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Yank Explains

Yank Explains

By: Tyler Proctor
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 This podcast explores UK politics and history. Every Sunday evening or Monday morning depending on where you are located, I will post a recap of 'The Week in UK Politics' that covers the biggest stories of each day of the week. In separate episodes I will explain certain concepts and positions in the British system of government and moments in history. Hosted by Tyler Proctor.© 2022 Yank Explains Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • Rishi Sunak's First Week as Prime Minister: The Week in UK Politics 10/24/22 - 10/30/22

    Rishi Sunak's First Week as Prime Minister: The Week in UK Politics 10/24/22 - 10/30/22
    Oct 30 2022

     A recap of the week in UK Politics from October 24th to October 30th 2022. A week in which Liz Truss left 10 Downing Street, Rishi Sunak became the first person of color to become UK Prime Minister, the Prime Minister reshuffled his cabinet and faced his first PMQ's against Keir Starmer, word leaked that King Charles III plans to add more counselors of state, Northern Ireland heads towards a likely December election seven months after the last one, Elon Musk completed his sale of Twitter, an immigration facility in Dover was attacked, and the reappointment of Suella Braverman was controversial. 
    Website: yankexplainspodcast.com

    Business E-mail: yankexplainspodcast@gmail.com

    Twitter:@YankPodcast

    Transcript Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y9dPjxB2sl3tjHaL73-vYMpNCxaCpxMSrRme7VHej38/edit

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    Music: Intellect - Yung Logos

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    32 mins
  • What is the United Kingdom? Introduction to the UK and the British Political System

    What is the United Kingdom? Introduction to the UK and the British Political System
    Oct 28 2022

    This episode of Yank Explains serves as an introductory episode for the United Kingdom (UK) and its politics. We're going to discuss: 

    • What is the United Kingdom briefly? 
    • A short history of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and how they found themselves in political union. . 
    • The difference between the terms the UK, Great Britain, Britain  and The British Isles.
    • The basic structures of government like parliamentary democracy, devolution, the legal system, and monarchy. 

    Episode Script Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NbocT30A1lX_-byn0m2DYBk1JVO5XChI2Ad0Sbaaqdo/edit

    Website: yankexplainspodcast.com

    Business E-mail: yankexplainspodcast@gmail.com

    Twitter:@YankPodcast

    Facebook: Yank Explains Podcast

    Music: Intellect - Yung Logos

    Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM
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    21 mins
  • Liz Truss Resigns and Boris Johnson's Botched Comeback: The Week in UK Politics 10/17/22-10/23/22

    Liz Truss Resigns and Boris Johnson's Botched Comeback: The Week in UK Politics 10/17/22-10/23/22
    Oct 23 2022

    A recap of the UK political week from 10/17/22 - 10/23/22. The week where the government of Liz Truss collapsed after 44 days causing her to become the UK's shortest serving Prime Minister, Boris Johnson made a botched comeback, and Rishi Sunak became the presumptive Prime Minister after secruing the backing of a majortity of the publicly declared MP's. 
    E-mail: yankexplainspodcast@gmail.com
    Twitter: @YankPodcast
    Website: yankexplainspodcast.com
    Facebook: Yank Explains Podcast
    Transcript/Sources for Week's Episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Yca6bcegXhF2Uct1gbhQRImyGiTckmh8iws57gFKiY/edit?usp=sharing

    Music: Intellect - Yung Logos

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    24 mins
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