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LSE Film and Audio Team 300 episodes Nov 11, 2026
A collection of videos highlighting current research at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The channel features interviews and presentations with LSE academics discussing their latest findings and insights across various social science disciplines.
Episodes
Meet our Academics - Anuschka Schmitt
Researching human computer interaction at LSE!
Meet our Academics - Sandra Jovchelovitch
Researching how society and culture shape minds at LSE.
Meet our Academics - Swati Dhingra
Researching economic policy, globalisation and sustainability at LSE!
Why are sharks disappearing? The shark fin soup story | LSE Future Proof
Sharks have survived for 450 million years, yet in the past 50 years their populations have dropped by 71%. An estimated 80 million sharks are killed every year, driven by global demand for shark fin soup, a dish with no taste or nutritional value that became a symbol of prestige in Ming Dynasty China.
Beyond the ''rise of China'': the political economy of infrastructure | Coffee break research at LSE
In this talk, Professor John Sidel discusses these key features of infrastructure politics in the region through the lenses of rent capitalism and railway and telegraph imperialism, with a focus on the Philippines.
Blockers: rebels in the deep state
Join us for the launch of Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State, the new book by acclaimed author and LSE alumnus Michael Lewis.
LSE: The Ballpark | Is AI thinking about threatening humanity? with Dr Alessandra Buccella
Can AI systems go rogue? How and why might they be harmful to humans and society? Can AI think and understand in the way that people do? What is really going on behind the screen when you ask an AI bot a question or to perform a task for you?
Making sense of the US midterms 2026
On the 4th of November 2026 the LSE Phelan US Centre hosted the event Making sense of the US midterms 2026.
Sustainability and behavioural change: a discussion
What does it truly mean to achieve a sustainable future — and what kinds of change will get us there?
The conservative tradition in sociological thought
Since its origins, sociology has shaped—and been shaped by—multiple political traditions, including liberalism, radicalism, progressivism, and conservatism. This lecture examines the conservative tradition in sociology, a tradition central to yet insufficiently recognised within the discipline’s formation.
How can we stop buying so much stuff? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
More stuff. Same habits. Can we break the cycle? In this episode of LSE iQ, Sue Windebank unpacks the psychology, social pressures and economics that keep us buying—and explores what could help us change.
LSE: The Ballpark | Courage and partisanship in US politics with Rye Barcott
Given the potential repercussions of trying to work across the aisle, for many in Washington DC, working in a bipartisan manner has become an act of courage.
State of the sovereign transition 2026: from national targets to sector signals
In the week before COP31, the annual platform for negotiating and advancing global action on climate change, this event will reflect on the state of national transition planning in 2026.
Governing growth: the postwar transformations of capitalism and democracy
How do capitalist economies change over time? And what political consequences follow?
The big picture as an approach to the study of international relations
Barry Buzan is one of Europe’s most influential scholars of international relations, renowned for his interdisciplinary collaborations and for making complex ideas accessible to a wide audience. This panel discussion marks the launch of The Big Picture as an Approach to the Study of International Relations: Thinking With and Beyond Barry Buzan, and reflects on his intellectual legacy and enduring
Action on climate change and new approaches to growth: marking the 20th anniversary of the Stern Review
30 October 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the launch of The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review at the Royal Society by Prime Minister Tony Blair, Chancellor Gordon Brown and the Secretary of State for the Environment David Miliband, together with Nicholas Stern.
How do Britain’s private schools reproduce privilege?
It is no secret that the alumni of Britain’s elite schools remain disproportionately represented in positions of power and influence. But what is it about these institutions that gives their students such a lasting advantage? This event marks the launch of An Elite Education: How Privilege is Produced in a Private School by Emma Taylor.
Geography and the wealth of nations
Two hundred and fifty years after the publication of The Wealth of Nations, Jeffrey D Sachs returns to one of Adam Smith's most striking claims: that "the discovery of America, and that of a passage to the East Indies by the Cape of Good Hope, are the two greatest and most important events recorded in the history of mankind." Drawing on new geospatial datasets, Professor Sachs argues that Smith's
LSE: The Ballpark | America as a revisionist power with Professor Phillips O’Brien
In the past decade, America has taken steps that appear deliberately designed to unmake the international order which it set up more than 50 years ago. This has led some commentators to argue that the US is now a revisionist power.
Celebrating Hilde Himmelweit: women, scholarship, and LSE’s intellectual history
Join us to celebrate Hilde Himmelweit as part of LSE’s 130th anniversary programme, honouring the life and legacy of Hilde Himmelweit (1918–1989), a pioneering refugee scholar and one of the very few women to hold a professorship at the School in its early history.
A collectivist, economic perspective on AI
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 about AI on that one level – AI as single machine or agent.
Power, responsibilities and resources | Taming polarization: Reforming the American federal republic conference
On the 16th and 17th of October 2026 the LSE Phelan US Centre hosted the conference Taming polarization: Reforming the American federal republic.
Reforming the American federal republic | Taming polarization: Reforming the American federal republic conference
On the 16th and 17th of October 2026 the LSE Phelan US Centre hosted the conference Taming polarization: Reforming the American federal republic.
Regional Devolution: pathway or roadblock? | Taming polarization: Reforming the American federal republic conference
On the 16th and 17th of October 2026 the LSE Phelan US Centre hosted the conference Taming polarization: Reforming the American federal republic.
Rethinking the rules of political representation | Taming polarization: Reforming the American federal republic conference
On the 16th and 17th of October 2026 the LSE Phelan US Centre hosted the conference Taming polarization: Reforming the American federal republic.
From crisis to stability to what? Greece in a fragmenting world
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 economy becomes increasingly fragmented, the country once again finds itself navigating a shifting and uncertain landscape.
The republic of innovation: a new political economy of freedom
Join us for this talk and discussion with Andrea Lorenzo Capussela as he discusses his book, The Republic of Innovation.
Mangroves: The forests protecting our coastlines | LSE Future Proof
Mangroves are more than trees growing between land and sea. They help protect coastlines from storms and flooding, provide habitats for fish, support coastal livelihoods and store carbon. But across the Philippines and Southeast Asia, these vital ecosystems have been cleared for aquaculture, agriculture and coastal development.
Weaponising dependency - the new world order
In this public lecture, Rory Stewart explores how economic interdependence, technological networks and global supply chains have become instruments of geopolitical power.
Shaping the future: Europe’s quest for technological leadership
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.
LSE: The Ballpark | American constitutional failure with Professor Jack Rakove
President Donald Trump’s two terms in the White House have seen the president take a range of actions with congressional approval, leading to warnings from many commentators that America is in a state of constitutional crisis.
Sustainable post-crisis development: the need for a human rights approach
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 putting policy into practice while centring the human experience in development.
In conversation with Reni Eddo-Lodge
Join us this Black History Month for a thought-provoking conversation between acclaimed author and broadcaster Reni Eddo-Lodge and LSE President Larry Kramer.
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.
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 girl in India.
Is your phone listening to you? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Why do online adverts seem to know what you’ve just discussed?
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 that shift by enclosing the infrastructures of knowledge, culture, judgment and imagination.
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.
Jack Rakove in conversation with Larry Kramer
Is America experiencing a constitutional crisis, or have we reached the point of constitutional failure? At this LSE Phelan US Centre event, leading scholar on American constitutional history, Professor Jack Rakove, explored this question
Do social media platforms make people happy?
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 eliminated. This event explores why people continue to use products they may believe are ultimately harmful.
In conversation with Alberto Musalem, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
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 and recent economic trends.
LSE: The Ballpark | Predicting climate change with AI
Data is incredibly important in predicting climate change and its impacts. Now, climate scientists are increasingly using AI to help them interpret climate data and to make more accurate predictions about climate change and its impacts.
Innovation and energy for a sustainable future
Transforming the energy system is one of the defining challenges of the twenty-first century. Meeting growing energy needs while tackling climate change will require not only new technologies, but also innovation across the energy system.
The road to COP32: an African agenda for climate action and economic development
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 the agenda on how climate action can support sustainable and resilient economic development.
From the Archive: Why women won
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, decades after they gained the right to vote?
The toxic waste crisis poisoning UK towns | LSE Future Proof
What happens when toxic waste is buried and forgotten? Why are people in UK towns still getting sick decades later?
What happened to liberal democracy?
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?
From the Archive: F A Hayek's Nobel at 50: then and now
This podcast was originally published in November 2024 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.
LSE: The Ballpark | Behavioural AI and decision-making with Professor Ganna Pogrebna
As the popularity of AI grows, this new technology is increasingly being applied to make decisions based on interactions with humans, and their behaviours. But what happens if the way these AI systems have been built mean that they get it wrong?
The new supply-side era: the O-ring meets geopolitics
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 source of macroeconomic variance.
From the Archive: How progress ends: technology, innovation, and the fate of nations
This podcast was originally published in October 2025 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.
Should we still care about net zero? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
In 2019, the UK became the first major economy to commit in law to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. But seven years later, the world looks very different.
In the realm of the last man
In this conversation with Francis Fukuyama he will be talking about his new book, In the Realm of the Last Man.
From the Archive: Wealth in people
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.
LSE: The Ballpark | How AI is influencing society with Dr Mona Sloane
Since the emergence of AI as a highly transformative force for modern society, many have faced challenges in updating their policies to address the potentially harmful effects of unrestricted AI development and integration into everyday life.
From the Archive: Taylor Swift and philosophy
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.
From the Archive: Addressing climate inequality
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.
LSE: The Ballpark | AI and the gig economy with Dr Lindsey Cameron
From helping assign tasks and determine prices on delivery and rideshare platforms to recommending certain individuals over others on freelance hiring sites, AI is fast becoming a core part of the modern gig economy.
From the Archive: Women in economics: progress, challenges and perspectives
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.
The hidden health crisis behind climate change | LSE Future Proof
In this episode of Future Proof, Dr Miqdad Asaria, Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy, explores how climate change affects public health, why climate change health inequalities are growing, and what this means for the future of our societies.
From the Archive: Women, nature, and 2030: a transformational global climate solution
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.
LSE: The Ballpark | AI harm, accountability, and cybersecurity with Dr Chinmayi Sharma
AI has become easily accessible, easy to use, and for many people, it’s a useful tool. This means that AI is being used by individuals and institutions to help solve a variety of challenges, from everyday decision-making to pressing global issues.
From the Archive: Global inequality in historical and comparative perspective
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.
From the Archive: How AI is helping - and harming - animals
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.
LSE: The Ballpark | How democratic citizenry can shape America’s role in the world - Master’s students essay competition 2026
In 2026, the Phelan US Centre ran an essay competition for LSE master’s students with the prompt, “What role can democratic citizenry play in shaping America’s role in the world as it enters its 250th year?"
The Brexit effect: 2016 – 2026
Britain's decision to leave the European Union was perhaps the most divisive and consequential event of modern British politics.
From the Archive: Rethinking keynesian fiscal stimulus
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.
Can we be rich again? The extraordinary potential of Britain's economy
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.
From the Archive: Are revolutions justified?
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.
LSE: The Ballpark | The Global Economy in a Changing World Order
The global economy is undergoing profound transformation. Geopolitical realignments, rising economic nationalism, climate disruption, trade fragmentation, and technological upheaval are reshaping the foundations of international economic relations.
Decolonising the curriculum: How to teach Empire | LSE Research
LSE academics and secondary school teachers from the Historical Association's Teacher Fellowship Programme explore how economic history can transform the way British history is taught in classrooms.
Global trends in climate litigation
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 expansion, complexity, and maturity in the global field of climate litigation.
Smarter than the storm
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.
LSE: The Ballpark | Rethinking the 1990s with Professors G. John Ikenberry and Peter Trubowitz
The 1990s were an important decade. They saw the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, falling trade barriers, an expanding capitalist democratic order and the rise of what came to be called the liberal international order.
Can football catalyse climate action
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 consume, the world of sport, and football in particular, faces a critical question: can it become a genuine catalyst for climate action?
Food futures
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 antimicrobial resistance and pandemics emerging from industrial animal agriculture.
Saving our digital world
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?
The power of storytelling and activism
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 used to connect and inspire people, and how this feeds into activism.
What’s it going to take us to save the planet?
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 be no solutions without cooperation.
Why evidence matters
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, covering everything from the economy to climate change, social issues and healthcare. His high-profile use of visualization and data science helped audiences around the world understan
