New Policy Social Sciences Podcasts

F-World: The Fragility Podcast

18 episodes - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
F-World exists to spark a global conversation about fragility and resilience. Join us to explore the forces shaping our lives, why and how fragility emerges in places near and far, and how we can n...

Gender Focus

7 episodes - Latest episode: over 1 year ago
This is the Gender Focus Podcast from Genderfocus.org. In this podcast we share research insights from practitioners working to challenge violence against women and girls. We also explore knowled...

UCLA Housing Voice

76 episodes - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 83 ratings
Why does the housing market seem so broken? And what can we do about it? UCLA Housing Voice tackles these questions in conversation with leading housing researchers, with each episode centered on a...

What's wellbeing got to do with it?

7 episodes - Latest episode: about 3 years ago
Wellbeing goes beyond mental health: it's whether we are thriving as people, communities, and nations. We untangle what wellbeing is; how we measure it; and what it means to protect and improve it....

Society Matters

36 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago
Society matters is a podcast from Aston University. Presented by Sam Cook, the podcast series explores some of the fascinating work of academics within the University on current issues facing society.

Berlin Security Beat

41 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The Berlin Security Beat is an original podcast produced by the Centre for International Security at the Hertie School in Berlin. It delves into the intricate world of international security, exami...

Global Europe Unpacked

16 episodes - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Global Europe Unpacked is a podcast by commonspace.eu that looks at global challenges facing the European continent, and explores the growing ambition for the EU to become a geopolitical power. Fr...

Hidden Cities

13 episodes - Latest episode: over 3 years ago
Hidden Cities is a podcast about the invisible infrastructure that shapes our urban spaces and experiences.

DataShare

15 episodes - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
DataShare is a podcast series that invites listeners to learn from top experts about government data policies. We will explore the dilemmas and potential solutions to make sure we build a sustaina...

J-PAL Voices

8 episodes - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Rigorous research paired with visionary public policy has shaped a program that empowers communities to lower violent crime, reduce incarceration, and save lives: Summer Youth Employment Programs. ...

POC Podcast - Progressive Opinions of Color

62 episodes - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings
Welcome to Progressive Opinions of Color (POC), a podcast that creates space for people of color in conversations about economics, politics, and culture. Your host is Nancy Wu. Nancy is an Asian Am...

Ideas of India

113 episodes - Latest episode: 2 days ago
Through conversations with top thinkers in the social sciences and beyond, economist Shruti Rajagopalan explores the ideas that will propel India forward.

Humanities Matter by Brill

105 episodes - Latest episode: 17 days ago
With the challenges the world is facing today, the humanities and social sciences are needed and more relevant than ever to help us understand what it means to ‘lead a good life’. The authors and e...

Hard Data

13 episodes - Latest episode: over 3 years ago
In Hard Data, produced by the National Violence Prevention Network and the American College of Preventive Medicine, host Adam Belmar and expert guests from across the healthcare world explore the c...

The International Security Podcast

18 episodes - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Leading scholars provide insight on urgent policy debates. Jeff Friedman of Dartmouth College interviews contributors to the premiere peer-reviewed journal of security studies. They offer sophistic...

30,000 Leagues

15 episodes - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings
30,000 Leagues explores the depths of some of the most vexing policy questions of our time. Hosted by David Yokum, cognitive neuroscientist and Director of The Policy Lab at Brown University, 30,00...

Cannabis Curriculum

2 episodes - Latest episode: over 8 years ago - ★★★ - 2 ratings
Cannabis Curriculum, hosted by the SSDP, is a show that highlights the work students are doing to end the War on Drugs. SSDP mobilizes and empowers students to participate in the political process...

International Relations - for iPod/iPhone

14 episodes - Latest episode: over 9 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
What are the prospects for cooperation or cooperation in the international system? Will states always be primarily concerned with their own security or is progressive change possible in internation...

Fiscal Responsibility and Monetary Policy - for iPod/iPhone

12 episodes - Latest episode: about 10 years ago
Why do economies go into recession, and what should policymakers do? How do governments use money to influence the economy? Over the past century governments have used a variety of strategies to av...

Social construction and social constructionism - for iBooks

1 episode - Latest episode: over 12 years ago
Within the field of social sciences the terms social construction and social constructionism are frequently used, particularly in relation to social policy. This unit will enable you to achieve a g...

Science and society: A career and professional development course - for iBooks

1 episode - Latest episode: over 12 years ago
Scientists throughout the world are increasingly interested in the relationship between science and society. Part of their concern is with the social responsibilities scientists have in relation to...

Cooperation, anarchy and interdependence - Audio

10 episodes - Latest episode: almost 14 years ago
How can the World Trade Organisation (WTO) control international states without one central world government? Is the WTO just a club for the extremely rich and powerful? The Open University’s Dr W...

Sacking Prime Ministers - for iPad/Mac/PC

4 episodes - Latest episode: almost 14 years ago
Over the past one hundred years, only two British prime ministers, Stanley Baldwin and Harold Wilson have left Number 10 entirely voluntarily, the electorate has voted most of them out. So why do P...

Sacking Prime Ministers - for iPod/iPhone

4 episodes - Latest episode: almost 14 years ago
Over the past one hundred years, only two British prime ministers, Stanley Baldwin and Harold Wilson have left Number 10 entirely voluntarily, the electorate has voted most of them out. So why do P...

Technology, networks and international order - Audio

8 episodes - Latest episode: almost 14 years ago
How have technological change and the rise in organised networks affected international order? William Brown, Senior Lecturer in Government and Politics, is joined by fellow Open University lecture...

Politics - for iPod/iPhone

26 episodes - Latest episode: about 14 years ago
Governments across the world have to make controversial decisions everyday. Whether it be raising taxes, cutting budgets or going to war, there will always be opposition. The tracks on this album l...