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'SPERI Presents…' is a podcast taking on the big questions in political economy for scholars, students and publics within and beyond the discipline.

We also host 'New Thinking in Political Economy', an ongoing series with monthly episodes. Dr Remi Edwards is joined by authors of new research to explore the motivations behind, contributions and implications of their work for understanding power and... more

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Who makes money out of football: broadcasters, clubs, players, or investment banks? Why are clubs selling their own assets to themselves? How do fans and players take collective action to resist the further financialisation of the sport? How importan... more

How important is exploitation in the organisation of global supply chains? How do they drive geopolitical conflict and ecological destruction while depressing wages? How does the capitalist state drive and uphold capitalist accumulation? What does US... more

Does China’s unique party-state capitalist political economy model hold the key for global climate transition? Can the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) translate its success in expanding green energy technology to the destruction of the fossil fuel indu... more

What is labour governance and why is it failing? How effective is civil society activism at improving labour conditions in global value chains? What does the Indian tea industry tell us about the consequences of colonialism and globalisation for raci... more

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James Jackson
Hallsworth Research Fellow in the Sustainable Consumption Institute at the University of Manchester.
University of Manchester
Episode: New Thinking: Financialisation of Football w/ James Jackson
Josh White
Doctoral researcher in the School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations at the University of Sheffield.
University of Sheffield
Episode: New Thinking: Financialisation of Football w/ James Jackson
Professor Ben Selwyn
Professor of International Relations and International Development
University of Sussex
Episode: New Thinking: Capitalist Value Chains w/ Benjamin Selwyn
Dr. Shreya Sinha
Senior Lecturer at Business and Society in the School of Business and Management and Co-Director of the Centre on Labour, Sustainability and Global Production.
Queen Mary, University of London
Episode: New Thinking: How does India's agrarian crisis harm women workers? w/ Shreya Sinha
Sami Moisio
Professor from the University of Helsinki specializing in political economy and urban studies.
University of Helsinki
Episode: New Thinking: Technocapitalism w/ Sami Moisio and Ugo Rossi
Ugo Rossi
Professor of Economic and Political Geography at Gran Sasso Science Institute, specializing in urban politics and planning.
Gran Sasso Science Institute
Episode: New Thinking: Technocapitalism w/ Sami Moisio and Ugo Rossi
Beth Perry
Director of the University of Sheffield's Urban Institute with expertise in urban development practices.
University of Sheffield
Episode: New Thinking: Technocapitalism w/ Sami Moisio and Ugo Rossi
Owain Williams
Senior Research Fellow in the New Centre for Corporate and Economic Determinants of Health at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia.
Deakin University
Episode: New Thinking: Big Pharma w/ Owain Williams
Simon Rushton
Professor of International Politics at the University of Sheffield.
University of Sheffield
Episode: New Thinking: Big Pharma w/ Owain Williams

Hosts

Remi Edwards
Host of New Thinking in Political Economy and part of SPERI Presents, collaborating with various researchers to explore economic and political issues.
Chris Saltmarsh
Co-host of Crisis Point and a postgraduate researcher at the University of Sheffield, engaging in discussions on political economy.
Dillon Wamsley
Co-host of Crisis Point and a postdoctoral researcher at SPERI, focusing on political economy topics in collaboration with Chris Saltmarsh.

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New Thinking: Financialisation of Football w/ James Jackson
Q: What role do players have in shaping the future of football and its governance?
Players are increasingly voicing opposition to demanding fixture schedules, and while they hold some influence as key cultural figures, significant changes in football governance would require collective action and redistribution of wealth from the Premier League.
New Thinking: Financialisation of Football w/ James Jackson
Q: Can you explain how the business model of football clubs works and its relationship to broadcasting revenues?
Football clubs rely heavily on broadcasting revenues, which have seen exponential growth, but this model is fundamentally unstable as the actual profits from broadcasting often do not cover the cost for the broadcasters, leading to unsustainable financial practices.
New Thinking: Financialisation of Football w/ James Jackson
Q: What are the origins of the Premier League and its development, particularly since the financial crisis?
The Premier League emerged partly due to the need for clubs to invest in infrastructure after the Hillsborough disaster and the reinstatement of English clubs in European competition, reflecting broader financial pressures in the British economy.
New Thinking: Capitalist Value Chains w/ Benjamin Selwyn
Q: How should we understand the relationship between Capitalist Value Chains and the destruction of nature?
Selwyn argues that capitalist value chains contribute to environmental degradation through hyper-specialization and global market demands, leading to increased production and resource exploitation.
New Thinking: Capitalist Value Chains w/ Benjamin Selwyn
Q: What contradictions exist in the upgrading thesis?
Selwyn argues that upgrading often leads to uneven development where some firms benefit at the expense of others, contradicting notions that it universally promotes growth.

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Exploring complex and significant issues in political economy, this podcast engages both scholarly and public audiences aiming to deepen understanding of power dynamics and politics in the global economy. The content often features discussions with researchers and experts who share insights into contemporary economic challenges, historical contexts, and policy implications. Notable themes include the examination of capitalist frameworks, labor exploitation, and environmental concerns, making it a relevant source of information for anyone interested in the intersections of economics, policy, and society.

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