PolitiBabble
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A Youth Politics Podcast! Join us each Friday for a new topic of debate and discussion.
Independently produced, not a Manx Radio production.
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Dec 16, 2022
Politibabble - The Labour Party: A party for the working man?
Politibabble delve into Archibald's favourite topic of the Labour Party, and if it really is the government-in-waiting some proclaim it as.
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Dec 16, 2022
Politibabble - Dictatorships: A Benevolent Dictator
This week PolitiBabble discuss a rather odd concept of a benevolent dictator, and contrast it with our current political system.
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Nov 3, 2022
Politibabble : A foray into economic matters
This week we are joined by Luke Ennett to discuss a few light economic matters and their political implications before discovering the political adventure he is embarking upon for the Commonwealth Youth Parliament.
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Oct 12, 2022
Politibabble: The Political Mass
This week's PolitiBabble assess the influence of religion and its morals in our political system, and if it holds a special influence on policy. Followed by a robust debate on the fate of the Conservative Party.
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Sep 8, 2022
Politibabble : The Overton Window
This week PolitiBabble turn to the creation of Joseph Overton, and how the shift in political opinion is impacting our freedoms.
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Aug 16, 2022
Politibabble : On the topic of Gender
PolitiBabble this week are joined by Mitzi to discuss the worlds current moves on gender issues and the core issues at stake under Self ID, Single Sex Spaces and Womens Safety, followed by an discussion on ethics.
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Aug 1, 2022
PolitiBabble : The Creeping Normality
The changes that have befallen the world not in our political scene are sometimes unnoticable but overtime add up, much like our podcast episodes. Ergo, PolitiBabble has crept back into your podcast providers to bring you a discussion about creeping normality to start off season 7.
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May 13, 2022
Politibabble : Politics in education
PolitiBabble have begun the 7th Series talking to Richard Karran, Director of Sixth Form at Ballakermeen High School. We discuss Politics in schools on the Isle of Man Oliver is joined by Mika Chen to co- host alongside him in tbe absense of Archibald.
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May 4, 2022
Politibabble : Out with a bang!
PolitiBabble have reached their Season 6 finale this week with what some consider a heated topic, but addressed in the usual PolitiBabbling manner.
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Apr 21, 2022
Politibabble : A look back!
Ahead of their two year birthday, PolitiBabble looks back at the past 6 seasons, hidden with funny anecdotes and the look ahead to the future!
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Apr 5, 2022
Politibabble: Has the modern world failed us?
This week we are joined by Oliver in the studio and Archibald virtually to discuss if the modern world is failing!
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Mar 25, 2022
PolitiBabble: Patriotism, is it a bad thing?
This week PolitiBabble dive into the concept and the debate surrounding the place of patriotism in modern day society, and if it is simply just misunderstood?
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Mar 21, 2022
Politibabble: Proportional Representation? A good idea?
This week PolitiBabble are joined by the Leader of the Green Party, Andrew Langan-Newton to discuss the issue of Proportional Representation, and if Single Transferable Voting should be brought into play!
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Mar 16, 2022
Politibabble: What on earth is going on?
This week PolitiBabble address the events unfolding before us, and attempts to create a cabinet (not the wooden version).
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Feb 24, 2022
Politibabble : Is the minimum wage flawed?
This week PolitiBabble are joined by a guest Mika, to discuss everything and anything about the minimum wage, and then an interesting conversation on the price of coffee!!
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Feb 10, 2022
Politibabble : What about a global currency?
This week PolitiBabble look at a global currency, and then make some predictions about the IOM Budget, alas not quite up to the standard of John Moss's Cake!!
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Feb 4, 2022
Politibabble : Has democracy failed the developing world?
This week PolitiBabble discuss democracy across our globe and if it really has as much application as some say! Then onto taking a satirical look at Manx Politics!
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Jan 28, 2022
Politibabble : Is there a place for censorship in democracy?
This week PolitiBabble addresses *BLEEP* and *BLEEP*, and asks if censorship really does have a place in a democratic society, then going on to see if the UK government can really be defended in "Avoid the Question".
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Jan 25, 2022
PolitiBabble: A benevolent dictator?
This week PolitiBabble have launched a coup and formed a dictatorship, they also bring in a new humorous segment at the end!
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Jan 19, 2022
PolitiBabble: Is there honour left in our politics?
Returning for the New Year, PolitiBabble address the question of if politics still has any honour left in it, or if there was any there in the first place!
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Dec 22, 2021
A Politibabble Christmas
PolitiBabble return with their Christmas Special, featuring some political quizzing, laughter and joy and wish all a very happy Christmas indeed!
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Dec 16, 2021
Politibabble: Morality in Politics
This week, PolitiBabble addresses the question of morality in politics, or if such a thing exists?
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Dec 8, 2021
World Government?
This week PolitiBabble explore the idea of a World Government, and discuss the variety of Covid-19 restrictions being introduced across the world!
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Nov 29, 2021
PolitiBabble: Covid hits
This week PolitiBabble return to the medium of zoom to record all about covid, after one of the team contracts the virus! *NB: due to the nature of zoom recording, the audio quality is reduced on this episode - but the conversational content is just as interesting as ever!
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Nov 24, 2021
Politibabble: Are we being lied to?
This week PolitiBabble query if we are being lied to? And if so, who by?
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Nov 9, 2021
Politibabble : Cancel Culture
This week, PolitiBabble have a discussion about the impacts of Cancel Culture on our society and way of thinking!
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Nov 3, 2021
Politibabble: Should prisoners be allowed the vote?
This week, PolitiBabble discuss the issue of voting and should prisoners be allowed to do so? Also a strong discussion on the issue of Covid-19.
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Oct 22, 2021
PolitiBabble: Are women being failed by the justice system?
This week PolitiBabble address the key question of the justice system! Joined by a guest Graihagh!
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Oct 19, 2021
PolitiBabble: Pressure Groups
This week PolitiBabble are back with their Fifth Season! What are political pressure groups? What do they do? And much more in this episode!
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Oct 7, 2021
Chief Minister Candidates: PolitiBabble Manx Mini-series
This week PolitiBabble put the Chief Minister Manifestos head to head, and analyse who they think might make a better candidate ahead of next weeks election! This ends the Manx Mini-Series and they will be back with a new Podcast Season next week!
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Oct 4, 2021
Mini-series 3: PolitiBabble
This week PolitiBabble continue with their "Manx Mini-series", this time focusing on the upcoming Chief Minister election, and their predictions.
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Sep 27, 2021
Election Special: PolitiBabble
PolitiBabble have an election special this week looking through all the constituencies, candidates, topics, and analysing some of the results!
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Sep 15, 2021
Manx Politics Mini-series 1
This week kicks off PolitiBabble's return with the first of the Manx Politics Mini-series. It explores some aspects of Tynwald, the department's and the constituency structure.
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Jul 28, 2021
The Political Summer
This week PolitiBabble prepare for their own Summer Recess and chat through the current affairs of the week!
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Jul 22, 2021
PolitiBabble: Voting Systems
This week PolitiBabble looks at the different types of voting systems, and discusses the pros and cons, as well as a fascinating discussion on current affairs.
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Jul 13, 2021
PolitiBabble: Why should the youth vote?
This week PolitiBabble discusses Youth Voting, why it matters, if it should continue, and can the youth make a difference? Joined by Jessica Heard from Youth Vote IM
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Jul 12, 2021
PolitiBabble: The Empire, Commonwealth, and Modern Imperialism
This week PolitiBabble are joined by a special guest Jay Palombella, from fellow podcast Acta Populi, to discuss the Empire, commonwealth, and much more!
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Jul 1, 2021
PolitiBabble: Is the education system working?
This week, PolitiBabble discuss the education system, and the effects Covid has had. And also discovered what on earth "BookTok", is. Joined by a guest panellist Eleanor.
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Jun 22, 2021
PolitiBabble: Will the success of the Conservative Party continue?
This week, PolitiBabble discussed the fate of the Conservative Party, along with a whole host of Manx Current affairs, joined by a guest Mitzi Danielson-Kaslik.
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Jun 16, 2021
PolitiBabble: Is the EU Broken?
This week on PolitiBabble, the EU is discussed, assessing the implications of the UK's departure, and then moving on to a whole host of Manx and International Current affairs, with a Guest Ailish Williams.
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Jun 10, 2021
PolitiBabble: Is Feminism still necessary in the Western World
This week, PolitiBabble discuss feminism's necessity inthe Western World, and come to an amicable conclusion, joined by a feminist guest, Brintha Yasodara. And we also learn about the wonders of the duck-billed Platypus.
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Jun 1, 2021
PolitiBabble: Are we in a Democratic Crisis?
PolitiBabble is back for its fourth season with a changed up episode layout. This week they address the very important question: are we in a democratic crisis? And a whole host of current affairs, as well as the Historical Figure of the Week, William Pitt the Younger.
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May 19, 2021
PolitiBabble: Goodbye for some
This week on Season 3's final episode of PolitiBabble, two of our long standing co-hosts depart the show. A variety of current affairs is discussed, and some thoughts about the time spent on the show. Stay tuned for a revamped Season 4 coming to you in early June.
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May 4, 2021
PolitiBabble: Opinions, Opinions, Opinions
This week, as @PolitiBabble near the end of their third season, they discuss a variety of topics ranging from Scottish Independence, to freedom of speech!
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Apr 23, 2021
PolitiBabble: The Catch-up!
PolitiBabble are back this week, after the lockdown hiatus, catching up on the fun events of the past few weeks, current affairs and some political analysis!
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Mar 19, 2021
PolitiBabble Lockdown Special
This week, PolitiBabble went back to their roots, and recorded an episode over zoom. They discuss a variety of topics from what they've been getting up to, to some of the news that has occurred in the past few weeks.
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Feb 19, 2021
PolitiBabble Newscast 9
This week PolitiBabble discusses the current affairs of the week, ranging from Keir Starmer's Economic Speech to the Polarised Politics of the American "Liberals".
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Feb 19, 2021
PolitiBabble Breaking it Down 9
This week PolitiBabble, break down some terms that are thrown around a lot. These being the types of governmental systems, ranging from Autocracy to Democracy, and everything in between.
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Feb 12, 2021
PolitiBabble Newscast 8
This week PolitiBabble are back after their hiatus, and catch up with the current affairs that have taken place, as well as discussing our experiences of lockdown!
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Feb 12, 2021
PolitiBabble Breaking it Down 8
PolitiBabble are back, and gently easing in by breaking down a rough overview of the elections coming up this year, and imploring you to use your democratic power and register to vote!
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