Res Publica Politics Podcasts

In this podcast, Tabitha Boyton interviews the formidable Frances Scott, a visionary leader and the founder of 50:50 Parliament. Join us as we dive into the minds and experiences of individuals who are breaking barriers and making a difference in the world. Frances Scott's 50:50 Parliament campaign is dedicated to achieving equal representation of men and women in UK politics. Since its establishment in 2013, the organization has worked tirelessly to increase the number of women in Parliament and other elected bodies across the UK. Through group events, peer-to-peer advice, buddy schemes, and Become A Friend initiatives, 50:50 Parliament empowers, equips, and enables women to get involved in politics. Their impactful campaigns, such as #AskHerToStand and #SignUpToStand, encourage women to engage in politics at every level. Join us on Res Publica Politics as we celebrate those who are making a difference in the world. Sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by the incredible stories of resilience, courage, and determination. Together, we can create a more inclusive and gender-balanced democracy. This is Res Publica Politics - the podcast that celebrates those who are shaping a better future.

In this episode, Res Publica Politics Podcasts speaks with Isaac Farnbank, a King's College London student who is campaigning to be the Tory MP for the Isle of Wight East. From his impressive track record of success in safety-critical roles at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway to his work with social mobility charity Elephant Group, Isaac's drive and initiative have not gone unnoticed. Tabitha Boyton and Inger Hansen discuss Isaac's journey, his views on the pressing political issues of the day, and his goals for the future.

In this Res Publica Politics podcast episode, the guest is Tatton Spiller, writer, commentator, and founder of Simple Politics. Simple Politics is a platform that provides impartial, accurate and clear political information to help people have better conversations about the issues that matter. Tatton talks about his inspiration for creating Simple Politics and how he developed his unique approach to political education. He also addresses the challenges facing political discourse in the UK and how Simple Politics can help overcome them. Tatton also discusses the role of social media in political education and engagement, and how Simple Politics has adapted to the changing landscape of political news consumption during the pandemic. Additionally, Tatton gives advice to young people who want to become more politically engaged and discusses how Simple Politics remains financially sustainable while offering its core services for free.

In this episode, Jose Lino speaks with Northeastern University's Valerie Robert regarding her many pursuits over her four years. An incoming product specialist at Microsoft, Valerie looks back at how she was able to use the many opportunists before her to get where she is today. Through entrepreneurship, venture-capitalism, tech, and other leadership roles, Valerie puts into perspective her enterprising mindset within a broader desire to help and serve the consumers and her community more broadly.

Res Publica's Jose Lino is joined by Assistant Professor Sahar Abi-Hassan of Northeastern University. An expert on the civic structures that underline America’s judiciary, she offers her thoughts on the recent scandal surrounding Associate Justice Clarence Thomas and his extensive personal and financial relationship with Conservative real-estate billionaire Harlan Crow. Professor Abi-Hassan opines on the implication in the short term and long term as well as the general trends that have caused the Supreme Court to be besieged by so many scandals in the past few years. Finally, the professor offers theoretical solutions as well as an outsized look at the overall legacy of the Roberts Court.

As a gender equity consultancy, Voicing Voices aims to truly be the start of activating action. In this podcast episode, the founder of Voicing Voices. Ayan Said, sits down with Aimann Naveed and discusses how it’s time to redesign our systems and facilitate inclusive conversations. As Ayan tells us how in being a founder and entrepreneur, there is a significant emphasis on the importance of humanising the way we interact and communicate as a society. She offers insights as to what has helped her with her own journey and shares how we can collectively move forward as one.

What exactly does fashion mean? Is it to dress well? To buy from luxurious brands or does it inspire one to modernize and style themselves with their individuality? Arriving in London exactly 20 years ago from today and originally heading into the banking industry,  Ghufran Ahmed, current boutique director of Chanel, shares his take and experiences in high jewelry and examples of what Chanel has done in the past to keep their fashion DNA.  Fashion business student Kat Tse has a conversation with Ghufran about his path and the journey he took to get to where he is today. Today, Ghufran is more than proud to be in Chanel and highly values how the brand can present modern fashion while still finding ways to stay intact with the brand’s DNA and aesthetics. In this podcast, listeners can hear  Ghufran’s incredible advice on the importance of brand equity and how it helps with building a global lifestyle power such as Chanel. Furthermore, Ghufran shares the behind the scenes of working at an extremely successful fashion house while touching upon what fashion means to him. His path has taught him how to appreciate fashion from a more authentic aspect and to find what suits him the most.

In this interview, we take a look at the nascent career of Emerson Pereira, who’s path to becoming a model and content creator was marked by hard work and perseverance. While many people would love to be in either field, Emerson makes it clear that there is a steep mountain to climb and obstacles to overcome before one can catch their big break. Being born in Guinea-Bissau, he would live an immigrant’s life in Portugal and eventually in England—and while he was interested in modeling, the industry’s standards hindered him at first. Eventually, however, Emerson describes some advice that helped him finally achieve his dreams. There is much to offer in this interview for those who would seek similar careers.

Glitz. Glamour. Allure. These are all words we think about, when we think of the fashion world. In this interview Elise Borja gives us a glimpse of what lies behind such glitz and glamour. Working for some of the biggest fashion houses and fashion publications, Elise reveals how she was consistently told to stay “in her lane” simply because she wanted to move away from the “negativity” and the “toxicity” that rules the fashion industry. In such a world mental health struggles, not making a living wage, not getting a real lunch break and working till 2-3 am in the morning is all seen as a norm and is almost expected. Elise tells Res Publica Editor Aimann Naveed about how she’s planning to open her own fashion consultancy brand “Reformer Studios”.The brand will display how one can have both: being a part of the fashion world without it ruling your life.

Interview with Artist Emma-Leone Palmer -Edited by Rodrigo Rivera Pivaral - @rodrigoriverap2