https://lse.ac.uk/lse-playeren-GBCopyright © Terms of use apply see https://lse.ac.uk/termsOfUseLSE IQ is a monthly podcast from the London School of Economics and Political Science in which we ask some of the smartest social scientists - and other experts - to answer intelligent questions about economics, politics or society. #LSEIQTue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTLSE Film and Audio TeamLSE IQ is a monthly podcast from the London School of Economics and Political Science in which we ask some of the smartest social scientists - and other experts - to answer intelligent questions about economics, politics or society. #LSEIQnoLSE Film and Audio Teamcomms.filmandaudio@lse.ac.ukStarting with a dog called Pip, LSE iQ explores one of the biggest ethical questions of our time. What do we really owe animals — and is the law keeping up with the science?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/should-animals-have-rightsuuid:daa0c1f4-59e2-480c-a28c-02be8d3fea85Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Jonathan Birch, Dr Jeff Sebo, Jo-Anne McArthur, Carrie FrieseStarting with a dog called Pip, LSE iQ explores one of the biggest ethical questions of our time. What do we really owe animals — and is the law keeping up with the science?no30:20How can we build resilience and bounce back from failure? Sue Windebank speaks to Anthony Scaramucci and LSE’s Dr Grace Lordan about overcoming setbacks, managing your inner critic, and the science of recovery.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-can-we-be-more-resilientuuid:f556697d-63ab-418e-853a-042dfdca4201Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTAnthony Scaramucci, Dr Grace LordanHow can we build resilience and bounce back from failure? Sue Windebank speaks to Anthony Scaramucci and LSE’s Dr Grace Lordan about overcoming setbacks, managing your inner critic, and the science of recovery.no29:59Fertility rates are at record lows around the world, reshaping communities and even forcing some schools to close...https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/why-are-we-having-fewer-childrenuuid:9dc5bc4e-9512-415a-b130-5da57e91aff6Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Berkay Ozcan, Professor Emily Jackson, Zoe NobleFertility rates are at record lows around the world, reshaping communities and even forcing some schools to close...no28:48What does the future of work really look like?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/are-jobs-getting-betteruuid:fd6d5a3b-2aae-4bcc-addf-f0b46a4f806eTue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTKirsten Sehnbruch, Professor Prithwiraj Choudhury, Fabien Curto MilletWhat does the future of work really look like?no30:14It seems every week we hear a new report of a cyber-attack. What if those attacks were on our critical infrastructure? Our national grid? Our water supply? Is the UK prepared? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/will-the-next-world-war-be-a-cyberwar-iquuid:c3b2a80e-3523-4b43-a515-0ad701f46d13Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTIt seems every week we hear a new report of a cyber-attack. What if those attacks were on our critical infrastructure? Our national grid? Our water supply? Is the UK prepared? no30:57What does artificial intelligence really mean for the future of work?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/will-ai-free-us-from-workuuid:2aa0152c-f35f-51f4-a9fc-d40cfbfa3fc6Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Judy WajcmanWhat does artificial intelligence really mean for the future of work?no21:43Amid rising interest rates and inflation, we ask whether debts must always be paid—exploring causes of debt, bankruptcy’s role, and fresh perspectives on repayment.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/do-we-need-to-pay-our-debtsuuid:39f1cf40-2b04-47a7-a309-9dc1a86d4d85Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTDr Joseph Spooner, Sara WilliamsAmid rising interest rates and inflation, we ask whether debts must always be paid—exploring causes of debt, bankruptcy’s role, and fresh perspectives on repayment.no28:34Far-right ideas once on the fringe now dominate feeds and headlines, reshaping politics and threatening democracy worldwide.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-is-the-far-right-shaping-our-futureuuid:42a2390f-7b8a-50e7-a9ce-4fed3fd904a4Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTTim Bale, Dr Marta Lorimer, Dr Michael Vaughan, Imam Adam KelwickFar-right ideas once on the fringe now dominate feeds and headlines, reshaping politics and threatening democracy worldwide.no32:46This episode explores the AI sustainability paradox: can AI be both a climate solution and a climate problem? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/is-ai-destroying-the-planet-1uuid:2d97be71-c761-50ef-83e7-cd7133014dc1Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Nick Couldry, Eugenie Dugoua, Ceara CarneyThis episode explores the AI sustainability paradox: can AI be both a climate solution and a climate problem? no31:17What type of person falls for an online scam? Who are the fraudsters and how does colonialism motivate them? And what’s the connection between criminality and pop music? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-do-we-avoid-falling-for-online-scams-1uuid:315f712e-d3b5-53c1-a3f1-453c5019d373Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTDr Suleman Lazarus, Professor Andrew Murray, Lisa Mills, Nikki MacLeodWhat type of person falls for an online scam? Who are the fraudsters and how does colonialism motivate them? And what’s the connection between criminality and pop music? no32:36With the cost-of-living crisis leading to the closure of community spaces around the UK, and the pressures on urban development projects, this episode of LSE iQ asks, are we in danger of losing our communities? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/are-we-in-danger-of-losing-our-communitiesuuid:faf68e79-83c8-5746-83c1-b3f3de62aa0bTue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Shani Orgad, Dr Divya Srivastava, Dr Julia King, Olivia Theocharides-FeldmanWith the cost-of-living crisis leading to the closure of community spaces around the UK, and the pressures on urban development projects, this episode of LSE iQ asks, are we in danger of losing our communities? no29:58This episode of LSE iQ looks at whether we should still be driving.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/do-we-need-to-driveuuid:d992ab4a-5e90-53a0-8bd3-db31bee52331Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTDr Philipp Rode, Dr Rachel Aldred, Dr Chris Tennant, Indira RayThis episode of LSE iQ looks at whether we should still be driving.no29:24This episode of LSE iQ explores a national scandal: widespread illegal sewage dumping by our privatised water companies, and why they are all under criminal investigation. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/why-are-our-rivers-and-seas-polluted-by-sewageuuid:c6283d09-c604-512e-9fd5-87fc19c64646Sun, 15 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Gwyn Bevan, Dr Kate Bayliss, Jo BatemanThis episode of LSE iQ explores a national scandal: widespread illegal sewage dumping by our privatised water companies, and why they are all under criminal investigation. no33:26With companies, like SpaceX or Blue Origin, getting into space exploration and the cost of launching rockets dropping, could we see a lot more people heading into space in the future? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/who-owns-outer-spaceuuid:e66d3262-87cc-501a-8c58-cb651f5fa650Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTDr Helen Sharman, Dr Jill Stuart, Dimitrios StroikosWith companies, like SpaceX or Blue Origin, getting into space exploration and the cost of launching rockets dropping, could we see a lot more people heading into space in the future? no29:39In this episode of LSE iQ, we explore what it’s like to win the prestigious Nobel Prize and how it changes your life.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/whats-it-like-to-win-a-nobel-prize-1uuid:a3d0f6aa-ba9f-5454-a7da-baeb039dd292Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Esther Duflo, Elizabeth Lewis Channon, Khari Motayne, Sir Christopher PissaridesIn this episode of LSE iQ, we explore what it’s like to win the prestigious Nobel Prize and how it changes your life.no33:55This episode of LSE iQ explores whether gender pay gap reporting, pay transparency and tackling gender norms can reduce the gender pay gap. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-can-we-solve-the-gender-pay-gapuuid:aa06207e-9e36-5b17-aac2-ebe60e1be3dbTue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTNina Rousille, Professor Camille Landais, Jane GarveyThis episode of LSE iQ explores whether gender pay gap reporting, pay transparency and tackling gender norms can reduce the gender pay gap. no28:31The idea of an America in decline has gained traction in recent years and has, of course, been capitalized on by President Trump. Is America’s ‘greatness’ under threat?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/will-the-us-remain-the-world-s-superpoweruuid:f7a4d7cb-c70b-5249-a3b2-d0d8e8a34895Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTDr Elizabeth Ingleson, John Van Reenen, Dr. Ashley TellisThe idea of an America in decline has gained traction in recent years and has, of course, been capitalized on by President Trump. Is America’s ‘greatness’ under threat?no35:05Why do some countries, such as China and Russia, stand outside of the liberal international order and oppose values that the West takes for granted – values such as liberty and democracy? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/china-war-and-the-civilizational-state-1uuid:a0b4752a-437f-592c-b764-5d6b3ad17f67Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Christopher CokerWhy do some countries, such as China and Russia, stand outside of the liberal international order and oppose values that the West takes for granted – values such as liberty and democracy? no18:40Are weight-loss jabs the answer to Britain’s obesity crisis? Should we be doing more to tackle the root causes?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/are-we-on-the-verge-of-a-weight-loss-revolution-1uuid:05d6a4f7-55d9-576a-8cbb-68ff62582658Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTNikki Sullivan, Professor Paul Frijters, Sarah Appleton, Helen WilliamsAre weight-loss jabs the answer to Britain’s obesity crisis? Should we be doing more to tackle the root causes?no00:00This episode of LSE Extra iQ asks, 'Why do so many people mistakenly think they are working class?'.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/why-do-so-many-people-mistakenly-think-they-are-working-class-extra-iquuid:1d83a2eb-71b7-545c-b55c-81878cbddcbdTue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Sam FriedmanThis episode of LSE Extra iQ asks, 'Why do so many people mistakenly think they are working class?'.no09:38This episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘How can we tackle loneliness?’.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-can-we-tackle-loneliness-1uuid:ed405ae4-7b4e-5ac5-bbaa-4ee16a8aa0c3Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTDr Heather Kappes, David McDaid, Molly TaylorThis episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘How can we tackle loneliness?’.no26:49This episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘Can we change the world?’https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/can-we-change-the-worlduuid:63393f58-8cb6-5866-994b-6a4a8a4556e8Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTDr Faiza Shaheen, Dr Duncan Green, Dr Jens Koed MadsenThis episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘Can we change the world?’no29:25Joanna Bale investigates how gay men living in Dubai create covert communities where they can meet and socialise.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/whats-it-like-to-be-criminalised-for-being-gayuuid:14fb22e4-e200-58dd-8756-e54eaa5252d0Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTRyan Centner, James, JamalJoanna Bale investigates how gay men living in Dubai create covert communities where they can meet and socialise.no30:48This episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘Is AI coming for our jobs?’ https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/is-ai-coming-for-our-jobsuuid:d25ee4bf-d2b5-5a40-9715-a9d209021e57Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMTSir Christopher Pissarides, Professor Charlie Beckett, Dr Giulia GentileThis episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘Is AI coming for our jobs?’ no30:23This month we’re re-running an episode from 2021 which asks, ‘What’s it like to be an animal?’https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/what-is-it-like-to-be-an-animal-1uuid:94dea4ef-31d2-5ce2-9f6d-3bfea03bf585Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Jonathan Birch, Professor Kristin Andrews, Dr Rosalind ArdenThis month we’re re-running an episode from 2021 which asks, ‘What’s it like to be an animal?’no30:21This episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘How can we make homes more affordable?’ https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-can-we-make-homes-more-affordable-1uuid:668af53d-4c1c-56dc-9a03-a2d0e2be0b71Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTRalitsa Angelova, Oliver Bulleid, Christian Hilber, Kath ScanlonThis episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘How can we make homes more affordable?’ no31:58Joanna Bale talks to Dr Stuart Gordon, Sveto Muhammad Ishoq and Halima, an Afghan refugee living in a hotel, about what it’s like to flee your country and policy ideas to help resolve the situation.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-can-we-solve-the-refugee-crisis-1uuid:9e2111f7-bf4b-51c9-b7e1-f0e124855dd6Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Stuart Gordon, Sveto Muhammad Ishoq, HalimaJoanna Bale talks to Dr Stuart Gordon, Sveto Muhammad Ishoq and Halima, an Afghan refugee living in a hotel, about what it’s like to flee your country and policy ideas to help resolve the situation.no32:38Exploring the reasons people might find themselves with problematic levels of debt, this month, LSE iQ asks “Do we always need to pay our debts?”https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/do-we-always-need-to-pay-our-debtsuuid:70fab4d4-d126-586d-a75e-8fb26b6684e5Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTDr Joseph Spooner, Sara WilliamsExploring the reasons people might find themselves with problematic levels of debt, this month, LSE iQ asks “Do we always need to pay our debts?”no28:21This month, LSE iQ asks: Can gaming make us happier? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/can-gaming-make-us-happieruuid:3551504a-ecc9-56ac-9cc5-42a42e794fa4Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMTDr Aaron Cheng, Michael Steranka, Joanna FerreriaThis month, LSE iQ asks: Can gaming make us happier? no29:41This episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘How does class define us?’ https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-does-class-define-us-1uuid:03d34507-daac-5f16-b4b1-8c507bfb4871Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Neil Cummins, Professor Sam Friedman, Sabrina DanielThis episode of LSE iQ asks, ‘How does class define us?’ no32:58This month, LSE iQ asks: How can we survive the next mass extinction?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-can-we-survive-the-next-mass-extinctionuuid:e1e9c798-6c66-5eaf-a458-1c94e02affaeTue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMTDr Ganga Shreedhar, David ShukmanThis month, LSE iQ asks: How can we survive the next mass extinction?no31:56Capitalism and free markets have lifted billions out of poverty across the globe. But it is also blamed for widening the gap between rich and poor - with increasing numbers of people feeling left behind. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/what-s-the-future-of-capitalismuuid:b3ac9675-6182-5d9e-a287-1b7e7a28b215Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Lea Ypi, Dr David Hope, Julian Limberg, Professor Tomila LankinaCapitalism and free markets have lifted billions out of poverty across the globe. But it is also blamed for widening the gap between rich and poor - with increasing numbers of people feeling left behind. no31:02This month we’re re-running an episode from 2019 about an issue which has come back into focus with the cost-of-living crisis.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/why-do-we-need-foodbanks-1uuid:ffec9234-b25c-58f8-b219-fc7b76b3b254Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Aaron Reeves, Laura Lane, Daphine AikensThis month we’re re-running an episode from 2019 about an issue which has come back into focus with the cost-of-living crisis.no39:17This episode of LSE iQ asks do we need the arts to change the world? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/do-we-need-the-arts-to-change-the-world-1uuid:e63ece25-83d1-5098-9fc5-5cf283bf3b37Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTDr Alexandra Gomes, Professor Patrick Wallis, Professor Emily Jackson, Professor Julia BlackThis episode of LSE iQ asks do we need the arts to change the world? no29:31This episode of LSE iQ asks whether the advice to ‘follow you heart’ or to ‘find your calling’, is good advice.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/should-you-follow-your-passion-1uuid:d5c2c330-f048-5e03-a149-2bc61635d292Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Shasa Dobrow, Professor Sally Maitlis, Nick O’SheaThis episode of LSE iQ asks whether the advice to ‘follow you heart’ or to ‘find your calling’, is good advice.no28:41In this episode, Nathalie Abbott speaks to Shani Orgad (Professor of Media and Communications at LSE) about representations of mothers, and what effects these have on all of us.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/can-mothers-do-it-all-1uuid:47849b43-3634-5ddb-8517-02327586cc43Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Shani OrgadIn this episode, Nathalie Abbott speaks to Shani Orgad (Professor of Media and Communications at LSE) about representations of mothers, and what effects these have on all of us.no29:17What does the post-pandemic future hold for office workers? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/has-covid-killed-the-officeuuid:97533fce-5989-5787-a1ae-d292967e8a72Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTDr Grace Lordan, Dr Carsten Sorensen, Professor Connson Locke, Hailley GriffisWhat does the post-pandemic future hold for office workers? no24:34Welcome back to a new season of LSE IQ, where we work with academics to bring you their latest research and ideas. In this episode we ask, what is it like to be an animal?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/what-is-it-like-to-be-an-animal-3uuid:8388d577-7fd2-56ba-960d-a255f89524b0Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Jonathan Birch, Professor Kristin Andrews, Dr Rosalind ArdenWelcome back to a new season of LSE IQ, where we work with academics to bring you their latest research and ideas. In this episode we ask, what is it like to be an animal?no29:50Conspiracy theories fomented by political division and a global pandemic have gained traction in the public consciousness in the last couple of years. Why do people become involved in conspiratorial thinking?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/why-do-people-believe-in-conspiracy-theoriesuuid:97e1457b-9bbe-5f16-b669-720a12e6c980Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTDr Ela Drazkiewicz-Grodzicka, Professor Bradley Franks, Dr Erica LagalisseConspiracy theories fomented by political division and a global pandemic have gained traction in the public consciousness in the last couple of years. Why do people become involved in conspiratorial thinking?no44:04Citizenship. What does that word really signify? This episode of LSE IQ takes a look at the issue in all its complexities...https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/what-does-it-really-mean-to-be-a-citizenuuid:dd09c738-77da-5739-b008-54d58cb5d44fTue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMTDr Robtel Neajai Pailey, Dr Ian Sanjay PatelCitizenship. What does that word really signify? This episode of LSE IQ takes a look at the issue in all its complexities...no44:15Computer algorithms shape our lives and increasingly control our future, but how much power should we give to them and have we let things go too far? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/do-algorithms-have-too-much-poweruuid:f2012cf1-0496-5163-aa43-484580a62d1aTue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Ken Benoit, Professor Andrew Murray, Seeta Peña Gangaradhan, Dr Alison Powell, Professor Bernhard von StengelComputer algorithms shape our lives and increasingly control our future, but how much power should we give to them and have we let things go too far? no44:34This episode is dedicated to social policy giant Professor Sir John Hills, who died in December 2020.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/scroungers-versus-strivers-the-myth-of-the-welfare-stateuuid:64402a6d-4ff5-5196-8f3c-9e6749958315Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Sir John HillsThis episode is dedicated to social policy giant Professor Sir John Hills, who died in December 2020.no19:35Despite our growing collective pessimism about the state of the world, when it comes to our own lives, research suggests we are generally optimistic.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/should-we-be-optimistic-1uuid:ed8f3126-3e58-5734-9986-322680a659c1Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Tali Sharot, Dr Joan Costa-Font, Professor David de Meza, Dr Chris KutarnaDespite our growing collective pessimism about the state of the world, when it comes to our own lives, research suggests we are generally optimistic.no39:43As we embark on 2021 and, hopefully, the latter stages of the pandemic, now is an apt moment to reflect on how we’ve got to where we are.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/what-s-the-point-of-social-science-in-a-pandemic-1uuid:c098dc5f-c2da-5fd1-b99a-21df4d344600Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTDr Laura Bear, Dr Nikita Simpson, Professor Joan Roses, Professor Adam Oliver, Dr Clare Wenham, Professor Patrick WallisAs we embark on 2021 and, hopefully, the latter stages of the pandemic, now is an apt moment to reflect on how we’ve got to where we are.no44:49Even before coronavirus, child poverty had been rising for several years. This latest bite-sized episode of LSE iQ explores the question, ‘How can we end child poverty in the UK?’ https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-can-we-end-child-poverty-in-the-ukuuid:92ed0aaf-1585-5bf4-a878-50bb6b89cdfdTue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Kitty StewartEven before coronavirus, child poverty had been rising for several years. This latest bite-sized episode of LSE iQ explores the question, ‘How can we end child poverty in the UK?’ no17:01This episode is dedicated to David Graeber, LSE professor of Anthropology, who died unexpectedly in September this year. David was a public intellectual, a best-selling author, an influential activist and anarchist. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/bullshit-jobs-technology-capitalismuuid:de76cbc0-ff8c-54e1-a003-b8310cf9f4b6Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMTProfessor David GraeberThis episode is dedicated to David Graeber, LSE professor of Anthropology, who died unexpectedly in September this year. David was a public intellectual, a best-selling author, an influential activist and anarchist. no36:32Jess Winterstein speaks to Dr Thomas Curran about the potential pitfalls of wanting to be perfect.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/is-perfect-the-enemy-of-the-possible-1uuid:803d9d19-180b-543b-8116-e7ade5a131a1Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTDr Thomas CurranJess Winterstein speaks to Dr Thomas Curran about the potential pitfalls of wanting to be perfect.no17:23In the wake of the coronavirus, this episode of LSE IQ explores whether society can afford the super-rich.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/can-we-afford-the-super-richuuid:3ff15ea1-89fc-51fd-9740-88222e07a630Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Paul Krugman, Dr Andy Summers, Dr Luna GlucksbergIn the wake of the coronavirus, this episode of LSE IQ explores whether society can afford the super-rich.no35:32Sue 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 deathhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/how-can-we-tackle-air-pollutionuuid:2a8e76d3-7731-5883-a894-e28cca56c993Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTRosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, Dr Ute Collier, Dr Sefi Roth, Dr Thomas SmithSue 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 deathno45:33With more and more information about us available electronically and online, this episode of LSE IQ asks, ‘Is big data good for our health?’https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/is-big-data-good-for-our-healthuuid:8123fe44-2a41-5ebb-80ba-4427ed6879b8Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTDr Stephen Roberts, Leeza Osipenko, Professor Barbara Prainsack, Dr James SomaurooWith more and more information about us available electronically and online, this episode of LSE IQ asks, ‘Is big data good for our health?’no39:41Contributor(s): Dr Clare Wenhamhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/what-does-gender-have-to-do-with-pandemicsuuid:1304dbe1-1e59-5973-8f85-f36b44cd16feTue, 05 May 2020 12:00:00 GMTDr Clare WenhamContributor(s): Dr Clare Wenhamno19:02Contributor(s): Bob Ward, Svenja Surminski, Ivan, XRhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/are-we-doomed-or-can-the-climate-crisis-be-averteduuid:eb4cb31c-6842-5372-bec8-c80db43e77afTue, 07 Apr 2020 10:00:00 GMTBob Ward, Svenja Surminski, Ivan, XRContributor(s): Bob Ward, Svenja Surminski, Ivan, XRno39:17Contributor(s): Professor Michael Muthukrishna, Professor Sandra Sequeirahttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-iq-episode-31-is-corruption-inevitableuuid:12f10ae3-8f9a-5c1c-81a6-6c064fd38fa8Tue, 03 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Michael Muthukrishna, Professor Sandra SequeiraContributor(s): Professor Michael Muthukrishna, Professor Sandra Sequeirano42:10Contributor(s): Yvonne Lawson, Tom Kirchmaier, Carmen Vila-Llera, Janet Foster, Kerris Cooperhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-iq-episode-30-how-do-we-stop-knife-crimeuuid:8149b2bd-6750-590c-8312-011f60ce8488Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:30:00 GMTYvonne Lawson, Tom Kirchmaier, Carmen Vila-Llera, Janet Foster, Kerris CooperContributor(s): Yvonne Lawson, Tom Kirchmaier, Carmen Vila-Llera, Janet Foster, Kerris Cooperno39:56Contributor(s): Professor Paul Dolan, Professor Lord Richard Layard, Liz Zeidlerhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-iq-episode-29-what-s-the-secret-to-happinessuuid:59cf7efa-af8f-544a-91d4-b67b1457896dTue, 12 Nov 2019 18:30:00 GMTProfessor Paul Dolan, Professor Lord Richard Layard, Liz ZeidlerContributor(s): Professor Paul Dolan, Professor Lord Richard Layard, Liz Zeidlerno27:07Contributor(s): Professor Christopher Coker, Dr Debin Ma, Dr Yu Jiehttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-iq-episode-28-is-the-21st-century-the-chinese-centuryuuid:a4c1ed63-264a-5bd1-9da3-366b28d7996eMon, 07 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Christopher Coker, Dr Debin Ma, Dr Yu JieContributor(s): 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