Observations
Democracy VolunteersThe Observations Podcast, brought to you by the Democracy Volunteers team, brings you insightful coverage of elections—past, present, local, national, and international. Our team of experts dives into the stories behind the ballots, speaking with candidates, campaigners, organisers and winners to uncover the narratives you won’t hear anywhere else.
Tune in for a deeper look at the elections that s... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNews | |||
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Joshua Paisley is joined by Simon Osborne, the actor who played William Pitt the Younger in Blackadder III's opening episode Dish and Dishonesty, for a behind-the-scenes look at one of British sitcom's most beloved political satires. The conversation... more
Joshua Paisley speaks with Jem Roberts, author of The True History of Blackadder, about Dish and Dishonesty — the opening episode of Blackadder III and the most political half-hour the show ever produced. The conversation traces how a Robbie Coltrane... more
Ethan Reuter speaks with Sir John Curtice, Professor of Politics at the University of Strathclyde, senior research fellow at the National Centre for Social Research, and one of Britain's foremost election analysts, about the 1997 general election tha... more
Joshua Paisley is joined by Simpsons enthusiast Damon Balgen to examine two of the show's most politically charged episodes - Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish and Sideshow Bob Roberts - and ask how much has really changed since t... more
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What is Observations about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on elections and democracy, blending historical and contemporary analysis with firsthand perspectives from observers, researchers, journalists, and practitioners. Episodes cover local, national, and international electoral dynamics, including voter ID debates, postal voting challenges, election administration, harassment in politics, and the role of technology in safeguarding ballots. A distinctive thread is the emphasis on elections observation and governance, with guests ranging from university researchers to NGO directors and industry experts, plus behind-the-scenes storytelling about campaigns, media strategy, and the practical realities of running elections. Noteworthy is the collaboration with Democracy Volunteers, t... more
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Observations launched a year ago and published 59 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Observations include:
1. Simon Osborne
2. Jem Roberts
3. Sir John Curtice
4. Damon Balgen
5. Iain Dale
6. Stephen Fielding
7. John Oud
8. Dave Leichtman
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