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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · 21h

🎙️ Episode 8 is out now!
Jess @jtsuth.bsky.social
sits down with Jonathan Benson (@j-benson.bsky.social) to talk democratic theory, scepticism, and the intersections of politics, philosophy & economics.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
#DemocracyDifferently #PoliticalTheory #Democracy #PPE

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · 7d

Monday saw the conclusion of the 80th annual #UNGA in New York. This year's theme was "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
Did delegates live up to that theme, and what were the major highlights of the week? Here's our pick of highlights from the session:

Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · 12d

Need a break from talk of DOGE and broken escalators?

We've got you covered!

Catch up on ep.7 of our democracy podcast, featuring Prof. Maija Setälä talking short-termism, climate assemblies, and more!

#democracy #citizenengagement #publicparticipation #policychange #longtermthinking

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · 13d

Grateful to be featured by the @timeshighered.bsky.social on the show’s origins & impact, plus a look at where things are going! 🎙️
Find out what Jess (@jtsuth.bsky.social), Keith, and the whole team have to say about our journey with the podcast so far: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/refle...

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · 14d

How do we move away from "short-termism" & look for long-term solutions to democracy's biggest problems?

We tackle that & more with Maija Setala, Prof of Poli Sci at @uniturku.bsky.social, co-PI of @erc.europa.eu Synergy project ADDI & co-PI of INVEST hub @invest-flagship.bsky.social

Listen now!

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · 19d

All eyes on #Nepal

This week, we're looking at recent protests in Nepal and what it means for #democracy, free speech, as well as social media use, particularly for Gen Z!

Researcher
@danwhite00.bsky.social
breaks it down in our latest #DDAnalysis episode.

#democracy #freespeech

Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · 23d

Happy International Day of Democracy! 🌍

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres said it best: “Democracy is powered by the will of the people - by their voices, their choices, and their participation.”

What does democracy mean to you? Let us know ⬇️

#democracyday #voiceofthepeople

Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · 26d

Volume up - ep. 6 is out! 🎧

We were joined by @nicolecurato.bsky.social, Professor of Democratic Governance at @unibirmingham.bsky.social, to discuss emotions as a critical part of #democracy.

We cover emotions, decolonisation, the future of politics, and more. Tune in today!

#PodcastDrop

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · 28d

Ep. 6 is out now!🎙️

Nicole Curato (@nicolecurato.bsky.social), Prof. of Democratic Governance, (@unibirmingham.bsky.social) joins Jess
(@jtsuth.bsky.social) to talk about deliberative #democracy. We cover its aspirations, its messiness, & why it must be #decolonised.
Tune in now!

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Sep 3

📚From books on #climatechange to #generativeAI, we've put the spotlight on 5 books by recent guests. Now you can take the conversation about democracy a bit further! #readingtips #politics #democracy #democracydifferently

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 29

Could #citizensassemblies help solve some of democracy's biggest challenges?

We explore how they've been used and the potential this form of #deliberativedemocracy offers for tackling things like #climatechange in our newest episode, with Prof. Graham Smith. Listen now 🎧

#sortition #democracy

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 27

🎙️ Episode 5: Keith sits down with Prof. Graham Smith of @uniwestminster.bsky.social to explore citizens' assemblies: what they are, why they matter, and how they could reshape democracy - from climate policy to democratic innovation.
🎧 #jointheconversation wherever you get your podcasts!
link in bio

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 22

#Texas is redrawing its maps, creating 5 new Republican-leaning seats. But the real story isn’t just Texas. It’s how #gerrymandering impacts #votes. Join Postdoc researcher Dan White as he dives into what's happening in the US and what it means for #democracy.

#Texaslege #politics

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 20

2000+ listeners and counting! 🎉

Since launching on July 4, we've reached listeners from around the world with our discussions on everything from climate change to fake news.

Huge thanks to all of you that have pressed play. Our next episode launches next Wed - hope you enjoy!

#democracy #podcast

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 18

Tune in as ‪@jtsuth.bsky.social‬ speaks with Sylvie Delacroix, the Inaugural Jeff Price Chair in #DigitalLaw and the director of the Centre for Data Futures @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social as we discuss #data, #agency, and #ethics in relation to #democracy.

#data #agency #democracy

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 13

Ep 4 is live!

@jtsuth.bsky.social sits down with Sylvie Delacroix, the Jeff Price Chair in #DigitalLaw at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social to talk about #ethics, #agency, and the implications of #generativeAI in relation to #democracy.🎙️
Have a listen on your favourite podcast player! Link in bio!

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 12

Happy #InternationalYouthDay! 🎉

This year’s theme, "Local Youth Actions for the #SDGs and Beyond" emphasises the need for local & regional govt to include the voices of #youngpeople.

Read more about #IYD and the call for more inclusive policies worldwide. @unyouthaffairs.bsky.social

Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 6

Did you catch our episode with Professor Tom Hale (@thomasnhale.bsky.social )yet?

He breaks down why democracies chase short-term wins & how to pivot to long-term climate solutions. Tune in to your fave podcast! #climatechange #democracy

linktr.ee@democracydifferently

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Aug 4

What does democracy mean to YOU?

We asked people to tell us what democracy means to them, and got some very interesting responses!

Catch up on all episodes of Democracy: Differently wherever you get your podcasts! #publicopinion #democracy #democracydifferently

Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Jul 30

Episode 3 is now live!

Keith talks with Tom Hale (@thomasnhale.bsky.social), Professor of Public Policy at @ox.ac.uk and the co-lead of the #ClimatePolicyHub and @netzerotracker.bsky.social. They dive into climate change, Tom’s new book, and more.

Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! 🌏

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Jul 24

Should the UK grant voting rights to 16-year-olds?
This week on #TheDDAnalysis, doctoral researcher Dan White analyses the proposed electoral reform and discusses its potential effects.
We welcome your perspectives in the comments!
#votingrights #democracy #UKPolitics

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Jul 22

Are the masses being blamed for problems that are being created by a handful of people? We tackle this question, explore how news is distributed, flaws with the media, and more in Episode 2 with @jfarkas.bsky.social. Now available wherever you get your #podcasts!
#democracy #fakenews

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Jul 18

Link to the article is in the bio!

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Jul 18

We're excited to share that @theguardian.com named us as one of the best podcasts of the week! Have you listened yet?

We just released episode 2 and would love to know what you think. Let us know and don't forget to rate us wherever you get your podcasts! #politics #podcast #democracydifferently

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Democracy:Differently Podcast @democracydiff.bsky.social · Jul 16

We are back with episode 2!🎙️
Jess‬ is joined by Johan Farkas (@jfarkas.bsky.social) of the University of Copenhagen, talking #democracy in a post-truth era. Listen to the conversation and let us know what you think! linktr.ee/democracydif...

#politicspodcast #newepisode #democracydifferently

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