The Violet Podcast

by Jerome Singh, Paul Moroz

Welcome to The Violet, a current affairs podcast for anyone interested in Politics, Economics, History and the Social Sciences. As teachers, we've always been passionate about helping our students understand fundamental theories in the social sciences that explain what's going on in our world. We wanted to open up our classrooms to anyone and everyone who wants to know more about the theory behind the news, presented in a clear ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Institutions & Migration

    Institutions & Migration

    S01 E24
    51:43

    In the latest episode, we discuss what economic institutions are, their importance in determining incomes, and the impact of migration on institutions in developing countries.

  • Episode 23 - Afghanistan

    Episode 23 - Afghanistan

    S01 E23
    01:01:21

    The latest episode covers some recent Afghan history to explain how we arrived at the current humanitarian disaster in Afghanistan.

  • Episode 22 - Cuban Protests

    Episode 22 - Cuban Protests

    S01 E22
    48:51

    In this episode, we address a flurry of listeners' questions relating to the current Cuban protests, and ask why Cuba continues to be a topic for conspiratorial thinking about international affairs.

  • Episode 21 - Immigration & Islam

    Episode 21 - Immigration & Islam

    S01 E21
    53:39

    In this episode, we continue our discussion of the "Culture Wars", looking at how immigration, and an increasing prevalence of Islam, are changing British culture.

  • Episode 20 - The Culture Wars: Part One

    Episode 20 - The Culture Wars: Part One

    S01 E20
    49:19

    The Violet explains what "The Culture Wars" are, in the first of a series of episodes on the topic. This week, we discuss statues of controversial historical figures, museum exhibits of foreign artefacts, and the England men's football team's pre-match kneeling ritual.