POLITICS FROM THE MOON

POLITICS FROM THE MOON

A non-partisan, insider's guide to the World of politics across Australia, the UK, New Zealand, The USA and further afield. What is politics? Why you should care? Hear from politicians, candidates, political staffers, lobbyists, campaigners, journalists and more to get your insight into the world of politics.

Episodes

April 23, 2021 24 mins

Ever heard of CANZUK or interested in international trade, particularly what that might mean for a post-BREXIT UK? This wee, Politics from the Moon talks to Craig William MP, Member of Parliament for the constituency of Montgomeryshire in the UK. Craig is also Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Chief Secretary of the Treasury and sits on the UK parliament's influential International Trade Select Committee.

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If you have ever caught part of a parliamentary debate on the nightly news, chances are you have heard someone refer to "Mr/Madame Speaker", but have you ever wondered what the role of the speaker is exactly? Politics from the Moon caught up with the Rt Hon (Right Honourable) Trevor Mallard MP, Speaker of the NZ House of Representatives (Parliament).

Trevor Mallard is a politician and member of the New Zealand La...

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Following our first five episodes, Politics from the Moon has received a few enquiries and questions from members of the public, from across the world, about some of the things talked about in the episodes. 

One such person to reach out to the show was Shlomie Benison, a representative on the Macquarie university in Sydney, NSW. In this episode I talk with Shlomie and try to answer some of the questions he has about politi...

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This week on Politics from the Moon we caught up with political consultant and activist, Kadi McDonald from Ohio in the United States of America. Kadi talks to us about life in the United States following the election of President Biden, how Covid continues to affect life and the education system in the US and how mental health, whilst now being talked about at a national level, still has a long way to go to overcome stigma.

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To mark International Women's Dy 2021, politics from the moon talks to Janine Hendry from Women's equality movement March 4 Justice.

Over the last few weeks scandal has engulfed the Australian Government. Multiple allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment on the parliamentary estate has rocked Australian politics. The perceived lack of action to investigate and or take action on these allegations ...

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March 4, 2021 28 mins

This week on Politics from the Moon we speak with Alex Davies-Jones MP, the Member of Parliament for the constituency of Pontypridd in South Wales (at the UK level). Listen to Alex's insights into why she joined the Labour Party, why she stood for council and ultimately for Parliament. Alex is a passionate advocate for the valley's constituency and for several social justice campaigns.

In the UK, since the late 1...

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February 23, 2021 4 mins

A short introduction to Politics from the Moon, what the podcast is all about and what we hope to achieve.

Have you ever wondered what is politics exactly? why should it matter or why should you care? Then, this may be the podcast for you. Join us as we talk with politicians, staff, campaigners, lobbyists, commentators and journalists as we explore the world of politics across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and...

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February 23, 2021 43 mins

Politics from the Moon talks with David Speirs MP about his roles as both the Member of Parliament for the constituency of Black and as Minister for Environment and Water in South Australia.

Listen as David gives an insight into his work and gives us details about an exciting piece of legislation coming into force in South Australia on 1st March banning single-use plastics.

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