{"id":6634,"date":"2024-11-26T11:16:24","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T11:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/polir-news\/?p=6634"},"modified":"2024-11-26T14:46:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T14:46:01","slug":"politics-playlist-unwind-and-rewind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/polir-news\/2024\/11\/26\/politics-playlist-unwind-and-rewind\/","title":{"rendered":"Politics Playlist: Unwind and Rewind"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Need a break from revising but don&#8217;t know what to do? Here&#8217;s what our staff and students have been watching, reading, and listening to.<\/p>\n<p>We asked our politics lecturers and students what they&#8217;ve been enjoying! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/politics-international-relations\/people\/2271\/whitman-richard-g\"><strong>Professor Richard Whitman<\/strong><\/a> is a Professor of Politics and International Relations, and <strong>Jonny<\/strong>, <strong>James<\/strong>, and <strong>Edna<\/strong> are just some of our fab politics student ambassadors.<\/p>\n<h2>Richard&#8217;s Picks<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/polir-news\/files\/2024\/11\/RichardsPicks.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6653\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/polir-news\/files\/2024\/11\/RichardsPicks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Diplomat (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; a newly appointed US ambassador faces a race against time to avert war, whilst navigating a complex political web of conspiracies, diplomacy, and personal challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day of the Jackal (Film) <\/strong>&#8211; a political thriller about a professional assassin, the Jackal, who is hired by a French paramilitary organisation to assassinate President Charles de Gaulle amidst political turmoil in 1963 France.\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;It kicks off a debate as to whether Edward Fox or Eddie Remayne is top dog in the role\u2026&#8221; <\/em>&#8211; Richard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paris 1919: Six Months that Changed the World (Book)<\/strong> &#8211; explores the pivotal six months post-World War I when global leaders convened in Paris, shaping international relations and redrawing borders with decisions that continue to reverberate today.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuremberg: The Trial of the Nazi War Criminals (Radio 4 Show from BBC Sounds)<\/strong> &#8211; the story of the trial of Nazi war criminals following Germany&#8217;s surrender in 1945.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Millenium People by JG Ballard (Book)<\/strong> &#8211; a dystopian novel following a psychologist&#8217;s investigation into his ex-wife&#8217;s death, leading him to uncover a rebellion within a middle-class London enclave.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Top Gun (Film)<\/strong> &#8211; follows Navy pilot Maverick&#8217;s high-stakes journey through elite training, personal challenges, and romance as he competes to become the top fighter pilot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>I&#8217;m a celeb (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; a group of celebrities to endure challenging living conditions and partake in daring challenges within an Australian jungle camp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Jonny&#8217;s Picks<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/polir-news\/files\/2024\/11\/JonnyRecs.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6641\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/polir-news\/files\/2024\/11\/JonnyRecs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Diplomat (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; a newly appointed US ambassador faces a race against time to avert war, whilst navigating a complex political web of conspiracies, diplomacy, and personal challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Power of Geography &amp; The Prisoners of Geography (Book Series)<\/strong> &#8211;<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Rest Is Politics (Podcast)<\/strong> &#8211; hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart, and offers an insider&#8217;s view on UK and global politics, featuring discussions on current events, interviews, and debates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agatha All Along (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; a witch on a quest to regain her lost powers and uncover secrets along a perilous journey with a young companion and fellow witches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Killing Eve (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; a spy thriller about the intense chase between a skilled assassin and a determined MI6 agent, filled with tension and unexpected twists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fleabag (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; a dark comedy-drama about a dry-witted, chaotic woman navigating her messy life in London, grappling with grief, relationships, and self-destructive tendencies while directly addressing viewers with her innermost thoughts.\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;We need the world to understand the brilliance of Phoebe Waller-Bridge if they don\u2019t already.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>James&#8217; Picks<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/polir-news\/files\/2024\/11\/JamesPicks.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6642\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/polir-news\/files\/2024\/11\/JamesPicks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arcane (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; an animated series based on League of Legends, exploring class struggles and magical conflicts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bullet Train (Film)<\/strong> &#8211; a chaotic mission to retrieve a briefcase on a high-speed train, facing off against a cast criminals as their interconnected backstories and motivations fuel a thrilling, action-packed ride.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legends and Lattes (Book)<\/strong> &#8211; an orc barbarian retires from her adventurous life to open a coffee shop, forging friendships and finding a sense of belonging.\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;I loveeeeee this book&#8230;it&#8217;s such a cozy lil read!&#8221;<\/em> &#8211; James<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Edna&#8217;s Picks<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/polir-news\/files\/2024\/11\/EdnaPicks.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6643\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/polir-news\/files\/2024\/11\/EdnaPicks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>My Name is Maame (Book)<\/strong> &#8211; a coming-of-age story by Jessica George about a British-Ghanaian woman in her mid-twenties who is trying to find her place in the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridgerton (TV Series)<\/strong> &#8211; a period drama series following the prestigious Bridgerton family in Regency-era London, revolving around the 8 Bridgerton siblings as they seek love and marriage amidst a competitive and scandalous social scene.\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;The recent series came out a while ago, but it was great!&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a break from revising but don&#8217;t know what to do? 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