; Blavatnik School of Government
Episode: Moving Europe Forward | Margrethe Vestager
Philippa Webb KC
Professor of public international law at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government
Oxford University, Blavatnik School of Government
Episode: The Future of International Law | A Discussion with Professor Philippa Webb KC
Alan Stein
Director of the Children and Climate Initiative, Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford
Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
Episode: A Children-Focused Approach to Climate Policy | A Discussion with Alan Stein
Mark Brantley
Premier of Nevis, former Foreign Affairs Minister
Government of Nevis / Saint Kitts and Nevis
Episode: Between Giants: How Small Caribbean States Can Respond to Global Shocks | Hon. Mark Brantley
Renato Godinho
Senior Brazilian diplomat; Director of the Support Mechanism of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
Episode: A Discussion with Renato Godihno: Can Multilateralism end Global Hunger and Poverty
Mykola Gnatovskyy
Judge of the European Court of Human Rights
European Court of Human Rights
Episode: Can International Law Deliver Justice for Ukraine? with Judge Mykola Gnatovskyy (ECHR)
Hannah Ferguson
Co-founder and CEO of Cheek Media
Cheek Media
Episode: Politics, Platforms and Public Engagement | A discussion with Hannah Ferguson

Hosts

Marc Naro
Host of Oxford Policy Pod
Ashma Gulati
MPP student and host of the Oxford Policy Pod

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • A “must-do” if you want to do an MPP

    Oxford MPP students produce this podcast. Every week, they invite experts to discuss some of the most pressing topics of public policy worldwide

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luthien18
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A good hard look

    Excellent synthesis of the most pressing issues in our society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    garghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Polished, evidence-based policy discussions with top global experts.
Credible guests and rigorous analysis that appeals to policy students and professionals.
Strong synthesis of global policy issues and actionable takeaways for policymakers.

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Populism and the Billionaire Backlash | Pepper Culpepper
Q: How does AI and tech regulation fit into the populism narrative you discuss?
Public concern about AI stems from distrust and fear of opaque concentrations of power; regulation, even when contested, is seen as a necessary corrective, and the political struggle over AI governance reflects broader tensions between mass demand for safeguards and elite incentives to maintain a permissive regulatory environment.
Populism and the Billionaire Backlash | Pepper Culpepper
Q: Why do corporate scandals resonate across the political spectrum now more than in the past?
Because contemporary scandals tap into a shared frustration with elite power and perceived impunity, especially when media framing makes the villains tangible (e.g., a corporation's leadership), which reduces partisan polarization around the issue and increases cross-cutting concern about how power is exercised.
Populism and the Billionaire Backlash | Pepper Culpepper
Q: What are the main themes you think readers should take away from Billionaire Backlash?
The core takeaway is that corporate power and billionaire influence interact with public opinion in ways that can destabilize or stabilize democracy, depending on whether mass and elite viewpoints converge or diverge, and how media translates these dynamics into policy pressure and political accountability.
Moving Europe Forward | Margrethe Vestager
Q: What is your view on the AI Act and DMA—are there risks in shifting focus toward competitiveness at the expense of consumer protection and ethics?
It's legitimate to pause and simplify regulations from time to time to avoid overlaps, but we must ensure that simplification does not erode core protections; the balance between competitiveness and safeguarding health, democracy, and ethics should guide ongoing regulatory reform.
Moving Europe Forward | Margrethe Vestager
Q: Do you think these enforcement actions reshape markets in Europe and beyond?
Enforcement is essential, but the market's rebound is uneven and slow, which means we need to consider complementary tools and ongoing vigilance to ensure that competition outcomes are sustainable rather than temporary fixes.

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The show focuses on global public policy and governance through in-depth conversations with policymakers, economists, and development experts. Episodes commonly explore regional development, economic reform, education policy, climate and social protection, and international security dynamics, often connecting theory with practical policy design and implementation. A notable throughline is the emphasis on institutional reform, local experimentation, and inclusive growth, with guests ranging from ministers and senior officials to leading academics and development practitioners. The format often blends historical lessons with contemporary challenges, highlighting actionable policy mechanisms, cross-border learning, and the role of evidence in ... more

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2. Pepper Culpepper
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5. Alan Stein
6. Mark Brantley
7. Renato Godinho
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