The School of Social Sciences and Philosophy's Meet the Expert series gives our researchers the chance to speak directly about the work they do. Each short video takes a question at the heart of their research and explores it in their own words, revealing how the ideas emerging from the School connect to the issues and debates that matter in the world today. New videos are released throughout the year across the School's social channels and are collected here in full.

Why does the US Congress keep changing hands?

In the School of Social Sciences and Philosophy's latest Meet the Expert video, Dr Joseph Phillips explains the phenomenon of the US Congress flipping sides every few years. In the lead-up to this November's midterm elections, it'll be fascinating to see if this pattern persists again. 

What do the recent German elections mean for the future of European politics?

What do the recent German elections mean for the future of European politics?

Does the sound of a politician's voice affect how we vote?

Does the sound of a politician's voice affect how we vote?

Can we make climate policies fair?

Can we make climate policies fair?

Is American democracy still working?

Is American democracy still working?

How is China financing our future?

How is China financing our future?

Who are the Passport Bros?

Who are the Passport Bros?

What is central bank independence?

What is central bank independence?

How do we co-exist with machines?

How do we co-exist with machines?

Is Authoritarianism Linked to Religiosity?

Is Authoritarianism Linked to Religiosity?

Can you stop a major life choice?

Can you stop a major life choice?

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