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Introducing… Electoral Dysfunction

Mar 1, 2024

Prominent political figures discuss global general elections, trust in government, transparency in public discourse, potential changes in political direction, and personal anecdotes about a politician.

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Beth Rigby

Jess Philips

Ruth Davidson

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Trust in politicians is at an all-time low, leading to public dissatisfaction with leadership.

The public favors strong personalities over democratic processes, influencing political dynamics.

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Podcast Introduction and Purpose of 'Electoral Dysfunction'

The podcast introduces 'Electoral Dysfunction' where Skyzone, Beth Rigby, Labour's Jess Phillips, and Conservative peer Ruth Davidson will discuss politics. They named the podcast due to heading into a general election and societal dissatisfaction with politics. The podcast aims to delve into leadership campaigns, public perceptions of government effectiveness, and the decline of trust in politics globally as highlighted by surveys.

Introduction

2min

Discussion on UK's Trust in Government and Post-2012 Decline

2min

Trust and Transparency in Public Discourse

5min

Political Speculations and Candidate Selection in the Party

2min

Personal Anecdotes and Professional Encounters with a Politician

3min

Today, something different – we're bringing you the trailer of an exciting new podcast from Sky called Electoral Dysfunction.

Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. Ruth Davidson.

With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.

Every week, they will examine our political leaders and their policies – how they’re written, and how they’re sold to voters – as we prepare for a general election. 

With so much at stake, they will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction – and what it all actually means for you.

Here's the trailer. For more, follow Electoral Dysfunction now wherever you listen to podcasts.

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ClimateCast with Tom Heap

Introducing… Electoral Dysfunction

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Podcast Introduction and Purpose of 'Electoral Dysfunction'

Public Trust in Government and Politics Post-2012

Challenges of Political Representation and Media Influence

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts