The Sound of Politics

Uncivil Political Conversation

In this episode, Professor Stephen Coleman explores how political talk has become so angry and uncivil. He's joined by Robert C. Rowland, Professor of Rhetoric at the University of Kansas.

When politicians claim "I did that!"

In this episode, Professor Stephen Coleman looks at the claims politicians make, how they sometimes overclaim their achievements, and discusses whether this is always the best plan. He's joined by top legal scholar, Peter Shane.

Trump and Harris: The First Debate Reaction (Part 2)

In this episode Stephen is out of the studio and at home as we wanted to get the episode produced as soon as possible ... It's the second part of this episode and Professor Stephen Coleman gives his reaction to the debate and explores whether it was good for democracy.

Trump and Harris: The First Debate (Part 1)

In this episode, Professor Stephen Coleman considers the coming US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. He's joined by debates’ expert, Alan Schroeder.
Stephen shares four questions every viewer of the debate should consider while watching it on the 10th September.
 

How does politics end up with an assassination attempt on Donald Trump?

In this episode Professor Stephen Coleman discusses the U.S. election campaign and asks the question how has it got to the point that a man tried to kill Donald Trump? He's joined by Professor Robert Asen from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an expert in Rhetoric, Politics, and Culture.

MINI-POD: Speaking outside 10 Downing Street

In this episode Professor Stephen Coleman looks at the speeches the leaders make before heading in to 10 Downing Street for day one as prime Minister.

MINI-POD: Speaking outside 10 Downing Street

In this episode Professor Stephen Coleman looks at the speeches the leaders make before heading in to 10 Downing Street for day one as prime Minister.

MINI-POD: A spotlight on Nigel Farage

In this short bonus episode, Professor Stephen Coleman looks at the way the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, communicates and asks what is his appeal?

MINI-POD: A spotlight on Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer

In this short bonus episode, Professor Stephen Coleman looks at the communication styles of the Prime Minister and Conservative leader, Rishi Sunak, and leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer.
 
Presenter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carl Hartley

MINI-POD: A spotlight on Nigel Farage

In this short bonus episode, Professor Stephen Coleman looks at the way the Reform UK leader, Nigel Farage, communicates and asks what is his appeal?
Presenter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stephen Coleman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carl Hartley