Episodes

  • 140 - What Am Politics? (The Finale)

    140 - What Am Politics? (The Finale)
    Jan 11 2022
    It took some doing, but after 5 years and 140 episodes we have finally covered every single detail on the subject of politics. From this point onwards there will be no new information on the topic. Anyone who makes a claim to the contrary is probably a fascist and is not to be trusted. Emotional deflection aside, it has been our sincerest pleasure to be the voices in your head and we hope you learned a thing or two, and maybe had a little giggle along the way. There's a bajillion podcasts out there, so we really cannot thank you enough for gifting us with your time and attention. You have made us both feel as warm and fuzzy as Hercules after a bath. We hope you enjoy this, our final episode. Lots of love, Steve & Richie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • 139 - What Am The Internet? (with Dr Dónal Mulligan)

    139 - What Am The Internet? (with Dr Dónal Mulligan)
    Nov 30 2021
    Are you ready to jack into the metaverse and surf a cyberwave down the information super highway? Stick on these VR goggles and join us as we chat with Dr Dónal Mulligan about the internet and its effect on politics. Be careful though! If you die in the podcast, you die in real life. whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 138 - What Am Local Government? (with Mayor Peter Kavanagh)

    138 - What Am Local Government? (with Mayor Peter Kavanagh)
    Nov 16 2021
    Nobody cares about local government until the bins don’t get collected and the grass has grown really, really long on your local GAA pitch. Nobody, that is, except for Mayor Peter Kavanagh, a man with more fucks to give than there are blades of grass on you local GAA pitch. whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • 137 - What Am Populism?

    137 - What Am Populism?
    Nov 2 2021
    Welcome back to Top of the Populists! Stay tuned to hear some anti-elitist bops from DJ Trump and many more! Seriously though, Steve has finally recovered from the haze of his masters degree to teach us all about the political framework (?) of populism. Also, Richie has a new toy. Good soup... whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 mins
  • 136 - What Am Development Aid? (with Caoimhe de Barra, CEO of Trocaire)

    136 - What Am Development Aid? (with Caoimhe de Barra, CEO of Trocaire)
    Oct 19 2021
    Development Aid isn't just about charity. Its about social justice. It's about helping people help themselves. In today's new episode, Steve and Richie chat to Caoimhe de Barra, CEO of Trocaire, about the organisation's amazing work, how COVID has effected things, and of course, Trocaire boxes. Donate to Trocaire Get Involved Dóchas whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 135 - What Am Northern Ireland?

    135 - What Am Northern Ireland?
    Sep 28 2021
    We're back, babaí! To ease back into things, the boys decided to tackle the light and breezy subject of *checks notes* ... Northern Ireland. Steve and Richie chat about the history, the Troubles and the future. Plus, stick around to the end for an update on the future of What Am. whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 134 - Who Am The Best Fictional Characters as Political Leaders?

    134 - Who Am The Best Fictional Characters as Political Leaders?
    Jul 13 2021
    The boys are on holiday! So here is a bonus episode for the HS+ feed to tide you over until August. ----- Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! Bonus episode trailer animation ----- Get your WAP Tee! whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • 133 - What Am The NHS? (with Dr Ellen Welch)

    133 - What Am The NHS? (with Dr Ellen Welch)
    Jun 29 2021
    The National Health Service, Blighty's biggest achievement since giving Mr Hitler the ol’ two fingers. It's been a rough year and a half for the beloved institution. A lack of funding, a global pandemic and a comically incompetent health secretary have lead to a challenging work environment, and an uncertain future, for its 1.3 million staff. How did this happen? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? Dr Ellen Welch, author of The NHS: The Story So Far, talks to us about all this and more! ----- Become a Headstuff+ member and get exclusive bonus content! Bonus episode trailer animation ----- Get your WAP Tee! whatampolitics.com Follow us on Instagram & Twitter Theme music by Supermarket Love Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins