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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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December 2025 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.

This podcast was originally published in January 2026 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.

This podcast was originally published in September 2025 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.

This podcast was originally published in September 2025 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.

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Recent Guests

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Professor of economics; author of Capital in the 21st Century and Capital in Ideology
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Kristin Andrews
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Jonathan Birch
Founding director of the Jeremy Coller Center for Animal Sentience
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Anand Menon
Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs
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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
    Austria2 months ago
  • Nick Stern episode

    Encouraging to hear thoughtful views at this time of confusion.

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    5
    Nfland
    Canada4 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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    5
    Aaron.ohyn
    Francea year 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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    N1ckname9
    New Zealand2 years ago

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Some episodes feel overly academic to casual listeners, but remain valuable for researchers.
A broad range of expert guests provides robust, global perspectives on economics and governance.
Thoughtful, high-caliber analysis that helps navigate complex policy questions.
Audio quality is a recurring concern for some listeners, overshadowing great content.

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From the Archive: Women, nature, and 2030: a transformational global climate solution
Q: What have you found most impactful for increasing philanthropic investment into nature-based solutions?
Data and narratives matter; showing not only the dollars invested but how funds translate into tangible community benefits, continuity of leadership, and measurable improvements in biodiversity and livelihoods drives deeper funding and trust.
From the Archive: Women, nature, and 2030: a transformational global climate solution
Q: What role do you see mothers taking with regards to climate change?
Mothers are often central to a multi-generational perspective, guiding decisions with considerations for future generations, and their leadership can steer community resilience, care economies, and long-term sustainable practices beyond short-term policy cycles.
From the Archive: Global inequality in historical and comparative perspective
Q: Why focus on productivity as a metric for inequality instead of wage gaps?
Productivity per hour is useful as a starting point to understand the economy's capacity to generate income, but it must be complemented by considering wage shares, labor shares, and overall distribution, since wages do not always track productivity due to the profit share and labor market dynamics; policy design should translate productivity into fair wage growth.
From the Archive: Global inequality in historical and comparative perspective
Q: Could you elaborate the specific issue of the tech sector and its role in wealth inequality versus productivity?
The question was addressed by acknowledging that high-tech sectors contribute to wealth disparities, but the key is governance of technological change, ownership, and the broader structure of the economy; AI and platform economics can drive inequality unless coalition-building and policy frameworks curb private accumulation and promote universal access to benefits from innovation.
Can we be rich again? The extraordinary potential of Britain's economy
Q: What role does devolution play in growth, and how should it be implemented?
Devolution should include funded, fiscal autonomy for local governments, allowing them to invest in local projects and attract private and public investment without defaulting to London-based funding.

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This podcast series features leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners who dissect current global issues through rigorous, ideation-rich discussions. Episodes frequently center on economics, international relations, development, climate policy, and global governance, with a strong academic tilt and attention to real-world implications. Notable strengths include high-caliber guest rosters, cross-disciplinary debates, and timely examinations of policy effectiveness, governance challenges, and ethical considerations. Listeners can expect deep dives, thoughtful questions, and a blend of theoretical framing with practical case studies that appeal to researchers, professionals, and decision-makers seeking informed perspectives on public a... more

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