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LSE IQ is a monthly podcast from the London School of Economics and Political Science in which we ask some of the smartest social scientists - and other experts - to answer intelligent questions about economics, politics or society. #LSEIQ

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In 2019, the UK became the first major economy to commit in law to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But seven years later, the world looks very different.

Hypnosis: myth or medicine? We cut through the stage-show stereotypes to uncover the real science of hypnotherapy — and its remarkable results for addiction, pain, and healing.

Starting with a dog called Pip, LSE iQ explores one of the biggest ethical questions of our time. What do we really owe animals — and is the law keeping up with the science?

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Recent Guests

Anna Valero
Professor in practice at LSE's Centre for Economic Performance and Global School of Sustainability
London School of Economics and Political Science
Episode: Should we still care about net zero? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Akshat Rathi
Award-winning climate reporter for Bloomberg News
Bloomberg News
Episode: Should we still care about net zero? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Oliver Harman
Researcher presenting on green global value chains
LSE
Episode: Should we still care about net zero? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Riccardo Crescenzi
Professor researching global value chains and local growth
LSE
Episode: Should we still care about net zero? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Nick Long
LSE anthropologist and researcher on hypnosis in Indonesia
London School of Economics and Political Science
Episode: Should we take hypnotherapy more seriously? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Amanda Joy
Practicing hypnotherapist and founder of Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy
Episode: Should we take hypnotherapy more seriously? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Sarah Ibrahim
Person who sought help for a cocaine addiction using hypnotherapy
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Episode: Should we take hypnotherapy more seriously? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Jeff Sebo
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies at New York University and author
New York University
Episode: Should animals have rights? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Jonathan Birch
Director of the Jeremy Collier Center at LSE; research on animal sentience and welfare
London School of Economics
Episode: Should animals have rights? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast

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Joanna Bale
Host of the show; affiliated with LSE IQ.
Mayan Arad
Host from the IQ team.
Charlotte Kelloway
Host of LSE IQ.
Jess Winterstein
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Sue Windebank
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Should we still care about net zero? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Q: How do energy price shocks influence the pace of decarbonization?
Price shocks can push firms to adopt cleaner technologies to save costs, but can also provoke short-term reliance on fossil fuels; the overall effect depends on policy and resilience measures.
Should we still care about net zero? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Q: What does net zero actually entail in practical terms?
Net zero involves reducing emissions from energy, transport and industry, while removing remaining emissions via natural methods and new technologies, aiming to bring net emissions to zero over time.
Do we need to pay our debts?
Q: Is debt something we always need to pay?
It's important to recognize that society encourages debt-taking, and freezing interest or seeking insolvency can be crucial for individuals overwhelmed by payments they cannot manage.
Do we need to pay our debts?
Q: Do we always need to pay our debts?
There is a point at which it no longer becomes beneficial to force people to continue to pay their debts, and bankruptcy can be framed positively as a solution for those in financial trouble.
Are we in danger of losing our communities?
Q: How can urban development consider the needs of communities more effectively?
By involving community members in decision-making processes, ensuring their needs are prioritized and properly addressed in redevelopment.

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This show presents thoughtful conversations with leading social scientists and practitioners about economics, politics, and society. Recent episodes thread through timely themes such as mental health and therapeutic practices (hypnotherapy) in modern contexts, animal rights and welfare alongside legal personhood debates, resilience under public scrutiny, fertility and demographic shifts, evolving work and AI in the labor market, cyber security and its impact on national security, and debt literacy and policy responses to personal finance stress. Across episodes, the discussions blend empirical research, personal narratives, and policy implications, often balancing cautious optimism with pragmatic realism. A notable strength is the ability t... more

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