Listen to Max, Simon and Esther as they discuss what to expect on arrivals day, our plans for Freshers Week 2024, a healthy study/life balance, and seeking support if you need it!
Annie Davison, our music team's interview coordinator, recently sat down with Jeffery Lewis, frontman of the anti-folk group "Jeffery Lewis and The Voltage". As someone who thinks of himself as a comic book artist before a musician, they talked about the comparison between making visual art and putting together a song. They also discussed the differences he finds with using Spotify versus Bandcamp, and the unique way him and his band plan tours. Through listening to this interview, you will also get a sneak peek into what it's like being in The Crescent's green room while a soundcheck is going on - mild apologies for that.
URY's Annie Davison sat down in The Crescent's green room with UK post-punk band DEADLETTER, ahead of a sold-out show. They talked about the changes they've experienced within the York live music scene over their time as a band, and how it feels now to be playing shows down in London. (warning: explicit)
This week on Election Year we dive into the most dramatic news of the US election so far.... Biden's resignation from the race! We also chat about the Republican National Convention, Kamala Harris's ability to win the presidency, and of course - the viral memes that have accompanied her enterance into the race.
Election Year is a new podcast dedicated to discussing global elections in 2024 - the biggest year for democracy in history. With over half the planet's population heading to the polls, we will be discussing elections from across the globe and considering where the future of democracy might turn next.
In the final episode of this season Raina and Vanessa get candid about Imposter Syndrome. They discuss what it can feel like, times they've overcome it, and how to keep on moving forward one little step at a time.
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This week on Election Year we provide our (very late) thoughts on how the UK General Election night went, hear from Matt as he climbs a mountain in Austria and chat about the other elections left to come in this (long) year for democracy!
DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded prior (July 12th 2024) to the shooting which occured at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday (July 13th 2024).
Election Year is a new podcast dedicated to discussing global elections in 2024 - the biggest year for democracy in history. With over half the planet's population heading to the polls, we will be discussing elections from across the globe and considering where the future of democracy might turn next.
It's Election Eve! Tomorrow the UK goes to the polls so we jumped on a zoom call and chatted about it! In this episode we talk about the final days of the campaigns, the latest polling data, and our predictions for election night. We also zoom across to France and the United States to talk about all the DRAMATIC developments on those elections!
Election Year is a new podcast dedicated to discussing global elections in 2024 - the biggest year for democracy in history. With over half the planet's population heading to the polls, we will be discussing elections from across the globe and considering where the future of democracy might turn next.
On this bonus edition of Election Year we zoom back across to our (university) 'hometown', York, and chat to York Central Labour Candidate Rachael Maskell as she prepares for the July 4th Election Day!
DISCLAIMER: We attempted to contact all YORK CENTRAL candidates for interview. Also running in YORK CENTRAL are Cliff Bond (reform), Richard William Hudson (Conservative), Roger James (Independent), Ruairi Kendall (Independent), Lars Kramm (Greens), Alasdair Lord (Independent), Leo Otis Mayne (Independent), Alan Page (Liberal Democrat).
Election Year is a new podcast dedicated to discussing global elections in 2024 - the biggest year for democracy in history. With over half the planet's population heading to the polls, we will be discussing elections from across the globe and considering where the future of democracy might turn next.
Head of the URY's music team, Alma Jasper, spoke to Leeds-based indie folk singer, Zoe Cure, ahead of a show at Hyde Park Book Club (HPBC). They talked about the importance of HPBC in strengthening the sense of community within the Leeds music scene, and what it's like sharing the stage with so many friends across Leeds.
There's 4 days left until the UK General Election and we're kicking off the final countdown with a jampacked episode of Election Year. Kaitlyn recounts her experience in the Spin room of the BBC Question Time debate, Matt shares his time at his local hustings event and Anna delves into the betting scandal that has plagued the final weeks of the Tory campaign. We also share exclusive interviews with some of the nation's biggest political reporters, party spin doctors and local political candidates. Enjoy!
Election Year is a new podcast dedicated to discussing global elections in 2024 - the biggest year for democracy in history. With over half the planet's population heading to the polls, we will be discussing elections from across the globe and considering where the future of democracy might turn next.