People Over Power

Maria McCoy

Organizers in the U.K. share stories of being in solidarity to provide life’s necessities. Each episode takes you into a community-led campaign to meet basic needs: from healthy food, affordable housing, and clean water, to renewable energy and access to cultural spaces. We invite listeners to take action. Together, the people can overpower.

Episodes

  1. May 25

    Small Acts of Sharing for Migrant Stability

    Between climate change, struggles for power, and resulting violence, Planet Earth is heating up. People are left with no choice but to leave their homes in search of peace and stability in the UK — yet those in power restrict movement and complicate processes for the families seeking safety. What can we do to extend a hand of welcome? In this episode of People Over Power, Jacob Berkson explains how we can share what we have to support forced migrants. Credits: Music by The Joy Drops via Free Music Archive (CC BY 4.0). Logo and episode art by Maria McCoy. Other sounds: Bell.wav by Ryding (CC BY 4.0). Cartoon Fall by plasterbrain (CC0 1.0). Data sources: Annual Report 2024, Thousand 4 £1000. Asylum statistics, House of Commons Library (2026). Global North Is Responsible for 92% of Excess Emissions, Eos. Top facts from the latest statistics on refugees and people seeking asylum, Refugee Council. Take Action: Make a monthly contribution to Thousand 4 £1000. Offer a spare room to someone forced to flee their country. Learn what you can do to resist immigration raids. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Small Acts of Sharing for Migrant Stability

  2. Apr 20

    Taking on Industry for Sewage-Free Water

    Water in the UK is increasingly unaffordable, full of plastics, and making people sick. Our water companies should be fixing leaky pipes. Instead, they dump sewage in the sea and send billions of pounds to their shareholders. What can we do to be better stewards of our natural resources? In this episode of People Over Power, Chloe Flood explains how together, we can hold polluters accountable and clean up our waterways. Credits: Music by The Joy Drops via Free Music Archive (CC BY 4.0). Logo and episode art by Maria McCoy. Other sounds: Cash register by kyles (CC0 1.0). TOILET FLUSH.wav by tsakanemashaba (CC BY-NC 3.0). Data sources: Plastic Pollution: Facts & Figures, Surfers Against Sewage. Water, Common Wealth. Water, We Own It. Water Pollution: Facts & Figures, Surfers Against Sewage. Take Action: Download the Safer Seas & Rivers Service app. Sign a petition to end the sewage pollution scandal. Join a Paddle-Out Protest on 16th May. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Taking on Industry for Sewage-Free Water

  3. 09/29/2025

    Partners in Providing Nourishing Food

    Food security means having enough food to live an active and healthy life. In 2023, 17 percent of UK households had low or marginal food security. How can we support the movement for good food? In this episode of People Over Power, Charlie Rosthorn explains where the food system falls short and why you should get involved with a local food project. Credits: Music by The Joy Drops via Free Music Archive (CC BY 4.0). Logo and episode art by Maria McCoy. Other sounds: football game in a big arena by ckater (CC0 1.0). record scratch.wav by luffy (CC BY 4.0). Data sources: United Kingdom Food Security Report 2024, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. UK Food Waste & Food Surplus - Key Facts, WRAP. Take Action: Learn more about the work of Eastbourne Food Partnership. Find and support your local food partnership (UK). Waste less food with the help of these resources. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Partners in Providing Nourishing Food

  4. 09/15/2025

    Trusting in Genuinely Affordable Housing

    There’s nowhere near enough quality, affordable housing in the United Kingdom. In England alone, there are 8.5 million people without housing that meets their needs. What can we do to support quality, affordable housing in our communities? In this episode of People Over Power, Anke Schwittay explains how communities can lower housing costs and makes the case for joining one of the 500 community land trusts across England and Wales. Credits: Music by The Joy Drops via Free Music Archive (CC BY 4.0). Logo and episode art by Maria McCoy. Other sounds: Cash register by kyles (CC0 1.0). Applause cheer by kyles (CC0 1.0). Data sources: House of Lords Library, UK Parliament. Ending homelessness and delivering lasting change, National Housing Federation. What is Community Led Housing, Brighton & Hove Community Land Trust. Open for Business or Up for Sale? Institutional Investors in the UK Real Estate Market, Common Wealth. Take Action: Learn more about community-led housing. Find and join your local community land trust (England and Wales). Join ACORN community union or search for a tenants union near you. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    Trusting in Genuinely Affordable Housing
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About

Organizers in the U.K. share stories of being in solidarity to provide life’s necessities. Each episode takes you into a community-led campaign to meet basic needs: from healthy food, affordable housing, and clean water, to renewable energy and access to cultural spaces. We invite listeners to take action. Together, the people can overpower.

Information

  • Creator
    Maria McCoy
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    People Over Power