Poverty Unpacked podcast

Poverty Unpacked
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In conversation with others, we explore how poverty affects the mind, relationships, emotions and society as a whole, and what can be done to change it. Hear from activists, researchers, policy makers, and those with lived experience of poverty around the world.

  1. 54. Poverty Unpacked Celebrates - February 2026

    MAR 2

    54. Poverty Unpacked Celebrates - February 2026

    Celebrating changemakers in poverty! In this first version of Poverty Unpacked Celebrates, we are celebrating changemakers selected for the Big Issue 100 changemakers of 2026, a new immersive event on poverty and an inspiring conversation to mark International Women's Day. Check out full details - as always - on poverty-unpacked.org

    10 min
  2. 53. Smart welfare policy rooted in humanity - Esmah Lahlah

    JAN 18

    53. Smart welfare policy rooted in humanity - Esmah Lahlah

    53. Smart welfare policy rooted in humanity - Esmah Lahlah by Poverty Unpacked

    31 min
  3. 52. Softening poverty with trust - Quiet Netherlands

    12/14/2025

    52. Softening poverty with trust - Quiet Netherlands

    Storytelling about poverty, Softening poverty, Strengthening talents and Trust - the ingredients of Quiet's approach to a growing community of people to come together in countering poverty. Listen to our conversation with Ralf and Marieke from Quiet Netherlands about their unique approach and key ingredients for establishing and growing communities. Information about this episode on our website https://poverty-unpacked.org

    22 min
  4. 51. Poverty Unpacked - November chat

    12/01/2025

    51. Poverty Unpacked - November chat

    In this episode of Poverty Unpacked chats, hear about new reports on child poverty, how austerity fuelled the far right, how anti-poverty interventions can support agency, and how new housing areas can be made welcome for residents on low incomes. Links to all reports and pieces can be found in the notes to this episode on https://poverty-unpacked.org

    12 min
  5. 50. Shame is no place to live - Cody Hochstenbach

    10/31/2025

    50. Shame is no place to live - Cody Hochstenbach

    From the glorification of home ownership to the need for collective action to tackle a collective problem, in this episode we are joined by Cody Hochstenbach to discuss the housing crisis for people on low income in the Netherlands and how to tackle it. Find more information poverty-unpacked.org, episode 50.

    30 min
  6. 49. Poverty Unpacked - September chat

    10/01/2025

    49. Poverty Unpacked - September chat

    49. Poverty Unpacked - September chat by Poverty Unpacked

    13 min
  7. 48. Tackling poverty and disadvantage in schools - Sean Harris

    08/29/2025

    48. Tackling poverty and disadvantage in schools - Sean Harris

    How to address poverty in schools? Check out this conversation with journalist and author Sean Harris on small but powerful tweaks to classroom practices as well as big and bold policy change beyond school grounds. More information about this episode and all other episodes on https://poverty-unpacked.org

    41 min
  8. 47. Poverty Unpacked - July chat

    07/31/2025

    47. Poverty Unpacked - July chat

    Time for another Poverty Unpacked chat! This month features research on poverty in new housing areas in UK and the role of coloniality in social protection policy in Africa. Plus celebrating six months since publication of The Empathy Fix book! Check out all the links and more on https://poverty-unpacked.org

    32 min
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In conversation with others, we explore how poverty affects the mind, relationships, emotions and society as a whole, and what can be done to change it. Hear from activists, researchers, policy makers, and those with lived experience of poverty around the world.

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  • Creator
    Poverty Unpacked
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
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