
Britain’s top polling expert, Professor Sir John Curtice, and former Downing Street advisor, Rachel Wolf, explore the key political, social and economic trends that help shape what voters think and what politicians do.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 60 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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In this season finale, Rachel and John look at some of the major trends shaping how we live today and those that are going to matter in the future.
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Rachel and John are joined by James Kanagasooriam to discuss the trends that explain the attitudes, values and voting patterns of Britain’s ethnic minorities.
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* James Kanagasooriam, chief researcher at Focaldata
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Are we getting healthier? John Curtice and Rachel Wolf discuss the long term trends impacting the nation’s health with Neil Ferguson.
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* Neil Ferguson, Director of the School of Public Health at Imperial College London
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John and Rachel are joined by Nic Newman from the Reuters Institute to discuss how the way we engage with news has changed and what this means for the future of journalism.
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I hope you return with another series soon
By far my favourite of a whole raft of podcasts. As Rachel and John said in the most recent episode, it’s a way to get through the froth of the world we live in. Please come back in the new year 🤞
Particularly for the election episodes Rachel makes things way too partisan. I like the two host format but I’m not sure what she in particular adds.
John and the insights overall are very interesting though and it’s a good listen.
Keeping hammering the question over the government being run by the civil service! Trying to get the answer you want?
Please can we have more episodes like this, I would certainly welcome hearing more from your French contributor who was excellent.
Until this podcast I couldn’t understand what was going on, wrote to my French friend and she couldn’t explain it either.
Thank you so much.
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A unique analysis of political, social, and economic trends affecting voter behavior and political actions is provided through in-depth discussions with a range of experts. The conversation is led by prominent figures in the field, including a top polling expert and a former Downing Street advisor, who combine their insights to explore topics such as public health, media consumption, economic policies, and the changing landscape of political parties. This blend of expert analysis and real-world implications ensures listeners are kept informed about the undercurrents influencing today's society and politics, making it an engaging and educational choice for those interested in contemporary issues.
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