Our Podcast brings you insightful coverage of elections—past, present, local, national, and international. Our team of experts dives into the stories behind the ballots, speaking with candidates, campaigners, organisers and winners to uncover the narratives you won’t hear anywhere else.
Tune in for a deeper look at the elections that shape our world. Our expert interviewers: Matt Davis, ITV and BBC journalist Alex Iszatt, and Ethan Reuter bring their skills to our podcast which seeks to inform our listeners to the world of elections and elections observation.
Democracy Volunteers is a non-partisan, apolitical organisation which observes elections in the UK. The organisation is registered as an accredited election observation organisation by the UK’s Electoral Commission. We abide by it’s code of conduct for election observers at all times to ensure our impartial recommendations can be presented to government to improve the quality of UK elections.
Contributors to, and presenters of, the podcast represent a cross-section of academia, historical research, media experience, and political affilliation. Democracy Volunteers does not endorse the political statements of individual contributors, but in order to improve the quality of elections, we believe affording a platform for the discussion of elections is an inclusive environment to encourage the improvement of elections in the United Kingdom.
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Matt Davis
Special International Elections Editor
Having completed his undergraduate studies in History at the University of York in 2024, Matt Davis is now working as an intern for the Democracy Volunteers team to assist them with the local elections in May 2025. He has experience in discussing local and national elections in student media including in a print publication, a radio show, and a podcast. Through these, he has interviewed candidates for public office at multiple levels.
Additionally, he has experience working as a polling clerk in the 2024 General Election, where he learned about the rules and regulations that polling stations must adhere to. These experiences put him in good stead to assist the core team in the lead-up to these elections.
Alex Iszatt
Creator and Presenter
Alex Iszatt is a seasoned journalist and presenter with extensive experience covering UK and international news. She has reported for major broadcasters, including the BBC, ITV, and global networks, delivering live coverage, political analysis, and in-depth reporting on major events.
With a background in behavioural criminology, Alex brings a unique perspective to political discourse, examining the psychology behind leadership, decision-making, and power structures. She has worked across TV, radio, and digital platforms, offering sharp, informed commentary on current affairs.
Beyond journalism, Alex has hosted live events, moderated political discussions, and provided media training for professionals navigating high-pressure environments.
Ethan Reuter
Creator and Presenter
Ethan Reuter is a Politics postgraduate at the London School of Economics, having recently graduated from the University of York with First Class Honours. An experienced podcast producer and presenter, as Chief Podcast Officer for the York’s Politics Society, he reshaped The Political Duck podcast, exploring topics across Westminster and Washington. Ethan has also served as Editor in Chief of the York Politics Review, where he led a successful rebrand and a 189% growth in readership.
Passionate about British political history and elections, Ethan brings research-driven storytelling and accessible commentary to Observations. Beyond the podcast microphone, Ethan has led debating, high-profile speaker-driven events and student media, and is committed to making complex political topics engaging for Observations’ audience alongside the rest of the team.
