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fiction/non/fictionCome Together: Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor on Solidarity, Change, and Our Interconnected WorldAuthors and organizers Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor join co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the concept of solidarity, its reliance on relationship-building, and how it has been expressed in political movements, from recent pro-Palestine activism in the U.S. to the Polish organization Solidarność, a trade union founded in the 1980s. Hunt-Hendrix and Taylor, authors of a new book called Solidarity: The Past, Present, and Future of a World-Changing Idea, also reflect on how solidarity relates to their own work. Hunt-Hendrix recalls her dissertation on solidarity, and Taylor discusses her role as a founder of...2024-05-0251 min
Power, People and PlanetTalking South Africa | Vishwas SatgarIn a wide-ranging discussion on South Africa with veteran activist Vishwas Satgar, Kumi explores the country's political past, present and future. With crucial elections taking place in 2024, what impact will they have for a country in crisis? What are the systemic issues that perpetuate these problems? And what can be learned from the historical victories and failures of South African political resistance?Our Guest:Vishwas Satgar is an associate professor of International Relations at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He is the editor of the Democratic Marxism series, and is the principal...2024-04-241h 10
The Talking PointHandling Flood disasters in KZN and the Eastern CapeHeavy downpours in recent days have wreaked havoc in parts of the Free State. Flooded roads had to be closed in some areas, to avoid disaster. Last week two children aged 4 and 8 drowned in floodwater in Bronville close to Welkom. Guest: Professor Vishwas Satgar –Associate professor of International Relations at Wits also principal investigator for Emancipatory Futures Studies in the Anthropocene and co-founder of the Climate Justice Charter process Guest: Elizabeth Viljoen – Forecaster at the SA Weather Service Dr Gideon Groenewald – Geologist for Gift of the Givers2022-01-1851 min
The Great Futures Podcast featuring Environmental Justice VoicesEpisode 8: Capitalism w/ Lili HoschkaIn the eighth episode of the Great Futures Podcast featuring Environmental Justice Voices, I speak with Lili Hoschka, a youth activist in the Twin Cities. We talk about the evils of capitalism and why our economic system prevents environmental justice action. Enjoy!
Are you interested in learning more? Check out the following resources!
Equitable & Just National Climate Platform: https://ajustclimate.org/
The Political Ecology of American Capitalism by Faber:
About REDD+: https://indianlaw.org/content/what-redd-and-why-it-important-native-peoples
About Rights of Nature: https://celdf.org/advancing-community-rights/rights-of-nature/
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De Cristano...2021-04-2929 min
“Bee There. Do That.”Bunny Chow? What, who, how and now? Our need for Cooperative Food System change.**First Things First ** - This Quarantine life, is a bugger to Audio Recording. This episode sounds just like it really happened; Outside of the comfort of my normal recording studio; Origin Audio. You'll surely hear the difference, but will love the outcome nonetheless. Thanks for listening. - Yolanda.******Some folks would have us believe cooperative food networks, independently organised and sustained community food distribution systems and circular economies around food, will only come as a result of a post-COVID 19 world. Well, this episode will surely put that notion to test! What...2020-04-3043 min
African Dialogue74th Session of the United Nations General AssemblyHeads of states in the world are meeting this week at the 74th session of the United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) which is taking place at the UN headquarters in New York. The gathering seems pivotal this year with multiple issues at hand which are polarizing the world; from the unpredictability of the Brexit deal to disagreements on how to deal with climate change and not forgetting recent tensions between the United States and Iran. However, what made headlines regarding the United Nations has been the speech by Greta Thunberg, a young climate change activist, who told world leaders at...2019-09-2636 minAfrican Dialogue74th Session of the United Nations General AssemblyHeads of states in the world are meeting this week at the 74th session of the United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA) which is taking place at the UN headquarters in New York. The gathering seems pivotal this year with multiple issues at hand which are polarizing the world; from the unpredictability of the Brexit deal to disagreements on how to deal with climate change and not forgetting recent tensions between the United States and Iran. However, what made headlines regarding the United Nations has been the speech by Greta Thunberg, a young climate change activist, who told world leaders at...2019-09-2636 min
African DialogueUnited Nations DayAs the world marks United Nations Day, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the men and women working for the UN to continue tackling the world’s many challenges despite growing inequalities. Guterres made clear the Organisation’s determination to implement climate action, fight for human rights and the life of peace that everyone deserves to enjoy. United Nations day commemorates the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945, with the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations offic...2018-10-2439 minAfrican DialogueUnited Nations DayAs the world marks United Nations Day, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the men and women working for the UN to continue tackling the world’s many challenges despite growing inequalities. Guterres made clear the Organisation’s determination to implement climate action, fight for human rights and the life of peace that everyone deserves to enjoy. United Nations day commemorates the anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945, with the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations offic...2018-10-2439 min
The Academic Citizen29: Decarbonising UniversitiesProf Vishwas Satgar discusses the importance of increasing awareness about environmental issues and transforming energy and renewable energy policy.
In this week's episode, Prof Satgar reflects on the current state of multilateral efforts towards climate justice and how this relates to socio-economic disparities, particularly in developing countries like South Africa.
Some ways in which university stakeholders can contribute to solving climate issues relate to establishing zero-waste societies, divesting from anti-climate justice businesses and using resources in a more sustainable manner.
We also chat to some students about their views of climate justice and why it is important for universities to...2016-11-0244 min
The Weekend ViewWits students win battle but the war is a long way from overPresident Jacob Zuma yesterday announced that there will be a zero percent increase in university fees next year. President Zuma was speaking after meeting with student and university leaders at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. We spoke to Mpho Netshivhungululu, a former Bcom Finance student at the University of Johannesburg who had to drop out due to unaffordable fees as well as Wits Senior Lecturer, Dr Vishwas Satgar who says the campaign is a decisive historical moment with various possibilities. We also caught up with Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jaminne who says the short term effects...2015-10-2430 min