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Latest podcast from the Ballpark

After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy with Professor Ian Shapiro - 2 April 2026

Trump Storms Back

The Ballpark podcast

Our regular interview podcast series on US politics and policy

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US-China podcasts

Exploring the state and future of relations between China and the US in the 21st century

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and the US

Academic experts explore the implications of AI technology for US society and politics

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The Ballpark - series

Listen to our podcast series

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Election explainer videos

Experts discuss the 2020 and 2016 US presidential elections

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Climate Change: America and the World Podcast

Listen to our six-part series on climate change and the US

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The Politics of Race in American Film Podcast

Exploring the intersections of race, gender and place in film

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