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Award-winning student radio show made by year 3 Politics students at the University of Liverpool. Live broadcasts every Tuesday 11:30-12:30 and 15:30-16:30. See posts for live show links. Listen again via https://open.spotify.com/show/0MsUzMKuG8ka4SGBIo7aQ
The Politics of Paul McCartney

Anthony Howe 5/05/25 Paul McCartney needs no introduction. 1/4 of the Beatles. 1/2 of Lennon-McCartney. Writer of some of the greatest songs that will ever come to exist. When you hear the words politics and The Beatles, most would immediately think of John Lennon.…
The Politics of Paul McCartney
Anthony Howe 5/05/25 Paul McCartney needs no introduction. 1/4 of the Beatles. 1/2 of Lennon-McCartney. Writer of some of the greatest songs that will ever come to exist. When you hear the words politics and The Beatles, most would immediately think of John Lennon. Lennon wore his politics on his sleeve, never ashamed of the fact that he was a revolutionary, happy to openly criticise the existing structures of the world order to fight for the values he held so dear.
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May 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Students are indeed still writing poetry, even in 2025! And you thought it was over... Never! Nor should it be - cast out your net and get into the mind of a Gen Z poet and their inspirations by the reading blog post below:
‘I like to beautify the ugly and uglify the beautiful’: Returning to interview Sophie McQue, a Gen Z poet
Written by Tanzi Stewart-Stewart Loyal listeners may remember Sophie McQue from her interview about her and her friend Rosie’s feminist book club, Tongues of Stone. But a book club is dedicated to other authors, and Sophie herself has recently been published in a feminist zine, Blood Orange Zine, based here in Liverpool. Sitting in Sophie’s bedroom now, it is every inch a bohemian muse’s boudoir draped in white lace and adorned with biblical iconography.
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May 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Sorry, dire wolves are still extinct!

Rufus Self Could Jurassic Park become a reality? Colossal Biosciences recently announced that they’ve brought an extinct species back to life. The animal in question is the dire wolf – recently famous from Game of Thrones. According to the company, three pups…
Sorry, dire wolves are still extinct!
Rufus Self Could Jurassic Park become a reality? Colossal Biosciences recently announced that they’ve brought an extinct species back to life. The animal in question is the dire wolf – recently famous from Game of Thrones. According to the company, three pups named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi mark the first successful de-extinction of a mammal. It’s the kind of claim that grabs headlines, but it’s also not true.
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May 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The Intersection of Politics and Music: Sam Fender’s new album,’ People Watching’

(Photo: Mary Turner/The New York Times) By Nick Gillingham 27th March 2025 It is just over a month on from the release of Sam Fender’s latest album, People Watching. Fender, through his use of social commentary and…
The Intersection of Politics and Music: Sam Fender’s new album,’ People Watching’
(Photo: Mary Turner/The New York Times) By Nick Gillingham 27th March 2025 It is just over a month on from the release of Sam Fender’s latest album, People Watching. Fender, through his use of social commentary and political observations, cemented his legacy as one of the UK’s most impactful musical voices in the 21st century. In an age where the intersection of politics and music has become less popular, Fender has managed to find great success in sharing his views through music.
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March 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Islamophobia: The Perfect Cover for a Racist

Police accompany an English Defence League march in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Credit: PA By Wali Khan 26th March 2025 In the 21st century racism is no longer trendy; unfortunately for racists, it is now socially condemned. Despite this, the impulse to…
Islamophobia: The Perfect Cover for a Racist
Police accompany an English Defence League march in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Credit: PA By Wali Khan 26th March 2025 In the 21st century racism is no longer trendy; unfortunately for racists, it is now socially condemned. Despite this, the impulse to hate remains, and the racists have evolved. They target a specific group of people, crafting a narrative of threat. However, the cover story is never about 'race'.
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March 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Episode on Spotify now! @bazashc.bsky.social’s last time hosting and a cracking show! open.spotify.com/episode/6wbu...
March 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Politics in Motion goes live at 15:30 today! On the show: West Swindon expansion, Guild VP Holly Thompson and a discussion on online radicalisation. Show planned, presented and produced by 3rd year Politics students at the University of Liverpool: liverpool.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page...
Group 2 Week 9 Live Show
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March 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
From the Sydney Jones to Westminster: Honey Barlow Marshall

Honey Barlow Marshall, University of Liverpool Philosophy, Politics and Economics student Many of us, especially those passionate about politics, dream of making a real impact on the country we live in. But very few of us actually get the…
From the Sydney Jones to Westminster: Honey Barlow Marshall
Honey Barlow Marshall, University of Liverpool Philosophy, Politics and Economics student Many of us, especially those passionate about politics, dream of making a real impact on the country we live in. But very few of us actually get the opportunity to do so. Honey Barlow Marshall, a University of Liverpool PPE student, wasn’t willing to wait for an opportunity to come to her.
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March 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Royal Marines Commando at our University: Sebastian O’Callaghan

Sebastian O’Callaghan, University of Liverpool Economics Society President By Wali Khan 6th March 2025 Imagine being 17 years old and instead of hearing that your whole life is ahead of you, you’re told your future is over before…
The Royal Marines Commando at our University: Sebastian O’Callaghan
Sebastian O’Callaghan, University of Liverpool Economics Society President By Wali Khan 6th March 2025 Imagine being 17 years old and instead of hearing that your whole life is ahead of you, you’re told your future is over before it even begins. That was the reality for Sebastian O’Callaghan. Not particularly academically motivated, he achieved four U grades in his first-year mock exams.
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March 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We're going live again at 15:30. On the show: inequality in the creative industries, the People's Republic of Stroud, popular music and politics. Show planned, presented and produced by year 3 Politics students at the University of Liverpool: liverpool.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page...
Group 2 Live show week 5 Semester 2
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March 4, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Our first show is now live through to 12:30pm. On the show: Russia-Ukraine, live in the Royal Marines, fact check: wealth taxes, Liverpool and slavery. Listen live at liverpool.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page...
Group 1 Live Show 5 Semester 2
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March 4, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Haysam Shakeel: Dismantling the South Asian Footballing Stereotype

By Wali Khan 19th February 2025 Haysam Shakeel, University of Liverpool FC first team head coach How many South Asians are in the top five leagues of football? If you struggled to name any, it’s because there are none. Out of a…
Haysam Shakeel: Dismantling the South Asian Footballing Stereotype
By Wali Khan 19th February 2025 Haysam Shakeel, University of Liverpool FC first team head coach How many South Asians are in the top five leagues of football? If you struggled to name any, it’s because there are none. Out of a population of almost 2 billion, not a single South Asian currently plays or coaches at the highest level of European football.
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February 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"Back then, there was nothing else to do!" - DuoVision, Queer Communities and the Importance of Clubs in the 1990s - Harry Ashcroft on his interview with Martin Green and James Lawler on today's show
“Back then, there was nothing else to do!” – DuoVision, Queer Communities and the Importance of Clubs in the 1990s
By Harry Ashcroft 10th February 2025 Gallery image by Rob Battersby, from OpenEye's website This week, I had the absolute honour of speaking to artistic duo Martin Green and James Lawler, known together as DuoVision. They currently have three ongoing exhibitions: Outlaws at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London, The Holly Johnson Story at the Museum of Liverpool, and the focus of my interview with them, …
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February 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
What to expect this week on Politics in Motion. Student-led radio, we’re live at 3:30! Listen using this link: liverpool.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page...
February 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This weeks show is live now!

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Tune in to to hear us cover the following topics:

- Trump and tariffs.
- Book groups and women in literature.
- Kemi Badenoch's first 100 days.
February 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
What Bad Bunny’s new album tells us about immigration, neocolonialism and gentrification in Puerto Rico

By Simi Ojla The release of Bad Bunny’s new album comes at a time when songs of protest are needed more than ever. The 30 year old Puerto Rican rapper, otherwise known as Benito Antonio Martínez…
What Bad Bunny’s new album tells us about immigration, neocolonialism and gentrification in Puerto Rico
By Simi Ojla The release of Bad Bunny’s new album comes at a time when songs of protest are needed more than ever. The 30 year old Puerto Rican rapper, otherwise known as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, released his new album, Debi Tirar Mas Fotos on the 5th January and its been heralded his ‘love letter to Puerto Rico’. In this week’s episode of Politics in Motion, I broke down the relevance of his songs without being able to reference the songs themselves.
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February 10, 2025 at 12:06 PM
What to expect this week on Politics in Motion. Student-led radio, we’re live at 3:30! Listen using this link: liverpool.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page...
February 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Tune in to the young ones Politics Hour now!

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On the show:

- Feature on Bloody Sunday.
- A review of global politics so far in 2025
- Interview with British-Syrian student on the end of the Assad regime
- Interview with the Artefact Cafe, facing closure
February 4, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Watch Politics in Motion live in 5 minutes for a special video episode! Student-made radio!
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December 10, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Thanks to everyone who listened to any of our shows this year! We hope you enjoyed listening to student-made political radio as much as we enjoyed making it! You can find all our episodes here: open.spotify.com/show/0MsUzMK...
December 6, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Reposted by Liverpool Politics Hour
Extraordinary developments in South Korea

-All political activities prohibited in South Korea by order of the president.
-All media subject to government monitoring.
-All military units in the south, ordered to emergency alert and readiness.
December 3, 2024 at 3:58 PM
Politics in Motion is now live. Listen from 15:30-16:30 today via liverpool.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page...
December 3, 2024 at 3:38 PM
We're live again for our 11:30-12:30 show this morning, featuring items on assisted dying, Labour and the left, vaccine scepticism and the Irish elections for beginners. Listen live: liverpool.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Page...
Group 1 Live Show Wk 11
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December 3, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Female sexual health: the good, the bad, the ugly.

By Simi Ojla A conversation universal to women everywhere always starts with “I had a friend who tried , and she had a terrible experience”. Contraceptive…

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November 28, 2024 at 4:38 PM