20 episodes

In a time of crisis and fast change, this podcast is a space to reflect and learn with change-makers working to tackle inequalities and injustice. We hear about the choices they make, the approaches they take, the obstacles they face and their hopes and dreams in making real change happen. As massive inequalities are threatening our societies and planet, join us to find out how to use this moment to turn the tide and shift power for a more just and equal world.

People vs Inequality Podcast PeoplevsInequality

    • Society & Culture

In a time of crisis and fast change, this podcast is a space to reflect and learn with change-makers working to tackle inequalities and injustice. We hear about the choices they make, the approaches they take, the obstacles they face and their hopes and dreams in making real change happen. As massive inequalities are threatening our societies and planet, join us to find out how to use this moment to turn the tide and shift power for a more just and equal world.

    S.4 Ep.3 Transforming the politics of knowledge for food justice

    S.4 Ep.3 Transforming the politics of knowledge for food justice

    It's been a while but we are back with another exiting episode on Food Justice! Whose knowledge is considered when taking decisions? How to transform the politics of knowledge and the narratives that drive growing inequalities and unsustainable food systems? Join us for this episode to learn more!Whilst the world continues to grapple with the reality of yet another food price crisis and growing hunger, we speak to those on the frontline to find out why the food system keeps failing and what w...

    • 33 min
    S.4 Ep. 2: Challenging corporate power in the food system

    S.4 Ep. 2: Challenging corporate power in the food system

    Whilst the world is trying to grapple with the reality of yet another food price crisis and growing hunger, we speak to those on the frontline to find out why the food system keeps failing and what we can do about it. In today’s episode we dive into the role of large multinational companies in the food system and what citizens and campaigners can do to shift power in favour of people and planet. We speak to Nina Holland, who is a researcher and campaigner on food and agriculture at Corpo...

    • 27 min
    S.4 Ep. 1: Farmers uniting for a more just and sustainable food system

    S.4 Ep. 1: Farmers uniting for a more just and sustainable food system

    Whilst the world is trying to grapple with the reality of yet another food price crisis and growing hunger, we speak to those on the frontline to find out why the food system keeps failing and what we can do about it. We kick off this new series on Food Justice with those who are growing the food that is on our plates: farmers. This episode features not one but two leaders of La Via Campesina – the worlds’ biggest movement of peasants, indigenous peoples and rural workers. Anuka De Silva...

    • 32 min
    A Conversation on Intersectional Movement Building (Webinar Recording)

    A Conversation on Intersectional Movement Building (Webinar Recording)

    We recently held a powerful conversation on intersectional and interconnected movement-building in collaboration with the Fight Inequality Alliance. It was our very first live podcast recording that many of you attended. This is your chance to catch up if you missed it or listen again, as there was much to reflect on!This conversation featured an amazing panel of activists and movement leaders including Njoki Njehu (FIA), Tasneem Essop (CAN I’nal), Emilia Reyes (Campaign of Campaigns) a...

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Announcement live event on intersectional movement building & more!

    Announcement live event on intersectional movement building & more!

    A short message from us at the People vs Inequality Podcast to share with you an exciting event and live podcast recording we are hosting on the 25th of August.Together with the Fight Inequality Alliance we invite you to join: A conversation on intersectional movement-building. How are the climate and inequality movement coming together? What are challenges and opportunities to bring these important voices together at a time of great need?Sign up now! https://fightinequality.org/intersec...

    • 1 min
    S3 Ep 4: Veggies for Good: A chance encounter sustains lives in a Time of Covid

    S3 Ep 4: Veggies for Good: A chance encounter sustains lives in a Time of Covid

    “Sometimes you just need to take a leap of faith.” Our fourth and last episode on emergent agency is a story of a family-initiated spontaneous response to the hardships the pandemic and lockdowns brought upon urban-poor mothers. Veggies for Good is a social enterprise that started from a basketball court sale, then moved online, directly linking farmers to urban consumers and providing livelihoods to urban-poor women. We speak to Ditsi Carolino, a filmmaker turned social entrepreneur that was...

    • 35 min

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