'SPERI Presents…' is a podcast taking on the big questions in political economy for scholars, students and publics within and beyond the discipline.The first li...
New Thinking: Queer Activism in Ghana w/ Ellie Gore
Queer men bear a disproportionate burden of HIV in Africa, but how do they experience the global development agenda of sexual health and sexual rights? What does a political economy approach bring to research on global development? How does queer political economy build on feminist approaches to help us locate contemporary Ghanian politics in histories of capitalism and colonialism? What are the lived experiences of queer men in Ghana in this context and what are their priorities in the struggle for queer liberation? How does an ethnographic methodology help researchers answer these questions and more?Dr Ellie Gore is a Lecturer in Global Political Economy at University of Manchester and Dr Natalie Langford is Lecturer in Sustainability at University of Sheffield. They join Dr Remi Edwards to discuss Ellie's new book Between HIV prevention and LGBTI rights: the political economy of queer activism in Ghana (University of Michigan Press).'New Thinking in Political Economy' is a monthly podcast showcasing cutting-edge political economy research that helps us to understand the world around us.Publications referenced in the podcast include:Ellie Gore (2024) Between HIV Prevention and LGBTI Rights: The political economy of queer activism in Ghana. University of Michigan Press.Ellie Gore (2022) 'Understanding Queer Oppression and Resistance in the Global Economy: Towards a Theoretical Framework for Political Economy', New Political Economy 27/2, 296-311.Saidiya V. Hartman (2021/2006) Lose Your Mother: A Journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route. Serpent's Tail.María Lugones (2007) 'Heterosexualism and the Colonial / Modern Gender System', Hypatia 22/1, 186-209.This episode is produced by the SPERI Presents… committee, including Remi Edwards, Chris Saltmarsh, Frank Maracchione, Emma Mahoney, Dillon Wamsley and Andrew Hindmoor. This episode was edited by Remi Edwards and Chris Saltmarsh. Music and audio by Andy_Gambino. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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New Thinking: What is Political Economy?
Political economists are inspired to understanding the major challenges that face our society today: climate breakdown and global environmental change, workers' rights across global supply chains, the intensification of war, the rise of the far-right, public health crises and so much more. But what exactly is political economy? Is it a discipline, sub-discipline, field, approach, all of these, or none? How does it help us understand capitalism, history, our everyday lives?Professor Andrew Hindmoor is Professor of Politics at University of Sheffield and Co-Director of the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute (SPERI). Dr Liam Stanley is Senior Lecturer in Politics at University of Sheffield. Dr Natalie Langford is Lecturer in Sustainability at University of Sheffield. For this first episode, they join Dr Remi Edwards for a fascinating discussion in which they share their perspectives on what exactly political economy is, how they came to pursue it, and the role it has played in their research careers so far.'New Thinking in Political Economy' is a monthly podcast showcasing cutting-edge political economy research that helps us to understand the world around us.Papers referenced in the podcast include:Stanley, L. (2014) ‘We're Reaping What We Sowed’: Everyday Crisis Narratives and Acquiescence to the Age of Austerity', New Political Economy, 19(6), 895-917.Jessop, B. and Sum, N. (2010) 'Pre-disciplinary and Post-disciplinary Perspectives', New Political Economy, 6(1), 89-101.This episode is produced by the SPERI Presents… committee, including Remi Edwards, Chris Saltmarsh, Frank Maracchione, Emma Mahoney, Dillon Wamsley and Andrew Hindmoor. This episode was edited by Remi Edwards and Chris Saltmarsh. Music and audio by Andy_Gambino. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lessons in Power: Climate Change w/ Michael Jacobs
Starmer's Labour has secured an overwhelming majority in what will surely be one of the most significant Parliamentary terms in the history of British climate politics. The clock is ticking on decarbonisation, but the new Labour government appears reluctant to take full advantage of the chance to be forever remembered as climate heroes. Will it make the most of this opportunity?Michael Jacobs, now Professor of Political Economy at the University of Sheffield, was a member of the Council of Economic Advisers at the Treasury from 2004 to 2007 and special adviser to Gordon Brown at No 10 on energy, climate and environmental policy from 2007 to 2010. He joins Mems and guest co-host Chris Saltmarsh (doctoral student and co-founder of the campaign group Labour for a Green New Deal) to discuss the remarkable consensus around the Climate Change Act 2008; failure and success at UNFCCC summits from COP15 in Copenhagen to COP21 in Paris; and the challenges facing Ed Miliband in his new role as Secretary of State for Energy. They also consider the new Labour government's plans on climate, including Great British Energy, and how the climate movement needs to kick itself into gear to pile on the pressure for stronger action.Lessons in Power is a SPERI Presents... podcast. Professor Michael Jacobs and Mems Ayinla interview ministers and advisors from the New Labour administration (1997-2010) to tease out lessons on a range of issues for Keir Starmer’s newly formed Labour government.This episode is produced by the SPERI Presents… working group, including Remi Edwards, Chris Saltmarsh, Frank Maracchione, Emma Mahoney, Dillon Wamsley, Andrew Hindmoor, Mems Ayinla and Michael Jacobs. This episode was edited by Chris Saltmarsh and Remi Edwards. Music and audio by Andy_Gambino. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lessons in Power: Policy Innovation w/ Geoff Mulgan
Keir Starmer's new government must now walk the line between the short-termist incentives of Parliamentary politics and the imperative to tackle the medium and long-term social issues that Labour has been elected to solve. What mode of governance can effectively strike this balance?Sir Geoff Mulgan, now Professor of Collective Intelligence, Public Policy and Social Innovation at University College London, was Director of the Performance and Innovation Unit, Head of the Strategy Unit and Head of Policy in No 10 (1997-2007). He joins Michael and Mems to discuss strategies for addressing multidimensional and complex social issues; how Starmer should pursue his missions; the allure and limitations of incrementalism; and the challenges of a hollowed out Whitehall.Lessons in Power is a SPERI Presents... podcast. Professor Michael Jacobs and Mems Ayinla interview ministers and advisors from the New Labour administration (1997-2010) to tease out lessons on a range of issues for Keir Starmer’s newly formed Labour government.This episode is produced by the SPERI Presents… working group, including Remi Edwards, Chris Saltmarsh, Frank Maracchione, Emma Mahoney, Dillon Wamsley, Andrew Hindmoor, Mems Ayinla and Michael Jacobs. This episode was edited by Michael Jacobs and Remi Edwards. Music and audio by Andy_Gambino. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Lessons in Power: Parliamenatary Reform w/ Meg Russell
It would appear that every Opposition party promises sweeping House of Lords reform while every government roundly fails to make any meaningful progress in that domain. What challenges will Keir Starmer's new Labour government face when it comes to constitutional and Parliamentary reform?Meg Russell, now Professor of Politics at University College London and Director of the UCL Constitution Unit, was Special Adviser to Robin Cook as Leader of the House in 2001-3. She joins Michael and Mems to discuss the dynamic between the Prime Minister and Parliament; the need for reform in the House of Commons; the politics of House of Lords appointments; and the endlessly frustrating challenge of achieving meaningful reform to the upper house.Lessons in Power is a SPERI Presents... podcast. Professor Michael Jacobs and Mems Ayinla interview ministers and advisors from the New Labour administration (1997-2010) to tease out lessons on a range of issues for Keir Starmer’s newly formed Labour government.This episode is produced by the SPERI Presents… working group, including Remi Edwards, Chris Saltmarsh, Frank Maracchione, Emma Mahoney, Dillon Wamsley, Andrew Hindmoor, Mems Ayinla and Michael Jacobs. This episode was edited by Michael Jacobs and Remi Edwards. Music and audio by Andy_Gambino. Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash. Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'SPERI Presents…' is a podcast taking on the big questions in political economy for scholars, students and publics within and beyond the discipline.The first limited series is 'Lessons in Power'. Professor Michael Jacobs and Mems Ayinla interview ministers and advisors from the New Labour administration (1997-2010) to tease out lessons on a range of issues for Keir Starmer’s newly formed Labour government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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