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The A level Politics Podcast

The A level Politics Podcast

By Mr Patel UK and Global

A podcast made by an A level politics teacher and editor of alevelpolitics.com to help students studying the subject. I cover UK and Global routes.
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And visit my site www.alevelpolitics.com/
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Thatcherism and Boris Johnson

The A level Politics Podcast Sep 22, 2021

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Thatcherism and Boris Johnson
Sep 22, 202111:30
Global A Level Politics Lesson The Eu and Vaccine Nationalism
Feb 03, 202101:00:32
Update: Select Committees and Backbenchers
Jan 28, 202111:31
A Level Exams Cancelled: how to get the grade you need?
Jan 07, 202105:52
Quick Essay Explainer - Is there a democratic deficit in the UK?
Oct 04, 202011:19
How to write a UCAS Personal Statement?
Sep 27, 202024:60
Professor Anthony Castello on the UK government's Covid-19 testing strategy.

Professor Anthony Castello on the UK government's Covid-19 testing strategy.

Here is an interview on #bbcr4today this morning, with a former Director of the WHO, Anthony Castello - he argues the government can (if it decided) shift testing up to South Korean standards. There are no shortages of testing machines, labs and expertise. Uploading here so I can share. 

Mar 31, 202005:21
The Coronavirus & Deglobalisation - BBC Interview with Francis Fukuyama

The Coronavirus & Deglobalisation - BBC Interview with Francis Fukuyama

Here are my thoughts on  deglobalisation and the coronavirus outbreak together with a short interview between Evan Davis of the BBC and Francis Fukuyama. 

Mar 08, 202017:28
Boris's Reshuffle and the resignation of Sajid Javid

Boris's Reshuffle and the resignation of Sajid Javid

My thoughts on the reshuffle and the powerful number 10 adviser Dominic Cummings. Are we seeing the emergence of a new presidentialism?
Feb 13, 202008:12
How to revise A level Politics?

How to revise A level Politics?

A quick podcast I have put together to explain how to productively revise and recap work. Too many students believe revision is through endless note-taking and rewriting of notes or merely constructing plans. In my mind these techniques only have a marginal benefit. 

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Dec 07, 201910:27
Global - My take: ‘Analyse the position of realists and liberals on security and the likelihood of conflict’

Global - My take: ‘Analyse the position of realists and liberals on security and the likelihood of conflict’

I take a look at the 12 mark question ‘Analyse the position of realists and liberals on security and the likelihood of conflict’ [12]

Also I touch on exam technique. 

Jun 11, 201911:25
GLOBAL: What is Soft Power?

GLOBAL: What is Soft Power?

A good podcast from Monocle that will help you with the Power and Development topic looking at soft power. 

Jun 10, 201929:28
Global: The End of Hubris

Global: The End of Hubris

Good for power and developments topic - by realist Stephen Walt

Jun 09, 201932:03
Audio – China Vs USA

Audio – China Vs USA

Graham Allison’s Thucidides Trap – China vs USA

Jun 09, 201928:29
Global: Fixing Globalisation

Global: Fixing Globalisation

From BBC Radio 4 - Economist Jim O'Neil

Jun 08, 201942:43
Global: The Crisis of Peacekeeping

Global: The Crisis of Peacekeeping

Global: The Crisis of Peacekeeping

Jun 08, 201934:34
The extent to which the major parties are internally divided

The extent to which the major parties are internally divided

A look at a 30 mark question, evaluate the extent to which the major parties are internally divided. follow me @patelshop. 

May 26, 201922:10
Divisions within the Conservative Party (One Nation, ERG and Blue Collar)

Divisions within the Conservative Party (One Nation, ERG and Blue Collar)

Looking at the launch of two new groupings today, the One Nation Conservatives led by Amber Rudd and the Blue Collar Conservatives led by Esther McVey as well as the established hardline Brexit caucus, the ERG. 

May 20, 201910:35
UK Update: Council elections, Recall & Extinction Rebellion

UK Update: Council elections, Recall & Extinction Rebellion

An update on UK politics for your C1 and C2 exams. I look at the May council election, the Peterborough recall elections and the pressure group Extinction Rebellion

May 18, 201932:33
Audio – Last minute tips on the global 3d exam

Audio – Last minute tips on the global 3d exam

Some last minute tips for my students on the 3d exam, recorded on my way to work…
Jun 11, 201812:35
Audio – Does China really want to rule the world?

Audio – Does China really want to rule the world?

Monocle Foreign Desk – China is fast becoming, if it isn’t already, the world’s next superpower. But how questionable are the methods it’s using to..
May 25, 201829:25
Audio – Divisions within and between the main political parties

Audio – Divisions within and between the main political parties

A quick podcast recording I put together to help students with the unit 1 resit exam. In the recording I look at two questions, differences..
May 22, 201821:54
Audio: China’s Soft Power Push

Audio: China’s Soft Power Push

May 09, 201825:55
Audio: How Sharp Power Threatens Soft Power

Audio: How Sharp Power Threatens Soft Power

Joseph Nye discusses how nations are increasingly using ‘sharp power’ as part of their foreign policies.
May 09, 201813:40
Audio: Pressure Groups: Long Road to Change

Audio: Pressure Groups: Long Road to Change

A very good Radio 4 programme on the success and otherwise of modern and historical protest movements. This is very good for key contemporary pressure..
Apr 11, 201759:26
Audio/Video : A Conversation With Ambassador Nikki Haley on Human Rights, Peace Keeping and the Security Council

Audio/Video : A Conversation With Ambassador Nikki Haley on Human Rights, Peace Keeping and the Security Council

Nikki Haley discusses the United States’ goals for its term as president of the UN Security Council in April. US Ambassador Haley outlines her plans..
Apr 04, 201701:01:31
Audio: America’s leadership of the Global Economy

Audio: America’s leadership of the Global Economy

This is an interesting audio article by US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, outlining the case for American economic leadership.
Jun 06, 201637:09
Audio: The Fusion of Civilisations not A Clash of Civilisations

Audio: The Fusion of Civilisations not A Clash of Civilisations

The mood of much of the world is grim these days. Turmoil in the Middle East, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions of..
Jun 06, 201625:11