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Paul Adamson in conversation

Paul Adamsonencompass-europe.com
Hi. I’m Paul Adamson, the founder of Encompass, an online magazine about the European Union and its place in the world and, through also our podcasts and live events, a space for discussion and debate. These podcasts are me “in conversation with” personalities that I think have interesting things to say. They are deliberately informal and are designed to be illuminating as well as, hopefully, entertaining.
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Episodes

Deciphering this year's U.S. presidential elections

Robert Gibbs, former senior adviser to Barack Obama and White House Press Secretary, talks to Paul Adamson about this year's presidential elections and the current state of U.S.-EU relations.

Mar 05, 202428 min

'20 Cars That Defined The 20th Century'

James Morrison, a senior diplomat at the European Commission, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book '20 Cars That Defined The 20th Century - The Automobile As A Vehicle For History'.

Feb 21, 202422 min

The likely rightward shift in June's European Parliament elections

Simon Hix, Professor of Comparative Politics at the European University Institute in Florence, talks to Paul Adamson about the likely outcome of this June's elections to the European Parliament and the rise of extreme right parties at the expense of the mainstream ones.

Feb 07, 202420 min

Europe's major challenges in 2024

Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director, Europe and co-head of London Office, Eurasia Group, talks to Paul Adamson about the major challenges facing Europe in 2024.

Jan 22, 202433 min

Putin and the War in Ukraine

Sir Lawrence Freedman, Emeritus Professor of War Studies at Kings College London, talks to Paul Adamson about the war in Ukraine as it approaches its third year.

Jan 11, 202425 min

'Beyond Britannia - Reshaping UK Foreign Policy'

Simon McDonald, former Head of the UK Foreign Office, now cross-bench peer and Master of Christ's College, Cambridge, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Beyond Britannia - Reshaping UK Foreign Policy'.

Nov 14, 202326 min

Labour's election prospects and its evolving stance on EU-UK relations

Peter Kellner, former President of YouGov and a Visiting Scholar at Carnegie Europe, talks to Paul Adamson about the UK Labour Party's prospects in the 2024 General Election, the role of polling and focus groups, and Labour's evolving stance on EU-UK relations.

Oct 04, 202321 min

Inside the UN General Assembly

Richard Gowan, UN Director at the International Crisis Group in New York, talks to Paul Adamson about the UN General Assembly and why it matters.

Sep 17, 202324 min

Britain's future relations with the European Union

Michael Heseltine, former Deputy Prime Minister of the UK and now President of the European Movement in the UK, talks to Paul Adamson about Britain's future relations with the European Union.

Jul 01, 202323 min

Making the case for inclusive patriotism

Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'How to be a Patriot: Why love of country can end our very British culture war'.

Jun 08, 202324 min

'The Conservative Party After Brexit'

Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'The Conservative Party After Brexit: Turmoil and Transformation'.

May 09, 202325 min

'Inside The Deal: How The EU Got Brexit Done'

Stefaan De Rynck, former adviser to EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Inside The Deal: How The EU Got Brexit Done'.

Apr 26, 202328 min

'Politics: A Survivor's Guide'

Rafael Behr, writer, broadcaster and columnist at The Guardian, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Politics: A Survivor's Guide - How To Stay Engaged Without Getting Enraged'.

Apr 20, 202329 min

UK science, Horizon Europe and speaking out about Brexit

Brian Cox, scientist, broadcaster and Professor of Particle Physics at the University of Manchester, talks to Paul Adamson about the UK's science base, participation in Horizon Europe and speaking out about Brexit.

Mar 15, 202323 min

Reflections on UK and US politics

Stefanie Bolzen, North America Editor at WELT and WELT am Sonntag, talks to Paul Adamson about her ten years covering UK politics in London and her first impressions of US politics having recenty arrived in Washington DC.

Mar 09, 202323 min

Prospects for UK-EU relations in 2023

Anton Spisak, Senior Fellow at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, talks to Paul Adamson about his recent paper "Fixing Brexit: A New Agenda for a New Partnership with the European Union".

Jan 26, 202358 min

The new urgency in EU energy policy

Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director General of the Directorate-General for Energy at the European Commission, talks to Paul Adamson about the new urgency in EU energy policy following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Dec 08, 202225 min

The EU's new challenges

Stanley Pignal, who writes the 'Charlemagne' column at 'The Economist', reflects on the changing EU scene after a ten-year career absence from Brussels.

Nov 24, 202225 min

'Unmasking our Leaders'

Michael Cockerell, the distinguished political documentary-maker and journalist, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'Unmasking our Leaders - Confessions of a Political Documentary-Maker'.

Nov 10, 202226 min
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