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2026 US Midterms

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Mar 4 • The Backbench

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Episode 4: The Effect of President Trump on Global Peace and Prosperity

Join hosts Rachel and Aisling for our latest debrief, where Backbench systematically evaluates the eight conflicts President Trump claims to have ended…

Feb 2 • The Backbench

The 2026 Election: Let's Get You Vote Ready

Check out Season 2, Episode 2 for a complete primer, to prepare for May 7th!

Jan 23 • The Backbench

Episode 2: The 2026 Scottish Election - What You Need to Know 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Join hosts Aisling and Joe for an election primer, spanning the Scottish government, Scottish parties, and preparing to vote. Scottish, UK, and…

Jan 22 • The Backbench

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Season 2, Episode 1: Youth Led Protest Movements

Join Co-Hosts Conor and Rachel for an in-depth exploration of five youth-led protest movements across the globe—and what they have in common—while…

Nov 14, 2025 • The Backbench

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A Backbench Interview Series: Steve Baker

These episodes comprise an exciting collection of interviews with prominent voices across Scottish and UK politics, featuring some deep-dive analysis…

Aug 3, 2025 • The Backbench

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