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The Ballpark is the LSE 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 ... more
FAQs about The Ballpark:How many episodes does The Ballpark have?The podcast currently has 5,855 episodes available.
May 17, 2022Climate Change Diplomacy: a most dangerous gameProfessor Scott Barrett delivers this keynote lecture on climate change diplomacy....more1h 36minPlay
May 16, 2022The battle for the Liberian dollarThe Liberian dollar is the nation’s official currency. So, why do so many Liberians use US dollars for everyday transactions?...more5minPlay
May 16, 2022Can't We Just Print More Money?Bank of England economists Jack Meaning and Rupal Patel discuss their new book, "Can’t We Just Print More Money?"...more1h 10minPlay
May 12, 2022Connect the Dots: the art and science of creating good luckFour exceptional leaders discuss how they got where they are, how they engineered serendipity (“smart luck”) in their lives, and what we can all learn from it....more1h 30minPlay
May 12, 2022Overcoming social housing stigma: why we must listen to tenantsFar from their widespread reputation, social housing estates are home to more resilient communities than reported in the media, and social landlords go far beyond simply providing "bricks and mortar"....more7minPlay
May 11, 2022Hidden Games: how game theory explains irrational behaviourMIT economists Moshe Hoffman and Erez Yoeli talk about their new book, "Hidden Games"....more59minPlay
May 11, 2022Per Heggenes on Ikea Foundation's drive for meaningful social and environmental impactPer Heggenes is CEO of the IKEA Foundation. In this podcast, he shares insights into his work on bridging the gap between protecting the planet and improving livelihoods....more30minPlay
May 11, 2022Cannibal CapitalismCapitalism’s voracious appetite is devouring democracy, care, and the planet....more1h 27minPlay
May 10, 2022TranquillityWhat does it take to live a good life? The idea that we should aim to cultivate a state of "tranquility" is important to both Eastern and Western thought on this question, from Confucius to Epicurus and to Christianity. But is it true?...more1h 18minPlay
May 10, 2022The Design of Social MessagingNobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee gives this lecture to celebrate the legacy and work of Professor Sir Arthur Lewis....more1h 28minPlay
FAQs about The Ballpark:How many episodes does The Ballpark have?The podcast currently has 5,855 episodes available.