In this podcast we explore youth political engagement and political realities in the UK.
this podcast is produced by:
Mark Hooley: Presenter 1, Researcher, Script Writer
Nimer Holguin Quiñones: Presenter 2, Researcher, Script Writer
Alexander Woodhouse: Editor, Jingle writer, Cover Design
Episode 1: Inside a Political Campaign
This week we take to Edinburgh, as we interview party activists to find out about the realities of campaigning and what motivates people to enter the political arena.
Episode 2: Inside the Local Community Council
In this episode, we explore an unheralded yet crucial layer of democracy as we talk with a member of an Edinburgh Community council to discuss its function and how to get involved.
Episode 3: Inside the City Council
We interview a councillor working in the city of Edinburgh who takes us inside the realities of governance at the local level and we ask young locals how engaged they are in politics.
Episode 4: Inside the Crucible of Scottish Democracy
On this week’s episode, we talk to a two term MSP that talks to us about her moves to increase political participation amongst young people.
Episode 5: Inside the Westminster Bubble
This week, we take our podcast to the UK’s capital as we ask two Members of Parliament about their agenda in supporting greater engagement in politics and how they navigate the choppy waters of the Westminster political scene.
