Pol Com Pod

by Catherine Snelson (on behalf of the MA Political Communications 2020 students)

“The rise and rise of populism across the world is a growing concern, and the media has a big part to play in its increasing popularity. In this episode of Pol Com Pod, MA Political Communication students take a deep dive into how the current media landscape is ripe for helping populist leaders form a strong following and what this will mean for the future of politics. “

The Political Communications MA students are passionate about current affairs and understanding how the world of politics is framed through the eyes of the media. Pol Com Pod provides an opportunity to share ideas, debate issues and act as a virtual meeting point to get to know each other in times of Covid. 

Tuna

by Hunter Charlton

“I first heard about Charles “The Tuna” Chapman when surfing YouTube late one evening while looking for inspiring stories about channel swimming. At the time, I was mentally preparing for my own English Channel swim, only a few weeks away by that point. The story I stumbled across astounded me:

By swimming the English Channel in 1981 Chapman  undisputedly destroyed the most pernicious myth which haunts the swimming world, that due to a “genetic predisposition” relating to bone density black people are “by nature” poor swimmers.

This documentary tells the story of the first African American to swim the English Channel, a lost hero who’s yet to earn the full recognition he deserves.”

Hunter is an audio producer and wild swimmer. He co-presents The SwimOut Podcast along with Sequins at Noon, a radio show about queer nightlife and culture. In 2019 he became the 2004th person to swim the English Channel. Inspired by this challenge, he hopes to be the first person to swim the Inner Sound - a 6 mile gap between the island of Raasay and mainland Scotland in the Inner Hebridesthe which happens to also be the deepest range of water in the UK.

Wrong Destination

by Mariana Gonçalves

“This is an original drama with suspense and a scary atmosphere. The soundtrack was composed and played by Mariana. Two freshers catch an Uber to go to a party in a stormy night. When they get to the address, they find themselves in the middle of a dark forest in front of an abandoned house. They take shelter inside. Can you step foot in this house with them? Come in.“

Mariana Gonçalves attends the MA Radio at Goldsmiths this year. She is very passionate about radio presenting, music and acting. 

Actors: Mariana Gonçalves and Lucy Hancock.