https://lse.ac.uk/lse-playeren-GBCopyright © Terms of use apply see https://lse.ac.uk/termsOfUseThe Ballpark is the LSE Phelan US Centre's regular podcast on the politics and policy of the United States. Through features and interviews with academics from the LSE and elsewhere, The Ballpark looks more closely into what's going on behind the headlines.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTLSE Film and Audio TeamThe Ballpark is the LSE Phelan US Centre's regular podcast on the politics and policy of the United States. Through features and interviews with academics from the LSE and elsewhere, The Ballpark looks more closely into what's going on behind the headlines.noLSE Film and Audio Teamcomms.filmandaudio@lse.ac.ukUnderstanding 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.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-chinas-three-personality-problem-with-professor-todd-halluuid:4e3ac522-5b73-546d-a878-031913402096Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Todd HallUnderstanding 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.no39:39America 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.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-america-adrift-with-professor-anne-marie-slaughteruuid:c76db8b4-b788-5e0e-bfcb-c4425d52617aMon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Anne-Marie SlaughterAmerica 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.no30:43To talk about the current state of US-China relations, in October 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Scott Kennedy, Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studieshttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-us-china-relations-in-an-era-of-illiberalism-with-dr-scott-kennedyuuid:03c57e4b-b7cf-5cdf-ad92-64d049faa679Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Scott KennedyTo talk about the current state of US-China relations, in October 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Scott Kennedy, Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studiesno35:19In 2025, the Phelan US Centre ran an essay competition for master’s students with a prompt about AI. In this episode we spoke to the author of the winning essay, Kayode Adeniyi, and the runners-up, Natasha Chávez and Francesca Nicolodi. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-is-ai-a-threat-or-an-opportunity-for-the-us-masters-students-essay-competition-for-2025uuid:7a89cb54-a021-5bb9-a15d-fe17320b2640Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Kayode Adeniyi, Natasha Chávez, Francesca NicolodiIn 2025, the Phelan US Centre ran an essay competition for master’s students with a prompt about AI. In this episode we spoke to the author of the winning essay, Kayode Adeniyi, and the runners-up, Natasha Chávez and Francesca Nicolodi. no43:44The last 40 years have seen a sharp decline in America’s manufacturing industries with growing joblessness in previously prosperous industrial regions. How and why did this happen, and what can be done to help workers in these “left-behind places”?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-how-to-help-left-behind-regions-and-workers-with-professor-gordon-hansonuuid:377f5b66-8956-51df-be2b-da2a7beb5a6cMon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Gordon HansonThe last 40 years have seen a sharp decline in America’s manufacturing industries with growing joblessness in previously prosperous industrial regions. How and why did this happen, and what can be done to help workers in these “left-behind places”?no26:30This year LSE is celebrating its 130th anniversary, and how it has driven change across the world. Much of LSE’s history is linked to the United States, from philanthropic support in the School's early days to famous alumni and American directors.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-lse-at-130-and-the-united-states-with-professor-michael-coxuuid:65c73ac8-1562-5da0-9c3f-f393e61072aeMon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Michael CoxThis year LSE is celebrating its 130th anniversary, and how it has driven change across the world. Much of LSE’s history is linked to the United States, from philanthropic support in the School's early days to famous alumni and American directors.no45:08Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Donald Trump has renewed his “America First” agenda by pursing a transactional approach to diplomacy and a desire to limit the US’ involvement overseas. This in turn is remoulding the global order.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-promise-and-peril-of-trumps-america-first-with-professor-charles-kupchanuuid:ebc2b5b7-9c2f-533b-bec7-50f139bc8257Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Charles KupchanSince returning to the White House in January 2025, Donald Trump has renewed his “America First” agenda by pursing a transactional approach to diplomacy and a desire to limit the US’ involvement overseas. This in turn is remoulding the global order.no29:33In the last decade or so, the the public have become aware of “deepfakes”, computer or AI generated fake images. The spread of deepfakes raises questions about truth and authenticity online – can we still trust what we see on screen?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-ai-and-deepfakes-with-dr-gili-vidanuuid:c9356d49-ce0a-5326-9a75-35d06545405fMon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Gili VidanIn the last decade or so, the the public have become aware of “deepfakes”, computer or AI generated fake images. The spread of deepfakes raises questions about truth and authenticity online – can we still trust what we see on screen?no38:08The last three decades have seen China’s economic rise. Alongside this, China has become much more influential on the global stage, emerging as a competitor to the United States in many arenas, including as a technology and innovation leader. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-autocracy-2.0-how-chinas-rise-reinvented-tyranny-with-dr-jennifer-linduuid:d7f79abd-31f1-56b4-a7c1-4540126234a2Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTDr Jennifer Lind, Chris GilsonThe last three decades have seen China’s economic rise. Alongside this, China has become much more influential on the global stage, emerging as a competitor to the United States in many arenas, including as a technology and innovation leader. no37:39In August 2025, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization held its 25th annual summit in Tianjin, China. The absence of the United States in this gathering may tell us about how China is competing with the US and building its own global order.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-us-china-strategic-competition-with-professor-evan-medeirosuuid:eced6f68-c5db-5224-bafd-0e6373ec0da2Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Dr Evan S. MedeirosIn August 2025, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization held its 25th annual summit in Tianjin, China. The absence of the United States in this gathering may tell us about how China is competing with the US and building its own global order.no38:10To 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. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-ballpark-ai-social-media-and-political-disinformation-with-dr-josephine-lukitouuid:2811217e-a907-5a16-be49-27c68e06ac40Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Josephine LukitoTo 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. no42:25 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. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/take-our-ballpark-podcast-survey-and-you-could-win-250-in-vouchersuuid:da0a5029-6e5a-5c3c-87c3-61c26741429fMon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. no00:35AI 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. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-ai-and-the-workplace-with-professor-ifeoma-ajunwauuid:6af3fd07-6f91-52b0-a07a-49559283a8d6Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Ifeoma AjunwaAI 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. no42:20AI 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?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-who-is-liable-for-ai-with-dr-anat-lioruuid:9103cfd1-9515-59cd-80ca-1a41b113c880Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Anat LiorAI 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?no45:46With 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. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-ai-automation-and-the-workforce-with-dr-baobao-zhanguuid:06b18b2d-7780-5568-9f9f-6af7ee0721acMon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Baobao ZhangWith 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. no38:42In an article in the July/August edition of Foreign Affairs magazine, “Might Unmakes Right:https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-might-unmakes-right-with-professor-oona-hathawayuuid:d3124b24-af07-5ad3-b2d2-422824f87526Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Oona HathawayIn an article in the July/August edition of Foreign Affairs magazine, “Might Unmakes Right:no37:38In an article in the latest issue of Foreign Affairs, “Beware the Europe You Wish For, The Downsides and Dangers of Allied Independence”, https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-us-changing-relationship-with-nato-and-europe-with-dr-celeste-wallanderuuid:76d8ecd6-e9a0-57ad-8a1d-ed08fe5a413fMon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Celeste WallanderIn an article in the latest issue of Foreign Affairs, “Beware the Europe You Wish For, The Downsides and Dangers of Allied Independence”, no44:31In July 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Kimberley S. Johnson about the recent history of the US administrative state and racial representation in the US government and administrationhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-administrative-state-with-professor-kimberley-s-johnsonuuid:e2884fc0-07ce-5f59-a69d-5f8f56730cdeWed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Kimberley S. JohnsonIn July 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Kimberley S. Johnson about the recent history of the US administrative state and racial representation in the US government and administrationno36:29In response to what the US sees as potential growing threats from China and North Korea, nuclear weapons are becoming a more and more important part of US alliance commitments and partnerships in East Asiahttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-deemphasizing-nuclear-weapons-in-nuclear-deterrence-with-dr-lauren-sukinuuid:26c5cff7-17bf-522d-9e74-f54297133b53Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris GilsonIn response to what the US sees as potential growing threats from China and North Korea, nuclear weapons are becoming a more and more important part of US alliance commitments and partnerships in East Asiano30:03In January 2025, the release of a new model and chatbot by Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, DeepSeek, sent shockwaves through the tech industry in the US and elsewhere.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-us-china-ai-race-with-professor-angela-zhanguuid:3e0ec429-9482-5b28-926a-5df6aa38b1bfMon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Angela ZhangIn January 2025, the release of a new model and chatbot by Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, DeepSeek, sent shockwaves through the tech industry in the US and elsewhere.no34:52On the May 7th, 2025, India launched missile strikes on Pakistan in response to a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir on April 22nd.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-us-and-india-pakistan-tensions-with-lisa-curtisuuid:bbf42100-e78a-5f9e-9e9f-3591fb4e37cdWed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris GilsonOn the May 7th, 2025, India launched missile strikes on Pakistan in response to a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir on April 22nd.no34:30The US-led international order is under strain from without and within. Authoritarian powers such as Russia and China are challenging the core tenets of global cooperation and conflict management.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-international-relations-and-democracy-in-a-multipolar-worlduuid:7aac72bc-da01-5501-b28b-80b966955152Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTDr Theresa Squatrito, Dr Rohan Mukherjee, Agnes Yu, Farsan Ghassim, Tim MurithiThe US-led international order is under strain from without and within. Authoritarian powers such as Russia and China are challenging the core tenets of global cooperation and conflict management.no34:28Many institutions are now using artificial intelligence (AI) models as tools to think about solutions to a variety of challenges, from the everyday to the global.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-ai-and-intellectual-property-with-dr-bhamati-viswanathanuuid:5b460816-31f5-5250-95fa-d0bd1375c8ffWed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTBhamati Viswanathan, Chris GilsonMany institutions are now using artificial intelligence (AI) models as tools to think about solutions to a variety of challenges, from the everyday to the global.no38:09The Phelan US Centre spoke to Michael Latner, Professor of Political Science at California Polytechnic State University and Director of Research on Democratic Reform at the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law Schoolhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-state-of-american-democracy-with-professor-michael-latneruuid:43d28961-48e7-5a57-a828-73f9801a1700Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Michael LatnerThe Phelan US Centre spoke to Michael Latner, Professor of Political Science at California Polytechnic State University and Director of Research on Democratic Reform at the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard Law Schoolno34:28In March 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to John Minnich, Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at LSE about why semiconductors are so important in the global economy.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-origins-of-the-us-china-chip-war-with-dr-john-minnichuuid:00159444-5aad-5ad6-bd11-e60810818ec0Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Dr John MinnichIn March 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to John Minnich, Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at LSE about why semiconductors are so important in the global economy.no46:34In February 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to spoke to Mukulika Banerjee, Professor in LSE’s Department of Anthropology. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-cultivating-democracy-with-professor-mukulika-banerjeeuuid:a3b381ae-2d4a-53de-a96c-e958ac767b8cFri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Mukulika BanerjeeIn February 2025 the Phelan US Centre spoke to spoke to Mukulika Banerjee, Professor in LSE’s Department of Anthropology. no37:35The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has brought the spectre of potential nuclear conflict back into the public consciousness for the first time in decades. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-us-china-strategic-stability-with-dr-nicola-leveringhausuuid:68fe4891-9f39-5eda-a345-40fe9f89d57fMon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Nicola LeveringhausThe ongoing conflict in Ukraine has brought the spectre of potential nuclear conflict back into the public consciousness for the first time in decades. no35:01Donald Trump’s links to the right, including the far right and the alt-right date back to least to his 2016 presidential campaign and continued through his first term and then into his 2024 election campaign .https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-donald-trump-and-the-far-right-with-dr-rachel-blumuuid:e0386b62-9e40-5d52-b316-75e4a03f863cMon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Rachel BlumDonald Trump’s links to the right, including the far right and the alt-right date back to least to his 2016 presidential campaign and continued through his first term and then into his 2024 election campaign .no37:31President Trump has made his feelings about US competition with China plain; one of the early acts of his second presidential term has been to place tariffs on Chinese imports. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-us-china-relations-under-the-new-trump-administration-with-professor-minxin-peiuuid:68e25a31-67c0-57f8-9a65-eb65b78e219fMon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Minxin PeiPresident Trump has made his feelings about US competition with China plain; one of the early acts of his second presidential term has been to place tariffs on Chinese imports. no33:00In the past decade, many commentators have increasingly spoken of growing competition between the United States and China in areas like trade, industrial policy, but also on foreign policy and global influence more generally.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-international-order-and-us-china-competition-with-professor-shiping-tanguuid:ab71d1d1-beed-5e3a-8b1b-3439e5bbd96fMon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Shiping TangIn the past decade, many commentators have increasingly spoken of growing competition between the United States and China in areas like trade, industrial policy, but also on foreign policy and global influence more generally.no43:55In December 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke Dr Douglas Fuller, Associate Professor in the Department of International Economics, Government and Business at Copenhagen Business School.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-evolution-of-american-chip-controls-on-china-with-dr-douglas-fulleruuid:92a29229-cdfa-59b1-befa-34b8da04157aMon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Douglas FullerIn December 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke Dr Douglas Fuller, Associate Professor in the Department of International Economics, Government and Business at Copenhagen Business School.no32:56In October 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Michael Mastanduno, Nelson A. Rockefeller Professor of Government at Dartmouth College, and Dr Jennifer Lind, Associate Professor of Government at Dartmouth College.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-china-and-technology-export-controls-with-michael-mastanduno-and-jennifer-linduuid:910cd65c-8249-5484-8b76-1fb4f92b399fMon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Michael Mastanduno, Dr Jennifer LindIn October 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Michael Mastanduno, Nelson A. Rockefeller Professor of Government at Dartmouth College, and Dr Jennifer Lind, Associate Professor of Government at Dartmouth College.no59:56In November 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-america-and-the-asian-21st-century-with-professor-kishore-mahbubaniuuid:4f53363b-806e-5b54-8a87-67a240906d0eMon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Kishore MahbubaniIn November 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute at the National University of Singapore.no37:30In October 2024 the LSE Phelan US Centre spoke to Yeling Tan, Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. They spoke about how China understands economic security and its evolving economic strategy.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-china-s-evolving-approach-to-economic-security-with-professor-yeling-tanuuid:397ce606-e42a-59dc-9242-d40ac19aba71Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Yeling TanIn October 2024 the LSE Phelan US Centre spoke to Yeling Tan, Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. They spoke about how China understands economic security and its evolving economic strategy.no38:21In October 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to spoke to Lawrence Lessig, the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-ai-and-elections-with-professor-lawrence-lessiguuid:9b201cd9-ccc6-5869-b22d-c42b529a7c56Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Lawrence LessigIn October 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to spoke to Lawrence Lessig, the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School.no46:11In October 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at LSE, about his new book, “What Really Went Wrong: The West and the failure of democracy in the Middle East”. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-west-and-the-failure-of-democracy-in-the-middle-east-with-professor-fawaz-gergesuuid:46b08a68-e03a-52a9-8aad-bf6495d57f3fFri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Fawaz A Gerges, Chris GilsonIn October 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at LSE, about his new book, “What Really Went Wrong: The West and the failure of democracy in the Middle East”. no38:48In September 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Nick Lewis, a PhD student in LSE’s Department of Government and a recipient of a Phelan US Centre PhD Summer Research Grant in 2022, about how social media creates bias in democratic deliberation.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-social-media-spiral-of-silence-with-nick-lewisuuid:c70bfacf-af88-5111-8f52-e6d710d237f1Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Nick LewisIn September 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Nick Lewis, a PhD student in LSE’s Department of Government and a recipient of a Phelan US Centre PhD Summer Research Grant in 2022, about how social media creates bias in democratic deliberation.no31:24In September 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Peter Harris, Associate Professor of Political Science at Colorado State University about his new book, Why America Can’t Retrench (And How It Might).https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-why-america-can-t-retrench-with-dr-peter-harrisuuid:e11e78d0-1f0c-53e0-bef8-52226fdb93bdMon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Dr. Peter HarrisIn September 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Peter Harris, Associate Professor of Political Science at Colorado State University about his new book, Why America Can’t Retrench (And How It Might).no56:46In August 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Evelyne Ong, an undergraduate research assistant with the Phelan US Centre for the 2023-24 academic year. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-faculty-student-research-collaborations-with-evelyne-onguuid:85775085-d4c3-5edd-831c-2634c73eb08cMon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTEvelyn Ong, Callum CleasbyIn August 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Evelyne Ong, an undergraduate research assistant with the Phelan US Centre for the 2023-24 academic year. no31:08In 2024, the Phelan US Centre ran an essay competition for master’s students with the prompt, ““How should the United States work to shape the future of capitalism in this age of insecurity?”. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-master-s-students-essay-competition-on-capitalismuuid:30e06f2e-4f19-5ef2-bdce-a212d82529dbMon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris GilsonIn 2024, the Phelan US Centre ran an essay competition for master’s students with the prompt, ““How should the United States work to shape the future of capitalism in this age of insecurity?”. no42:54In July 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Nathan Lane, Associate Professor in Economics at Oxford University, about industrial policy in the United States and its history.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-us-industrial-policy-with-professor-nathan-laneuuid:e0ff95e2-5545-58cf-b1e4-ed2c56f8ced9Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Nathan LaneIn July 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Nathan Lane, Associate Professor in Economics at Oxford University, about industrial policy in the United States and its history.no40:22In 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Patriann Smith, professor in the College of Education at the University of South Florida.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-black-immigrant-literacies-with-professor-patriann-smithuuid:80449bcb-2970-524a-9977-020b40b380fcMon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Patriann SmithIn 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Patriann Smith, professor in the College of Education at the University of South Florida.no51:44In June 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Adia Harvey Wingfield, the Mary Tileston Hemenway Professor of Arts & Sciences and Vice Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity at Washington University in St. Louis.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-gray-areas-with-professor-adia-harvey-wingfielduuid:a88e843b-f6d9-5635-91f3-21c8e489586cMon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Adia WingfieldIn June 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Adia Harvey Wingfield, the Mary Tileston Hemenway Professor of Arts & Sciences and Vice Dean for Faculty Development and Diversity at Washington University in St. Louis.no33:40In May 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Maxwell Stearns, the Venable, Baetjer & Howard Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law about his new book, Parliamentary America.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-parliamentary-america-with-professor-maxwell-stearnsuuid:4ccb9b3b-d5cf-5fc7-ad68-a4f64f5119feMon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Maxwell StearnsIn May 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Maxwell Stearns, the Venable, Baetjer & Howard Professor of Law at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law about his new book, Parliamentary America.no01:04:25In June 2024, the LSE Phelan US Centre held the conference, US Nuclear Strategy in a Changing Indo-Pacific. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-us-nuclear-strategy-in-a-changing-indo-pacificuuid:5795c24a-a5f3-59b5-b154-ab13e70fbba1Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Debak Das, Matthew Fuhrmann, J. Luis RodriguezIn June 2024, the LSE Phelan US Centre held the conference, US Nuclear Strategy in a Changing Indo-Pacific. no27:00In May 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Jeff Legro, University Professor at the University of Richmond, and Visiting Professor at the Phelan US Centre for 2023-24. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-us-foreign-policy-and-power-with-professor-jeff-legrouuid:f0c68e87-be7c-5739-9eda-8eb0284a722fMon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Jeff LegroIn May 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Jeff Legro, University Professor at the University of Richmond, and Visiting Professor at the Phelan US Centre for 2023-24. no47:04In 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Brooke Gladstone, host and Managing Editor of WNYC’s On the Media about the US’ changing media landscape, and how we can teach the next generation to be better media consumers.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-media-truth-and-reality-with-brooke-gladstoneuuid:bba4cc3b-780f-5bc5-8765-35214d6d8adaMon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTBrooke Gladstone, Chris GilsonIn 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Brooke Gladstone, host and Managing Editor of WNYC’s On the Media about the US’ changing media landscape, and how we can teach the next generation to be better media consumers.no46:31In May 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to author and journalist for Slate magazine and Phelan US Centre Visiting Senior Fellow, Fred Kaplan about his 2020 book, The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-bomb-with-fred-kaplanuuid:364dc284-6fd7-5548-be0e-304a430a1f86Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTDr Fred Kaplan, Chris GilsonIn May 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to author and journalist for Slate magazine and Phelan US Centre Visiting Senior Fellow, Fred Kaplan about his 2020 book, The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War.no43:15How did China—the world’s largest communist nation—converge with global capitalism? And when did this occur? https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/made-in-china-when-us-china-interests-converged-to-transform-global-trade-lse-phelan-us-centre-eventuuid:db033016-dba7-5bc8-984b-e27d0bf4d6f1Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTDr Elizabeth InglesonHow did China—the world’s largest communist nation—converge with global capitalism? And when did this occur? no01:29:30The 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-worlds-superpoweruuid:2a7bad46-dfa8-59bc-bc34-d0d022df97b2Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTDr Elizabeth Ingleson, Dr. Ashley Tellis, John Van ReenenThe 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?no35:05In 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor John Owen, Ambassador Henry J. and Mrs. Marion R. Taylor Professor of Politics, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture and the Miller Center for Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, and an Academic Visitor at Nuffield College, University of Oxford from January to June 2024. They discussed his new book, ‘The Ecology of Nations: American Democracy in a Fragile World Order’, the United States’ changing foreign policy objectives, and the move from welfare liberalism to open liberalism in the post-war period and beyond. You can read Professor Owens’ recent article for USAPP, ‘How pluralistic liberalism can protect democracy in a time of contested world order’ here - https://wp.me/p3I2YF-dDK. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson and Anderson Tan.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-ecology-of-nations-american-democracy-in-a-fragile-world-order-with-professor-john-owenuuid:2aa60553-618b-5b82-9adb-89d4a481d89dMon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor John OwenIn 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor John Owen, Ambassador Henry J. and Mrs. Marion R. Taylor Professor of Politics, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture and the Miller Center for Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, and an Academic Visitor at Nuffield College, University of Oxford from January to June 2024. They discussed his new book, ‘The Ecology of Nations: American Democracy in a Fragile World Order’, the United States’ changing foreign policy objectives, and the move from welfare liberalism to open liberalism in the post-war period and beyond. You can read Professor Owens’ recent article for USAPP, ‘How pluralistic liberalism can protect democracy in a time of contested world order’ here - https://wp.me/p3I2YF-dDK. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson and Anderson Tan.no01:07:42In April 2024, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Elizabeth Ingleson, Assistant Professor in the Department of International History and Centre Affiliate, about her new book, Made in China: When US-China Interests Converged to Transform Global Trade. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-made-in-china-when-us-china-interests-converged-to-transform-global-trade-with-dr-elizabeth-inglesonuuid:159b7238-99a9-56e2-aaf2-70f2adfe0247Fri, 03 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTDr Elizabeth Ingleson, Chris GilsonIn April 2024, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Elizabeth Ingleson, Assistant Professor in the Department of International History and Centre Affiliate, about her new book, Made in China: When US-China Interests Converged to Transform Global Trade. no43:07In March 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Elizabeth Saunders, Professor of Political Science at Columbia University about her new book, ‘The Insiders’ Game: How Elites Make War and Peace’ and the role of elites in US foreign policymaking.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-insiders-game-how-elites-make-war-and-peace-with-professor-elizabeth-saundersuuid:5f8fdb5d-8fea-55b6-92dd-9bc5aa72e2deMon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Elizabeth Saunders, Chris GilsonIn March 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Elizabeth Saunders, Professor of Political Science at Columbia University about her new book, ‘The Insiders’ Game: How Elites Make War and Peace’ and the role of elites in US foreign policymaking.no45:54In March 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Jennifer Carlson of Arizona State University, and 2022 MacArthur Fellow, about her new book, Merchants of the Right: Gun Sellers and the Crisis of American Democracy.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-merchants-of-the-right-gun-sellers-and-the-crisis-of-american-democracy-with-professor-jennifer-carlsonuuid:05b5803d-1f4d-51eb-891f-6386b58db3a8Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Jennifer CarlsonIn March 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Jennifer Carlson of Arizona State University, and 2022 MacArthur Fellow, about her new book, Merchants of the Right: Gun Sellers and the Crisis of American Democracy.no01:11:33In March 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Jason Casellas about how the role of Latino voters in the United States and their changing voting patterns. They also discuss how Latino voters might influence the 2024 presidential election.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-latino-voters-in-the-united-states-with-professor-jason-casellasuuid:3eb810c6-1d52-5ec9-b1da-cefd5a87e1d5Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Dr Jason CasellasIn March 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Jason Casellas about how the role of Latino voters in the United States and their changing voting patterns. They also discuss how Latino voters might influence the 2024 presidential election.no34:37In February 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Mathieu Duchâtel, Resident Senior Fellow and Director of International Studies at Institut Montaigne about transatlantic convergence between the EU and the United States on China policy. They also discussed the fault lines between the EU and US on China policy, and how China has responded to these divergences, including on Taiwan policy. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Dr Mathieu Duchâtel (Institut Montaigne)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-china-policy-the-limits-of-transatlantic-convergence-with-dr-mathieu-duchateluuid:81cccd29-dd89-5c4f-a566-7211eb94b6d9Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Mathieu DuchâtelIn February 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Mathieu Duchâtel, Resident Senior Fellow and Director of International Studies at Institut Montaigne about transatlantic convergence between the EU and the United States on China policy. They also discussed the fault lines between the EU and US on China policy, and how China has responded to these divergences, including on Taiwan policy. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Dr Mathieu Duchâtel (Institut Montaigne)no28:04On March 6th, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Jason Casellas about the Super Tuesday results, the primary race so far, and what the trends may mean for the general election in November.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-super-tuesday-2024-results-with-professor-jason-casellasuuid:9b2947b5-7c53-56c4-af6f-7d7d1c701f94Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Dr Jason CasellasOn March 6th, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Jason Casellas about the Super Tuesday results, the primary race so far, and what the trends may mean for the general election in November.no25:23In January 2024, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Andrew Rudalevige about the separation of powers in US government and the executive branch, and former President Trump’s potential plans to reshape the federal bureaucracy. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-limits-of-presidential-power-with-professor-andrew-rudalevigeuuid:38879d8a-fa40-5997-a062-d4febb801df7Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTAndrew Rudalevige, Chris GilsonIn January 2024, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Andrew Rudalevige about the separation of powers in US government and the executive branch, and former President Trump’s potential plans to reshape the federal bureaucracy. no55:46In 2023 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Jordan Tama, Provost Associate Professor at American University’s School of International Service about his new book, Bipartisanship and US Foreign Policy: Cooperation in a Polarized Age.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-bipartisanship-and-us-foreign-policy-with-dr-jordan-tamauuid:11d60135-6c32-588b-9317-8fc905bf651eMon, 19 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Dr. Jordan TamaIn 2023 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Jordan Tama, Provost Associate Professor at American University’s School of International Service about his new book, Bipartisanship and US Foreign Policy: Cooperation in a Polarized Age.no46:07In 2023 the Phelan US Centre spoke to the authors of the Brattle Group Report on Reparations for Transatlantic Chattel Slavery, which estimates reparations for harms from enslavement, including to those who were enslaved and to their descendants.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-brattle-group-report-on-reparations-for-transatlantic-chattel-slaveryuuid:8ec76b6a-5fbd-5105-acf9-91d9d3c614b6Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTDr. Coleman Bazelon, Rohan Janakiraman, Mary Olson, Chris GilsonIn 2023 the Phelan US Centre spoke to the authors of the Brattle Group Report on Reparations for Transatlantic Chattel Slavery, which estimates reparations for harms from enslavement, including to those who were enslaved and to their descendants.no39:07In January 2024, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Ashley Tellis, the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about how the US has engaged with China economically in recent decades. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-future-of-us-china-competition-with-dr-ashley-tellisuuid:a0099d37-8ca9-5df1-8a20-e863bc6788e7Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Dr. Ashley TellisIn January 2024, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Ashley Tellis, the Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs and a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about how the US has engaged with China economically in recent decades. no27:59In 2023, the Phelan US Centre spoke to spoke to William C. Wohlforth, Daniel Webster Professor in the Department of Government at Dartmouth College, about the United States’ role as the world’s unipolar power. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-why-china-hawks-are-wrong-with-professor-william-wohlforthuuid:96ff337e-28e9-5de9-8cd2-a7580a502567Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor William WohlforthIn 2023, the Phelan US Centre spoke to spoke to William C. Wohlforth, Daniel Webster Professor in the Department of Government at Dartmouth College, about the United States’ role as the world’s unipolar power. no41:33In 2023 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Theda Skocpol, Victor S. Thomas Professor of Government and Sociology at Harvard University.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-rust-belt-union-blues-with-professor-theda-skocpoluuid:ba360144-1fae-5dcc-a439-fc4ab08015b9Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Theda Skocpol, Chris GilsonIn 2023 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Theda Skocpol, Victor S. Thomas Professor of Government and Sociology at Harvard University.no44:19In 2023, the Phelan US Centre ran an essay competition for master’s students with the prompt, “What responsibility does the US have to the rest of the world on climate change?”. In this Extra Inning, we speak to the author of the winning essay, Oscar Parry, and the runners-up, Jibran Raja and Alia Yusuf. We discuss the essay competition, what it’s like for students to engage with a wider audience, and the opportunity they had to present their essays in the UK parliament to MPs and the British-American Parliamentary Group.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-master-s-students-essay-competition-on-climate-changeuuid:81d04ed3-6f4e-5f09-9434-bf23b53654e6Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTChris GilsonIn 2023, the Phelan US Centre ran an essay competition for master’s students with the prompt, “What responsibility does the US have to the rest of the world on climate change?”. In this Extra Inning, we speak to the author of the winning essay, Oscar Parry, and the runners-up, Jibran Raja and Alia Yusuf. We discuss the essay competition, what it’s like for students to engage with a wider audience, and the opportunity they had to present their essays in the UK parliament to MPs and the British-American Parliamentary Group.no38:34In 2023 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Amanda Sahar d’Urso, Assistant Professor at Georgetown University and Dr Tabitha Bonilla, Associate Professor at Northwestern University, about their recent article Religion or Race? Using Intersectionality to Examine the Role of Muslim Identity and Evaluations on Belonging in the United States in the Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, which they also wrote about on the US Centre’s USAPP blog. They discuss the role of religious and racial identity in America today. This Extra Inning was produced by Mohid Malik and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Amanda Sahar d’Urso (Georgetown University) and Tabitha Bonilla (Northwestern University)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-religion-over-race-with-dr-amanda-sahar-d-urso-and-dr-tabitha-bonillauuid:a4a327b9-cc0a-59e1-b4a2-19fbbe1535abWed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTMohid Rehman Malik, Amanda Sahar d’Urso, Tabitha BonillaIn 2023 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Amanda Sahar d’Urso, Assistant Professor at Georgetown University and Dr Tabitha Bonilla, Associate Professor at Northwestern University, about their recent article Religion or Race? Using Intersectionality to Examine the Role of Muslim Identity and Evaluations on Belonging in the United States in the Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, which they also wrote about on the US Centre’s USAPP blog. They discuss the role of religious and racial identity in America today. This Extra Inning was produced by Mohid Malik and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Amanda Sahar d’Urso (Georgetown University) and Tabitha Bonilla (Northwestern University)no40:47In 2023 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Naveeda Khan, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology at Johns Hopkins University about her new book, In Quest of a Shared Planet: Negotiating Climate from the Global South, the role that UN Climate Change Conferences (or “COPs”) play in the global climate framework, and the relationship between the global north and south in taking responsibility for and mitigating the effects of climate change. This Extra Inning was produced by Mohid Malik and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Naveeda Khan (Johns Hopkins University)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-in-quest-of-a-shared-planet-with-dr-naveeda-khanuuid:b2087bf2-b872-54e8-9480-2ca5fd0ae6b4Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMTMohid Rehman Malik, Dr Naveeda KhanIn 2023 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Naveeda Khan, associate professor in the Department of Anthropology at Johns Hopkins University about her new book, In Quest of a Shared Planet: Negotiating Climate from the Global South, the role that UN Climate Change Conferences (or “COPs”) play in the global climate framework, and the relationship between the global north and south in taking responsibility for and mitigating the effects of climate change. This Extra Inning was produced by Mohid Malik and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Naveeda Khan (Johns Hopkins University)no53:43On the 20th and 21st of October 2023, the London School of Economics' Phelan United States Centre hosted the Future of Capitalism in an Age of Insecurity Conference. Bringing together leading scholars and analysts, the conference examined the effects of geopolitical turmoil, democratic discontent, anti-globalism, and technological change on capitalist economies. On Friday the 20th of October, the conference keynote event, Rethinking Market Capitalism: Innovation and the Path to Shared Prosperity, was given by Professor Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor at MIT. The keynote event was chaired by Professor Peter Trubowitz, Centre Director of the LSE Phelan United States Centre and Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Contributors: Professor Daron Acemoglu (MIT), Professor Peter Trubowitz (LSE)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-future-of-capitalism-conference-keynote-address-rethinking-market-capitalism-innovation-and-the-path-to-shared-prosperity-with-professor-daron-acemogluuuid:9319b855-5971-50b8-ba3c-54e010d3254fFri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Daron AcemogluOn the 20th and 21st of October 2023, the London School of Economics' Phelan United States Centre hosted the Future of Capitalism in an Age of Insecurity Conference. Bringing together leading scholars and analysts, the conference examined the effects of geopolitical turmoil, democratic discontent, anti-globalism, and technological change on capitalist economies. On Friday the 20th of October, the conference keynote event, Rethinking Market Capitalism: Innovation and the Path to Shared Prosperity, was given by Professor Daron Acemoglu, Institute Professor at MIT. The keynote event was chaired by Professor Peter Trubowitz, Centre Director of the LSE Phelan United States Centre and Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Contributors: Professor Daron Acemoglu (MIT), Professor Peter Trubowitz (LSE)no01:31:33On the 20th and 21st of October 2023, the London School of Economics' Phelan United States Centre hosted the Future of Capitalism in an Age of Insecurity Conference. Bringing together leading scholars and analysts, the conference examined the effects of geopolitical turmoil, democratic discontent, anti-globalism, and technological change on capitalist economies. On Saturday the 21st of October, the first conference panel of the day was globalisation and the return of geopolitics. This panel featured Professor Michael Mastanduno of Dartmouth College, C. Raja Mohan of the Asia Society, and Anne-Marie Slaughter, the CEO of New America. The panel was chaired by Professor Peter Trubowitz, Centre Director of the LSE Phelan United States Centre and Associate Fellow at Chatham House. The LSE's incoming new President and Vice Chancellor Larry Kramer also gave opening remarks before the panel. Contributors: Professor Michael Mastanduno (Dartmouth College), C. Raja Mohan (Asia Society), Anne-Marie Slaughter (New America), Professor Peter Trubowitz (LSE)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-future-of-capitalism-conference-panel-1-on-globalisation-and-the-return-of-geopoliticsuuid:86344cd6-b2b8-5933-b395-cf182c646c92Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTDr C Raja Mohan, Professor Anne-Marie Slaughter, Professor Michael MastandunoOn the 20th and 21st of October 2023, the London School of Economics' Phelan United States Centre hosted the Future of Capitalism in an Age of Insecurity Conference. Bringing together leading scholars and analysts, the conference examined the effects of geopolitical turmoil, democratic discontent, anti-globalism, and technological change on capitalist economies. On Saturday the 21st of October, the first conference panel of the day was globalisation and the return of geopolitics. This panel featured Professor Michael Mastanduno of Dartmouth College, C. Raja Mohan of the Asia Society, and Anne-Marie Slaughter, the CEO of New America. The panel was chaired by Professor Peter Trubowitz, Centre Director of the LSE Phelan United States Centre and Associate Fellow at Chatham House. The LSE's incoming new President and Vice Chancellor Larry Kramer also gave opening remarks before the panel. Contributors: Professor Michael Mastanduno (Dartmouth College), C. Raja Mohan (Asia Society), Anne-Marie Slaughter (New America), Professor Peter Trubowitz (LSE)no01:44:09On the 20th and 21st of October 2023, the London School of Economics' Phelan United States Centre hosted the Future of Capitalism in an Age of Insecurity Conference. Bringing together leading scholars and analysts, the conference examined the effects of geopolitical turmoil, democratic discontent, anti-globalism, and technological change on capitalist economies. On Saturday the 21st of October, the second conference panel of the day was Populism and Democratic Capitalism. This panel featured Professor Sheri Berman of Barnard College, Professor Ian Shapiro of Yale University, and Professor Luigi Zingales of the University of Chicago. The panel was chaired by Professor Stephanie Rickard of the LSE Department of Government. Contributors: Professor Sheri Berman (Barnard College), Professor Ian Shapiro (Yale University), Professor Luigi Zingales (University of Chicago), Professor Stephanie Rickard (LSE)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-future-of-capitalism-conference-panel-2-on-populism-and-democratic-capitalismuuid:fcaa6865-96dd-59f7-a331-67e75a8243f0Fri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Ian Shapiro, Professor Luigi Zingales, Professor Sheri BermanOn the 20th and 21st of October 2023, the London School of Economics' Phelan United States Centre hosted the Future of Capitalism in an Age of Insecurity Conference. Bringing together leading scholars and analysts, the conference examined the effects of geopolitical turmoil, democratic discontent, anti-globalism, and technological change on capitalist economies. On Saturday the 21st of October, the second conference panel of the day was Populism and Democratic Capitalism. This panel featured Professor Sheri Berman of Barnard College, Professor Ian Shapiro of Yale University, and Professor Luigi Zingales of the University of Chicago. The panel was chaired by Professor Stephanie Rickard of the LSE Department of Government. Contributors: Professor Sheri Berman (Barnard College), Professor Ian Shapiro (Yale University), Professor Luigi Zingales (University of Chicago), Professor Stephanie Rickard (LSE)no01:45:04On the 20th and 21st of October 2023, the London School of Economics' Phelan United States Centre hosted the Future of Capitalism in an Age of Insecurity Conference. Bringing together leading scholars and analysts, the conference examined the effects of geopolitical turmoil, democratic discontent, anti-globalism, and technological change on capitalist economies. On Saturday the 21st of October, the third conference panel of the day was Global Governance in an Era of Anti-Globalism. This panel featured Professor G. John Ikenberry of Princeton University, David Luke of the LSE Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, and Professor Nita Rudra of Georgetown University. The panel was chaired by Professor Leslie Vinjamuri of Chatham House and SOAS University of London. Contributors: Professor G. John Ikenberry (Princeton University), David Luke (LSE Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa), Professor Nita Rudra (Georgetown University), Professor Leslie Vinjamuri (Chatham House and SOAS)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-future-of-capitalism-conference-panel-3-on-global-governance-in-an-era-of-anti-globalismuuid:4961b6ba-09c6-5947-91e0-bfc76cf150ffFri, 27 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor G. John Ikenberry, Professor David Luke, Professor Nita RudraOn the 20th and 21st of October 2023, the London School of Economics' Phelan United States Centre hosted the Future of Capitalism in an Age of Insecurity Conference. Bringing together leading scholars and analysts, the conference examined the effects of geopolitical turmoil, democratic discontent, anti-globalism, and technological change on capitalist economies. On Saturday the 21st of October, the third conference panel of the day was Global Governance in an Era of Anti-Globalism. This panel featured Professor G. John Ikenberry of Princeton University, David Luke of the LSE Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa, and Professor Nita Rudra of Georgetown University. The panel was chaired by Professor Leslie Vinjamuri of Chatham House and SOAS University of London. Contributors: Professor G. John Ikenberry (Princeton University), David Luke (LSE Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa), Professor Nita Rudra (Georgetown University), Professor Leslie Vinjamuri (Chatham House and SOAS)no01:34:44In June 2023, the Phelan US Centre spoke with Robert J. Sampson the Woodford L. and Ann A. Flowers University Professor at Harvard University about his new study, The Birth Lottery of History. This study followed over 1,000 Americans over 23 years and looks at the effects on different age cohorts of the social transformation of crime, punishment, and inequality over the last three decades. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, Mohid Malik, and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Robert J. Sampson (Harvard University)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-birth-lottery-of-history-with-professor-robert-sampsonuuid:a9b8ebf3-79b1-5d36-97e9-670e1ab3fc3aMon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Robert J. Sampson, Chris GilsonIn June 2023, the Phelan US Centre spoke with Robert J. Sampson the Woodford L. and Ann A. Flowers University Professor at Harvard University about his new study, The Birth Lottery of History. This study followed over 1,000 Americans over 23 years and looks at the effects on different age cohorts of the social transformation of crime, punishment, and inequality over the last three decades. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, Mohid Malik, and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Robert J. Sampson (Harvard University)no51:07In December 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Marc Selverstone, Associate Professor in Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia's Miller Centre of Public Affairs, and chair of the Miller Center's Presidential Recordings programme, about his new book, The Kennedy Withdrawal Camelot and the American Commitment to Vietnam. They discussed the factors that shaped President Kennedy’s views on Vietnam, the relationship between Kennedy and his Secretary of Defense, Robert S. McNamara, and their views on a potential withdrawal from Vietnam, and the usefulness of White House recordings to academics and historians. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, Mohid Malik, and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Professor Marc Selverstone (University of Virginia), Chris Gilson (Phelan US Centre), Mohid Rehman Malik (Phelan US Centre)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-kennedy-withdrawal-with-professor-marc-selverstoneuuid:5588a5b7-c136-57dd-bbe6-9ae1158c4693Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Mohid Rehman Malik, Professor Marc SelverstoneIn December 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Marc Selverstone, Associate Professor in Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia's Miller Centre of Public Affairs, and chair of the Miller Center's Presidential Recordings programme, about his new book, The Kennedy Withdrawal Camelot and the American Commitment to Vietnam. They discussed the factors that shaped President Kennedy’s views on Vietnam, the relationship between Kennedy and his Secretary of Defense, Robert S. McNamara, and their views on a potential withdrawal from Vietnam, and the usefulness of White House recordings to academics and historians. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, Mohid Malik, and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Professor Marc Selverstone (University of Virginia), Chris Gilson (Phelan US Centre), Mohid Rehman Malik (Phelan US Centre)no59:54In May 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Mohid Malik spoke to Pranab Bardhan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. In this Extra Inning podcast, they discussed the argument put forward in Professor Bardhan’s 2022 book, A World of Insecurity: Democratic Disenchantment in Rich and Poor Countries. Their conversation explored the future of democratic governance as it confronts majoritarian politics throughout the world. This Extra Inning was produced by Mohid Malik and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Professor Pranab Bardhan (University of California), Mohid Rehman Malik (LSE Phelan US Centre)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-democratic-disenchantment-in-rich-and-poor-countries-with-professor-pranab-bardhanuuid:361ec539-b063-5599-8fdc-ca056813fba8Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTPranab Bardhan, Mohid Rehman MalikIn May 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Mohid Malik spoke to Pranab Bardhan, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley. In this Extra Inning podcast, they discussed the argument put forward in Professor Bardhan’s 2022 book, A World of Insecurity: Democratic Disenchantment in Rich and Poor Countries. Their conversation explored the future of democratic governance as it confronts majoritarian politics throughout the world. This Extra Inning was produced by Mohid Malik and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Professor Pranab Bardhan (University of California), Mohid Rehman Malik (LSE Phelan US Centre)no48:10This episode examines current trends in American politics in implementing policies to address climate change. Dr Bromley-Trujillo (Christopher Newport University) and environmental journalist Beth Gardiner (author of Choked Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution) discuss the impacts of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and whether a Green New-Deal could be possible in the future. This episode finishes off the 6-part climate change series, Climate Change: America and the World by looking at ways we can protect our planet from environmental decay. This episode was produced by Mohid Malik, Anderson Tan, and Chris Gilson. Contributors: Dr Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo (Christopher Newport University), Beth Gardiner (Environmental Journalist), and Mohid Rehman Malik (Phelan US Centre)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/climate-change-america-and-the-world-episode-6-the-future-of-climate-change-politics-in-americauuid:2d98ba4a-638e-5380-86f5-a26f42addad0Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo, Mohid Rehman Malik, Beth GardinerThis episode examines current trends in American politics in implementing policies to address climate change. Dr Bromley-Trujillo (Christopher Newport University) and environmental journalist Beth Gardiner (author of Choked Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution) discuss the impacts of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and whether a Green New-Deal could be possible in the future. This episode finishes off the 6-part climate change series, Climate Change: America and the World by looking at ways we can protect our planet from environmental decay. This episode was produced by Mohid Malik, Anderson Tan, and Chris Gilson. Contributors: Dr Rebecca Bromley-Trujillo (Christopher Newport University), Beth Gardiner (Environmental Journalist), and Mohid Rehman Malik (Phelan US Centre)no54:57In May 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke to Brian Burgoon, Professor of International and Comparative Political Economy in the Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam, and Peter Trubowitz, Professor of International Relations, and Director of the Phelan US Centre at LSE and Associate Fellow at Chatham House, about their new book Geopolitics and Democracy, which will be published in July 2023 by Oxford University Press. In this Extra Inning podcast, they discuss the rise of anti-globalist forces which are against international cooperation and multilateralism, and how this connects to the decline of the welfare state and citizens’ perceptions about threats from abroad. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Professor Peter Trubowitz (LSE Phelan US Centre), Professor Brian Burgoon (University of Amsterdam)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-geopolitics-and-democracy-with-brian-burgoon-and-peter-trubowitzuuid:d10103e5-9099-5aa1-99aa-11ae25a05adeTue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Peter Trubowitz, Professor Brian Burgoon, Chris GilsonIn May 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke to Brian Burgoon, Professor of International and Comparative Political Economy in the Department of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam, and Peter Trubowitz, Professor of International Relations, and Director of the Phelan US Centre at LSE and Associate Fellow at Chatham House, about their new book Geopolitics and Democracy, which will be published in July 2023 by Oxford University Press. In this Extra Inning podcast, they discuss the rise of anti-globalist forces which are against international cooperation and multilateralism, and how this connects to the decline of the welfare state and citizens’ perceptions about threats from abroad. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Professor Peter Trubowitz (LSE Phelan US Centre), Professor Brian Burgoon (University of Amsterdam)no01:05:44Professor Rebecca Elliot (LSE) and Professor in Practice Swenja Surminski (LSE Grantham) discuss how climate change and climate related hazards disproportionately affect those from low-income backgrounds in the US and globally.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/climate-change-america-and-the-world-episode-5-the-cost-of-climate-change-in-americauuid:eb18e992-a202-5d64-a70f-1067a9770f77Fri, 21 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTMohid Rehman Malik, Professor Swenja Surminski, Dr Rebecca ElliottProfessor Rebecca Elliot (LSE) and Professor in Practice Swenja Surminski (LSE Grantham) discuss how climate change and climate related hazards disproportionately affect those from low-income backgrounds in the US and globally.no50:34In this episode we look at the different experiences of climate change in the United States from a racial perspective. We are joined by Centennial Professor Laura Pulido (LSE Department of Geography and Environment and Phelan US Centre) and Jeremy Williams (The Earthbound Report) to discuss how environmental racism manifests and how urban development has contributed to this problem. By discussing historical developments and contemporary policies, this episode looks to clarify the intersection between climate change and race. This episode was produced by Mohid Malik, Anderson Tan, and Chris Gilson. Contributors: Professor Laura Pulido (University of Oregon, LSE Department of Geography and Environment, LSE Phelan US Centre), Jeremy Williams, Mohid Rehman Malik (Phelan US Centre)https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/climate-change-america-and-the-world-episode-4-climate-change-and-raceuuid:0d342e72-6a51-5cec-92bc-3e18b3851bc1Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTMohid Rehman Malik, Professor Laura Pulido, Jeremy WilliamsIn this episode we look at the different experiences of climate change in the United States from a racial perspective. We are joined by Centennial Professor Laura Pulido (LSE Department of Geography and Environment and Phelan US Centre) and Jeremy Williams (The Earthbound Report) to discuss how environmental racism manifests and how urban development has contributed to this problem. By discussing historical developments and contemporary policies, this episode looks to clarify the intersection between climate change and race. This episode was produced by Mohid Malik, Anderson Tan, and Chris Gilson. Contributors: Professor Laura Pulido (University of Oregon, LSE Department of Geography and Environment, LSE Phelan US Centre), Jeremy Williams, Mohid Rehman Malik (Phelan US Centre)no51:36We live in turbulent times. Globalized challenges like climate change, pandemics, migration, and supply chain disruptions are rising in urgency. With these and other challenges in mind, in June 2023, Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and the LSE Phelan US Centre convened the Lloyd George Study Group on Global Governance. For this episode of the Ballpark, we asked each of the ten members of the Lloyd George Study Group on Global Governance one question: What do you take to be the defining global challenges of the coming decades? Their answers tell us a great deal about what global challenges we face, and how we might begin to tackle them. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Wu Xinbo (Fudan University), Eghosa Emmanuel Osaghae (University of Ibadan, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs), Selina Ho (National University of Singapore), Peter Trubowitz (LSE Phelan US Centre), Charles Kupchan (Georgetown University), Cornelia Woll (Hertie School), Bahgat Korany (The American University in Cairo), C. Raja Mohan (Asia Society Policy Institute), Monica Herz (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro), Chris Gilson (Phelan US Centre).https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-defining-global-challenges-of-the-coming-decades-with-the-lloyd-george-study-groupuuid:44759c52-81ac-5e75-bf4c-7f0ac3451a2eMon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Professor Peter Trubowitz, Professor Wu Xinbo, Professor Eghosa Emmanuel Osaghae, Selina Ho, Professor Charles Kupchan, Professor Cornelia Woll, Professor Bahgat Korany, Dr C Raja Mohan, Dr Monica HerzWe live in turbulent times. Globalized challenges like climate change, pandemics, migration, and supply chain disruptions are rising in urgency. With these and other challenges in mind, in June 2023, Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and the LSE Phelan US Centre convened the Lloyd George Study Group on Global Governance. For this episode of the Ballpark, we asked each of the ten members of the Lloyd George Study Group on Global Governance one question: What do you take to be the defining global challenges of the coming decades? Their answers tell us a great deal about what global challenges we face, and how we might begin to tackle them. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson and Anderson Tan. Contributors: Wu Xinbo (Fudan University), Eghosa Emmanuel Osaghae (University of Ibadan, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs), Selina Ho (National University of Singapore), Peter Trubowitz (LSE Phelan US Centre), Charles Kupchan (Georgetown University), Cornelia Woll (Hertie School), Bahgat Korany (The American University in Cairo), C. Raja Mohan (Asia Society Policy Institute), Monica Herz (Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro), Chris Gilson (Phelan US Centre).no29:48In March 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Samuel Bazzi, of the University of California, San Diego, about his new research on The Confederate Diaspora. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-confederate-diaspora-with-professor-samuel-bazziuuid:62503118-9d63-551c-bd6b-e4ed1fb76b4eMon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTSamuel Bazzi, Mohid Rehman Malik, Chris GilsonIn March 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Samuel Bazzi, of the University of California, San Diego, about his new research on The Confederate Diaspora. no23:53In March 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Yasheng Huang, Epoch Foundation professor of global economics and management at MIT’s Sloan School of Management about his new book, The Rise and Fall of the EAST.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-rise-and-fall-of-the-east-with-professor-yasheng-huanguuid:a88ab761-a2bb-5250-be06-3b3b55b2b7a3Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTMohid Rehman Malik, Chris Gilson, Professor Yasheng HuangIn March 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Yasheng Huang, Epoch Foundation professor of global economics and management at MIT’s Sloan School of Management about his new book, The Rise and Fall of the EAST.no40:43The Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Pinelopi Goldberg, Elihu Professor of Economics and Global Affairs and Affiliate of the Economic Growth Center at Yale University about her new book, The Unequal Effects of Globalization.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-waning-globalisation-with-professor-pinelopi-goldberguuid:f5fb2c96-658c-5149-84f9-abdb3cba87a7Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg, Chris Gilson, Mohid Rehman MalikThe Phelan US Centre spoke to Professor Pinelopi Goldberg, Elihu Professor of Economics and Global Affairs and Affiliate of the Economic Growth Center at Yale University about her new book, The Unequal Effects of Globalization.no31:44This episode examines the intersection between climate change and global security. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/climate-change-america-and-the-world-episode-3-conflict-and-securityuuid:fae04492-fd54-59f8-9995-a3be63838c2dThu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTMohid Rehman Malik, Professor Neta C. Crawford, Sherri GoodmanThis episode examines the intersection between climate change and global security. no43:59In this episode, we examine the interaction of climate change with migration.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/climate-change-america-and-the-world-episode-2-migration-and-forced-movementuuid:e9dee84b-80c8-5a22-82b0-c955fcf47a3dFri, 12 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTMohid Rehman Malik, Professor Susana Beatriz Adamo, Professor Sarah BermeoIn this episode, we examine the interaction of climate change with migration.no44:13What is the US’ role in the climate crisis, and can a climate change framework exist without addressing climate change reparations and the different experiences of climate change across the globe?https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/climate-change-america-and-the-world-episode-1-climate-change-and-global-responsibilityuuid:632fbfb1-a86e-597f-9e59-dbb1b79a90f6Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Kathryn Hochstetler, Christopher Callahan, Mohid Rehman MalikWhat is the US’ role in the climate crisis, and can a climate change framework exist without addressing climate change reparations and the different experiences of climate change across the globe?no55:50Climate Change: America and the World is an upcoming six-part podcast series by the London School of Economics’ Phelan US Centre.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/coming-soon-climate-change-america-and-the-worlduuid:9da57d11-4f9d-578f-ad02-c7fd8762a1a2Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTSherri Goodman, Professor Laura Pulido, Jeremy Williams, Professor Kathy Hochstetler, Beth Gardiner, Professor Rebecca Bromley-TrujilloClimate Change: America and the World is an upcoming six-part podcast series by the London School of Economics’ Phelan US Centre.no03:00In February 2023, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Joshua Kurlantzick, senior fellow for Southeast Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations about his new book, Beijing's Global Media Offensive: China's Uneven Campaign To Influence Asia and the World.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-beijing-s-global-media-offensive-with-joshua-kurlantzickuuid:0c25b1b9-8254-52d3-bdf6-fc497d6561a9Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMTJoshua Kurlantzick, Chris Gilson, Mohid Rehman MalikIn February 2023, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Joshua Kurlantzick, senior fellow for Southeast Asia at the Council on Foreign Relations about his new book, Beijing's Global Media Offensive: China's Uneven Campaign To Influence Asia and the World.no31:30In January 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Susan Shirk, Research Professor and Chair of the 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego about her new book, Overreach: How China Derailed its Peaceful Rise.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-how-china-derailed-its-peaceful-rise-with-professor-susan-shirkuuid:884bf2a9-ab6e-5fe6-bc23-5dd66d502755Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Susan Shirk, Chris Gilson, Mohid Rehman MalikIn January 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Susan Shirk, Research Professor and Chair of the 21st Century China Center at UC San Diego about her new book, Overreach: How China Derailed its Peaceful Rise.no30:37In December 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Dr Tasseli McKay, National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Sociology at Duke University.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-the-case-for-reparations-for-mass-incarceration-with-dr-tasseli-mckayuuid:3a24383a-f109-57c5-af57-a4db0e10bf98Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMTMohid Rehman Malik, Chris GilsonIn December 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Dr Tasseli McKay, National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Sociology at Duke University.no29:22In May 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Glenn Loury, Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences and Professor of Economics at Brown University, on the role of identity politics in the United States. In their discussion, they situated Black American experience within the context of identity politics, and how this has done little to correct existing racial inequalities in the United States. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, Mohid Malik, and Anderson Tan.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-professor-glenn-loury-on-identity-politics-and-race-in-americauuid:b7f99dc1-ce8f-5469-91f7-0c73df35e31fTue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Glenn Loury, Mohid Rehman MalikIn May 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Glenn Loury, Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences and Professor of Economics at Brown University, on the role of identity politics in the United States. In their discussion, they situated Black American experience within the context of identity politics, and how this has done little to correct existing racial inequalities in the United States. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, Mohid Malik, and Anderson Tan.no32:01In November 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Jessica Chen Weiss, professor of government at Cornell University, about China and the future of the international order. They also discussed President Biden’s approach to China, and the future of US-China relations. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, Mohid Malik, and Anderson Tan.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-professor-jessica-chen-weiss-on-china-and-the-international-orderuuid:8f2d0c59-3b59-5540-88db-9bdaf78bf0f6Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTIn November 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Jessica Chen Weiss, professor of government at Cornell University, about China and the future of the international order. They also discussed President Biden’s approach to China, and the future of US-China relations. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, Mohid Malik, and Anderson Tan.no14:21In November 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Taylor Fravel of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology about China’s Belt and Road Initiative. They discussed the history and recent developments of the Belt and Road Initiative, the political implications of this project, and the US’ responses to it. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, Mohid Malik, and Anderson Tan. Take me out to the Ball game’ by Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” used with permission.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-china-s-belt-and-road-with-professor-taylor-fraveluuid:b3b3fa06-1953-5e25-8cd4-420a0090f362Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Taylor FravelIn November 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Taylor Fravel of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology about China’s Belt and Road Initiative. They discussed the history and recent developments of the Belt and Road Initiative, the political implications of this project, and the US’ responses to it. This Extra Inning was produced by Chris Gilson, Mohid Malik, and Anderson Tan. Take me out to the Ball game’ by Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” used with permission.no24:34On 27 September 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Rana Mitter of the University of Oxford about China’s changing national narrative. They also discussed nationalism in China and the ways China has engaged in revisionist history with regards to its conception of the current international order. This Extra Inning was produced by Anderson Tan. Take me out to the Ball game’ by Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” used with permission.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-professor-rana-mitter-on-historical-analogy-in-us-china-relationsuuid:b210f6cc-bd12-5eb0-a2ff-c653dbad6368Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Rana MitterOn 27 September 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Rana Mitter of the University of Oxford about China’s changing national narrative. They also discussed nationalism in China and the ways China has engaged in revisionist history with regards to its conception of the current international order. This Extra Inning was produced by Anderson Tan. Take me out to the Ball game’ by Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” used with permission.no27:38On 25 January 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke with Marie Yovanovitch, the United States’ Ambassador to Ukraine from 2016 to 2019, about US-Ukraine relations, resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and European security. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-lessons-from-the-edge-with-marie-yovanovitchuuid:da89024d-e50b-562e-a6b4-7fb080766ba0Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTMarie YovanovitchOn 25 January 2023, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke with Marie Yovanovitch, the United States’ Ambassador to Ukraine from 2016 to 2019, about US-Ukraine relations, resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and European security. no29:54In June 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke to Centre Affiliate Professor James Morrison about his new book, England's Cross of Gold Keynes, Churchill, and the Governance of Economic Beliefs.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-england-s-cross-of-gold-with-professor-james-morrisonuuid:6ca7cafd-764b-5776-bbb9-4b69d9d776cfMon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTDr James Ashley MorrisonIn June 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke to Centre Affiliate Professor James Morrison about his new book, England's Cross of Gold Keynes, Churchill, and the Governance of Economic Beliefs.no22:36Mary Kaldor is Professor Emeritus of Global Governance and Director of the Conflict Research Programme at The London School of Economics and Political Sciencehttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-professor-mary-kaldor-on-long-term-solutions-to-the-war-in-ukraineuuid:e36a4c33-3033-583e-b359-496a80d22057Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Mary KaldorMary Kaldor is Professor Emeritus of Global Governance and Director of the Conflict Research Programme at The London School of Economics and Political Scienceno22:20The Phelan US Centre’s Joss Harrison speaks to Karen Torres about her experience as an undergraduate research assistant (UGRA) with Dr John Collins at the US Centre in 2019-20, and how this has influenced her academic and career plans. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-finding-success-as-a-phelan-us-centre-undergraduate-research-assistant-with-karen-torresuuid:75934165-4d08-57ed-b3d7-2462b87eb6b0Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTKaren Torres, Joss HarrisonThe Phelan US Centre’s Joss Harrison speaks to Karen Torres about her experience as an undergraduate research assistant (UGRA) with Dr John Collins at the US Centre in 2019-20, and how this has influenced her academic and career plans. no24:55In June 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke to Professor James Morrison about his experience as a faculty lead working on research projects with undergraduates as part of the US Centre’s undergraduate research assistant (UGRA) programme. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-everyone-wins-student-faculty-collaborations-in-the-phelan-us-centre-s-undergraduate-research-assistant-programme-with-professor-james-morrisonuuid:a6a98d76-7c80-597f-bbb3-cb084e550710Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTDr James Ashley MorrisonIn June 2022, the Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson spoke to Professor James Morrison about his experience as a faculty lead working on research projects with undergraduates as part of the US Centre’s undergraduate research assistant (UGRA) programme. no12:28On 9 June 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Ayse Zarakol of the University of Cambridge about the state of the Liberal International Order following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-professor-ayse-zarakol-on-the-future-of-liberal-internationalism-and-the-war-in-ukraineuuid:9bb7e4d4-b59e-5c85-ae48-a54277fed5c0Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTDr Ayse Zarakol, Chris Gilson, Mohid Rehman MalikOn 9 June 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Ayse Zarakol of the University of Cambridge about the state of the Liberal International Order following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. no18:37On 9 June 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Charles Kupchan of the Council on Foreign Relations and Georgetown University about the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the Liberal World Order. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-professor-charles-kupchan-on-american-isolationism-and-the-future-of-the-liberal-world-orderuuid:979ea638-fd1e-5703-a2ab-e25c1fbf752fMon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Charles Kupchan, Chris Gilson, Mohid Rehman MalikOn 9 June 2022, The Phelan US Centre’s Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik spoke to Professor Charles Kupchan of the Council on Foreign Relations and Georgetown University about the implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the Liberal World Order. no19:55Chris Gilson and Mohid Malik speak to Dr Fiona Hill of the Brookings Institute in Washington D.C. about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/lse-the-ballpark-dr-fiona-hill-on-putin-the-war-in-ukraine-and-the-future-of-european-securityuuid:15213d1a-f7c8-5770-906a-1c672089c346Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTChris Gilson and Mohid Malik speak to Dr Fiona Hill of the Brookings Institute in Washington D.C. about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 no29:17In 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. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-s4-e3-new-york-education-inequality-in-the-empire-stateuuid:9bb81d2c-b5df-547f-a6f8-ce2083209930Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTDavid Little, Marisa LagoIn 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. no33:52For 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. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-s4-e2-california-environmental-policy-in-the-golden-stateuuid:ce3132c5-8208-577d-a82c-31096a39bb55Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Renee Van Vechten, Professor Leah StokesFor 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. no26:56On 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.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-how-uk-think-tanks-influence-us-policymaking-with-professor-michael-coxuuid:8dac7c5f-5f28-5f1b-8a79-f0376a738f2cWed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Michael CoxOn 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.no55:53On 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’.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-four-threats-to-american-democracy-with-profs-lieberman-and-mettleruuid:b4c157cc-0d5b-5171-a2af-9b94a74373f4Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Robert Lieberman, Professor Suzanne MettlerOn 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’.no29:13On 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.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-american-resistance-and-the-2020-election-prof-dana-fisher-interviewuuid:d3f3c7c8-73ad-5fdd-875f-495cc106b2e0Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Dana R. FisherOn 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.no28:47In 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. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/coming-soon-the-politics-of-race-in-american-film-with-dr-clive-james-nwonkauuid:0e9c20cb-0ed2-5c8d-a537-3de8a3a85c52Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMTDr Clive James NwonkaIn 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. no07:18The LSE US Centre’s Chris Gilson is joined for this Extra Inning by Professor Kathleen Jamieson.https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-russian-trolls-and-the-2016-election-professor-kathleen-jamieson-interviewuuid:ff839e23-a236-557f-a847-c1dfbab71efaFri, 31 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Kathleen Hall JamiesonThe LSE US Centre’s Chris Gilson is joined for this Extra Inning by Professor Kathleen Jamieson.no33:43In this Extra Inning, Ballpark co-host Michaela Herrmann is joined by Professor Leah Wright Rigueurhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-black-republicans-power-and-the-reagan-administration-prof-leah-wright-rigueur-interviewuuid:0567f109-4edf-5191-bc48-983063062745Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Leah Wright RigueurIn this Extra Inning, Ballpark co-host Michaela Herrmann is joined by Professor Leah Wright Rigueurno26:39On the 27th of February 2020, the LSE US Centre hosted Professor Kathleen Jamieson for the event Russian Hackers, Trolls and #DemocracyRIP. https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-russian-hackers-trolls-democracyrip-prof-kathleen-jamieson-eventuuid:f1e8fafd-bae3-5c9e-bcdc-eb02dc7f0361Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMTProfessor Kathleen Hall JamiesonOn the 27th of February 2020, the LSE US Centre hosted Professor Kathleen Jamieson for the event Russian Hackers, Trolls and #DemocracyRIP. no01:26:25Contributor(s): Professor Anne Cizmarhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-s4-e1-kentucky-realigning-republican-religious-and-ruraluuid:063a93c2-4d30-54f9-8b07-54b283689634Thu, 05 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Anne CizmarContributor(s): Professor Anne Cizmarno25:52Contributor(s): Professor Theda Skocpolhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-donald-trump-and-the-roots-of-republican-extremism-in-the-us-with-professor-theda-skocpoluuid:7ac11ede-3f11-5ce0-be1a-51bb3abe7ed9Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:30:00 GMTProfessor Theda SkocpolContributor(s): Professor Theda Skocpolno01:40:05Contributor(s): Joseph C. Sternberghttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-how-baby-boomers-stole-the-millennials-economic-future-an-interview-with-joseph-sternberguuid:59bf6ea7-5326-58d2-9d07-82eae4d0d878Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:30:00 GMTJoseph C. SternbergContributor(s): Joseph C. Sternbergno28:41Contributor(s): Joseph C. Sternberghttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-how-millennial-economics-will-shake-up-us-politics-a-public-event-with-joseph-sternberguuid:be7469df-bbea-543b-8d02-dd7aaa2f81fcFri, 31 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMTJoseph C. SternbergContributor(s): Joseph C. Sternbergno01:24:59Contributor(s): Marisa Lagohttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-new-york-city-s-planning-challenges-for-2020-and-beyond-an-interview-with-marisa-lagouuid:f2d5d184-f8ea-5f87-820f-b577cafe47dfThu, 23 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMTMarisa LagoContributor(s): Marisa Lagono27:36Contributor(s): Professor Stephen M Walthttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-why-american-foreign-policy-since-the-cold-war-has-been-a-failure-an-interview-with-professor-stephen-waltuuid:69959d5b-e0eb-51bc-8756-49257bed3c64Thu, 23 Jan 2020 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Stephen M WaltContributor(s): Professor Stephen M Waltno25:32Contributor(s): Professor Theda Skocpolhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-extra-innings-donald-trump-and-the-roots-of-republican-extremism-in-the-us-an-interview-with-professor-theda-skocpoluuid:86e18f1c-df6d-560f-b314-3643d14443dfThu, 12 Dec 2019 18:30:00 GMTProfessor Theda SkocpolContributor(s): Professor Theda Skocpolno20:33Contributor(s): Chris Murphy, US Senator for Connecticuthttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-the-dangers-of-brexit-for-the-special-relationship-with-senator-chris-murphyuuid:6f781747-7f71-5c61-9d47-71c502cba84aThu, 04 Apr 2019 12:00:00 GMTChris Murphy, US Senator for ConnecticutContributor(s): Chris Murphy, US Senator for Connecticutno01:32:45Contributor(s): Ashley Koning, Joe Miller, Scott Thompsonhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-3-episode-7-politics-and-policing-in-new-jerseyuuid:05a96d8b-2592-569f-b84e-c68420964122Tue, 19 Feb 2019 12:00:00 GMTAshley Koning, Joe Miller, Scott ThompsonContributor(s): Ashley Koning, Joe Miller, Scott Thompsonno51:28Contributor(s): Jeff Frieden, Doug Irwinhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-inning-lessons-from-history-the-future-of-international-trade-with-doug-irwin-and-jeff-friedenuuid:9422a346-a2d6-5cfc-a0cd-1e5e36d819cdWed, 23 Jan 2019 12:30:00 GMTJeff Frieden, Doug IrwinContributor(s): Jeff Frieden, Doug Irwinno42:28Contributor(s): Professor Stephan Haggard, Susan Strangehttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-what-the-us-north-korea-summit-may-have-in-store-with-professor-stephan-haggarduuid:cc7c99b4-51be-5930-9d6c-149a4f4148e2Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:30:00 GMTProfessor Stephan Haggard, Susan StrangeContributor(s): Professor Stephan Haggard, Susan Strangeno14:27Contributor(s): Amy Goldstein, Wendy Scattergoodhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-3-episode-6-polarization-and-deindustrialization-in-the-badger-stateuuid:486b95e5-6cea-5a40-bba1-06d70ec4fe28Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:30:00 GMTAmy Goldstein, Wendy ScattergoodContributor(s): Amy Goldstein, Wendy Scattergoodno35:37Contributor(s): Joe Uscinski, Ros Taylorhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-conspiracy-theories-in-the-age-of-trump-with-joe-uscinskiuuid:704ff995-1651-5336-9407-35859e0f682aMon, 07 Jan 2019 12:30:00 GMTJoe Uscinski, Ros TaylorContributor(s): Joe Uscinski, Ros Taylorno01:30:09Contributor(s): Robynn Kuhlmann, Samantha Petteyhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-3-episode-5-missouriuuid:c8f707d3-2071-5170-9297-c1a543e075ecMon, 07 Jan 2019 12:30:00 GMTRobynn Kuhlmann, Samantha PetteyContributor(s): Robynn Kuhlmann, Samantha Petteyno30:52Contributor(s): Dr Kori Schakehttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-how-great-powers-transition-a-conversation-with-dr-kori-schakeuuid:cd0e6ab2-91bc-5af2-b30a-0b2aa76a8aa0Mon, 19 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMTDr Kori SchakeContributor(s): Dr Kori Schakeno25:19Contributor(s): Professor Peter Trubowitz, Lawrence Wright, Heather Evanshttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-3-episode-4-the-lone-star-state-you-don-t-knowuuid:8886f746-a834-59e7-bcc4-ba022e9c5ae8Mon, 05 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Peter Trubowitz, Lawrence Wright, Heather EvansContributor(s): Professor Peter Trubowitz, Lawrence Wright, Heather Evansno30:29Contributor(s): Jason Burchard, Amanda Wintersieck, and Andy Schneider, Denise Baron and Sarah Scaffidihttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-3-episode-3-healthcare-politics-and-policy-in-tennesseeuuid:3aace481-5a6e-5fe0-9e8a-69c2f1156701Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:00:00 GMTJason Burchard, Amanda Wintersieck, and Andy Schneider, Denise Baron and Sarah ScaffidiContributor(s): Jason Burchard, Amanda Wintersieck, and Andy Schneider, Denise Baron and Sarah Scaffidino36:46Contributor(s): Susannah Crockford, Antonia Noori Farzan, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baronhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-3-episode-2-arizona-immigration-politics-in-the-grand-canyon-stateuuid:85ab827e-0bf3-551a-95a1-dfc692a9af9cMon, 09 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMTSusannah Crockford, Antonia Noori Farzan, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise BaronContributor(s): Susannah Crockford, Antonia Noori Farzan, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baronno29:27Contributor(s): Chris Bonneau, Kris Kanthak, Dr Denise Baron, Chris Gilsonhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-3-episode-1-state-of-the-states-textbooks-in-texas-and-cars-in-californiauuid:6bea3160-ff1d-5451-8e8e-1b9b30141185Mon, 04 Jun 2018 12:00:00 GMTChris Bonneau, Kris Kanthak, Dr Denise Baron, Chris GilsonContributor(s): Chris Bonneau, Kris Kanthak, Dr Denise Baron, Chris Gilsonno30:38Contributor(s): Professor Charlie Beckett, Professor Sonia Livingstone, Chris Gilson, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baronhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-2-episode-9-what-can-be-done-about-fake-newsuuid:348ef48c-8254-54a1-aa85-b16a60e91453Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Charlie Beckett, Professor Sonia Livingstone, Chris Gilson, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise BaronContributor(s): Professor Charlie Beckett, Professor Sonia Livingstone, Chris Gilson, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baronno36:46Contributor(s): John Collins, Alex Soderholm, Sophie Donszelman and Denise Baronhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-2-episode-8-where-did-the-opioid-epidemic-come-fromuuid:04f8d7ff-e7f8-5a63-aa70-4509ee0b36edFri, 17 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMTJohn Collins, Alex Soderholm, Sophie Donszelman and Denise BaronContributor(s): John Collins, Alex Soderholm, Sophie Donszelman and Denise Baronno35:45Contributor(s): Kathy Cramer, Tory Mallett, Dr Denise Baron, Chris Gilsonhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-2-episode-7-the-rural-urban-divideuuid:0a74b996-e8ae-52ad-9a56-52a966ab6fc7Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMTKathy Cramer, Tory Mallett, Dr Denise Baron, Chris GilsonContributor(s): Kathy Cramer, Tory Mallett, Dr Denise Baron, Chris Gilsonno36:32Contributor(s): Professor Neil Foley, Susannah Crockford, Chris Gilson, Sophie Donszelmannhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-2-episode-6-racism-towards-latinos-past-present-and-futureuuid:5dc05ba8-3fa7-54f6-adca-24edb99f70ceMon, 09 Oct 2017 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Neil Foley, Susannah Crockford, Chris Gilson, Sophie DonszelmannContributor(s): Professor Neil Foley, Susannah Crockford, Chris Gilson, Sophie Donszelmannno34:37Contributor(s): Kathy Cramer and Denise Baronhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-the-politics-of-resentment-in-the-2016-us-presidential-electionuuid:24297683-1a1c-5ace-9d9f-9c08031a6c57Fri, 25 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMTKathy Cramer and Denise BaronContributor(s): Kathy Cramer and Denise Baronno48:14Contributor(s): Professor Tali Mendelberg, Sophie Donszelmannhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-the-affluence-effect-college-socialization-and-inequality-in-americauuid:65ef68b0-cd39-5283-b6a2-bc5651a9854aFri, 18 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Tali Mendelberg, Sophie DonszelmannContributor(s): Professor Tali Mendelberg, Sophie Donszelmannno54:50Contributor(s): Professor Neil Foley, Dr Denise Baronhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-anxiety-fear-and-national-identityuuid:45c7d71f-612f-5625-8758-b64bca17a9beFri, 11 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Neil Foley, Dr Denise BaronContributor(s): Professor Neil Foley, Dr Denise Baronno01:02:48Contributor(s): Thomas Frank, Inge Kjemtrup, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baronhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-2-episode-5-the-future-of-american-progressivismuuid:f49db118-a451-5c14-8b36-37d0e70363bfMon, 07 Aug 2017 12:00:00 GMTThomas Frank, Inge Kjemtrup, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise BaronContributor(s): Thomas Frank, Inge Kjemtrup, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baronno39:21Contributor(s): Yuval Levin, Alex Sundstrom, Dr Denise Baron, Chris Gilsonhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-2-episode-4-the-changing-face-of-american-conservatismuuid:0c9cbec4-3806-5d53-890a-e32d74b14269Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:00:00 GMTYuval Levin, Alex Sundstrom, Dr Denise Baron, Chris GilsonContributor(s): Yuval Levin, Alex Sundstrom, Dr Denise Baron, Chris Gilsonno27:28Contributor(s): Professor Charles Kupchan, Emmanuelle Blanc, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baronhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-2-episode-3-trumpian-foreign-policyuuid:3f18f107-7771-530d-8359-a1be646110c6Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Charles Kupchan, Emmanuelle Blanc, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise BaronContributor(s): Professor Charles Kupchan, Emmanuelle Blanc, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baronno34:30Contributor(s): Jamie Monogan, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmannhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-2-episode-2-do-state-governments-even-matteruuid:31d76c09-58d9-557d-a0af-1c8a8b2eddddFri, 28 Apr 2017 12:00:00 GMTJamie Monogan, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron, Sophie DonszelmannContributor(s): Jamie Monogan, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmannno31:15Contributor(s): Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron, Professor Eric Kaufmann, Dr Brian Klaashttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-2-episode-1-populism-and-the-new-political-spectrumuuid:a3b6fb15-d07c-52e0-a6e3-7b06c8909348Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron, Professor Eric Kaufmann, Dr Brian KlaasContributor(s): Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron, Professor Eric Kaufmann, Dr Brian Klaasno29:40Contributor(s): Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, Chris Gilsonhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/season-2-the-ballpark-back-at-batuuid:761e8566-3af3-5a61-823a-f73c76073795Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:00:00 GMTDr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, Chris GilsonContributor(s): Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, Chris Gilsonno02:47Contributor(s): Professor Mick Cox, Marcia Balisciano, Gavin Baird, Professor Peter Trubowitzhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/episode-9-the-lse-and-usauuid:58f6d1de-cf52-5051-beca-a81193de51feMon, 09 Jan 2017 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Mick Cox, Marcia Balisciano, Gavin Baird, Professor Peter TrubowitzContributor(s): Professor Mick Cox, Marcia Balisciano, Gavin Baird, Professor Peter Trubowitzno26:52Contributor(s): Professor Mick Coxhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-the-yanks-are-coming-a-lecture-from-professor-mick-coxuuid:e46a4231-0d8c-54de-9bd3-c0d9a7d36d22Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Mick CoxContributor(s): Professor Mick Coxno50:28Contributor(s): Professor Peter Trubowitz, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baronhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-2016-us-election-previewuuid:16949539-130d-56f3-b979-a26ba3bbc2fcMon, 07 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Peter Trubowitz, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise BaronContributor(s): Professor Peter Trubowitz, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baronno11:32Contributor(s): https://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/the-ballpark-needs-your-helpuuid:9b59981a-3b5d-582a-a40e-8e7a1dd8486dMon, 10 Oct 2016 12:00:00 GMTContributor(s): no01:56Contributor(s): Joe Uscinskihttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-conspiracy-theories-and-donald-trumpuuid:cd9cba14-f7ad-554f-8438-b443eb942ff7Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMTJoe UscinskiContributor(s): Joe Uscinskino20:15Contributor(s): Nicola Lacey and Michal McQuarriehttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/episode-8-america-s-contentious-and-complicated-criminal-justice-systemuuid:b3cb018e-10df-57dc-afeb-2a7f368789d5Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:00:00 GMTNicola Lacey and Michal McQuarrieContributor(s): Nicola Lacey and Michal McQuarrieno45:55Contributor(s): Professor Jeffrey Tulishttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-has-obama-been-a-transformative-presidentuuid:df71f3cc-aa20-564d-b968-03f8aa60a67fWed, 24 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Jeffrey TulisContributor(s): Professor Jeffrey Tulisno44:51Contributor(s): Dr Sara Hagemann, Tim Oliver, Professor Tony Travers, CBEhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-brexit-but-were-too-afraid-to-askuuid:a810a0cc-b8a8-5adf-a1b9-e231e9ccbb12Mon, 01 Aug 2016 12:00:00 GMTDr Sara Hagemann, Tim Oliver, Professor Tony Travers, CBEContributor(s): Dr Sara Hagemann, Tim Oliver, Professor Tony Travers, CBEno57:23Contributor(s): Professor Waltraud Schelkle, Sierra Smucker, Chris Parkes, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baronhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/episode-7-federalism-the-longest-lasting-debate-in-americauuid:11274f4c-38c1-5bb3-9255-1b0527eb7f77Mon, 25 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMTProfessor Waltraud Schelkle, Sierra Smucker, Chris Parkes, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise BaronContributor(s): Professor Waltraud Schelkle, Sierra Smucker, Chris Parkes, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baronno40:23Contributor(s): Chris Gilson, Sierra Smucker, Sasha Milonova, Dr Denise Baronhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/extra-innings-gun-violence-and-politics-in-the-usuuid:0edf2080-8ee4-5678-9368-450dd0c7bae7Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:00:00 GMTChris Gilson, Sierra Smucker, Sasha Milonova, Dr Denise BaronContributor(s): Chris Gilson, Sierra Smucker, Sasha Milonova, Dr Denise Baronno22:32Contributor(s): Jonathan Rodden and Margaret Weirhttps://lse.ac.uk/lse-player/episode-6-place-mattersuuid:078c3c96-5629-564a-94e7-e0ae7bea4cd8Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:00:00 GMTJonathan Rodden and Margaret WeirContributor(s): Jonathan Rodden and 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