Why evidence matters

Why evidence matters

Author: LSE Film and Audio Team June 20, 2026 Duration: 1:01:54
How can scientific evidence help us in an age of “alternative facts”? As chief data reporter for the Financial Times, John Burn-Murdoch uses statistics and graphics to dig into the most pressing issues of the day, covering everything from the economy to climate change, social issues and healthcare. His high-profile use of visualization and data science helped audiences around the world understand the complexities of the coronavirus pandemic. He helps to inject data and evidence-based argument into what can be very polarising topics.

Dive into the heart of contemporary debate and scholarly insight with Latest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | Video. Curated by the LSE Film and Audio Team, this collection brings the lecture halls of the London School of Economics directly to you, featuring video recordings of the most recent three hundred public events. Each episode captures unfiltered discussions, keynote speeches, and panel debates led by influential thinkers, policymakers, and academics from across the globe. The subjects are as diverse as the world we live in, spanning critical social sciences, groundbreaking educational theory, and the latest scientific research that intersects with public policy. You’ll hear experts grapple with today’s most pressing questions, from economic inequality and climate change to the future of technology and international relations. This isn't a produced narrative series; it's a front-row seat to genuine intellectual exchange, offering the depth and nuance that only a full, unedited lecture can provide. For anyone with a curious mind seeking to understand the forces shaping society, this video podcast serves as an invaluable and direct resource. The visual element adds a significant layer, allowing you to see presentations, data, and the dynamic interaction between speakers. Explore this curated selection for a comprehensive look at cutting-edge thought, and find the corresponding audio and PDF collections for even more depth from LSE's extensive public programme.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 50

Latest 300 | LSE Public lectures and events | Video
Podcast Episodes
Ten years on: Brexit and Britain’s political future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:03
In June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union in a referendum that reshaped British politics, society, and the economy in profound and lasting ways. Ten years on, this event brings together leading voices from p…
How to win a trade war [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:51
In this public event, Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown discuss their new book, How to Win a Trade War.
The halted march of the European left: lessons from history [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:53
In 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 t…
Inheritance, demographics, and economic development [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:53
Inheritance institutions shape family structures and demographic decisions, with enduring implications for economic development. This lecture describes how inheritance rules affect fertility, marriage, and migration deci…
Trade under strain: policy challenges in a fractured world [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31:31
In an increasingly fragmented global order, new forms of geopolitical and economic division are reshaping the world economy. Long‑standing trade partnerships face growing pressure, and rising tensions threaten to unwind…
Economics, ethics, and the role of the state in climate action [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32:33
Climate change and biodiversity loss are among the defining challenges of our time — but they also open the door to extraordinary possibility. The investments, innovation, and structural change required for climate actio…