LSE: Public lectures and events

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The London School of Economics and Political Science public events podcast series is a platform for thought, ideas and lively debate where you can hear from some of the world's leading thinkers. Listen to more than 200 new episodes every year.

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	5852	Founded	18 years ago
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Can we talk to animals?

In this special event, the 2026 winner of the Coller Dolittle Prize Julie Elie, will present her work on decoding the language of zebra finches.

7 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 21 min

Every last girl: a journey to educate India’s forgotten daughters

This public event celebrates Every Last Girl: A Journey to Educate India's Forgotten Daughters, a book by Safeena Husain. In conversation with Stephan Chambers, she will discuss the journey of Educate Girls and its mission to find and empower every g... more

6 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 14 min

Socialism after AI

The old socialist calculation debate asked whether markets or planners could allocate resources more rationally. But neoliberalism long ago shifted the terrain from calculation to creativity, experimentation and worldmaking — and AI now radicalises t... more

5 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 27 min

America as a revisionist power (and what it means for the rest of the world)

We are witnessing something unique in history. The most powerful and technologically advanced nation in the world is tearing down the very international order that it constructed eighty years ago.

1 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 29 min

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Recent Guests

Evgeny Morozov

Scholar and author invited to speak on socialism after AI

Independent researcher/author

Episode: Socialism after AI

Phil O'Brien

Professor at University of St. Andrews, Professor and Chair of Strategic Studies; author of War and Power

University of St. Andrews

Episode: America as a revisionist power (and what it means for the rest of the world)

Cass Sunstein

Robert Walmsley University Professor at Harvard; guest lecturer

Harvard University

Episode: Do social media platforms make people happy?

Alberto Musalem

President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Episode: In conversation with Alberto Musalem, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Claudia Goldin

Nobel Prize–winning economist, Harvard University

Harvard University

Episode: From the Archive: Why women won

Daron Acemoglu

Professor of Economics, MIT; author of What Happened to Liberal Democracy

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Episode: What happened to liberal democracy?

Peter Orszag

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Lazard; former Director of the Office of Management and Budget

Lazard

Episode: The new supply-side era: the O-ring meets geopolitics

Bruce Caldwell

Economist; author of Hayek's Challenge; editor of Hayek's collected works

Duke University; Center for the History of Political Economy

Episode: From the Archive: F A Hayek's Nobel at 50: then and now

Dieter Schwartz

Associate Professor of AI and Work at the Oxford Internet Institute

University of Oxford

Episode: From the Archive: How progress ends: technology, innovation, and the fate of nations

Hosts

Oriana Bandiera

Host of the event; London School of Economics and Political Science

Francisco Ferreira

Host of the event and introduction speaker

Tony Travers

Host of the event and moderator

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 901 ratings

Sound quality?
The quality of the recordings has declined significantly over the last weeks, maybe invest in new microphones?
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Polyxena B
Austria4 months ago
Nick Stern episode
Encouraging to hear thoughtful views at this time of confusion.
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Nfland
Canada6 months ago
Great content/ Bad Audio
I have been listening to these podcasts for more than ten years and learnt so much from it so I am for ever in debt to the people making this podcast. However, I can’t understand why such an elite and important institution invest so little in their recording equipment and audio engineering staff. It really undermines the power and reach of all the wonderful people that get to have a public lecture there. I am baffled that one of the most venerable university in the world neglect this aspect in t... more
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Audiophile-666
Belgiuma year ago
A very exciting podcast
This podcast covers a wide range of issues that shape our world, featuring numerous experts who provide fascinating analysis. I highly recommend it!
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Aaron.ohyn
France2 years ago
Academic echo chamber
Feels like a bunch of academics desperate for self affirmation, somewhat out of touch with the rest of us, echoing each other…
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New Zealand2 years ago

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Long-form lectures with global scope offer deep insights for policy and academia.

High-caliber guests and rigorous, data-driven discussions are a hallmark.

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Talking Points

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Do social media platforms make people happy?

Q: How realistic is a global or large-scale ban on social media for children, and what are the practical enforcement challenges?

While bans can be technically feasible, enforcement is tricky, especially since platforms and governments would need reliable age-verification and cross-border coordination; more moderate approaches like time limits and targeted restrictions may offer a workable path.

Socialism after AI

Q: If AI replaces lots of jobs, would you see that as a problem with how capitalism distributes the benefits of new technology?

Yes, it highlights the need for systemic redistribution and thoughtful governance to ensure benefits are shared, rather than allowing profits to accrue solely to producers of technology.

America as a revisionist power (and what it means for the rest of the world)

Q: What about America's competitors and how do they play their hand as the US revisionist stance accelerates?

China benefits by seeing a weaker, more divided US and may seek to advance its influence by promoting a more favorable regional order, while Russia could exploit US shifts to advance regional influence; overall, the guest argues that the US no longer has a simple, linear rivalry model and must reassess bilateral dynamics with each major power.

From the Archive: Why women won

Q: What three policy actions would you emphasize to the next government for benefiting women economically?

The speaker cautions against predicting the future or giving prescriptive advice, but emphasizes understanding past effects and the importance of structural supports like care infrastructure, equal pay, and reducing barriers to women's participation in the workforce.

The road to COP32: an African agenda for climate action and economic development

Q: What role should domestic finance play in closing the gap for climate investments in Africa?

Domestic revenues should be strengthened through efficiency gains and anti-corruption, but external finance remains necessary; the focus is on mobilizing internal savings for climate-friendly investments while using external funds to de-risk and catalyze private investment.

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This program curates high-level discussions and panel debates on economics, public policy, climate change, and technology, featuring leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. Episodes frequently tackle global inequality, development finance, gender dynamics in economics, climate resilience, and the political economy of policy choices, often pairing empirical analysis with real-world case studies. A distinguishing trait is the blend of rigorous scholarship with accessible storytelling and cross-disciplinary perspectives, including views from philosophers, activists, and industry experts. Listeners are likely drawn to long-form, data-driven conversations about pressing global issues and the implications for policy, business strate... more

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2. Phil O'Brien
3. Cass Sunstein
4. Alberto Musalem
5. Claudia Goldin
6. Daron Acemoglu
7. Peter Orszag
8. Bruce Caldwell

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