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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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  1. A collectivist, economic perspective on AI

    · 1 h 30 min

    So much of the recent focus of artificial intelligence (AI) has been on the quest to use massive data to build a single autonomous machine or agent that mimics and augments the human mind. And we only tend to think…

  2. From crisis to stability to what? Greece in a fragmenting world

    · 1 h 03 min

    Greece has travelled a remarkable path over the past decade, moving from deep economic crisis to a period of renewed stability and recovery. But what comes next? As geopolitical tensions intensify and the global…

  3. The republic of innovation: a new political economy of freedom

    · 1 h 28 min

    Join us for this talk and discussion with Andrea Lorenzo Capussela as he discusses his book, The Republic of Innovation.

  4. Weaponising dependency - the new world order

    · 1 h 14 min

    In this public lecture, Rory Stewart explores how economic interdependence, technological networks and global supply chains have become instruments of geopolitical power.

  5. Shaping the future: Europe’s quest for technological leadership

    · 42 min

    One year on from receiving the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, Philippe Aghion joins us at LSE to mark the official launch of the Huth Initiative for a New Political Economy.

  6. Sustainable post-crisis development: the need for a human rights approach

    · 1 h 29 min

    The dialogue will bring together researchers from LSE's Department of International Development and practitioners from Amnesty International, International Secretariat (IS) & UK Section (AIUK) to share knowledge on…

  7. In conversation with Reni Eddo-Lodge

    · 1 h 03 min

    Join us this Black History Month for a thought-provoking conversation between acclaimed author and broadcaster Reni Eddo-Lodge and LSE President Larry Kramer.

  8. Can we talk to animals?

    · 1 h 22 min

    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.

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

    · 1 h 15 min

    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…

  10. Socialism after AI

    · 1 h 28 min

    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…

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

    · 1 h 29 min

    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.

  12. Do social media platforms make people happy?

    · 1 h 28 min

    Many people use social media simply because everyone else does. While these platforms help us stay connected, some argue that society would be better off if social media use were significantly reduced or even…

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

    · 1 h 00 min

    Join us for a conversation between Ricardo Reis, A. W. Phillips Professor of Economics at LSE, and Alberto Musalem, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, where they will talk about monetary policy…

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

    · 1 h 28 min

    As the world looks ahead to COP32 in Addis Ababa, Africa has a unique opportunity to shape the direction of global climate negotiations. At a pivotal moment for international climate policy, the continent is setting…

  15. From the Archive: Why women won

    · 1 h 13 min

    How, when, and why did women in the US obtain legal rights equal to men’s regarding the workplace, marriage, family, Social Security, criminal justice, credit markets, and other parts of the economy and society,…

  16. What happened to liberal democracy?

    · 1 h 00 min

    In this conversation with Nobel Prize-winner and LSE alumnus Daron Acemoglu he will be talking about his new book, What Happened to Liberal Democracy?

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

    · 52 min

    Lazard CEO and Chairman Peter Orszag sees a new supply-side era taking shape, in which supply shocks that are increasingly geopolitical in origin and rooted in the physical world have displaced demand as the dominant…

  18. In the realm of the last man

    · 1 h 13 min

    In this conversation with Francis Fukuyama he will be talking about his new book, In the Realm of the Last Man.

  19. From the Archive: Wealth in people

    · 1 h 24 min

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

  20. From the Archive: Taylor Swift and philosophy

    · 1 h 22 min

    This podcast was originally published in October 2024 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.

  21. From the Archive: Addressing climate inequality

    · 1 h 18 min

    This podcast was originally published in May 2024 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.

  22. From the Archive: Women in economics: progress, challenges and perspectives

    · 1 h 08 min

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

  23. From the Archive: Women, nature, and 2030: a transformational global climate solution

    · 1 h 27 min

    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.

  24. From the Archive: Global inequality in historical and comparative perspective

    · 56 min

    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.

  25. From the Archive: How AI is helping - and harming - animals

    · 1 h 24 min

    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.

  26. The Brexit effect: 2016 – 2026

    · 1 h 24 min

    Britain's decision to leave the European Union was perhaps the most divisive and consequential event of modern British politics.

  27. From the Archive: Rethinking keynesian fiscal stimulus

    · 1 h 22 min

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

  28. Can we be rich again? The extraordinary potential of Britain's economy

    · 1 h 34 min

    In this talk by Jeremy Hunt, he will talk about his new book, Can We Be Rich Again? The extraordinary potential of Britain's economy.

  29. From the Archive: Are revolutions justified?

    · 1 h 29 min

    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.

  30. Global trends in climate litigation

    · 1 h 23 min

    This event marks the launch of the Grantham Research Institute’s Global Trends in Climate Change Litigation 2026 Snapshot report, an annual report now in its ninth year. The report presents an overview of the…

  31. Smarter than the storm

    · 1 h 24 min

    This public event marks the global launch of Smarter Than the Storm, a new book by Amitabh Kant and Siddharth Sinha, and explores its core ideas in conversation with Nicholas Stern.

  32. Can football catalyse climate action

    · 57 min

    Football is more than a game. It’s a global cultural force with the power to shift norms, inspire communities, and mobilise collective action. As the climate crisis demands transformative change in how we live and…

  33. Food futures

    · 59 min

    Our current food system is a leading cause of biodiversity loss and global warming. It is also responsible for increasing the risk of diabetes, stroke, and heart disease, as well as public health threats such as…

  34. Saving our digital world

    · 59 min

    How can we reduce the inequalities and harms of commercial social media and the online world, while building spaces that better support our human need to connect and communicate?

  35. The power of storytelling and activism

    · 1 h 00 min

    We know the importance of data and evidence in tackling global crises like climate change, but is it stories rather than statistics that will drive change? Our panel discuss how art, literature and performance can be…

  36. What’s it going to take us to save the planet?

    · 1 h 04 min

    We live in polarised times, when global problems seem to be turning us against each other, not bringing us together. Over Festival week we will explore ways of tackling the enormous challenges we face, but there will…

  37. Why evidence matters

    · 1 h 02 min

    How can scientific evidence help us in an age of “alternative facts”? As chief data reporter for the Financial Times, John Burn-Murdoch uses statistics and graphics to dig into the most pressing issues of the day,…

  38. Will AI secure humanity’s future?

    · 58 min

    Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world, transforming economies, societies, daily interactions and the institutions that support them. Many researchers and policymakers view this as a pivotal moment, one that…

  39. Cruising

    · 45 min

    This event brings together theatre and social science to explore some of the most urgent questions of our time, building on LSE IDEAS’ Geopolitics of Climate Change series.

  40. Global sustainability: in conversation with John Kerry

    · 1 h 04 min

    Join former US Secretary of State John Kerry for a wide-ranging conversation on global sustainability challenges and opportunities, reflecting on leadership, international cooperation, and the evolving intersections…

  41. Saving the planet in an age of geopolitical rivalry

    · 1 h 01 min

    Is the return of great power rivalry and conflict eroding the collective capacity and willingness of the international community to address environmental, trade, and public health crises globally?

  42. The artist formerly known as climate change

    · 1 h 00 min

    Adam Met, climate advocate, educator and member of the multiplatinum band AJR, discusses how we can protect the planet and examines the future of climate communication in an age of political polarization, algorithmic…

  43. The green shoots of the new economy

    · 1 h 07 min

    We know that governments across the world are acting far too slowly in tackling the ecological crisis across its many dimensions, but can we usefully look elsewhere for radical action? Can we even find new solutions in…

  44. How the right laws can save the planet

    · 1 h 02 min

    The planet and its inhabitants face critical threats – including climate change, collapse of biodiversity, reverses in progress on global poverty and persistent inequality.

  45. Saving the world one family at a time

    · 5:23

    With growing tensions between China and the United States, new "third spaces" are emerging beyond great-power competition. Gone South Village is a short documentary film that explores how overseas Chinese communities…

  46. Surviving extreme times

    · 57 min

    In their books, both Mishal Husain and Lea Ypi have explored their family histories through periods of authoritarianism, conflict and political upheaval. In this conversation they will explore the resonance with the…

  47. Green industrial policy: balancing national goals and global integration

    · 58 min

    The fracturing consensus on green growth, shifting trade dynamics, and security concerns are reshaping industrial policy priorities across the UK, Europe and beyond.

  48. Mobilising investment for a sustainable planet

    · 58 min

    The European Investment Bank Group has, as its top priority, ensuring a green transition that benefits citizens, businesses and the planet. The need to cut dependence on imported fossil fuels and reinforce Europe’s…

  49. The cost of growth: rethinking the economic narrative to save the planet

    · 4:54

    What if the climate crisis requires us to fundamentally transform our economic systems? As global decision makers remain wedded to economic growth at any cost, this event responds to the urgent need to explore…

  50. Wired to save the planet: rethinking energy in an electrified world

    · 1 h 03 min

    As the world races toward net zero, electricity systems are under pressure like never before. The push for cleaner power collides with soaring demand – driven by electrification, population growth, and energy-hungry…

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