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  6: What if greater innovation comes with greater risk? 13.06.2026 31min

  In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Bloom, a former partner at leading international law firms including White & Case, Ropes & Gray, and Jones Day. Drawing on decades of experience advising investment banks, institutional investors, and high-growth companies, Jonathan takes us inside the often-overlooked world of startup governance. From common governance mistakes to the questions every founder should ask before taking investment, this conversation offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, aspiring founders, and anyone interested in the interaction between commercial law and innovation.
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  5: What if compliance in AI isn’t enough? 06.06.2026 43min

  In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Emre Kazim, co-founder and co-CEO of Holistic AI. Through contrasting the EU AI Act to the UK’s pro-innovation approach, this episode examines whether the law can keep pace with rapidly evolving technology. We also explore the reasons why companies still ought to act responsibly in the absence of up-to-date regulation and the importance of corporate governance. We discuss AI auditing, risk, accountability, and whether governance should be seen as a barrier to innovation.
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  4: What If AI Replaces the Way Lawyers Are Trained, and at What Cost? 29.03.2026 37min

  In this episode, we are joined by Mike Kochkin, Founder and CEO of BeSavvy, and Oliver Lipscombe, a final-year LLB student at LSE and part of the BeSavvy team, to explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape legal training.Drawing on Mike’s experience at Latham & Watkins and his work building BeSavvy, we examine how simulation-based AI tools aim to replicate the realities of elite legal practice. Oliver offers a student perspective, discussing how these tools are being adopted by aspiring lawyers and what this means for the future of legal education.The conversation goes beyond the surface-level excitement around AI to ask harder questions: Can AI genuinely replicate the depth of traditional legal training? What is gained in efficiency, and what might be lost in judgement, mentorship, and professional development? And ultimately, if AI transforms how lawyers are trained, what are the long-term implications for the profession?This episode challenges the assumption that innovation is always progress, and instead asks what the true cost of that transformation might be.Guests: Mike Kochkin & Oliver LipscombeHosts: Raana Syed and Hasti HashemiEditors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor Sayegh
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  2: The Oeuvre: Joseph Lee's Oeuvre 17.03.2026 37min

  In this episode of The Oeuvre, we chat with Joseph Lee, the mind behind Sontag, a café that’s quickly cemented itself as an LSE student staple. We unpack Joseph’s journey, the vision driving Sontag, and what it takes to build a space that people keep coming back to.We also get into his unfiltered take on matcha vs coffee, the rise of the new “it” drink, and the performative personas that orbit café culture today.Hosts: Farah Alaradi, Amanda Suliawan, Angelika SantanielloGuest: Joseph Lee Editors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor SayeghArtwork: Sylvain Chan
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  3: What if?: AI Democratises Access to Legal Services? 11.03.2026 34min

  We are joined by Daniel Long, Co-Founder of Garfield AI, for the first episode in our Introduction to AI series.He discusses how artificial intelligence could transform access to legal services, particularly by lowering costs and widening access to legal support. The episode explores whether AI might democratise aspects of legal advice and representation, while also reflecting on the opportunities and risks of integrating automated systems into the delivery of justice.Hosts: Raana Syed and Hasti HashemiEditors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor Sayegh
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  6: Born with an identity crisis: Reconnecting with your roots 23.02.2026 41min

  In this episode, we’re joined by Rebecca, who shares her experience growing up across France, Italy, and London. She reflects on navigating a French-Indian multinational upbringing and the gradual process of embracing her Indian identity. Rebecca also speaks about the role of family in shaping her sense of self, and how film and music have helped her stay connected to her cultures.Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard Editor: Salma Abuelatta, Noor Sayegh Artwork: Sylvain Chan
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  1: The Oeuvre: East London 14.02.2026 48min

  In this episode of The Oeuvre, Farah, Amanda, and Angelika explore the gentrification of East London. A cultural hub once renowned for its accessibility and thriving community of underground creatives, East London is now synonymous with exorbitant prices for thrifted clothing, unique food spots, and rent. How have progressive ideals, whether expressed through an aversion to fast fashion and unsustainable business practices, or through support for self-expression and multiculturalism, been co-opted into a machine of aestheticised overconsumption?Hosts: Farah Alaradi, Amanda Suliawan, Angelika SantanielloEditors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor SayeghArtwork: Sylvain Chan
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  2: What if?: Justice Focused on Memory over Punishment? 18.01.2026 31min

  In this episode of What If? The Future’s Legal Podcast, we ask: what if justice focused less on punishment, and more on memory?We explore whether preserving testimonies, storytelling, and collective memory can itself function as a form of justice in post-conflict societies.We are joined by Francisco, a Public Information Coordinator at the International Criminal Court, who shares insights from his work communicating justice to communities affected by conflict. The episode considers whether international justice should be measured by convictions alone, or by how societies remember what happened, and why that memory matters.Hosts: Raana Syed and Hasti HashemiEditors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor Sayegh
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  1: What if?: Humans Permanently Settled on Mars? 08.12.2025 28min

  In this episode we are joined by Silvia Teixeira and Stephane Duponcheele in exploring the fascinating novel legal and policy concerns that are associated with permanent settlement in outer space. We discuss the provisions of the Outer Space Treaty, as well as the current grey areas in international space law.Alongside currently completing her masters in International Development and Public Policy, Silvia works as a project manager at Nova SBE's Knowledge Centre. She has collaborated as a research assistant on a H2020 Earth observation project. Her interests lie in legal and policy challenges of emerging technologies on Earth and in space.Stephane is an undergraduate student at UCL, with a strong interest in space law from both a commercial and public policy standpoint.Hosts: Raana Syed and Hasti HashemiEditors: Salma Abuelatta and Noor Sayegh
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  5: Born with an identity crisis: a country’s dilemma 18.03.2025 29min

  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 HoelgaardEditor: Laila GauharArtwork: Sylvain Chan
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  4: Born with an identity crisis: moving through cultures 19.02.2025 36min

  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 HoelgaardEditor: Laila GauharArtwork: Sylvain Chan
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  3: Born with an identity crisis: redefining our home 21.01.2025 33min

  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 HoelgaardEditor: Laila GauharArtwork: Sylvain Chan
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  2: Born with an identity crisis: too asian or too white? 30.11.2024 26min

  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 HoelgaardEditor: Laila GauharArtwork: Sylvain Chan
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  1: Born with an identity crisis 12.11.2024 22min

  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 HoelgaardEditor: Laila GauharArtwork: Sylvain Chan
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  1: Grimshaw Spotlight #1 – Robbie Shilliam and Decolonising International Relations 08.02.2024 37min

  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
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  3: here we go again: let's talk everything new year 01.02.2024 27min

  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
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  2: here we go again: I'm just like other girls 23.12.2023 13min

  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
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  2: Chow Down Londontown 07.12.2023 24min

  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!
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  1: here we go again 30.11.2023 20min

  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!
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  1: Clerkenwell Economic Review 16.11.2023 7min

  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