Politics of Sound #13 Simon Fell MP, Conservative Party

04/20/20 • 38 min

Iain Carnegie invites the newly-elected Conservative MP for Barrow-in-Furness, Simon Fell to pay his own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select his all-time favourite albums.
Paul emerges with celebrated releases by The Stone Roses and Jeff Buckley and speaks of how his family are coping under the lockdown, his journey into politics and election at the third attempt, the family tortoise - and his glasses!
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Politics of Sound BITES #4: Stefan Simanowitz, Coronavision Song Contest

Iain Carnegie presents another edition of the companion podcast to the regular monthly Politics of Sound: Politics of Sound BITES.
In this occasional release, Iain speaks to those making the news now about their actions, motivations and the role that music plays within their lives.
His guest is the journalist, writer and campaigner Stefan Simanowitz, who discusses the launch of the Coronavision Song Contest, the concept and ideas behind it, the acts that have submitted their songs so far, and how every musician can become involved.

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Politics of Sound #14 Carole Walker, Former BBC Political Correspondent

In a special first anniversary edition, Iain Carnegie invites journalist, broadcaster and former BBC Political Correspondent Carole Walker to pay her own visit to the Politics of Sound virtual Record Shop and select her three all-time favourite albums.
Carole emerges with an inspired and eclectic selection by Sex Pistols, David Bowie and Stan Getz and offers a fascinating insight into her life before journalism, her experiences of reporting from some of the world's most dangerous war zones, the night she attended a Sex Pistols gig in Cromer - and much more!
The episode concludes with an airing of the brilliant new single release by Carole's daughter, Sofia Grant, 'Storm'.
Happy Anniversary to all Politics of Sound listeners - here's to our second year!