Politics Chat: How to engage with politics? Why should we care? Can we really trust politicians? with Alex Charles & Isaac Male from Pop and Politics podcast

Politics can often feel messy, confusing, and - let’s be honest - sometimes it’s completely out of touch with the average working person. When headlines are about yet another scandal and politicians feel hard to trust, it’s no surprise that so many young people are switching off.

But here’s the thing: politics affects everything — from the price of your rent to the apps you use, to your rights at work.

So this week, we’re tackling a big Quarter Life Question: Why should we care about politics — and can we even trust politicians anymore? To help me break this down, I’m joined by Alex and Isaac, the brilliant duo behind Pop and Politics, a podcast making politics digestible and fun. They’re on a mission to get more young people engaged in politics without the boring jargon.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• Why politics matters, even if you feel like it doesn’t
• Whether politicians can be trusted
• The role of pop culture and social media 
• Tips for staying informed without feeling overwhelmed

💬 More about Pop and Politics:

Alex Charles and Isaac Male talk to some of the most influential MP's about the music that has sound tracked their lives and impacted their political views. 

Check them out here:

📸 Instagram: @popandpoliticsuk

🎥 TikTok: @popandpolitics

My recommendations for good instagram accounts to follow for politics news: 

@ukfactcheckpolitics

@simplepolitics

@politicsjoe

@girlswhotalkpolitics

📲 Want to get involved?

Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!

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Thanks for listening — and I’ll see you next week!

Grace x

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