Make Politics Boring Again

The week I’m answering another five questions that you’ve sent in. We’re covering a range of topics from the ‘Dark Enlightenment, and techno-fascism, to free speech, and May Day Protests. Chapter: 00:25 - Is the ‘Dark Enlightenment’ Philosophy Gaining Traction Among Tech Elites? 08:54 - Is the Rise of Techno-Fascism in America a New Form of Authoritarianism? 15:19 - Is the Global Crackdown on Digi...

The week I’m answering another five questions that you’ve sent in. We’re covering a range of topics from billionaires creating private cities, and personal carbon trackers, to the future of digital money, and what the Pope’s death means for global politics. Chapter: 00:58 - Are private banks quietly taking over the future of digital money? 11:00 - Are personal carbon trackers about saving the plan...

This week I’m answering another five questions that you’ve sent in. We’re cover a range of topics, from Trump’s media empire and DEI policies, to Canada’s election, companies collapsing, and seed monopoly. Chapter: 00:38 - Is Trump building a state-run media empire? 08:06 - Why is Canada heading into a snap election over trade threats? 12:35 - Are the world’s biggest companies collapsing…on purpos...

This week I’m answering another five questions that you’ve sent in and we’re covering a range of topics as always, from the Reform Party, and Jeff Bezos controlling The Washington Post, to Apple fighting the UK government, and Keir Starmer increasing defence spending. Chapter: 00:36 - Can the UK’s Reform Party establish themselves as a top-two party by the next general election? 10:28 - Why is Kei...

In this episode I answer another five questions that you’ve sent in and we cover a range of topics including the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, the electric vehicle industry, and how DeepSeek will affect the AI industry. Chapter: 00:29 - Why is Saudi Arabia hosting the World Cup in 2034? 04:38 - Why don’t you hear more about cars that run on alternative fuels like ammonia? 08:31 - Who really cont...

In this episode I answer questions that you’ve sent in and we cover a range of topics, from how trade tariffs can have a positive effect, to how the UK’s democracy has been taken over by the financial sector, and why billionaires donate so much money to charity. Chapters: 00:45 - Can trade tariffs have a positive impact? 08:03 - Why do billionaires give so much money to charity? 13:15 - Are corpor...

In this episode I answer questions that you’ve sent in and we cover a range of topics, from comparing the AI policy of the US and UK, to understanding how Universal Basic Income can help against inequality, and what lessons we can learn from the collapse of the Roman Empire. You can sign my petition here: https://www.change.org/p/make-politics-philosophy-and-economics-mandatory-in-secondary-school...

In this episode I answer questions that you’ve sent in and we cover a range of topics, from how to improve the United Nations to how to help the Global South countries. Send in your questions or opinions for next week’s episode. You can get in touch via Instagram @makepoliticsboringagain Or via the contact form on my website, makepoliticsboringagain.co.uk. Microphone is Rode NT-USB+ mic Produced a...

This week we’re completing our list of the top ten most significant elections of 2024. Last week’s episode featured South Africa, Taiwan, Argentina, Indonesia, and Mexico. This week covers Russia, United Kingdom, European Union, India, and the United States elections. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Russia 07:34 United Kingdom 13:40 European Union 20:06 India 26:53 United States   Microphone is Rode NT-USB+ mic...

This week, we dive into the top ten most significant elections of 2024—starting with South Africa’s high-stakes political shifts, Argentina’s populist wave, Mexico’s pivotal vote for the future, Indonesia’s democratic evolution, and Taiwan’s global implications. Plus, why these elections matter far beyond their borders and what they tell us about the state of democracy worldwide. And don’t miss ne...

This week, we explore the UK’s digital ID plans and their privacy risks, Russia’s retreat from Syria and pivot to Africa, Mongolia’s balancing act between global powers, and Suriname’s oil boom. Plus, reflections on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and a look at the world’s most intriguing flags. 00:00 Intro 00:25 The Big Question: Will digital IDs be the death of privacy in the UK? 07:59...

This week we’re discussing the UK’s Assisted Dying Bill, the sabotage of undersea cables in the Baltic, Trump’s latest tariff threats, and many more. You can get involved by posting a comment or a question below this episode. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Assisted Dying Bill 10:50 Rosa Parks 14:25 Baltic Cables 21:05 Bhutan’s Bitcoin 27:55 Trump’s Tariffs on BRICS 35:45 Quick question from ChatGPT Micr...

ChatGPT takes the lead, firing off questions on everything from politics to pizza. Serious debates meet lighthearted hypotheticals in this fast-paced episode covering a little bit of everything. Microphone is Rode NT-USB+ mic Produced and edited in GarageBand on iPad Pro Researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Robert Caple If you’d like to send in your questions or opinions for next w...

How Labour’s inheritance tax reforms could reshape farming and the controversy over a transgender footballer spark national debates on fairness and progress. Microphone is Rode NT-USB+ mic Produced and edited in GarageBand on iPad Pro Researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Robert Caple If you’d like to send in your questions or opinions for next week's episode, you can get in touch v...

We’re cutting through the noise to explore how Trump’s re-election could reshape the global tech landscape. From the U.S.’s deregulation push to the UK’s fight for ethical AI leadership, we unpack the high-stakes battle for digital dominance. Will Big Tech thrive or face tougher scrutiny? How will UK policymakers balance innovation, regulation, and trade tensions with the U.S.? Tune in for a no-no...