LSE: Public lectures and events
LSE Film and Audio Team
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.
Episodes
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Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 9min
Global trends in climate litigation
This event marks the launch of the Grantham Research Institute’s (GRI) 2024 Global Trends in Climate Change Litigation Policy Report.
Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
Defending democracy: building solidarity with persecuted writers, journalists, and artists
Our panel examine the persecution of writers, academics, journalists and artists across the globe.
Jun 15, 2024 • 57min
Invertebrate minds: from spiders to octopuses
Our panel discuss how to include invertebrate animals from spiders to sea creatures in debates on animal welfare to ensure their interests are protected and promoted.
Jun 15, 2024 • 1h
Is diversity and inclusion bad for business?
Dr Grace Lordan discusses the conditions needed to reap the rewards from diversity in business.
Jun 15, 2024 • 57min
Power and storytelling
LSE Press author, Naila Kabeer, launches her new book in conversation with Monica Ali and Philip Hensher, exploring the purpose and value of different narrative forms, as well as considering the impact of literature on global communities.
Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 10min
Power, politics, and belonging: the lasting impacts of colonialism
Our panel explore examples of racial and ethnic inequalities from the 19th century to the present day in an attempt to unravel the legacy of past injustices and investigate the link between power, politics, and belonging.
Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 5min
AI guardians: who holds power over our data
Our panel explore the ethics and bias in AI and why diverse and inclusive data teams and decision-makers are needed to shape the algorithms and models of the future.
Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
What is driving the green backlash in European urban politics?
Our panel of panel of European city leaders discuss what has been driving a growing backlash against the green transition in Europe, and how this is shaping urban politics and policy making.
Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 1min
The power of trust
Our panel consider whether and why trust in society matters, and how it could be restored.
Jun 15, 2024 • 1h 6min
Can the law prevent violence against women in conflict?
Our panel examine case studies from Ukraine, Ethiopia, and Uganda to explore the complex power dynamics around violence against women in conflict.
