Political Activism - Listen, Learn, Laugh
In this podcast series, 5 inspiring women talk about their fascinating environmental activism journeys: from Fridays For Future in Bologna over Extinction Rebellion in Tokyo, to Greenpeaces‘ Protect The Oceans Campaign in Portugal. Listen, Learn and Laugh with us.
Episodes
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Episode 5: Lanka - Activism as a Vocation and Job
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
In our last session, Episode 5, Lanka from Portugal shares her story. Juggling activism, raising her daughter, and earning sufficient money, Lanka tells us about her journey in political activism in a charming and charistmatic way. We talk about aspects connected to shifting from being incorporated in the 'system' to consicously stepping out of it to the low-paying but fruitful activism as an occupation.
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Join us in Episode 4, where Kanya from Indonesia shares thought-provoking ideas such as an explanation on why we should stop using the word 'activist' and instead say 'concerned citizen'. We also talk about how activism works in the context of developing countries as well as the dangers of being in an echo chamber of an 'activist bubble'. Lastly, we hold a theoretical discussion on 'degrowth' as an alternative socio-economic notion.
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Episode 3: Natalia - Flat, Non-Hierarchical Movements in Practice
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
In Episode 3, Natalia from Spain shares with us her valuable insights on what it means to be part of a flat, non-hierarchical movement in practice. Drawing from her experience in Extinction Rebellion (XR) in two completely different contexts - The Hague and Tokyo, she elaborates on the benefits and downsides of organizing without centralized guidance. We also talk about art and creativity in protest, specifically about the 'Red Brigade' from XR.
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Episode 2: Vittoria - Online Activism During the Pandemic
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
In Episode 2, Vittoria, a university student from Italy tells us about her journey of joining the local climate activism group of Fridays For Future in the midst of the Covid Pandemic. She shares with us the ups and downs of online activism and mobilizing as well as some practical tips on how to get more involved in local groups.
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Episode 1: Myriam - Civil Disobedience and Resistance in Practice
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
In Episode 1, Myriam and I talk about her experience of climate justice activism in Switzlerland - from playing table tennis in one of the banks to giving touristic city tours of Geneva of the countries' most corrupt banks. She also lets us peak behind the curtian to understand what logistics one has to keep in mind when organizing.
Political Activism Podcast
In our increasingly hectic world filled with quick and easily digestible videos, podcasts are the ideal way to relax while still listening to some valuable input. This podcast setries follows a 'coffe-cup-conversation' flow, so it is easy to follow and ideal for listening to on the side.