AHC Professor's podcast shortlisted in national awards

A podcast created by two Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures colleagues has been shortlisted in two categories at a national Awards

The Sound of Politics, hosted by Emeritus Professor Stephen Coleman, and produced by lecturer in Journalism Practice, Carl Hartley, has been recognised as a finalist in the News & Politics and Best Jingle categories at the prestigious Independent Podcast Awards.

They will both attend the glitzy awards ceremony in London on 15 October.

The Sound of Politics explores what to listen out for when politicians speak, how to recognise their communication strategies, how to strip away the verbiage, and how to speak back to them.

It offers a unique lens into the language of politics, helping audiences strip away the spin and understand the deeper strategies behind political communication.

Emeritus Professor Stephen Coleman said:

“I’m incredibly proud to be shortlisted for this award—an achievement that would not have been possible without the partnership of my brilliant producer, Carl Hartley. Being shortlisted constitutes recognition of the value of the kind of critical analysis of political communication intended to help citizens get beyond the froth and game-playing of much contemporary politics.”

Carl Hartley said:

"It's great that the work we're doing with the podcast has been recognised by other podcast creators and producers. At a time when it appears politics is more polarised than ever, being able to share Stephen's many years of experience and research through the podcast, along with the great guests we have on, is so important, in making sense of what politicians are saying and doing."

The recognition comes ahead of an exciting new initiative that will see Coleman and Hartley expand the project into West Yorkshire Schools, with the new programme aiming to enhance oracy, political literacy and media skills among school children.

You can listen to the podcast here and on YouTube, Spotify and iTunes.