Pol-Soc Podcast

Pol-Soc Podcast

Podcast by Jerome Devitt

Episodes

Pol Soc Podcast EP 13 - Ireland, UN, and Human Rights

April 12, 2021 • 35 mins
Jerome is joined by Dr Lucy Michael of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission to discussion the relationship between Ireland and UN Human Rights system, covering the Universal Periodic Review, Treaty Bodies, CERD, and numerous specific concepts drawn from the LC Politics and Society subject specification.
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PolSoc Podcast EP 12 - IHREC

March 15, 2021 • 29 mins
In this week’s episode, Jerome is joined by Chief Commissioner Sinéad Gibney to discuss of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission - IHREC. Chief Commissioner Gibney outlines the multiple roles played by the organization and its commissioners, as well as describing how IHREC interacts with Irish society – from the Government to Civil Society and beyond. Remember to access the ‘show notes’ (including the Listen-Along Guide) h...
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Pol Soc Podcast EP 11 The Irish Constitution

January 10, 2021 • 47 mins
In this week's episode, Jerome is joined by three guests: Dr Jennifer Kavanagh of Waterford Institute of Technology, Sean Garvey of the Referendum Commission, and Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West Eoin Ó Broin. They discuss the background to, the workings of, and some of the possible future changes that might be expected to the 1937 Irish Constitution, Bunreacht na hÉireann. The role of the Referendum Commission is explained to stud...
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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 10 Children's Rights and Policies

November 15, 2020 • 44 mins
In this episode, Jerome is joined by three guests; The Ombudsman for Children Dr Niall Muldoon; DCU student Holly Farrell; and the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. Roderic O'Gorman TD. Throughout the episode the reciprocal themes of Children's Rights and Policies impacting on children are explored from different perspectives. As always, the 'show notes' are available from www.polsocpodcast.com, in...
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Ep 9 John Locke

September 2, 2020 • 59 mins
In this episode we're joined by Professor Graham Finlay of UCD School of Politics and International Relations discussing the life and work of one of the Key Thinkers on the Politics & Society course, John Locke. The discussion ranges from his historical context, to Natural Rights, from his longstanding political influence to ideas of Religious Toleration. For a full range of revision materials specifically designed for this episode...
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Ep 8 - Trocaire, Fr McDonagh, and Climate

August 1, 2019 • 36 mins
This track hosts Trocaire's Global Voices podcast on key thinker Fr Sean McDonagh, Climate, and Sustainable Development (to make it more available to Leaving Cert students. Get the full range of resources from Trocaire themselves and the Pol-Soc podcast by going to the Episode Notes page: https://polsocpodcast.com/episode-8-notes/
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Ep 7 - Amnesty and Activism

May 29, 2019 • 38 mins
In this episode we're joined by Colm O'Gorman of Amnesty International Ireland for a wide-ranging discussion of activism, human rights, the role of NGOs, and the media in modern society. He is also joined by Beth Doherty, a Transition Year student from Alexandra College, Dublin to discuss her involvement with the "Friday's for Future" climate strikes. Find the 'Episode Notes' for this podcast on the website www.polsocpodcast.com
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Pol Soc Podcast EP 6 - Brexit for Beginners

February 14, 2019 • 30 mins
In this episode I'm joined by Professor John O'Brennan, the Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at Maynooth University. He helps us to get to grips with the broad challenges that Brexit poses to the EU, the UK, and Ireland. This is NOT a comprehensive analysis of every facet of Brexit, but is designed to give Leaving Cert students, previously unfamiliar with European politics, a good grounding on some of the big issues of...
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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 5 - EU Institutions

December 30, 2018 • 33 mins
This episode explores the EU institutions and their decision-making process. We're joined by Ms Vicki Malcolm, teacher of French, German, European Studies in The King's Hospital, Palmerstown and Brian Hayes MEP, as well as a number of students who participated in the Euroscola competition. "Episode Notes" available at https://polsocpodcast.com/ep-5-episode-notes/.
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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 4 - The Council of Europe

November 6, 2018 • 29 mins
This episode examines the role of the Council of Europe in the promotion of human rights in Europe. It examines the Court, the Conventions, and the processes that the C of E is responsible for. Episode notes are available to help students with their note taking and content learning. https://polsocpodcast.com/episode-4-notes/
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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 3 - Dáil Éireann

November 27, 2017 • 31 mins
This episode outlines the structure of the Oireachtas- the Irish Government. We're joined by Anne-Marie McNally, Political Director of the Social Democrats, who talks us through how the Dáil and Seanad operate, the legislative process, and explains some of the challenges faced by those hoping to better participate in our democracy. We also talk with members of a Student Council and wonder whether the challenges on the local (Micro)...
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Pol Soc Podcast Ep 2 - Thomas Hobbes

November 10, 2017 • 26 mins
This is the second episode of a podcast designed to help students studying the new Leaving Certificate subject, "Politics & Society". This episode is dedicated trying to gain a better understanding of the life and political philosophy of the 17th Century thinker, Thomas Hobbes. A HUGE thanks to Professor Robert Armstrong of Trinity College, Dublin for his insights! For the Episode Notes that accompany this podcast go tohttps://word...
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Pol Soc Podcast Ep. 1 - Introduction

November 10, 2017 • 13 mins
This is the introductory episode of a podcast series for students undertaking the new Leaving Certificate subject "Politics & Society". Additional activities, worksheets, and videos relevant to today's topic can be found at: https://polsocpodcast.com
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