The Ballpark
LSE Film and Audio TeamThe Ballpark is the LSE US Centre's regular podcast on the politics and policy of the United States. Through features and interviews with academics from the LSE and elsewhere, The Ballpark looks more closely into what's going on behind the headlines.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 5852 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Ireland/Education/Courses |
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Apple Podcasts | #197 |  Israel/Education/Courses |
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A thoughtful, academically oriented discussion series centered on United States politics and policy, with frequent deep dives into governance, international relations, and domestic consequences of U.S. policy shifts. Episodes often feature prominent professors and policy researchers who contextualize headlines with historical framing, comparative insights, and long-range implications for democracy, trade, and security. A notable strength is its clear linkage between scholarly analysis and current affairs, including transatlantic dynamics, Sino-U.S. competition, and Europe's strategic responses. The show frequently evaluates how institutional structures, alliances, and domestic politics interact to shape policy outcomes, making it helpful fo... more
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Recent guests on The Ballpark include:
1. Chinmayi Sharma
2. Alexander Minford
3. Christina Shimonova
4. Iman Sheikh
5. Edward Mansfield
6. Nita Rudra
7. G. John Ikenberry
8. Peter Trubowitz
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