Backbench Podcast

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

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January 2026

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

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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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20:09

November 2025

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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58:24

August 2025

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

29:07

July 2025

A Backbench Interview Series: Baroness Margaret Curran

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

Jul 30, 2025 • The Backbench

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25:00

A Backbench Interview Series: Lorna Slater MSP

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

Jul 26, 2025 • The Backbench

34:30

A Backbench Interview Series: Ian Murray MP

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

Jul 22, 2025 • The Backbench

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16:15

A Backbench Interview Series: Chris Murray MP

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

Jul 18, 2025 • The Backbench

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34:06

June 2025

Episode 3: An Evening with Meryl Kenny

Discussing The Gender Ambition Gap in Politics

Jun 18, 2025 • The Backbench

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39:20

March 2025

Episode 2: In Conversation w/Retired Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall

Interviewed by Renee Phan

Mar 6, 2025 • The Backbench

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55:02

Episode 1: 2024 Year of Elections

Welcome to our first episode!

Mar 1, 2025

54:31