The halted march of the European left: lessons from history
31 May - 1 hour 22 minsIn the 1970s, the European left was thriving. Across the continent, numerous groups emerged to defend the working‑class in all its diversity. New waves of organising—led by women, migrants, and young workers—pointed to the vitality of the labour movement. And then... the left’s progress came to a sharp halt. What brought about such decline? What lessons must we take away from this historical turning point?
Series Episodes
From the Archive: Global inequality in historical and comparative perspective
This podcast was originally published in September 2025 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.
55 mins
26 July Finished
From the Archive: How AI is helping - and harming - animals
This podcast was originally published in September 2025 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.
1 hour 23 mins
19 July Finished
The Brexit effect: 2016 – 2026
Britain's decision to leave the European Union was perhaps the most divisive and consequential event of modern British politics.
1 hour 24 mins
15 July Finished
From the Archive: Rethinking keynesian fiscal stimulus
This podcast was originally published in April 2025 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.
1 hour 22 mins
12 July Finished
Can we be rich again? The extraordinary potential of Britain's economy
In this talk by Jeremy Hunt, he will talk about his new book, Can We Be Rich Again? The extraordinary potential of Britain's economy.
1 hour 34 mins
7 July Finished
From the Archive: Are revolutions justified?
This podcast was originally published in January 2026 and is being republished as part of our Summer archive series of LSE's Public Lectures and Events.
1 hour 29 mins
5 July Finished
