Inequality Talks is a podcast from the volunteers at Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke, Aarhus. Through discussion, debate, and interview, each episode explores a different concept, problem, or idea relating to issues of inequality (economic, gendered, racial, or otherwise). Each episode aims to offer an overview for the uninitiated before diving into the significance of current events, the complexities of what a given idea might mean, and what alternatives to the current status quo might look like in practice. This project has been supported by: ’Den almennyttige fond af 15. september 1968’.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
In this episode, Edvard, Virginia, and Adam discuss automation: technologies that enable work to be done without human intervention. They explore the meaning of automation, its historical impact, and what it might mean for the future of work and its centrality in our lives.
Recorded by: Edvard Bjørklund @ https://soundcloud.com/edvardbjorklund
Edited by: Adam Bristow-Smith and Edvard Bjørklund
Music by: Cole B. @ https://soundcloud.com/colbylight
Source list: https://inequalitytalks.podbean.com/p/automation-source-list/
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Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
In this episode, Chris Bay interviews politician and author Pelle Dragsted about his new book, Nordisk Socialisme (Nordic Socialism), and the ideas and questions it poses: on what we can learn from the economic alternatives that already exist in our societies, on the political dangers of the increasing concentration of wealth, on the need for new economic models to face the challenges of the climate crisis, and on how we might (re-)introduce democracy into economy.
The 10 Reform Proposals in English:
- Expand the public sector.
- A modern fund socialism.
- Deprivatisation - new, democratic public ownership.
- A democratic, two chamber system in corporations.
- Democratisation of the financial sector and investment.
- Land and housing at use value, not market value.
- Data socialism.
- De-commodification and new public goods.
- Democratic doughnut planning.
- Full employment and a public job guarantee.
Recorded and edited by: Adam Bristow-Smith
Music by: Cole B. @ https://soundcloud.com/colbylight
For more about the book: https://www.gyldendal.dk/produkter/nordisk-socialisme-9788702294859
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Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
In this episode, Adam, Elise, Virginia, and Sebastien discuss the concept of a wealth tax, an idea with a long and storied history that has gained new relevance in an era of increasingly vast wealth inequality. The discussion covers the surprising prevalence of wealth taxes throughout history, the different ways such a tax can be implemented, and the potential advantages and limitations of it as a tool for addressing inequality.
Recorded by: Edvard Bjørklund @ https://soundcloud.com/edvardbjorklund
Edited by: Adam Bristow-Smith, Edvard Bjørklund, Robert Martínez
Music by: Cole B. @ https://soundcloud.com/colbylight
Source list: https://inequalitytalks.podbean.com/p/wealth-tax-source-list/
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Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
In this episode, Helena interviews Line Skovlund Larsen on her thesis “Climate Blame Below The Glaciers - Challenges to climate justice in Peruvian Mountains and German Courts”. Through the very concrete example of a lawsuit by a Peruvian farmer against a German energy company, we discuss how lawsuits can be a tool in the fight for climate justice and how to tackle global issues within the current justice systems.
Line Skovlund Larsen’s thesis is available here :
https://lup.lub.lu.se/student-papers/search/publication/8963105
Recorded and edited by: Sebastien Verpoorten
Music by: Cole B. @ https://soundcloud.com/colbylight
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Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
In this episode, Kirsi interviews Haya Termanini and Nadin Ziad Hussein about religion in feminism and Islam in Denmark. Haya is working at an architectural firm and comes from Syria, Nadin is studying intercultural studies at Aarhus University and is Danish/Palestinian. This episode goes deeper into the issue of white feminism and how it is exclusionary and supports only specific kind of freedom in women. Besides that we take a look into the Danish society in the current climate for throwing out Syrian refugees and limited acceptance of religious minorities living here.
Recorded and edited by: Kirsi Tilk, Arnault-Quentin Vermillet
Music by: Kirsi Tilk, Arnault-Quentin Vermillet
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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
In this episode, Edvard interviews Lars Koch, Policy Director at Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke. Lars has spent almost two decades of his professional career working on the problem of tax havens and tax evasion, and in this interview we dive deep into what they are, how they work, and what needs to be done about them. The discussion covers the legality and ethics of tax havens, the negative impact they have had on both regional and global economies — with particular focus on the post-Covid 19 world and the climate crisis — and the possibilities for the future.
Recorded and edited by: Edvard N. Bjørklund
Music by: Cole B. @ https://soundcloud.com/colbylight
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Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
In this episode, Elise interviews Halliki Kreinin on degrowth economics - an alternative school of economics which prioritizes the socio-ecological well-being of society and the planet over corporate profit, excessive consumption and over-production. We discuss how inequality is conceptualized within the framework of degrowth and how this conception comes into direct conflict with the narrative of mainstream economics. We close by exploring degrowth policies aimed at fighting global inequality.
Recorded and edited by: Elise Andrew
Music by: Cole B. @ https://soundcloud.com/colbylight
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Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
In this episode there are two interviews on topic of the right to movement in Palestine. First, Thea Bissø speaks with Diala Isid, co-founder of the Right to Movement Palestine. Here they will be discussing this movements significance for Palestinians in general, and Palestinian women in particular. Second, Mads Dahl talks with Wisam Shweiki, global platform manager of Action Aid Palestine, and his work with instilling hope and purpose in the next generation of Palestinians.
Recorded and edited by: Edvard N. Bjørklund @ https://soundcloud.com/edvardbjorklund
Music by: Edvard N. Bjørklund
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Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
In this episode, Adam, Elise, and Sebastien discuss the economic indicator Gross Domestic Product, otherwise commonly known as GDP. We talk about GDP's historical and contemporary usage, the socio-ecological implications of its shortcomings, and its powerful narrative role in shaping society's goals and, consequently, the political agenda. Aside from everything that is wrong with GDP, we also explore alternative measures for the economy and society as a whole, and theorize goals for well-being that lie beyond (and even challenge) the economic growth imperative.
Recorded by: Edvard Bjørklund @ https://soundcloud.com/edvardbjorklund
Edited by: Elise Andrew
Music by: Cole B. @ https://soundcloud.com/colbylight
Source list: https://inequalitytalks.podbean.com/p/gdp-source-list/
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Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
In this episode, Adam joins Kirsi Tilk and Rebekah Baglini from the local MS Aarhus Feminist group to ask them about the pernicious and persistent problem of the gender pay gap. Their discussion delves into what it is, why it persists, why it is harmful, and what we might be able to do about it. This episode is brought to you in anticipation of the forthcoming March 8thEquality March in Aarhus for International Women’s Day.
For more on the 8th of March Equality March 2021:
Aarhus skjulte feministiske skatte - https://fb.me/e/18Or92zUS
The Gender Museum - https://konmuseum.dk/kalender/8-marts-ligestilling-i-en-krisetid/
Recorded by: Edvard Bjørklund @ https://soundcloud.com/edvardbjorklund
Edited by: Adam Bristow-Smith
Music by: Cole B. @ https://soundcloud.com/colbylight
Source list:
https://inequalitytalks.podbean.com/p/gender-pay-gap-source-list/
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