Backbench Podcast

Episode 5: LIVE Interview with Professor Christopher Carman - The US Midterms: Trends and Toss-Ups

Hear all about the upcoming elections, and what we're looking out for in November, with special guest Professor Carman and questions from our LIVE…

14 hrs ago • The Backbench

43:15

March 2026

Expanded Article: Youth Activism in Madagascar

Way back in Season 2, Episode 1, we looked at youth-led protest movements. Here, lead writer Alex refreshes our memories and delves deeper into the…

Mar 7 • The Backbench

2026 US Midterms

Trends & Toss-Ups!

Mar 4 • The Backbench

February 2026

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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38:15

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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