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LSE: The Ballpark | China’s Three Personality Problem with Professor Todd Hall02 Mar 202600:39:39
Understanding China’s role in the world has never been more important — or more complex. China projects itself variously as a moral global actor, a fiercely defensive power guarding its core interests, and a pragmatic, opportunistic player.
LSE: The Ballpark | America adrift with Professor Anne-Marie Slaughter16 Feb 202600:30:43
America is undergoing profound change. Demographic transformation, shifting global power dynamics, and a foreign policy establishment in transition are reshaping how the United States sees itself—and how the world responds.
LSE: The Ballpark | AI, social media, and political disinformation with Dr Josephine Lukito20 Oct 202500:42:25
To talk about social media and politics, and how AI can help spread – or tackle – disinformation, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Josephine Lukito, Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism and Media.
The Ballpark | S4 E3: New York: Education Inequality in the Empire State02 Mar 202200:33:52
In this episode of the Ballpark, we head to New York to learn more about the Empire State. We look at the 'city that never sleeps', and the rest of the state, which is one that many of us may actually know very little about.
The Ballpark | S4 E2: California: Environmental Policy in the Golden State19 Jan 202200:26:56
For this episode of The Ballpark, we head to California to take an in-depth look at the Golden State’s considerable economic power and what that means for its ability to influence environmental policy nationwide.
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: How UK Think Tanks influence US policymaking, with Professor Michael Cox13 Oct 202100:55:53
On July 21st, 2021, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke to Professor Michael Cox of LSE IDEAS about his new article in the journal, International Politics, “What do Think Tanks do? Chatham House in search of the United States.
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Four Threats to American Democracy with Profs Lieberman and Mettler19 May 202100:29:13
On 15 February 2021, The US Centre’s Chris Gilson speaks to Professor Robert Lieberman and Professor Suzanne Mettler about their recent book, ‘Four Threats: The Recurring Crises of American Democracy’.
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: American Resistance and the 2020 Election: Prof. Dana Fisher Interview15 Oct 202000:28:47
On the 6th of October, 2020 Ballpark host Chris Gilson spoke with Professor Dana Fisher about her new book American Resistance: From the Women's March to the Blue Wave.
Coming Soon: The Politics of Race in American Film – with Dr. Clive James Nwonka05 Oct 202000:07:18
In this special episode of the Ballpark we’re giving you a preview of our upcoming new podcast series, The Politics of Race in American Film.
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Russian Trolls and the 2016 Election: Professor Kathleen Jamieson interview31 Jul 202000:33:43
The LSE US Centre’s Chris Gilson is joined for this Extra Inning by Professor Kathleen Jamieson.
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Black Republicans, Power and the Reagan Administration: Prof Leah Wright Rigueur interview23 Jun 202000:26:39
In this Extra Inning, Ballpark co-host Michaela Herrmann is joined by Professor Leah Wright Rigueur
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Russian Hackers, Trolls & #DemocracyRIP: Prof Kathleen Jamieson event23 Jun 202001:26:25
On the 27th of February 2020, the LSE US Centre hosted Professor Kathleen Jamieson for the event Russian Hackers, Trolls and #DemocracyRIP.
The Ballpark | S4 E1: Kentucky: Realigning, Republican, Religious, and Rural05 Mar 202000:25:52
Contributor(s): Professor Anne Cizmar
Take our Ballpark podcast survey and you could win £250 in vouchers!13 Oct 202500:00:35
Ahead of our 10 year anniversary in 2026, and after more than 140 episodes speaking to academic experts on topics from across the social sciences, we'd like to find out what you think about the podcast with a listener survey.
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Donald Trump and the Roots of Republican Extremism in the US, with Professor Theda Skocpol07 Feb 202001:40:05
Contributor(s): Professor Theda Skocpol
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: How Baby Boomers Stole the Millennials’ Economic Future, an interview with Joseph Sternberg07 Feb 202000:28:41
Contributor(s): Joseph C. Sternberg
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: How Millennial Economics Will Shake Up US Politics, a public event with Joseph Sternberg31 Jan 202001:24:59
Contributor(s): Joseph C. Sternberg
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: New York City's Planning Challenges for 2020 and Beyond, an interview with Marisa Lago23 Jan 202000:27:36
Contributor(s): Marisa Lago
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Why American foreign policy since the Cold War has been a failure, an interview with Professor Stephen Walt23 Jan 202000:25:32
Contributor(s): Professor Stephen M Walt
The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Donald Trump and the Roots of Republican Extremism in the US, an interview with Professor Theda Skocpol12 Dec 201900:20:33
Contributor(s): Professor Theda Skocpol
Extra Innings: The Dangers of Brexit for the Special Relationship with Senator Chris Murphy04 Apr 201901:32:45
Contributor(s): Chris Murphy, US Senator for Connecticut
Season 3, Episode 7: Politics and Policing in New Jersey19 Feb 201900:51:28
Contributor(s): Ashley Koning, Joe Miller, Scott Thompson
Extra Inning: Lessons from History & the Future of International Trade with Doug Irwin and Jeff Frieden23 Jan 201900:42:28
Contributor(s): Jeff Frieden, Doug Irwin
Extra Innings: What the US-North Korea summit may have in store, with Professor Stephan Haggard23 Jan 201900:14:27
Contributor(s): Professor Stephan Haggard, Susan Strange
LSE: The Ballpark | AI and the workplace with Professor Ifeoma Ajunwa06 Oct 202500:42:20
AI is now increasingly playing a role in many parts of our lives, and the workplace is no exception. AI is now being used by employers to help them to recruit new staff and by jobseekers in their applications.
Season 3 Episode 6: Polarization and deindustrialization in the Badger State23 Jan 201900:35:37
Contributor(s): Amy Goldstein, Wendy Scattergood
Extra Innings: Conspiracy Theories in the Age of Trump with Joe Uscinski07 Jan 201901:30:09
Contributor(s): Joe Uscinski, Ros Taylor
Season 3, Episode 5: Missouri07 Jan 201900:30:52
Contributor(s): Robynn Kuhlmann, Samantha Pettey
Extra Innings: How Great Powers Transition: A Conversation with Dr. Kori Schake19 Nov 201800:25:19
Contributor(s): Dr Kori Schake
Season 3, Episode 4: The Lone Star State You Don't Know05 Nov 201800:30:29
Contributor(s): Professor Peter Trubowitz, Lawrence Wright, Heather Evans
Season 3, Episode 3: Healthcare politics and policy in Tennessee21 Sep 201800:36:46
Contributor(s): Jason Burchard, Amanda Wintersieck, and Andy Schneider, Denise Baron and Sarah Scaffidi
Season 3, Episode 2: Arizona: Immigration politics in the Grand Canyon State09 Jul 201800:29:27
Contributor(s): Susannah Crockford, Antonia Noori Farzan, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron
Season 3, Episode 1: State of the States: Textbooks in Texas and Cars in California04 Jun 201800:30:38
Contributor(s): Chris Bonneau, Kris Kanthak, Dr Denise Baron, Chris Gilson
Season 2, Episode 9: What can be done about fake news?08 Jan 201800:36:46
Contributor(s): Professor Charlie Beckett, Professor Sonia Livingstone, Chris Gilson, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baron
Season 2, Episode 8: Where did the opioid epidemic come from?17 Nov 201700:35:45
Contributor(s): John Collins, Alex Soderholm, Sophie Donszelman and Denise Baron
LSE: The Ballpark | Who is liable for AI? With Dr Anat Lior22 Sep 202500:45:46
AI has legal consequences. Who is responsible when AI makes a mistake which causes harm or financial loss? What role does government regulation play, and do we need to revise our legal frameworks in the face of increasingly capable AI?
Season 2, Episode 7: The Rural-Urban Divide12 Oct 201700:36:32
Contributor(s): Kathy Cramer, Tory Mallett, Dr Denise Baron, Chris Gilson
Season 2, Episode 6: Racism towards Latinos: Past, present, and future09 Oct 201700:34:37
Contributor(s): Professor Neil Foley, Susannah Crockford, Chris Gilson, Sophie Donszelmann
Extra Innings: The Politics of Resentment in the 2016 US Presidential Election25 Aug 201700:48:14
Contributor(s): Kathy Cramer and Denise Baron
Extra Innings: The Affluence Effect: College Socialization and Inequality in America18 Aug 201700:54:50
Contributor(s): Professor Tali Mendelberg, Sophie Donszelmann
Extra Innings: Anxiety, Fear, and National Identity11 Aug 201701:02:48
Contributor(s): Professor Neil Foley, Dr Denise Baron
Season 2, Episode 5: The future of American progressivism07 Aug 201700:39:21
Contributor(s): Thomas Frank, Inge Kjemtrup, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baron
Season 2, Episode 4: The Changing Face of American Conservatism03 Jul 201700:27:28
Contributor(s): Yuval Levin, Alex Sundstrom, Dr Denise Baron, Chris Gilson
Season 2, Episode 3: Trumpian Foreign Policy02 Jun 201700:34:30
Contributor(s): Professor Charles Kupchan, Emmanuelle Blanc, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron
Season 2, Episode 2: Do state governments even matter?28 Apr 201700:31:15
Contributor(s): Jamie Monogan, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann
Season 2, Episode 1: Populism and the new political spectrum30 Mar 201700:29:40
Contributor(s): Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron, Professor Eric Kaufmann, Dr Brian Klaas
LSE: The Ballpark | AI automation and the workforce with Dr Baobao Zhang08 Sep 202500:38:42
With the growth of the capability of artificial intelligence (AI), there is growing concern that this technology could make millions of jobs – and their workers – obsolete.
Season 2 | The Ballpark | Back at Bat28 Mar 201700:02:47
Contributor(s): Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, Chris Gilson
Episode 9: The LSE and USA09 Jan 201700:26:52
Contributor(s): Professor Mick Cox, Marcia Balisciano, Gavin Baird, Professor Peter Trubowitz
Extra Innings: The Yanks Are Coming! A lecture from Professor Mick Cox12 Dec 201600:50:28
Contributor(s): Professor Mick Cox
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