David Butler

David Butler, a renowned British political scientist famous for his elections expertise, and Baroness Margaret Jay, a former BBC producer and Butler's student, engage in an insightful dialogue. They reminisce about Butler's groundbreaking seminars that redefined media and politics, discussing the evolution of election coverage with the rise of technology. Butler shares fascinating election night stories, while Jay reflects on balancing neutrality in journalism. They delve into the changing class dynamics in British politics and the critical interplay between academia and real-world political practices.