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In this episode, we are joined by Elen Griffiths, an Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics student. We explore how it is growing up in a Welsh-speaking household and the importance of minority-spoken languages. We also discuss moving to London and her realisation of wanting to return to Wales, despite pressures from external forces. Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard Editor: Laila Gauhar Artwork: Sylvain Chan

In this episode, we are joined by Haan Jun (Ryan) Lee, a Korean/American General Course student studying Politics and International Relations. We dive into Ryan’s journey of moving back and forth between Korea, the US, and Indonesia, and how those physical moves affected his perception of identity and feeling of not being part of one specific place. We also discuss some of the cultural differences between Korean and American education, as well as the expectations that come with the culture. Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard Editor: Laila Gauhar Artwork: Sylvain Chan

In this episode, we have Vic Andersson Bettencourt joining us, who is a Human Rights and Politics Master student. We cover her childhood and growing up in many different places, dealing with her two very different nationalities/cultures: Portuguese and being part of the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland. We dive deeper into the importance or lack of having a physical home, and how our connection with people/family is so valuable and important for our identity. Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard Editor: Laila Gauhar Artwork: Sylvain Chan

In this episode, we welcome our first guest: Angelica Di Monte, a first-year IR student. We talk about her growing up with Italian and Taiwanese nationalities while living in southern France. The topics that are covered are feeling included within family, our perception of our countries, the value of languages and communication, school experiences as well as defining what identity crisis means to us. Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard Editor: Laila Gauhar Artwork: Sylvain Chan

In this podcast, we will explore what it means growing up with multiple national and cultural identities and how that has affected who we have become. Do we struggle with belonging? Ultimately, we want to explore the complexities and beauties of growing up mixed and having unique perspectives. We were all born with identity crises! Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard Editor: Laila Gauhar Artwork: Sylvain Chan

After a long hiatus, welcome back to Grimshaw Podcasts, the podcast of the London School of Economics' Grimshaw Club! In our new series, Grimshaw Spotlight, we dive into the latest international relations research. Today we are interviewing Robbie Shilliam, a professor of International Relations at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore. We discuss decolonising the discipline, Marxism, international political economy and much more. Some useful links: Robbie Shilliam's JHU profile https://politicalscience.jhu.edu/directory/robbie-shilliam/ Decolonising Politics: An Introduction (2021) ISBN: 978-1-509-53940-6 https://politicalscience.jhu.edu/faculty-books/decolonizing-politics/ Jenna Marshall (King's College London) - writing on créolité and international development https://jennatmarshall.wordpress.com/home/ Lisa Tilley (SOAS) - upcoming book on race, ecology and colonially https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/lisa-tilley Nivi Manchanda (Queen Mary University)- infrastructure and colonialityhttps://www.qmul.ac.uk/politics/staff/profiles/manchandanivi.html

Happy New Year! We're back with a bang to start of 2024 with some chats on all things new years resolutions and whether the idea of new year new me is actually achievable  Edited by Emma Gallagher  Artwork by Mithalina Taib

Welcome back to another gossip session with me, Emma, as we talk about how I am just like every other girl, and how it's such a good thing! We talk about why it's great to follow the trends if that's what makes you happy! Brief content warning as we touch on the Dublin Riots from November 23rd with small discussions on violence and fascism. Edited by Emma Gallagher Artwork by Mithalina Taib

Welcome to the second episode of Chow Down Londontown! your host, Jess Silverman is joined by a special guest Sean to break down the best burger in London. Whether you're a tourist, new to the city, or a local, listen for recommendations, crazy stories, fun tidbits and ramblings!

Join me (Emma lol) to talk about the realities of navigating your 20s amongst all the pressures, excitements, and chaos of everyday life. A nice and easy chat about the big issues on the mind, trying to figure out how to do your best and feel your best in between it all!

This is the first episode of the Clerkenwell Economic Review podcast which will delve into topics ranging from the UK Austerity policy and national debt to the impact of the collapse of the Soviet Union on the Russian Federation. This episode kicks off with a discussion of the UK Austerity policy post 2008 and whether it was successful or not. Music by Pixabay

Welcome to the first episode of Chow Down Londontown! Your host, Jess Silverman is here to break down all the best eats in London, whether you’re a tourist, new to the city, or a local. Listen for recommendations, crazy stories, and fun tidbits and ramblings!

In this third instalment of Working at LSE we speak to Lukas Slothuus, LSE100 Fellow and Anti-Casualisation Officer at the LSE UCU, about his experience of academic burnout and hustle culture. We pose potential solutions to a healthy work/leisure balance and how the lack of stable permanent contracts impacts this. Finally, we discuss the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and how it contributes to unrealistic standards for academics.  Produced, edited, and hosted by Vanessa Huang Cover art by Charlie To and Alan Nemirovski Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay. 

Join Alice and Tito for their final installment of Nobody Asked 🥲

'Where's the Imposter?' explores Imposter Syndrome across a variety of industries and occupations, attempting to understand what it is that makes so many of us feel like we don't belong and how we can overcome this. In this episode Lucy talks to Ffion Price. Recent graduate from the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Ffion discusses the feeling of Imposter Syndrome in the performing arts world. From imposter syndrome in high school to imposter syndrome in the world of work, Ffion talks to Lucy all about how she overcame feelings of insecurity. Edited, Hosted and Produced by Lucy Thomas Logo by Vaneeza Jawad 

'Where's the Imposter?' explores Imposter Syndrome across a variety of industries and occupations, attempting to understand what it is that makes so many of us feel like we don't belong and how we can overcome this. In this episode Lucy talks to Sioned, a London based barrister about her journey into the field of Law from a field in Mid-Wales. Talking everything from facing 'big bad London', changing degrees and finding your way in competitive fields, Sioned and Lucy unpick the positives we can take from feeling imposter syndrome. Edited, Hosted and Produced by Lucy Thomas Logo by Vaneeza Jawad 

Welcome back to Help me Understand. In this fourth episode, Id tackles world trade! What is the WTO, why is it important to have a multilateral trade organisation and how does world trade really work? Id talks to LSE fellow and doctor Marta Soprana to help you understand what world trade is all about!  Produced, edited and hosted by Id Skrivarhaug Cover art by Charlie To and Alyx Ray Music by Coma-Media, Pixbay Music

This current affairs podcast tries to unpick all things British politics over the last couple of weeks. With an analysis of parliamentary affairs, major political events, media headlines and viral moments - we aim to make sense of this tumultuous time in politics.  In this episode, we follow up on the headlines from the last two weeks. The Budget was a key story last week, and we discuss the key points raised and some questions that arise from the announcement. We quickly mention some updates on the Windsor Framework, which isn’t looking good for the government. We also discuss the illegal migration bill and the busy few days at the BBC following Gary Lineker’s tweet on the matter. In this discussion we consider the difficulties surrounding the impartiality rules at the BBC. We finish by considering Boris Johnson’s defence dossier regarding the lockdown parties, and discuss the effects that this could have for the Conservative party going forward. If you have any questions, feedback or an idea to propose, please get in touch! Produced and Hosted by Nikhita Nachiappan (Twitter @nikhita.nachi) and Saskia Soden (Twitter @saskia_soden) Edited by Saskia Soden  Cover Art by Nikhita Nachiappan via Logo Music by penguinmusic via Pixabay

Have you ever wondered why you have to pay taxes? How the US-electorial system actually work? Or how a country's financial situation can change from one day to the next? 🤔 ‘Help Me Understand’ is the podcast where we dive into topics like these, to try to understand why things are the way they are in society!💡💳🦕🔌🌪🚑👑📱💸🔭🌏 Welcome back to Help me Understand. In this episode, our guest host Erica Pascoe tackles disinformation! What are its main threats to society? Should we do more to combat it online? Erica talks to LSE professor, journalist and founding director of Polis think-tank Charlie Beckett to help you understand disinformation. Produced, edited and hosted by Erica Pascoe Help Me Understand Producer - Id Skrivarhaug Cover art by Charlie To and Alyx Ray Music by Coma-Media, Pixbay Music

Welcome to What You Didn’t Know About the Environment, a podcast where hosts Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson dive into environmental and climate change issues that may not be featured in the main headlines of the news. They aim to make the sometimes overwhelming concept of climate change more accessible whilst also exploring how it may relate to other issues such as neoliberalism and intergenerational equity.  In the fifth episode of this series, Lotte and Saorise talk about their two passions in life - coffee and chocolate! They will reveal the ways in which your consumption of these products may be impacting the environment and contributing to climate change and vitally the impact climate change may have on the production of coffee and chocolate.  Any feedback or suggestions on issues you would like us to cover? Please get in touch with sound.beaver@lsesu.org and we’ll do our best to cover anything you would like us to! Produced and Hosted by Lotte Turnbull and Saoirse Jackson Edited by Lotte Turnbull Cover Art by Mith Binte Mohammad Tabid Music by Coma-Media, Pixabay Music