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LSE: Public lectures and events

London School of Economics and Political Science

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The London School of Economics and Political Science public events podcast series is a platform for thought, ideas and lively debate where you can hear from some of the world's leading thinkers. Listen to more than 200 new episodes every year.
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Capitalisn't

University of Chicago Podcast Network

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Is capitalism the engine of destruction or the engine of prosperity? On this podcast we talk about the ways capitalism is—or more often isn’t—working in our world today. Hosted by Vanity Fair contributing editor, Bethany McLean and world renowned economics professor Luigi Zingales, we explain how capitalism can go wrong, and what we can do to fix it. Cover photo attributions: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/stigler/about/capitalisnt. If you would like to send us feedback, suggestions f ...
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The Economic History podcast is a platform for sharing knowledge, ideas and new research with a general interest audience. Each fortnight, we meet leading academics in the field and discuss a range of topics, including pandemics, long run economic growth, gender issues, financial crises, inequality, sustainable development and a number of weird and fun economic experiments in history. There is no time like the past to help us understand the present.
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IFS Zooms In: The Economy

Institute for Fiscal Studies

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Go beyond the 24-hour news cycle and get objective, independent analysis from the researchers behind the work. Hosted by Institute for Fiscal Studies Director, Paul Johnson. Every second Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Economics & Beyond with Rob Johnson

Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET)

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Rob Johnson is not your average economist, and this is not your average economics podcast. Every week, Rob talks about economic and social issues with a guest who probably wasn’t on your Econ 101 reading list, from musicians to activists to rebel economists. A podcast of The Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET).
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Radio Davos

World Economic Forum

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How do we solve the world’s biggest challenges? From climate change to inequality; the rise of big tech and rapid changes in how we live and work. Radio Davos talks to the people who have the ideas, the passion and the power to make change happen in a way that benefits all of us.
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The Inequality Podcast

Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility

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Presented by the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy, The Inequality Podcast brings together scholars across disciplines to discuss the causes and consequences of inequality and strategies to promote economic mobility. This podcast is hosted by economists Steven Durlauf and Damon Jones, psychologist Ariel Kalil, and sociologist Geoff Wodtke.
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OT JEDI

Suzanne Rappaport

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OT JEDI recognizes the present social injustices and racism that still exist within our nation, and embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from racial, ethnic, socio-economic, sexual, gender and religious diversity within our health care community.The goal of OT JEDI is to empower our listeners in order to recognize barriers with our occupational therapy experiences that may be caused by social injustice, inequality, and racial trauma. We are committed to building opportuni ...
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We rethink economics, challenge policies and systems that perpetuate inequality and come up with viable solutions that put people and the planet before money and profits. Leading economists make sense of topics like the international debt crisis and reforming global financial institutions. Plus ordinary people share their stories of life in countries trapped in an endless cycle of debt distress. From the International Development Economics Associates - a network of progressive economists who ...
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Welcome to Voices of the Community, we strive to amplify solutions facing where we live through featuring residents like you, along with change makers, and thought leaders to support our fellow residents and people visiting or working in our area. “Our goal is to feature the unheard comments and stories from communities across our region in hopes to create dialogues to address our common problems and support the change of the status quo.” - George Koster, Creator/Host
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IEA Podcast

Institute of Economic Affairs

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The Institute of Economic Affairs podcast examines some of the pressing issues of our time. Featuring some of the top minds in Westminster and beyond, the IEA podcast brings you weekly commentary, analysis, and debates. insider.iea.org.uk
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The mission of Social Europe (SE) is to strengthen democracy by finding and discussing solutions to the most pressing political, economic and social issues of our time. We use the values of freedom, sustainability and equality as the foundation on which we examine society's most pressing challenges. We are committed to publishing cutting-edge thinking and new ideas from the most thought-provoking people. Our in-depth analyses and constructive proposals seek to link policy-making to wider soc ...
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Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice

LSE Department of International Development

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These podcasts are recordings from the Cutting Edge Issues in Development Thinking & Practice lecture series 2023/24, 2022/23, 2021/22 and 2020/21, a visiting lecture series coordinated by Professor of Development Studies, Professor James Putzel and Dr Laura Mann. The Cutting Edge series provides students and guests with fascinating insights into the practical world of international development. Renowned guest lecturers share their expertise and invite discussion on an exciting range of issu ...
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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine podcast

Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus and Bob Nixon

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Between The Lines is a weekly syndicated half-hour radio newsmagazine featuring progressive perspectives on national and international political, economic and social issues. Since 1991, Between The Lines has provided in-depth, timely analysis on a wide range of political, economic and social issues including: the history and consequences of two U.S. wars with Iraq; increasing disparity in wealth in the U.S.; coverage of the global social justice movement and related protests challenging the ...
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Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine (Broadcast-affiliate version)

Scott Harris, Melinda Tuhus, Bob Nixon and Richard Hill

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Between The Lines is a weekly syndicated half-hour radio newsmagazine featuring progressive perspectives on national and international political, economic and social issues. Since 1991, Between The Lines has provided in-depth, timely analysis on a wide range of political, economic and social issues including: the history and consequences of two U.S. wars with Iraq; increasing disparity in wealth in the U.S.; coverage of the global social justice movement and related protests challenging the ...
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The Edifice of Trust is a podcast that provides discussion and analysis of today’s current events from the perspective of America’s Founding Principles. Based on Enlightenment philosophy as espoused by John Locke and economic freedom as described by Adam Smith, the host, Victor Bolles, provides listeners a path toward understanding current events from these timeless principles. Many Americans believe that the country is moving in the wrong direction, the podcast tries to point out a new cour ...
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1500 Stories

Jennifer R. Myhre, Ph.D.

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A podcast about something Americans don't like to talk about--economic class. No matter where we fall on the economic ladder, everyone has a story.
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Audio podcasts of public lectures, seminars and events from the SOAS Department of Economics. The SOAS Department of Economics is a leading centre for economic research. We have a vibrant research culture driven by staff working on a plethora of issues, but we specialise in the study of developing and emerging economies and our work covers an unparalleled range of countries and regions.
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The LSE International Inequalities Institute (III) brings some of the world's leading voices to the LSE to explore the challenges of global inequalities – The III podcast series presents cutting-edge discussions on wide-ranging topics of social and economic inequalities #LSEInequalities
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Who Makes Cents?: A History of Capitalism Podcast is a monthly program devoted to bringing you quality, engaging stories that explain how capitalism has changed over time. We interview historians and social and cultural critics about capitalism’s past, highlighting the political and economic changes that have created the present. Each episode gives voice to the people who have shaped capitalism – by making the rules or by breaking them, by creating economic structures or by resisting them.
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UnfairNation is a podcast that discusses our nation's rising inequity and social, political and economic inequality. What it means for you and what you can do about it. Every so often we interview one person to understand their lived experience with inequality. The UnfairNation Podcast is recorded at the historic Herald Examiner Building in Los Angeles, in collaboration with The Difference Engine at Arizona State University. Thanks for tuning in! www.unfairnation.com
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Fort Worth Weekly Critic's Choice Podcast of the Year "Fort Worth's Monday morning meeting." - Bud Kennedy Do you love Fort Worth and care about what goes on in our amazing city? Well, welcome to the 817 Podcast, a weekly Monday morning show hosted by two Fort Worthians who banter and dissect the biggest stories in local culture, politics, and business. EJ Carrion is a local tech entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member and the current Director of Community Design Fort Wor ...
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Grid Lines

Darian Woods

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Grid Lines is a podcast about people who have pushed the boundaries of how we think about money, inequality, and markets. Some of these people are famous economists; most are not.
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America Unchained

America Unchained

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America faces the greatest challenges our nation has ever confronted. Extreme wealth inequality, a crippling health and economic crisis, a looming climate catastrophe, and untended wounds from our past keep our democracy in shackles. Listen in with your hosts Richard Dien Winfield and Chris Tidwell in the pursuit of an America Unchained.
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Money Power Freedom

Victorian Women's Trust

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Join co-hosts Cal Wilson (comedian) and Santilla Chingaipe (journalist) as they decode money and power, and what it means for our freedom. Featuring experts and real life stories, balanced with money how-tos, MONEY POWER FREEDOM digs into our collective money story, reminding listeners that the financial hurdles so many women face isn’t personal — it’s political.
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The GHOGH podcast with Jamarlin Martin covers topics ranging from tech, politics, crypto, inequality, and economic empowerment. Jamarlin interviews leaders and influencers he finds interesting and they discuss the most relevant and timely topics of today with a fresh authenticity.
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The pandemic created a global economic crisis that economists and experts expected would lead to greater wealth inequality than ever before. Host Rebecca Greenfield along with a team of Bloomberg News reporters heads to seven countries around the world to find out what this world changing event has wrought. What they found was surprising.
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InequaliTalks

Clémentine Van Effenterre

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What is the most unequal region of the world? How deep does gender discrimination run in our societies? What happens to poor households during a housing boom? How is land distributed today? How can minimum wage reduce racial inequality? Can we really expect politicians to fix inequality? InequaliTalks presents accessible research done by young economists on one of the most pressing issues in the public conversation: inequality. InequaliTalks is supported by School of Cities at the University ...
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On The Economy

Jared Bernstein and Ben Spielberg

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Jared Bernstein and Ben Spielberg debunk some false solutions offered in response to real economic problems and discuss policies that can reduce inequality and boost opportunities for low- and middle-income people.
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On this episode of The Inequality Podcast, host Steven Durlauf is joined by Janet Gornick, director of the Stone Center of Socio-Economic Inequality at The City University of New York and one of the world’s foremost experts on the measurement of socio-economic inequality. They discuss her many contributions to improving the quantity and quality of …
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Samuel Bowles, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts and Research Professor and Director of the Behavioral Sciences Program at the Santa Fe Institute, discusses his deep-rooted interest in economic inequality and how his work has challenged many of the conventional assumptions of modern economic theory. Read a transcrip…
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Direct link to DePaul University Political Scientist Dr. David Lay William’s book and e-book, The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx: https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691171975/the-greatest-of-all-plagues?srsltid=AfmBOoouC6GyFyOl3Elvzagqym3OgW-ohnU_ydH4vwXy6E0Nz3OpVb34 Join La…
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On this week’s episode of Economic Update, with the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election only 8 days away, Professor Richard Wolff explores the shared refusal of both major candidates and their parties to face and debate solutions to the grave problems facing US capitalism in 2024: (1) inequality, (2) instability and (3) a declining empire. Instead, we …
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Dante joins the podcast to discuss the October employment report. The impact of recent strikes and hurricanes weighed on the headline jobs figure, but everyone agrees that underlying job growth remains strong. Cris and Mark debate the reasons why productivity growth in the U.S. has outpaced the rest of the world, but Dante remains skeptical that re…
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The Founding Fathers were part of an elite group that got a classical education at America’s early universities like Harvard and Princeton and they applied that knowledge into creating the United States but they also used their knowledge to try and protect the fragile new republic from the tragic fates that befell other republics throughout history…
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On these two episodes of Uncommons, Nate does a deeper dive on the economics of Canadian immigration policies, including a look at the unsustainable rise in temporary immigration levels, recent government action to correct those levels, and what is almost certainly an over correction to the permanent resident levels. In part one, Nate’s joined by U…
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On these two episodes of Uncommons, Nate does a deeper dive on the economics of Canadian immigration policies, including a look at the unsustainable rise in temporary immigration levels, recent government action to correct those levels, and what is almost certainly an over correction to the permanent resident levels. In part one, Nate’s joined by U…
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In this wall-to-wall budget special, Tom Clougherty, Daniel Freeman, and Dr. Kristian Niemietz break down Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first budget. They examine the major tax increases, including the significant rise in employer National Insurance contributions, changes to capital gains tax, and new measures affecting private schools. The team analys…
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Hello, OT JEDI listeners! As we approach the 2024 election, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the enduring importance of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion—our JEDI principles. Since 2020, there’s been a powerful call for justice and equity that has resonated across communities, professions, and industries. But as new challenges arise, we ne…
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In this episode, Prof. Kevin H. O'Rourke discusses some of his work on trade and globalization. We trace the beginnings of globalization, mention some problems with measuring it perfectly, and review some of the literature on tariffs and economic growth including Kevin's own papers. We review how the U.S. and the U.K. turned protectionist in differ…
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117 days after Labour took office, Rachel Reeves has finally delivered her Budget. From tax rises and fiscal rules, to public services and investment, we'll take a tour around all of the big announcements. Paul is joined by Helen Miller and Ben Zaranko, colleagues at the IFS. Find out more: https://www.ifs.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…
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The Nation's D.C. Bureau Chief Chris Lehmann: Media’s Sanitizing of Trump’s Candidacy is Journalistic Malpractice Rutgers University law professor and author David Noll: New Book, ‘Vigilante Nation,’ Describes MAGA’s State-Based Attack on Democracy National Immigration Law Center President Kica Matos: As Trump Demonizes and Scapegoats Immigrants, D…
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The Nation's D.C. Bureau Chief Chris Lehmann: Media’s Sanitizing of Trump’s Candidacy is Journalistic Malpractice Rutgers University law professor and author David Noll: New Book, ‘Vigilante Nation,’ Describes MAGA’s State-Based Attack on Democracy National Immigration Law Center President Kica Matos: As Trump Demonizes and Scapegoats Immigrants, D…
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What's at stake in the US-China Trade War? Speakers: Elizabeth Ingleson: is Assistant Professor Department of International History and is the author of Made in China: When US-China Interests Converged to Transform Global Trade Yeling Tan: is Professor of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government. She is also a non-resident senior fellow …
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Over the past few years Sri Lanka has experienced its worst ever economic crisis - fuel shortages, daily power cuts, no medicines, schools having to close, inflation running at 50 per cent, mass protests. In May 2022 for the first time in its history Sri Lanka failed to make an interest payment on its external debt. It’s now under an IMF austerity …
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Contributor(s): Professor Elliott Green | The late LSE Professor Ernest Gellner famously proposed that industrialization generated modern national identities. Yet there has been very little empirical attention to examining the validity of Gellner’s theory using cross-national data, especially within the developing world.In this inaugural lecture El…
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Contributor(s): Professor Elliott Green | The late LSE Professor Ernest Gellner famously proposed that industrialization generated modern national identities. Yet there has been very little empirical attention to examining the validity of Gellner’s theory using cross-national data, especially within the developing world.In this inaugural lecture El…
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Contributor(s): Professor Elliott Green | The late LSE Professor Ernest Gellner famously proposed that industrialization generated modern national identities. Yet there has been very little empirical attention to examining the validity of Gellner’s theory using cross-national data, especially within the developing world.In this inaugural lecture El…
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Contributor(s): Professor Elliott Green | The late LSE Professor Ernest Gellner famously proposed that industrialization generated modern national identities. Yet there has been very little empirical attention to examining the validity of Gellner’s theory using cross-national data, especially within the developing world.In this inaugural lecture El…
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In this episode of Social Europe Podcast, Professor Anand Menon of Kings College London and Social Europe Editor-in-Chief Professor Henning Meyer discuss the recent changes in the UK-EU relationship under the new UK government led by Sir Keir Starmer. They explore the implications of Labour's policy priorities, the tone of diplomatic relations, and…
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Contributor(s): Dr Valentina Contreras, Professor Julián Messina, Dr Sebastián Nieto Parra, Professor Andrés Velasco | Latin America is exceptionally unequal, with data widely suggesting it is one of the world’s two most unequal regions. Inequality has persisted at exceptionally high levels despite clear social pressures for its reduction and the w…
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Contributor(s): Dr Valentina Contreras, Professor Julián Messina, Dr Sebastián Nieto Parra, Professor Andrés Velasco | Latin America is exceptionally unequal, with data widely suggesting it is one of the world’s two most unequal regions. Inequality has persisted at exceptionally high levels despite clear social pressures for its reduction and the w…
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Contributor(s): Dr Valentina Contreras, Professor Julián Messina, Dr Sebastián Nieto Parra, Professor Andrés Velasco | Latin America is exceptionally unequal, with data widely suggesting it is one of the world’s two most unequal regions. Inequality has persisted at exceptionally high levels despite clear social pressures for its reduction and the w…
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Contributor(s): Dr Valentina Contreras, Professor Julián Messina, Dr Sebastián Nieto Parra, Professor Andrés Velasco | Latin America is exceptionally unequal, with data widely suggesting it is one of the world’s two most unequal regions. Inequality has persisted at exceptionally high levels despite clear social pressures for its reduction and the w…
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Daniel Freeman of the Institute of Economic Affairs interviews Professor Daniel Waldenström about his new book, "Richer & More Equal: A New History of Wealth in the West." Waldenström's research suggests that wealth inequality has decreased over the past century, with the middle class experiencing significant growth in wealth accumulation. The disc…
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Contributor(s): Eline Kuipers, Dr King-Ho Leung, Dr Georgie Mills, Dr Catherine M Robb | Taylor Swift's music connects with philosophy in many places: What is love? What is the value of negative emotions like anger, heartbreak and grief? Is there a moral obligation to speak out against injustice? What does it take to count as a "philosopher"? A new…
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Contributor(s): Eline Kuipers, Dr King-Ho Leung, Dr Georgie Mills, Dr Catherine M Robb | Taylor Swift's music connects with philosophy in many places: What is love? What is the value of negative emotions like anger, heartbreak and grief? Is there a moral obligation to speak out against injustice? What does it take to count as a "philosopher"? A new…
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Contributor(s): Eline Kuipers, Dr King-Ho Leung, Dr Georgie Mills, Dr Catherine M Robb | Taylor Swift's music connects with philosophy in many places: What is love? What is the value of negative emotions like anger, heartbreak and grief? Is there a moral obligation to speak out against injustice? What does it take to count as a "philosopher"? A new…
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Contributor(s): Eline Kuipers, Dr King-Ho Leung, Dr Georgie Mills, Dr Catherine M Robb | Taylor Swift's music connects with philosophy in many places: What is love? What is the value of negative emotions like anger, heartbreak and grief? Is there a moral obligation to speak out against injustice? What does it take to count as a "philosopher"? A new…
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This week's Economic Updates focuses on CA Gov Newsom signs law banning "legacy and donor" favoritism in private college admissions to foster a "merit system," as well as analyzes the Milei regime in Argentina imposing austerity on Argentina: masses suffer to pay off debts that enriched the few in classic ways. Interview with economics Professor Ia…
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"It’s really important for arts advocates and tradition bearers, artists, and cultural organizations to participate in the visioning and guiding principle process in your community plan, to get named in the vision statement of the community" - Tracy Hudak Join Tracy Hudak, Director of Field Engagement for California for the Arts, and Jackie Melende…
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Join Reem Ibrahim, Acting Director of Communications, as she discusses the latest economic and policy developments with IEA's Executive Director Tom Clougherty and Managing Editor Daniel Freeman. The team dives into pre-budget speculation, particularly focusing on the government's plans to add National Insurance contributions to employer pension co…
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Laurie Johnson talks about her new book, published by Wipf & Stock, Cascade Books, and about her upcoming live sessions discussing themes from the book. Synopsis of the book: https://pmaurin.org/2024/10/23/published-the-gap-in-gods-country-a-longer-view-on-our-culture-wars/ Wipf & Stock page: https://wipfandstock.com/9781666737400/the-gap-in-gods-c…
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Douglas Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, joins Mark and Cris to discuss vexillology, potential election outcomes, and the impact of proposed immigration and tariff policies on the economy. After a quick statistics game, Doug shared his insights on the national debt and how t…
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In our first ever live episode, we're going to look at how Rachel Reeves can make her first Budget a success. It will have been 117 days since Labour took power before we finally hear what is in the Budget - in that time we’ve heard about £22bn 'black holes' and the difficult economic situation the UK faces. We’re going to think a bit about some of…
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Everybody has ideas on how to run the American economy but nobody seems to be very happy about the results. The Economist magazine across the Atlantic doesn’t think our economy is so bad. In fact, they think it is the envy of the world. Is our economy the envy of the world because our political leadership? In this the Edifice of Trust host, Victor …
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As the United States elections draw near, everyone is wondering who will take control of Washington next. In this week’s Capitalisn’t episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Brody Mullins reveals how the real winner will be neither Democrats nor Republicans. Rather, it will be the lobbyists. Mullins is the co-author (along with his brother Luke, a…
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What are 'elastocalorics' or 'reconfigurable intelligent surfaces'? In a few years' time these emerging technologies may have transformed the way we heat and cool our homes, and how we transmit ever greater amounts of data. They are among the technological innovations identified in the World Economic Forum's annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies repo…
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Yale University professor and author Jason Stanley: Trump Doubles Down on Fascist Agenda as 2024 Campaign Nears End Georgetown University Justice and Peace Studies lecturer Josh Ruebner: As Wider Middle East War Looms, Most Voters Support US Arms Cutoff to Israel Seed the Vote volunteer Dr. Kate Sugarman: Physician Canvassing for Harris in Philly S…
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Yale University professor and author Jason Stanley: Trump Doubles Down on Fascist Agenda as 2024 Campaign Nears End Georgetown University Justice and Peace Studies lecturer Josh Ruebner: After Killing Hamas Leader, Israel Ignores Biden’s Call to End Gaza War Seed the Vote volunteer Dr. Kate Sugarman: Physician Canvassing for Kamala Harris in Philly…
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"Growing up in Fiji, I witnessed firsthand the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on small island communities," says Nile Nair, PhD, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In our latest episode, Nair shares his research studying the effects of climate change and the accelerated nutrition transition on Indigenous populations…
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Jan Kregel, a former high level UN official and highly regarded economist specialising in development finance, and former finance minister of Colombia, José Antonio Ocampo, share their perspectives on this debt crisis compared to historic ones; they discuss the relationship between creditors and debtors, and highlight how climate change needs us to…
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Contributor(s): Fran Heathcote, Joe Ryle, Professor Kirsten Sehnbruch | n the UK, we work some of the longest hours in Europe while having one of the least productive economies. We invented the weekend a century ago and are long overdue an update to working hours.Rising numbers of employers worldwide are switching to a four-day week, making workers…
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Contributor(s): Fran Heathcote, Joe Ryle, Professor Kirsten Sehnbruch | n the UK, we work some of the longest hours in Europe while having one of the least productive economies. We invented the weekend a century ago and are long overdue an update to working hours.Rising numbers of employers worldwide are switching to a four-day week, making workers…
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Contributor(s): Fran Heathcote, Joe Ryle, Professor Kirsten Sehnbruch | n the UK, we work some of the longest hours in Europe while having one of the least productive economies. We invented the weekend a century ago and are long overdue an update to working hours.Rising numbers of employers worldwide are switching to a four-day week, making workers…
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Contributor(s): Fran Heathcote, Joe Ryle, Professor Kirsten Sehnbruch | n the UK, we work some of the longest hours in Europe while having one of the least productive economies. We invented the weekend a century ago and are long overdue an update to working hours.Rising numbers of employers worldwide are switching to a four-day week, making workers…
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