http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/dd203-podcastcourse/ Governments across the world have to make controversial decisions everyday. Whether it be raising taxes, cutting budgets or going to war, there will always be opposition. The tracks on this album look at how governments make decisions, form policies and sometimes manipulate information to help their cause. The four video tracks focus on the GM debate. Audio tracks investigate how spin was used during the lead up to the war on Iraq, and explore protest and environmental action by the public in relation to issues of toxic and nuclear waste. In the final three of the audio tracks, course team member Andy Dobson explains why these topics were chosen for this course, and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. The material forms part of the course DD203 Politics. The Open University 2008 en Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:06:04 +0000 OU Podcast System by KMi http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://media-podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/DD203_00184_std.jpg http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/dd203-podcastcourse/ Politics - for iPad/Mac/PC Governments across the world have to make controversial decisions everyday. Whether it be raising taxes, cutting budgets or going to war, there will always be opposition. The tracks on this album look at how governments make decisions, form policies and sometimes manipulate information to help their cause. The four video tracks focus on the GM debate. Audio tracks investigate how spin was used during the lead up to the war on Iraq, and explore protest and environmental action by the public in relation to issues of toxic and nuclear waste. In the final three of the audio tracks, course team member Andy Dobson explains why these topics were chosen for this course, and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. The material forms part of the course DD203 Politics. government, debate, crops, environment, GM, controvosy, policy, communication Governments across the world have to make controversial decisions everyday. Whether it be raising taxes, cutting budgets or going to war, there will always be opposition. The tracks on this album look at how governments make decisions, form policies and sometimes manipulate information to help their cause. The four video tracks focus on the GM debate. Audio tracks investigate how spin was used during the lead up to the war on Iraq, and explore protest and environmental action by the public in relation to issues of toxic and nuclear waste. In the final three of the audio tracks, course team member Andy Dobson explains why these topics were chosen for this course, and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. The material forms part of the course DD203 Politics. government, debate, crops, environment, GM, controvosy, policy, communication The Open University true A short introduction to this album. Politics A short introduction to this album. A short introduction to this album. The Open University No A short introduction to this album. 1 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/psychology/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_psy http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203intro.mp3 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:00:38 +0100 00:01:06 Transcript -- A short introduction to this album. Transcript -- Politics Transcript -- A short introduction to this album. A short introduction to this album. The Open University No Transcript -- A short introduction to this album. 2 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/psychology/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_psy http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203intro.pdf Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:00:37 +0100 An introduction to the UK government's handling of the GM debate and a look at the economic review carried out as part of the consultation process. GM: The UK debate An introduction to the UK government's handling of the GM debate and a look at the economic review carried out as part of the consultation process. farmers, bio-technology, food, CJD, trails, investigation, economy An introduction to the UK government's handling of the GM debate and a look at the economic review carried out as part of the consultation process. farmers, bio-technology, food, CJD, trails, investigation, economy The Open University No An introduction to the UK government's handling of the GM debate and a look at the economic review carried out as part of the consultation process. 3 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203gm1.m4v Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:02:54 +0000 00:03:42 Transcript -- An introduction to the UK government's handling of the GM debate and a look at the economic review carried out as part of the consultation process. Transcript -- GM: The UK debate Transcript -- An introduction to the UK government's handling of the GM debate and a look at the economic review carried out as part of the consultation process. farmers, bio-technology, food, CJD, trails, investigation, economy An introduction to the UK government's handling of the GM debate and a look at the economic review carried out as part of the consultation process. farmers, bio-technology, food, CJD, trails, investigation, economy The Open University No Transcript -- An introduction to the UK government's handling of the GM debate and a look at the economic review carried out as part of the consultation process. 4 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203gm1.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:02:53 +0000 The formation of the science review panel and its role in the decision to reject or accept GM crops. GM: Science review panel The formation of the science review panel and its role in the decision to reject or accept GM crops. science, controversal, wildlife, research, natural, anti-GM, King The formation of the science review panel and its role in the decision to reject or accept GM crops. science, controversal, wildlife, research, natural, anti-GM, King The Open University No The formation of the science review panel and its role in the decision to reject or accept GM crops. 5 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203gm2.m4v Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:01:54 +0000 00:06:01 Transcript -- The formation of the science review panel and its role in the decision to reject or accept GM crops. Transcript -- GM: Science review panel Transcript -- The formation of the science review panel and its role in the decision to reject or accept GM crops. science, controversal, wildlife, research, natural, anti-GM, King The formation of the science review panel and its role in the decision to reject or accept GM crops. science, controversal, wildlife, research, natural, anti-GM, King The Open University No Transcript -- The formation of the science review panel and its role in the decision to reject or accept GM crops. 6 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203gm2.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:01:53 +0000 The GM nation review process: did it produce worthwhile results? GM: the GM Nation review The GM nation review process: did it produce worthwhile results? discussion, innovation, forum, attitude, The GM nation review process: did it produce worthwhile results? discussion, innovation, forum, attitude, The Open University No The GM nation review process: did it produce worthwhile results? 7 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203gm3.m4v Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:00:54 +0000 00:03:54 Transcript -- The GM nation review process: did it produce worthwhile results? Transcript -- GM: the GM Nation review Transcript -- The GM nation review process: did it produce worthwhile results? discussion, innovation, forum, attitude, The GM nation review process: did it produce worthwhile results? discussion, innovation, forum, attitude, The Open University No Transcript -- The GM nation review process: did it produce worthwhile results? 8 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203gm3.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:00:53 +0000 The results of three consultations and how they have influenced the GM debate in the UK. GM conclusions The results of three consultations and how they have influenced the GM debate in the UK. cross-fertilisation, science The results of three consultations and how they have influenced the GM debate in the UK. cross-fertilisation, science The Open University No The results of three consultations and how they have influenced the GM debate in the UK. 9 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203gm4.m4v Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:59:54 +0000 00:03:04 Transcript -- The results of three consultations and how they have influenced the GM debate in the UK. Transcript -- GM conclusions Transcript -- The results of three consultations and how they have influenced the GM debate in the UK. cross-fertilisation, science The results of three consultations and how they have influenced the GM debate in the UK. cross-fertilisation, science The Open University No Transcript -- The results of three consultations and how they have influenced the GM debate in the UK. 10 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203gm4.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:59:53 +0000 The unifying force of environmental concerns which brings together all sections of society. Environmental Justice The unifying force of environmental concerns which brings together all sections of society. nuclear, waste, toxic, justice, rights, racism, distribution, sprawl, Brockevich, environmentalism, injustice, The unifying force of environmental concerns which brings together all sections of society. nuclear, waste, toxic, justice, rights, racism, distribution, sprawl, Brockevich, environmentalism, injustice, The Open University No The unifying force of environmental concerns which brings together all sections of society. 11 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203envjustice.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:58:54 +0000 00:08:32 Transcript -- The unifying force of environmental concerns which brings together all sections of society. Transcript -- Environmental Justice Transcript -- The unifying force of environmental concerns which brings together all sections of society. nuclear, waste, toxic, justice, rights, racism, distribution, sprawl, Brockevich, environmentalism, injustice, The unifying force of environmental concerns which brings together all sections of society. nuclear, waste, toxic, justice, rights, racism, distribution, sprawl, Brockevich, environmentalism, injustice, The Open University No Transcript -- The unifying force of environmental concerns which brings together all sections of society. 12 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203envjustice.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:58:53 +0000 The tactics of activists in taking direct action as a peaceful form of protest Direct Action The tactics of activists in taking direct action as a peaceful form of protest protests,culture, activists, threat, non-violent, tactics, Zapatista, rebellion, propaganda, liberation The tactics of activists in taking direct action as a peaceful form of protest protests,culture, activists, threat, non-violent, tactics, Zapatista, rebellion, propaganda, liberation The Open University No The tactics of activists in taking direct action as a peaceful form of protest 13 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203directaction.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:57:54 +0000 00:07:00 Transcript -- The tactics of activists in taking direct action as a peaceful form of protest Transcript -- Direct Action Transcript -- The tactics of activists in taking direct action as a peaceful form of protest protests,culture, activists, threat, non-violent, tactics, Zapatista, rebellion, propaganda, liberation The tactics of activists in taking direct action as a peaceful form of protest protests,culture, activists, threat, non-violent, tactics, Zapatista, rebellion, propaganda, liberation The Open University No Transcript -- The tactics of activists in taking direct action as a peaceful form of protest 14 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203directaction.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:57:53 +0000 A discussion of spin, taking the war in Iraq as an example What is spin? A discussion of spin, taking the war in Iraq as an example information, weapons, Hussein, resolution, veto, A discussion of spin, taking the war in Iraq as an example information, weapons, Hussein, resolution, veto, The Open University No A discussion of spin, taking the war in Iraq as an example 15 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203spin1.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:56:54 +0000 00:07:58 Transcript -- A discussion of spin, taking the war in Iraq as an example Transcript -- What is spin? Transcript -- A discussion of spin, taking the war in Iraq as an example information, weapons, Hussein, resolution, veto, A discussion of spin, taking the war in Iraq as an example information, weapons, Hussein, resolution, veto, The Open University No Transcript -- A discussion of spin, taking the war in Iraq as an example 16 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203spin1.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:56:53 +0000 A look at spin in an historical context and how its presentation to an audience has not changed from ancient times Spin: Style over substance? A look at spin in an historical context and how its presentation to an audience has not changed from ancient times information, presentation, rhetorician, A look at spin in an historical context and how its presentation to an audience has not changed from ancient times information, presentation, rhetorician, The Open University No A look at spin in an historical context and how its presentation to an audience has not changed from ancient times 17 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203spin2.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:55:54 +0000 00:05:31 Transcript -- A look at spin in an historical context and how its presentation to an audience has not changed from ancient times Transcript -- Spin: Style over substance? Transcript -- A look at spin in an historical context and how its presentation to an audience has not changed from ancient times information, presentation, rhetorician, A look at spin in an historical context and how its presentation to an audience has not changed from ancient times information, presentation, rhetorician, The Open University No Transcript -- A look at spin in an historical context and how its presentation to an audience has not changed from ancient times 18 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203spin2.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:55:53 +0000 The centralising of information and how this was used in the Iraq war by the US militray, to some conern Spin: control and centralisation The centralising of information and how this was used in the Iraq war by the US militray, to some conern media, PR, marketing, military, censorship, arguments, message The centralising of information and how this was used in the Iraq war by the US militray, to some conern media, PR, marketing, military, censorship, arguments, message The Open University No The centralising of information and how this was used in the Iraq war by the US militray, to some conern 19 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203spin3.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:54:54 +0000 00:17:10 Transcript -- The centralising of information and how this was used in the Iraq war by the US militray, to some conern Transcript -- Spin: control and centralisation Transcript -- The centralising of information and how this was used in the Iraq war by the US militray, to some conern media, PR, marketing, military, censorship, arguments, message The centralising of information and how this was used in the Iraq war by the US militray, to some conern media, PR, marketing, military, censorship, arguments, message The Open University No Transcript -- The centralising of information and how this was used in the Iraq war by the US militray, to some conern 20 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it001_ssc http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203spin3.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:54:53 +0000 Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the GM videos. GM Crops Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the GM videos. economy, science, politics, debate, Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the GM videos. economy, science, politics, debate, The Open University No Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the GM videos. 21 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it00 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203perspective1.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:53:54 +0000 00:04:41 Transcript -- Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the GM videos. Transcript -- GM Crops Transcript -- Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the GM videos. economy, science, politics, debate, Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the GM videos. economy, science, politics, debate, The Open University No Transcript -- Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the GM videos. 22 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it00 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203perspective1.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:53:53 +0000 Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the environmental justice audios. Protest Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the environmental justice audios. participation, voting, action, violent, non-violent Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the environmental justice audios. participation, voting, action, violent, non-violent The Open University No Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the environmental justice audios. 23 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it00 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203perspective2.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:52:54 +0000 00:04:39 Transcript -- Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the environmental justice audios. Transcript -- Protest Transcript -- Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the environmental justice audios. participation, voting, action, violent, non-violent Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the environmental justice audios. participation, voting, action, violent, non-violent The Open University No Transcript -- Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the environmental justice audios. 24 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it00 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203perspective2.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:52:53 +0000 Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the spin audios. Spin Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the spin audios. dishonesty, manipulation, war, Iraq, truth, evidence, argument Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the spin audios. dishonesty, manipulation, war, Iraq, truth, evidence, argument The Open University No Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the spin audios. 25 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it00 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/desktop-all/dd203perspective3.mp3 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:51:54 +0000 00:04:44 Transcript -- Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the spin audios. Transcript -- Spin Transcript -- Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the spin audios. dishonesty, manipulation, war, Iraq, truth, evidence, argument Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the spin audios. dishonesty, manipulation, war, Iraq, truth, evidence, argument The Open University No Transcript -- Course team meber Andy Dobson unpicks some of the issues emerging from the spin audios. 26 http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/social-sciences/index.htm?LKCAMPAIGN=it001_sub&MEDIA=it00 http://podcast.open.ac.uk/feeds/dd203-politics/transcript/dd203perspective3.pdf Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:51:53 +0000