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LSE: The BallparkSeason 2, Episode 9: What can be done about fake news?Contributor(s): Charlie Beckett, Sonia Livingstone, Chris Gilson, Sophie Donszelmann, Denise Baron | Fake news has taken the world and especially America by storm, and in this episode, we talk with two academics who are part of LSE’s effort to define and address this threat to society. We talk with Charlie Beckett and Sonia Livingstone about fake news: what it is and what we can do about it.
2018-01-0836 minLSE: The BallparkSeason 2, Episode 9: What can be done about fake news?Contributor(s): Professor Charlie Beckett, Professor Sonia Livingstone, Chris Gilson, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baron
2018-01-0836 minLSE: The BallparkSeason 2, Episode 6: Racism towards Latinos: Past, present, and futureContributor(s): Neil Foley, Susannah Crockford, Chris Gilson, and Sophie Donszelmann | The current US president is not the first American leader to use inflammatory rhetoric about Latinos and push anti-immigration policies, but Donald Trump’s presidency has certainly brought these issue to the forefront of American politics. This episode we’re diving into the fear, resentment, and history behind racism towards Latinos, and in doing so, we’ll see that this is far from a recent phenomenon.
2017-10-0934 minLSE: The BallparkSeason 2, Episode 6: Racism towards Latinos: Past, present, and futureContributor(s): Professor Neil Foley, Susannah Crockford, Chris Gilson, Sophie Donszelmann
2017-10-0934 minLSE: The BallparkExtra Innings: The Affluence Effect: College Socialization and Inequality in AmericaContributor(s): Professor Tali Mendelberg, Sophie Donszelmann
2017-08-1854 minLSE: The BallparkExtra Innings: The Affluence Effect: College Socialization and Inequality in AmericaContributor(s): Tali Mendelberg, Sophie Donszelmann | Do American universities promote income inequality? That's the question Professor Tali Mendelberg takes on in this lecture. You usually have to be in London to catch the public lectures sponsored by the US Centre, but this August, we're bringing them to you. This podcast lecture series features the research of leading American academics. This second lecture of the series is from Professor Tali Mendelberg, entitled "The Affluence Effect: College Socialization and Inequality in America".
2017-08-1854 minLSE: The BallparkSeason 2, Episode 5: The future of American progressivismContributor(s): Thomas Frank, Inge Kjemtrup, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baron
2017-08-0739 minLSE: The BallparkSeason 2, Episode 5: The future of American progressivismContributor(s): Thomas Frank, Inge Kjemtrup, Sophie Donszelmann, Denise Baron | After a number of disappointing elections, many people have been left asking “Who is the Democratic Party?” In this episode, we’ll not only take on that question, but we’ll take a step further. Who will the Democratic Party be going forward? Will there even be a Democratic Party going forward?
2017-08-0739 minLSE: The BallparkSeason 2, Episode 2: Do state governments even matter?Contributor(s): Jamie Monogan, Chris Gilson, Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann | This episode, we’re looking into an often overlooked level of American policy-making: state governments. While the federal government is gripped by gridlock, the states surprisingly continue to pump out public policy. What makes these smaller governments work so efficiently? And do these laboratories of democracy really work for everyone?
2017-04-2831 minLSE: The BallparkSeason 2, Episode 2: Do state governments even matter?Contributor(s): Jamie Monogan, Chris Gilson, Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann
2017-04-2831 minLSE: The BallparkSeason 2 | The Ballpark | Back at BatContributor(s): Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, and Chris Gilson | The Ballpark is back for Season 2! We're still going beyond the headlines and bringing you the facts, figures, quotes, and context that you need to form a more informed view on the United States. But this season, we're bring you even more analysis, research, and insight. Look out for an episode at the end of every month, starting on the 31st of March.
2017-03-2802 minLSE: The BallparkSeason 2 | The Ballpark | Back at BatContributor(s): Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, Chris Gilson
2017-03-2802 minLSE: The BallparkExtra Innings: 2016 US Election PreviewContributor(s): Peter Trubowitz, Sophie Donszelmann, Denise Baron | LSE US Centre Director, Peter Trubowitz, breaks down the electoral map and gives us a preview of what to expect in the final hours of the 2016 US Election. Sophie and Denise joined him to discuss the most recent polls, the status of swing states, and the key voting constituencies to watch on Election Night.
2016-11-0711 minLSE: The BallparkExtra Innings: 2016 US Election PreviewContributor(s): Professor Peter Trubowitz, Sophie Donszelmann, Dr Denise Baron
2016-11-0711 minLSE: The BallparkEpisode 3: Power, Person, People: US Foreign PolicyContributor(s): Nick Kitchen, Xenia Wickett, Lloyd Gruber, Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, and Chris Gilson | In this episode, we take a look at contemporary theories around American power and the factors that influence US foreign policy.
2016-04-2546 minLSE: The BallparkEpisode 3: Power, Person, People: US Foreign PolicyContributor(s): Nick Kitchen, Xenia Wickett, Dr Lloyd Gruber, Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, Chris Gilson
2016-04-2546 minLSE: The BallparkEpisode 2: This is not a hot takeContributor(s): Mona Morgan-Collins, James Snyder, Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann and Chris Gilson | In this episode, we dive into the current state of American politics, but instead of giving you a "hot take," we present you with a historical perspective from 1920 and a political theory on polarisation.
2016-03-1846 minLSE: The BallparkEpisode 2: This is not a hot takeContributor(s): Dr Mona Morgan-Collins, James Snyder, Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann and Chris Gilson
2016-03-1846 minLSE: The BallparkEpisode 1: The strongest economy for who?Contributor(s): Jeff Clemens, Michael Amior, Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, Chris Gilson | In our first episode, we take a look at the US’ economic recovery and how its benefits might not have been felt by everyone equally.
2016-03-0345 minLSE: The BallparkEpisode 1: The strongest economy for who?Contributor(s): Jeff Clemens, Michael Amior, Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, Chris Gilson
2016-03-0345 minLSE: The BallparkWelcome to The BallparkContributor(s): Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, Chris Gilson | Welcome to The Ballpark, a regular podcast on politics, policy, and research from the LSE's US Centre. Each episode, the Ballpark team will take a closer look at American politics, economics, policy and news. We’ll feature and dissect the research of academics from the LSE and around the world. This is your chance to go beyond the headlines and get the facts, figures, quotes, and context to form a more informed view on the United States.
2016-02-2502 minLSE: The BallparkWelcome to The BallparkContributor(s): Dr Denise Baron, Sophie Donszelmann, Chris Gilson
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