LSE IQ

How can we tackle air pollution?

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Seven million people die of air pollution, worldwide, every year. This episode of LSE IQ asks how this invisible killer can be tackled.

How can we tackle air pollution?

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Windebank speaks to Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah about her campaigning work for both clean air and a new inquest into the causes of her daughter’s...

The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Russian Trolls and the 2016 Election: Professor Kathleen Jamieson interview

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The LSE US Centre’s Chris Gilson is joined for this Extra Inning by Professor Kathleen Jamieson.

Twilight of Democracy: the Failure of Politics and the Parting of Friends

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Applebaum discusses her new book, Twilight of Democracy.

Populism in the Post-COVID-19 World

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Until COVID-19 hit, populist politicians of the right and the left –many of them with evident authoritarian leanings— were on the rise around the ...

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2020!

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

'There's absolutely nothing that you can't achieve'

How to Reform the WTO?

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The selection of the World Trade Organization's new Director General presents an opportunity for reform, but it could also result in a further weakeni...

COVID-19 and the Economy: what are the lessons so far?

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee member Silvana Tenreyro discusses some of the emerging academic research on the macroeconomics of COVID-19, ...

Journalism, Power and Pandemic

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How well has the UK news media kept the public informed and held the authorities to account during the COVID-19 crisis?

Against the System: anger, belonging and the crisis of liberalism

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recent elections in the advanced western democracies have undermined the basic foundations of political systems that had previously beaten back all ch...

Prospects for the UK Economy and Public Spending After COVID-19: new austerity or a new economy?

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The UK government’s response to COVID-19 has seen sudden growth in public spending accompanied by a sharp fall in tax receipts.

Debt Relief and Africa During COVID-19: the global response

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated government fiscal policies across the globe, and economies worldwide are heading into historic recessions.

Is big data good for our health?

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Stephen Roberts, Dr Leeza Osipenko, Professor Barbara Prainsack, Dr James Somauroo | With more and more information about us availa...

Is big data good for our health?

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With more and more information about us available electronically and online, this episode of LSE IQ asks, ‘Is big data good for our health?’

Policies to Fight the Pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

LSE and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) discuss the policies to fight the pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean.

How has COVID-19 affected some of the most vulnerable people in society?

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've been working with our global partners to consider how drug users and homeless people have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Impact: reshaping capitalism to drive real change

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Envision a world that moves in only one direction: forward. A world where inequality is shrinking.

Strategic Climate Litigation: insights from global experience

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Climate litigation has been used as a strategic tool to advance climate policy goals for at least three decades.

Closing plenary: Living with COVID-19 – What leadership do we need?

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This discussion draws out critical lessons from the day’s events to identify the leadership and cross-sectoral collaboration required to address the...

Opening plenary: Defeating COVID-19 everywhere – What needs to be done NOW?

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The opening plenary will bring leading policy makers together to take stock of the immense challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has created around the wor...

COVID-19: the impact on the UK's ethnic minority populations

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is increasing concern that people from ethnic minority backgrounds are being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 in England

Humankind: a hopeful history

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In his new book, which he will talk about at this event, Rutger Bregman shows us that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people...

The Politics of Nationalism and Racism in Post-Brexit Britain

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Instances of racist hate crimes have surged in the UK since the 2016 Brexit referendum.

Governments in the Crisis: what do we expect of them? what do they expect of us?

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

From strict lockdowns and school shutdowns to fostering self-responsibility, governments have taken different paths to fight the pandemic.

Negotiating Our Post-Brexit Future: where are we heading?

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the negotiations for the UK’s future relationship with the EU look even more challenging.

Negotiating Our Post-Brexit Future: where are we heading?

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the negotiations for the UK’s future relationship with the EU look even more challenging.

Financing the SDGs – Can the World Avoid Failure?

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are more important than ever - how do we re-inject momentum into the Addis Agenda and create a sustainable and re...

Implications of COVID-19 in the Western Balkans

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Western Balkans? What economic, social and democracy issues have arisen from the pandemic? W...

Life After COVID-19: challenges and policy response

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this discussion on life after COVID-19 with the former leaders of Australia, Chile, Italy and New Zealand.

Religious Communities under COVID-19: the first pandemic of the postsecular age?

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Religious gatherings have been identified as a major sites of transmission raising tensions in many countries between believers and the secular author...

Peace and the Pandemic

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are the consequences of the pandemic for countries affected by conflict and fragility?

The New Authoritarianism: COVID-19 and the challenges facing democracy

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last decade political authoritarianism has been on the rise across the globe.

Implications of the COVID-19 Crisis for Disability Policy

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This discussion explores the potential implications for disability policy following COVID-19.

Out of the Vat with Philip Goff

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Philip Goff is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Durham University. In this episode, Philip discusses everything from panpsychism and the problem o...

The Ballpark | Extra Innings: Black Republicans, Power and the Reagan Administration: Prof Leah Wright Rigueur interview

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 event

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the 27th of February 2020, the LSE US Centre hosted Professor Kathleen Jamieson for the event Russian Hackers, Trolls and #DemocracyRIP.

Brexit and the Post-COVID-19 Options for the Economy

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What will be the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Brexit? More particularly, how might it affect the strategy and interests of the UK as it...

COVID-19 in South Asia: Bangladesh, India and Pakistan

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast will explore how governments in South Asia are tackling COVID-19 and will focus specifically on Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

Financing the Post-COVID-19 Recovery

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This panel will discuss the ways in which advanced economies as well as emerging markets can create the fiscal space to boost post-COVID-19 recovery p...

Financing the Post-COVID-19 Recovery

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast discuss the ways in which advanced economies as well as emerging markets can create the fiscal space to boost post-COVID-19 recovery pros...

What Would it Take to Secure a Left Labour Government?

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is Ralph Miliband’s last book, Socialism for a Sceptical Age, still of any relevance after Labour’s heavy defeat in the 2019 general election?

Good Economics for Hard Times

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can economics be harnessed for the common good?

The Economics of Belonging: a radical plan to win back the left behind and achieve prosperity for all

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the coronavirus crisis shows, the western social contract is threadbare.

The Political Scar of Epidemics

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Epidemics pose a stress test for governments

COVID-19: the health policy and care response

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Miqdad Asaria, Dr José-Luis Fernandez, Professor Alistair McGuire, Dr Clare Wenham

Crucial Role of State Capacity in Crisis Response

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How states respond to the policy challenges posed by COVID-19 depends on the state capacities in place.

Race and Policing in America

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

George Floyd’s death has sparked widespread protest in the U.S. over police abuse. This podcast will discuss the sources of police violence and what...

How Much Tax Do The Rich Really Pay And Could They Pay More?

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With tax rises now almost surely on the horizon, the question will be who should pay.

Six Political Philosophies in Search of a Virus: critical perspectives on the coronavirus pandemic

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

COVID-19 has brought a number of interesting questions in political philosophy to the fore. What are the limits and ethical role of the state? What is...

Beyond Heroes and Villains: How can we better understand refugee and asylum seeker stories?

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Does the media typically represent asylum seekers and refugees fairly? Could it do a better job at representing them?

Financial Strains, Health Pressures: Syria, Somalia and the COVID-19 impact

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Populations and institutions in Syria and Somalia have been subject to conflict and political turmoil for many years

Europe in the Time of Coronavirus: responding to the political and economic challenges of COVID-19

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Periods of crisis can strip politics back to its most basic forms, and the political reality is laid bare

Fiscal Policies to Support People and Growth During the COVID-19 Pandemic

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fiscal policies have been central for providing emergency lifelines to people and firms during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are also at the forefront of...

Do Morals Matter: presidents and foreign policy from FDR to Trump

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Joseph S Nye

Post COVID-19 Futures of the Urbanising World

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Creighton Connolly, Professor Roger Keil, Dr Deirdre McKay, Dr Rita Padawangi

COVID-19 and Illicit Markets

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Naomi Burke-Shyne, Jason Eligh, Gabriel de Santis Feltran, Kasia Malinowska, Alexander Söderholm

COVID-19 and Africa: pandemics and global politics

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Assis Malaquias, Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, Dr Folashadé Soulé

COVID-19 Economic Response: a comparative, cross-border perspective

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Reuben Abraham, Dr Ailish Campbell, Rain Newton-Smith, Kazumi Nishikawa

Climate change and rising insurance premiums: New York City after Hurricane Sandy

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Rebecca Elliott

COVID-19 Economic Response: a comparative, cross-border perspective

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This panel will compare and contrast the economic policy response to COVID-19 undertaken by countries around the world in both developed and emerging ...

Capital Flow Cycles: a long global view

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Carmen M Reinhart

Data–driven Responses to COVID–19: opportunities and limitations

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Seeta Peña Gangadharan, Dr Orla Lynskey, Dr Alison Powell, Professor Edgar Whitley

Addressing the Pandemic: the pharmaceutical challenges

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Kalipso Chalkidou, Dr Panos Kanavos, Professor Margaret Kyle, Professor Ken Shadlen

Responding to a Pandemic: the view from Latin America

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Fernando Henrique Cardoso, Laura Chinchilla, Ricardo Lagos, Juan Manuel Santos, Dr Ernesto Zedillo

London: a walkable city?

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Tony Travers, CBE

Targeted Lockdowns and the Road to COVID-19 Recovery

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Michael Whinston

COVID-19 and its Impact on Euro Atlantic Security

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): General Sir James Everard, Dr Nathalie Tocci, Peter Watkins

Assessing the Impact of COVID-19: from mortality to misery?

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Paul Dolan, Dr Daisy Fancourt, Lord O'Donnell, Professor Carol Propper

Government Assistance to Struggling Businesses in the COVID-19 Crisis

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Erica Bosio, Dr Juanita Gonzalez-Uribe, Professor Dimitri Vayanos

COVID-19: the economic policy response

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Adnan Khan, Ricardo Reis, Silvana Tenreyro

The Great Reversal in the Time of COVID-19

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Thomas Philippon, Dr Angelo Martelli

Transboundary Crisis Management in Europe in the Wake of COVID-19

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Arjen Boin, Lydie Cabane, Professor Martin Lodge, Professor Nick Sitter

Behavioural Science in the Context of Great Uncertainty

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Nick Chater, Professor Liam Delaney, Professor Paul Dolan, Professor Ulrike Hahn, Dr Grace Lordan

Strategic Leadership in the Time of COVID-19

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): David H. Petraeus, Professor Michael Barzelay, Shirley Ze Yu

Assessing the Economic Impact of COVID-19

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Paul de Grauwe, Simeon Djankov, Professor Panos Tsakloglou, Dr Miranda Xafa

The Economics of Biodiversity

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta

What does gender have to do with pandemics?

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Clare Wenham | A special bite-sized episode of LSE IQ asks, “What does gender have to do with pandemics?” Cholera, Ebola, Influenz...

What does gender have to do with pandemics?

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Clare Wenham

COVID-19 and Deglobalisation

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Peter Watkins, Professor Linda Yueh

Coronavirus and Brexit: two cases of quarantine?

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Sir Simon Fraser, Dr Sara Hagemann, Professor Christian Lequesne, Professor Brigid Laffan

Global Leadership to Support Africa's Response to COVID-19

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Sir Paul Collier, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Minouche Shafik

Now or Never: Crafting the Global COVID-19 Response

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Gordon Brown, Minouche Shafik, Professor Lawrence H. Summers, Professor Andrés Velasco

The Three Horsemen: Pandemic, War and Depression in the 20th Century

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Barry Eichengreen, Ricardo Reis

Out of the Vat with Mahon O’Brien

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Mahon O’Brien

Are we doomed, or can the climate crisis be averted?

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Bob Ward, Svenja Surminski, Ivan, XR | This month’s episode of the LSE IQ podcast asks if the climate crisis can be averted. If you ...

Are we doomed, or can the climate crisis be averted?

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Bob Ward, Svenja Surminski, Ivan, XR

#10 | An Interview with Professor Thandika Mkandawire on African Knowledge Systems

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Thandika Mkandawire and Dr Laura Mann

The War on Drugs in the Philippines

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): John Collins, Dr Charlotte Eaton

Sharing of resources in complex households - deprivation and poverty across Europe

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Eleni Karagiannaki, Dr Tania Burchardt

The Hostile Environment: debunking myths about immigration

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Maya Goodfellow

Radical Uncertainty: decision making for an unknowable future

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor John Kay, Professor Lord King

A Right to a Free Press?

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Chandrika Kaul, Professor Sue Mendus, Peter Oborne

Imagining our Futures

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Simidele Dosekun, Dr Florian Foos, Professor Sam Friedman, Dr Ria Ivandic, Dr Kasia Paprocki

A World Without Work

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Daniel Susskind

Youthquake

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Lola Fayokun, Daniel Lawes, Noga Levy-Rapoport

Can Technology Deliver a Sustainable Future?

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Eugenie Dugoua, Ria Sen, Carolyn Steel

Africa Talks: the global legacy of African women writers

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Margaret Busby, Sarah Ladipo Manyika

Nature vs Nurture

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Professor Tom Dickins, Professor Eva Jablonka, Professor Sophie von Stumm

Where Are We on Global Health?

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Joe Cerrell, Dr Clare Wenham

Behind the Tin Sheets: city makers of Bangalore

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Contributor(s): Dr Laura Bear, Ekta Mittal