The Ballpark

Contributor(s): Jeff Frieden, Gianluca Benigno, Chris Parkes | This episode we take a look at the almighty dollar and decipher US monetary policy, central banking, and exchange rates.

Contributor(s): Derek Valles, Chris Gilson, Denise Baron | You might be wondering, "Why is this podcast called 'The Ballpark'?" We invited another baseball fan and political economist, Derek Valles, to chat about the overlaps and intersections of baseball and politics.

Contributor(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.

Contributor(s): Erich McElroy, Josie Long, Robyn Perkins, Ola | In this Ballpark Extra Innings segment co-hosts Denise Baron and Chris Gilson head down to Erich McElroy’s Imperfect Guide to the US Presidential Debates show, and hear some comedy and commentary on the Republican presidential debate, and the US election.

Contributor(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.

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.

Contributor(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