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Welcome to Notes From Plague Island, the podcast companion to our blog exploring the tangled intersections of politics, culture, and history from the UK and beyond. From the aftershocks of Brexit to the rise of populism, from the erosion of democracy to the cultural moments shaping our world, we bring sharp analysis and fresh perspectives rooted in critical theory and lived experience.
Join us, your hosts, L&A, as we unpack the stories behind the headlines, challenge conventional narratives, and navigate the complex terrain of our increasingly polarized world. Notes From Plague Island invites you to reflect, question, and connect.
Whether you’re a political junkie, a history enthusiast, or someone grappling with today’s cultural and societal challenges, this podcast is your guide through the storm. Welcome to the island. Let’s make sense of it together.
www.plagueisland.com
www.plagueisland.com
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 4 days
Average audio length:
14 minutes
English
United States
17 episodes
since Dec. 1, 2024
episodic
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