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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 331 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In the final episode of this season, Ahmad Abu Hussien, an urban sociologist from Jordan, brings together academics and practitioners to explore theories of urban planning and design through case studies of Jordan and Dubai. This episode explores the... more
In this penultimate episode, Yara Shawky Shahin has a frank discussion with her colleague Yasmine D’Alessandro about how to create programmes of real economic empowerment for women in the Middle East and North Africa based on their decades long exper... more
In this episode, Diana Magdy, a gender equality specialist, feminist researcher and oral historian has a conversation with Professor Hoda Elsadda unpacking the politics of archiving, revealing archives as spaces of power and resistance rather than ne... more
Return of Tyranny explains why counterrevolutions both emerge and succeed, marshalling original data on counterrevolutions worldwide since 1900. It also offers a fresh perspective and new evidence on the reversal of Egypt’s 2011 revolution, one of th... more
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Really enjoy these podcast but.. the sound quality is so poor. Sounds like recorded underwater. Such a shame as you miss half the commentary
Extreme leftists podcast. anti semite that blame the wast for all the problems in the Middle East.
LSE podcasts often include relevant experts covering interesting topics. However LSEs podcasts are purely produced. Its (perhaps) ok that they’re basically unedited meetings, but it is not ok that the recordings are of poor sound quality. You can’t hear what is said. It amateurish!
Great presentations on a variety of topics. In general In-depth conversations with experts.
However the sound is not very good sometimes.
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Apple Podcasts | #135 |
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A think-tank–style series rooted in Middle East politics, education, and global diaspora narratives. Episodes frequently feature academic researchers, policymakers, and practitioners discussing topics like Neoliberalism, Kurdish governance, Gaza education, health reform in Gulf states, and gendered labor in the region. Conversations blend historical context with contemporary challenges, often including live Q&A and panel debates. Notable strengths include a strong academic perspective from multiple LSE-affiliated hosts and guest experts, plus a willingness to address complex, underrepresented issues through rigorous analysis and first-hand experiences. This makes it a solid choice for listeners who want nuanced, research-backed discussions ... more
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LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts launched 9 years ago and published 331 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts include:
1. Yara Shawky Shahin
2. Yasmine D'Alessandro
3. Hoda Elsadda
4. Polly Withers
5. Andrew Delatolla
6. Elias Jahshan
7. Manar Alzraiy
8. Alaa Aladini
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