Podcasts about global justice now

In this episode, we're talking about the people's sport, football, and its fascinating relationship with anti-fascism and the political power of sport ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Host Nick Dearden speaks with Chris Lee, author of The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism, Daniel Noroña from Amnesty International US, and Shaista Aziz, co-founder of The Three Hijabis.  Throughout history, authoritarian regimes have used international sporting events to whitewash their reputations. The World Cup is usually framed as a celebration of unity and global joy around love for the sport, but this year's events in Trump's America are likely to become sites of repression and human rights abuses – despite Trump being given the first ever FIFA ‘Peace Prize' earlier this year. In This Episode Why football has become such a battleground over identity, nationalism, and resistance The People's Olympiad – the anti-fascist alternative to the 1936 Berlin Olympics The human rights crisis in the United States under the Trump administration, the heightening of authoritarian practices, and erosion of the rule of law  How Trump is deputising federal and local law enforcement to build a deportation machine  The movement in England following the 2022 Euros to ban racism in football What genuine change looks like, and when it it just “sportswashing” The power of fans to change not only the game, but politics Football Against Fascism Website World Cup Chaos Tracker  Chris Lee Blog: Outside Write Book: The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism InstagramAmnesty International Report: Humanity Must Win: Defending Rights, Tackling Repression at the 2026 FIFA World Cup World Cup Travel Advisory Website Instagram The Three HijabisLinkedIn Twitter/X ABOUT THE PODCASTCOUNTER•POWER is brought to you by Stop Trump Coalition, Another Europe Is Possible and Global Justice Now, three organisations at the centre of the new global resistance. This podcast isn't just about chatting and conversation — it's about turning ideas into action and building real community power. That's why we have a simple pledge to you, our audience. On every single episode we'll leave you with something you can do to catalyse change. Whether it's the latest big ideas or the movements you need to check out, you'll find them on COUNTER•POWER. But we need your help to launch this project. We need £8,000 to catapult COUNTER•POWER into the podcasting sphere with the aim of making it self-sustaining in the future.The funds will cover high-quality production – including sound and visuals – as well as consistent editorial quality, all of which are essential to creating the kind of impactful podcast we're aiming for.Any donation – big or small – can help us get there. Thank you for your support. DONATE HEREFollow Us Instagram@anothereuropeispossible@globaljusticenow @ukstoptrumpTikTok@global.justice.now@uk.stop.trump.coaTwitter / X @Another_Europe@GlobalJusticeUK@UKStopTrumpMusic(cc): Intro R&B instrumental loop, Mcgrogo (Freesound.org)

What does it mean to build a political movement rooted in working-class organizing, anti-imperialism, and grassroots activism in a moment of deep instability across Europe? Co-Hosts Seema Syeda and Nick Dearden discuss this with Danièle Obono, a left-wing deputy in the French National Assembly and member of La France Insoumise. In 2024, France's New Popular Front captured the imagination of progressives in Europe, showing that it was possible to form a successful left coalition, even though Macron ultimately kept them out of power. Two years later, left-wing party La France Insoumise is facing unprecedented attempts to marginalise and delegitimise it including, most recently, by attempts to blame the assassination of a young far-right activist on members of the party. Tune in to explore the political crisis unfolding in France and across Europe: the mainstreaming of the far right, the collapse of the political centre, and the emergence of new left-wing movements attempting to resist authoritarianism, austerity, and fascism.Obono traces the rise of France's far-right movement from the era of the National Front to the rebranding of Marine Le Pen's party and the growing prominence of Jordan Bardella. We discuss how billionaire-controlled media, neoliberal policies, and anti-immigrant rhetoric have helped normalize the far right — and why anti-fascist organizing remains a decisive force in stopping it.In This Episode The role of Palestine solidarity in reshaping political discourse in France Why anti-racism and representation matter beyond tokenism How social movements and unions have shaped LFI's political strategy The repression of anti-fascist activists and attempts to criminalise the left The media hysteria following the death of a far-right activist in Lyon Municipal election breakthroughs for the French left despite sustained attacks The wider European crisis around war, austerity, militarisation, and democratic legitimacy Lessons for building internationalist movements from below Danièle ObonoWebsite: deputee-obono.frInstagram: @deputee_obonoTwitter/X: @Deputee_ObonoTikTok: @bds.movementABOUT THE PODCASTCOUNTER•POWER is brought to you by Stop Trump Coalition, Another Europe Is Possible and Global Justice Now, three organisations at the centre of the new global resistance. This podcast isn't just about chatting and conversation — it's about turning ideas into action and building real community power. That's why we have a simple pledge to you, our audience. On every single episode we'll leave you with something you can do to catalyse change. Whether it's the latest big ideas or the movements you need to check out, you'll find them on COUNTER•POWER. But we need your help to launch this project. We need £8,000 to catapult COUNTER•POWER into the podcasting sphere with the aim of making it self-sustaining in the future.The funds will cover high-quality production – including sound and visuals – as well as consistent editorial quality, all of which are essential to creating the kind of impactful podcast we're aiming for.Any donation – big or small – can help us get there. Thank you for your support. DONATE HEREFollow Us Instagram@anothereuropeispossible@globaljusticenow @ukstoptrumpTikTok@global.justice.now@uk.stop.trump.coaTwitter / X @Another_Europe@GlobalJusticeUK@UKStopTrumpMusic(cc): Intro R&B instrumental loop, Mcgrogo (Freesound.org)

Syria and the new world warAre we witnessing the beginnings of a new global war? With conflicts stretching from Afghanistan and Pakistan to Ukraine, and across the Middle East and Africa, it can feel like the world is spiraling into chaos.In this episode, Host Nick Dearden speaks to guests Elif Sarican, a writer and contributing editor at The Amargi, and Mazen Gharibah, an academic with the Conflict and Civicness Research Group at LSE and member of the UN's Syrian Constitutional Committee, to unpack the complexity behind today's interconnected conflicts by looking at Syria as an epicentre of geopolitical tensions. But beyond the headlines of violence and instability, they also explore the overlooked stories of resilience, solidarity, and hope emerging from communities on the ground.This episode was recorded 8 April 2026. In This Episode Roots of the current crises, including the legacy of the Arab Spring Syria's fragmented political and military landscape Challenges facing Kurdish and other communities in Syria today How Rojava broke the script of what is possible in the region Bashar al-Assad and the country's ongoing political transition under Ahmed al-Sharaa ABOUT THE PODCASTCOUNTER•POWER is brought to you by Stop Trump Coalition, Another Europe Is Possible and Global Justice Now, three organisations at the centre of the new global resistance. This podcast isn't just about chatting and conversation — it's about turning ideas into action and building real community power. That's why we have a simple pledge to you, our audience. On every single episode we'll leave you with something you can do to catalyse change. Whether it's the latest big ideas or the movements you need to check out, you'll find them on COUNTER•POWER. But we need your help to launch this project. The funds will cover high-quality production – including sound and visuals – as well as consistent editorial quality, all of which are essential to creating the kind of impactful podcast we're aiming for.Any donation – big or small – can help us get there. Thank you for your support.DONATE HEREFollow Us Instagram@anothereuropeispossible@globaljusticenow @ukstoptrumpTikTok@global.justice.now@uk.stop.trump.coaTwitter / X @Another_Europe@GlobalJusticeUK@UKStopTrumpMusic(cc): Intro R&B instrumental loop, Mcgrogo (Freesound.org)

This episode steps back from the daily news cycle to examine the structural roots of the current global energy crisis. Host Zoe Williams speaks to Chris Hayes, the Chief Economist at Common Wealth, and Luke Cooper, LSE academic. Drawing parallels to the 1970s oil shock, their conversation explores how decades of policy decisions have left economies—particularly the UK—dangerously exposed to volatile energy markets. The discussion moves from global context to concrete proposals for reforming the UK energy sector.This episode was recorded 1 April 2026. In This Episode How today's energy crisis compares to the oil shock of fifty years ago What actually happens when energy markets set prices and who benefits when prices spike Effects we've already seen, and risks that lie ahead Why the current UK energy structure leaves consumers exposed to global shocks Common Wealth's proposal for structural reform Common WealthWebsiteBluesky: @cmmonwealthTwitter/X: @cmmonwealthTikTok: @cmmonwealth Featured Organisation: Global Justice NowGet your free ticket to Resisting Big Tech Empires on 25 April 2026!An international conference, ‘Resisting Big Tech Empires: The fight for the future' will take place in London on the 25th of April 2026 at London South Bank University. Organised by UK-based NGO Global Justice Now in association with Balanced Economy Project, the conference promises a “day of talks and strategy on big tech's impact on democracy, economies, war and the environment, and how we can challenge it”.The line-up for the event boasts speakers including multi-award-winning novelist and campaigner Cory Doctorow; founding member and executive director of IT for Change, Anita Gurumurthy; campaigner with Our World is Not for Sale, Sofia Scasserra; author of Silicon Empires and Platform Capitalism, Nick Srnicek; and director of Foxglove, Rosa Curling.Facebook: @globaljusticeukInstagram: @globaljusticenowTwitter/X: @globaljusticenow ABOUT THE PODCASTCOUNTER•POWER is brought to you by Stop Trump Coalition, Another Europe Is Possible and Global Justice Now, three organisations at the centre of the new global resistance. This podcast isn't just about chatting and conversation — it's about turning ideas into action and building real community power. That's why we have a simple pledge to you, our audience. On every single episode we'll leave you with something you can do to catalyse change. Whether it's the latest big ideas or the movements you need to check out, you'll find them on COUNTER•POWER. But we need your help to launch this project. We need £8,000 to catapult COUNTER•POWER into the podcasting sphere with the aim of making it self-sustaining in the future.The funds will cover high-quality production – including sound and visuals – as well as consistent editorial quality, all of which are essential to creating the kind of impactful podcast we're aiming for.Any donation – big or small – can help us get there. Thank you for your support.DONATE HEREFollow Us Instagram@anothereuropeispossible@globaljusticenow @ukstoptrumpTikTok@global.justice.now@uk.stop.trump.coaTwitter / X @Another_Europe@GlobalJusticeUK@UKStopTrumpMusic(cc): Intro R&B instrumental loop, Mcgrogo (Freesound.org)

War and resistance in UkraineJust over four years ago, as Putin launched Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, he expected the war to be over in a matter of days. But Putin's army would soon be shocked by the resistance they encountered, and today Ukraine still hasn't fallen. But it hasn't won either. This is now a complex, attritional war for endurance against an autocratic, imperial state that appears willing to absorb huge economic and human costs to fight on. If you're unsure of what to make of the war, its history, and some of the debates it throws up, then this is the show for you.Host Luke Cooper is joined by Roksolana Nesterenko, a researcher at the Kyiv School of Economics, and Taras Fedirko, an academic with positions at the University of Glasgow and the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna. In this episode:  Mood and situation in Ukraine as of early 2026 Historical context of the war, including the Maidan protests and the Revolution of Dignity A culture of active everyday citizenship  Revenue mobilisation for the war effort through crowdfunding, and how it's impacted the rise of drone warfare Russian propaganda and Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy A transition away from the “rally around the flag” stage of 2022 and where Ukraine is now Featured Organisation: Ukraine Solidarity Campaign BlueskyInstagramTwitter/XFacebookLinks to things we discussedCome Back Alive: a charitable foundation that comprehensively equips the Defence Forces of Ukraine with everything from vehicles to grenade launchers, as well as implementing educational projects for the military.Freefilmers: a cinemovement and NGO from Mariupol, UkraineSerhiy Prytula Charity Foundation: focused on strengthening the Defence Forces of Ukraine and providing assistance to the civilians affected by Russian aggression.Solidarity Collectives: a group of Ukrainian anarchists and anti-authoritarians who united in 2022 to support comrades fighting the Russian imperial aggression in Ukraine and help people affected by the war. Since then, they have built a mutual aid network for the anti-authoritarian movement in Ukraine.UNITED24: this platform allows one-click donations to Ukraine from anywhere. Why is this so important? Because Ukraine itself knows best what is needed and can deliver aid directly.ABOUT THE PODCASTCOUNTER•POWER is brought to you by Stop Trump Coalition, Another Europe Is Possible and Global Justice Now, three organisations at the centre of the new global resistance. This podcast isn't just about chatting and conversation — it's about turning ideas into action and building real community power. That's why we have a simple pledge to you, our audience. On every single episode we'll leave you with something you can do to catalyse change. Whether it's the latest big ideas or the movements you need to check out, you'll find them on COUNTER•POWER. But we need your help to launch this project. We need £8,000 to catapult COUNTER•POWER into the podcasting sphere with the aim of making it self-sustaining in the future.The funds will cover high-quality production – including sound and visuals – as well as consistent editorial quality, all of which are essential to creating the kind of impactful podcast we're aiming for.Any donation – big or small – can help us get there. Thank you for your support.DONATE HEREFollow Us Instagram@anothereuropeispossible@globaljusticenow @ukstoptrumpTikTok@global.justice.now@uk.stop.trump.coaTwitter / X @Another_Europe@GlobalJusticeUK@UKStopTrumpMusic(cc): Intro R&B instrumental loop, Mcgrogo (Freesound.org)

The issue which has, more than any other, shown the depth of hypocrisy in the international rules based order is Palestine. In Gaza, the world watched a genocide in real time. Despite massive global protests, the machine rolled on – yet Palestinians remain hopeful. Host Nick Dearden speaks with Omar Barghouti, founder of the BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanctions) Movement and the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, and a recipient of the Gandhi Peace Award. They discuss the source of hope in the face of ongoing atrocities, the continued devastation post-ceasefire, and what Trump's approach to Greenland and Gaza means for the world order. In This Episode Hope as a duty to future generations The ceasefire as a means to continue genocide with less media coverage — and how complicit media outlets inadvertently contributed to continued solidarity by causing people to seek out alternate, direct coverage from the beginning Israel's use of genocide in Gaza as a smokescreen for unprecedented brutality in the West Bank, including the destruction of refugee camps Israel's policy of brutality toward Palestinian political prisoners in the West Bank The links between the genocide in Gaza and corruption in the colonial West Trump's goal of undermining the United Nations with his ‘Board of Peace' The history, evolution, and success of the BDS movement – and what's next Why solidarity begins with ending complicity Boycott, Divest Sanction MovementBDS MovementFacebook: @BDSNationalCommitteeInstagram: @bds.movementTwitter/X: @bdsmovementTikTok: @bds.movementFeatured Organisation: Na'amodNa'amodFacebook: @NaamodUKInstagram: @NaamodUKTwitter/X: @NaamodUKABOUT THE PODCASTCOUNTER•POWER is brought to you by Stop Trump Coalition, Another Europe Is Possible and Global Justice Now, three organisations at the centre of the new global resistance. This podcast isn't just about chatting and conversation — it's about turning ideas into action and building real community power. That's why we have a simple pledge to you, our audience. On every single episode we'll leave you with something you can do to catalyse change. Whether it's the latest big ideas or the movements you need to check out, you'll find them on COUNTER•POWER. But we need your help to launch this project. We need £8,000 to catapult COUNTER•POWER into the podcasting sphere with the aim of making it self-sustaining in the future.The funds will cover high-quality production – including sound and visuals – as well as consistent editorial quality, all of which are essential to creating the kind of impactful podcast we're aiming for.Any donation – big or small – can help us get there. Thank you for your support.DONATE HEREFollow Us Instagram@anothereuropeispossible@globaljusticenow @ukstoptrumpTikTok@global.justice.now@uk.stop.trump.coaTwitter / X @Another_Europe@GlobalJusticeUK@UKStopTrumpMusic(cc): Intro R&B instrumental loop, Mcgrogo (Freesound.org)

Islamophobia and antisemitism are unfortunately no longer fringe. Increasingly open, increasingly violent, they are reshaping what it means to be Muslim or Jewish in Britain today. And yet these hatreds are rarely examined directly. Instead, they are instrumentalised, folded into debates about immigration, national security, public order, and foreign policy, in ways that often do not represent the actual communities. Host Zoe Williams is joined by Shaista Aziz from the Three Hijabis and Stop Trump Coalition, and Em Hilton, a Jewish organiser and writer based in London, and co-founder of Na'amod: UK Jews against Israeli occupation and apartheid. In this episode:  How these prejudices have evolved in their distinctly 21st-century forms The essentialisation of identity and denial of plurality  The experience of being a British Muslim and a British Jew today The ramifications of the Balfour declaration Who gets to speak for a community, and how these communities are often used as shields for other issues Featured Organisation: CADFA (Camden Abu Dis Friendship Association)Facebook: @camdenabudisInstagram: @c.a.d.f.aTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/camdenabudisLinks to things we discussedHow White Feminism Harms Muslim Women (Shahed Ezaydi)Islamophobia and Securitization: Religion, Ethnicity and the Female Voice (Tania Saeed)Huey P. Newton archiveFacing antisemitism: the struggle for safety and solidarity (Runnymede Trust)Islamophobia: A Challenge For Us All (Runnymede Trust)The Lucifer Effect: How Good People Turn Evil (Philip Zimbardo)ABOUT THE PODCASTCOUNTER•POWER is brought to you by Stop Trump Coalition, Another Europe Is Possible and Global Justice Now, three organisations at the centre of the new global resistance. This podcast isn't just about chatting and conversation — it's about turning ideas into action and building real community power. That's why we have a simple pledge to you, our audience. On every single episode we'll leave you with something you can do to catalyse change. Whether it's the latest big ideas or the movements you need to check out, you'll find them on COUNTER•POWER. But we need your help to launch this project. We need £8,000 to catapult COUNTER•POWER into the podcasting sphere with the aim of making it self-sustaining in the future.The funds will cover high-quality production – including sound and visuals – as well as consistent editorial quality, all of which are essential to creating the kind of impactful podcast we're aiming for.Any donation – big or small – can help us get there. Thank you for your support.DONATE HEREFollow Us Instagram@anothereuropeispossible@globaljusticenow @ukstoptrumpTikTok@global.justice.now@uk.stop.trump.coaTwitter / X @Another_Europe@GlobalJusticeUK@UKStopTrumpMusic(cc): Intro R&B instrumental loop, Mcgrogo (Freesound.org)

‘We're living through unprecedented times' seems to be the slogan of the past decade now, which is a grim reality. But, when facing the international space, it's difficult to argue. The rampant chaos that has been seen through international relations since Brexit and Donald Trump's first election as US President seems to be reaching an apex.Between the recent incursion into Venezuela, overtures towards Greenland and Iran – the former directly calling into question the 80-year sanctity of NATO – American imperialism is taking on a dimension we've never seen before. This comes with a backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine War entering its fifth year, a potential European reorientation towards China as the behemoth still threatens Taiwan with force, and the genocide in Gaza showing the international law to be a sham.Joining our director, Neal Lawson, to talk about this are two international experts:Mary Kaldor is Professor Emeritus of Global Governance and Director of the Conflict Research Programme at the LSE. She has pioneered the concepts of new wars and global civil society. Her elaboration of the real-world implementation of human security has directly influenced European and national governments. She is the author of numerous works including New and Old Wars: Organised Violence in a Global Era, International Law and New Wars, and Global Security Cultures (2018).Nick Dearden has been the director of Global Justice Now since 2013, and a campaigner against corporate globalisation and for global economic justice for over 20 years. He was a leading voice in the UK and European movement against the now‑abandoned EU‑US trade deal (TTIP), and subsequently against the US-UK trade deal, about which he wrote a short book, Trade Secrets. Nick started his career at War on Want, and went on to be corporates campaign manager at Amnesty International UK, and then director of Jubilee Debt Campaign (now Debt Justice), where he built strong relationships with campaigners in the global south. His book, Pharmanomics: How Big Pharma Destroys Global Health, was published by Verso in 2023.Support the showEnjoyed the podcast and want to be a live audience member at our next episode? Want to have the chance in raising questions to the panelist?Support our work and be a part of the Compass community. Become a member!You can find us on Twitter at @CompassOffice.

Fascism has never really gone away—but it has changed shape. From the street-level racism and open organising of the British National Party in 1990s East London to today's globalised far right, this episode traces how authoritarian politics have moved from the margins to the mainstream.Host Nick Dearden draws on personal experience of anti-fascist organising, and is joined by Seema Syeda from the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants and co-author of Creeping Fascism, and Luke Cooper, author of Authoritarian Contagion and academic at the London School of Economics. Their conversation explores how the far right has built international networks, institutions, and narratives that now feel disturbingly normal. They dig into why “fascism” remains a contested term on the left, what's genuinely new about the current moment, and what can still be done to resist it.In This Episode The rise and fall of the BNP, street fascism, and the mass anti-racist movements that defeated it Debates about whether “fascism” is the right label for today's authoritarian politics Key similarities and differences between past and present far-right movements What a Reform government might actually look like in power, and whether figures like Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson represent fundamentally different threats The “Unite the Kingdom” rally and what it reveals about the current far right Featured Organisation: No to HassockfieldNo To HassockfieldFacebook: The No to Hassockfield CampaignInstagram: @no2hassockfieldTwitter/X: @No2HassockfieldLinks to things we discussedCreeping Fascism by Neil Faulkner with Samir Dathi, Phil Hearse and Seema Syeda.Authoritarian Contagion by Luke CooperA Town Within: Visiting Baqa'a Refugee Camp by Madihah KarimWhat happened when I met my Islamophobic troll by Hussein KesvaniThe law of the jungle by Nick DeardenPraxis: The essential guide for changing minds on migrationUNRWA: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugeesTime For Change: The evidence-based policies that can actually fix the immigration systemMake a donation to COUNTER•POWERABOUT THE PODCASTCOUNTER•POWER is brought to you by Stop Trump Coalition, Another Europe Is Possible and Global Justice Now, three organisations at the centre of the new global resistance. This podcast isn't just about chatting and conversation — it's about turning ideas into action and building real community power. That's why we have a simple pledge to you, our audience. On every single episode we'll leave you with something you can do to catalyse change. Whether it's the latest big ideas or the movements you need to check out, you'll find them on COUNTER•POWER. But we need your help to launch this project. We need £8,000 to catapult COUNTER•POWER into the podcasting sphere with the aim of making it self-sustaining in the future.The funds will cover high-quality production – including sound and visuals – as well as consistent editorial quality, all of which are essential to creating the kind of impactful podcast we're aiming for.Any donation – big or small – can help us get there. Thank you for your support.DONATE HEREFollow Us Instagram@anothereuropeispossible@globaljusticenow @ukstoptrumpTikTok@global.justice.now@uk.stop.trump.coaTwitter / X @Another_Europe@GlobalJusticeUK@UKStopTrumpMusic(cc): Intro R&B instrumental loop, Mcgrogo (Freesound.org)

The first year of Donald Trump's second term is over — with three long years still to go. Far from the myth of “Trump the peacemaker,” the past twelve months have been marked by war, repression, corruption, and growing global resistance.In this episode, we take stock of Trump's record so far: from bombing seven countries and backing Israel's assault on Gaza, to embracing tech oligarchs at home and unleashing ICE against immigrant communities. But resistance is growing. From some of the largest protests in US history to mass demonstrations in the UK against Trump's second state visit, a global movement is pushing back.Host Zoe Williams is joined by Zoe Gardner from the Stop Trump Coalition and Alyssa Elliott from Indivisible London, the first international chapter of the major US resistance movement. Together, they explore what Trump's first year tells us about the road ahead — and how movements can confront authoritarianism moving forward. In This Episode One year into Trump's second term: what has actually happened The myth of “Trump the peacemaker” vs the reality of endless military action ICE raids, police violence, and the targeting of immigrant communities Mass protests in the US and UK — and what they've achieved What global resistance to Trump looks like going forward — and why appeasement and fear are not the answer ABOUT THE PODCASTCOUNTER•POWER is brought to you by Stop Trump Coalition, Another Europe Is Possible and Global Justice Now, three organisations at the centre of the new global resistance. This podcast isn't just about chatting and conversation — it's about turning ideas into action and building real community power. That's why we have a simple pledge to you, our audience. On every single episode we'll leave you with something you can do to catalyse change. Whether it's the latest big ideas or the movements you need to check out, you'll find them on COUNTER•POWER. But we need your help to launch this project. We need £8,000 to catapult COUNTER•POWER into the podcasting sphere with the aim of making it self-sustaining in the future.The funds will cover high-quality production – including sound and visuals – as well as consistent editorial quality, all of which are essential to creating the kind of impactful podcast we're aiming for.Any donation – big or small – can help us get there. Thank you for your support.DONATE HEREFollow Us Instagram@anothereuropeispossible@globaljusticenow @ukstoptrumpTikTok@global.justice.now@uk.stop.trump.coaTwitter / X @Another_Europe@GlobalJusticeUK@UKStopTrumpMusic(cc): Intro R&B instrumental loop, Mcgrogo (Freesound.org)

US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in the UK for his unprecedented second state visit to the country. The trip has sparked controversy and thousands are expected to take part in a series of anti-Trump protests. He will meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for talks on trade, investment, Ukraine and Gaza. Nick Dearden, director of Global Justice Now and spokesperson for the Stop Trump Coalition is here to discuss what's at stake for the UK.And in part two, Transport for London (TfL) is celebrating 125 years of the Central line with a treasure hunt open to all on Saturday, at this year's Open House Festival. We're joined by Ann Gavaghan, Customer Experience Manager at Transport for London, to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Curve, Nick Dearden from Global Justice Now is in the hosting chair, joined by journalist and author Sarah Jaffe. They discuss the upcoming second state visit of US President Donald Trump and the tech bosses that are accompanying him.In the extended episode, available to Macrodose members on Patreon, Nick and Sarah discuss the massive immigration raid at a Hyundai factory in Georgia.Subscribe to support the show at patreon.com/Macrodose. Your pledge is a donation supporting free public education; perks are thank-you gifts for your support.

Today US President Donald Trump has slapped steep tariffs on exports from dozens of trading partners around the world. At 10 per cent, the UK has been promised the lowest US tariff rate so far. But what does this all mean? Nick Dearden, Director of Global Justice Now - an organisation that campaigns for a fairer global economy - is here to unpack the news. And in part two The Standard's Going Out Editor and Restaurant Critic David Ellis explains why so many New Yorkers are swapping the Big Apple for the Big Smoke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, Macrodose returned to SPACE4 for another live show, looking at the future of global political economy under the shadow of Trump 2.0.We explored where the UK fits into this shifting global landscape, what a radical economic programme could look like, and how green politics can rise to meet the moment.Speakers:​James Meadway​Maria Finnerty (Cafod's economic lead)​Kojo Koram (Author of Uncommon Wealth)​Nick Dearden (Director, Global Justice Now)

The podcast focuses on the critical need to address the root causes of health and environmental crises, emphasizing that many diseases, including cancer, are largely influenced by environmental factors and capitalism's exploitative nature. Hamza Hamouchene talks about his reasons for leaving a career in cancer research, highlighting the disillusionment he faced when he realized that the focus was on profit rather than genuine health solutions. Hamza and Steve make a case against a capitalist system that not only externalizes costs related to health and the environment but also perpetuates inequities, particularly affecting marginalized communities. They delve into interconnected struggles from climate justice to the fight against imperialism, and stress the importance of collective action and the need for a revolutionary vision that prioritizes social and economic justice. Ultimately, the episode serves as a call to action for listeners to engage in grassroots movements and challenge the status quo, advocating for an ecosocialist future where health and environmental care are public goods rather than commodities.Hamza Hamouchene is a London-based Algerian researcher-activist, commentator and a founding member of Algeria Solidarity Campaign (ASC), and Environmental Justice North Africa (EJNA). He previously worked for War on Want, Global Justice Now and Platform London on issues of extractivism, resources, land and food sovereignty as well as climate, environmental, and trade justice.

FULL SHOW: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/macrodose⁠On this week's episode of The Curve, James Meadway and Grace Blakeley are joined by Nick Dearden, Director of Global Justice Now and author of Trade Secrets: The Truth About the US Trade Deal and How We Can Stop It. Together, James, Grace & Nick discuss the continued fallout from Trump's tariff turbulence (2:12).In the full episode, they unpack the big British Steel debate here the UK, and the landmark UN decision to force shipping firms to pay for CO2 emissions. Got a question or comment? Reach out to us at ⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠To learn more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, head to ⁠planetbproductions.co.uk⁠

Taylor Swift is officially a billionaire as Forbes shares its new list of the world's wealthiest people. Should billionaire wealth be distributed more evenly? We get reaction from Daisy Pearson, Campaigner for Global Justice Now.

Taylor Swift is officially a billionaire as Forbes shares its new list of the world's wealthiest people. Should billionaire wealth be distributed more evenly? We get reaction from Daisy Pearson, Campaigner for Global Justice Now.

From the HIV/AIDS crisis, to the opioid epidemic, to the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmaceutical corporations have been accused of profiteering at the expense of countless lives. Nick Dearden, director of Global Justice Now and the author of a new book called Pharmanomics: How Big Pharma Destroys Public Health, joins Long Reads to discuss an industry that exploits public research and denies crucial medicine to poor countries.Read another interview with Nick on the Jacobin website, "Big Pharma Reaps Massive Profits by Ripping Off Public Research and Weaponizing Patents": https://jacobin.com/2024/01/big-pharma-profit-public-research-patents-intellectual-propertyLong Reads is a Jacobin podcast looking in-depth at political topics and thinkers, both contemporary and historical, with the magazine's longform writers. Hosted by features editor Daniel Finn. Produced by Conor Gillies, music by Knxwledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Macrodose Nick Dearden takes us on a deep dive into the the history of the pharmaceutical industry - asking how it became the leviathan it is today, why it has been able to assert its unchecked geopolitical influence across the world, and whether there is anything that can be done to loosen its grip on global health. Nick is the director of Global Justice Now, and a campaigner on issues of Global Justice for over two decades. He is also author of “Pharmanomics: How Big Pharma Destroys Global Health”, published by Verso Books in October last year. Grab your copy here: tinyurl.com/5a8am2zx Sign up to our newsletter The Fix: mailchi.mp/45d9275470d6/macrodose Find the full MACRODOSE READING LIST here: uk.bookshop.org/shop/macrodosepod - for each book you buy from the list Macrodose gets 10% of what you pay, so for every book you buy, you'll be supporting our independent, climate-focused economic journalism. A massive thank you to all of our existing Patreon subscribers, your support keeps the show running and we are very grateful. If you have the means and enjoy our work, head over to patreon.com/Macrodose and subscribe today. SOCIALS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ linktr.ee/macrodosepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to hear from you! Leave a comment or get in touch at ⁠⁠macrodose@planetbproductions.co.uk⁠⁠ For more about the work we do at Planet B Productions, go to ⁠⁠⁠planetbproductions.co.uk⁠

Nick Dearden shatters the myth that pharmaceuticals corporations (Big Pharma) play an innovative and productive role in providing people with medicines and how the realities of financialization, intellectual property law, and neocolonialism show that instead we are left with an incredibly harmful system. Nick Dearden is the director of Global Justice Now. He has been a campaigner against corporate globalisation for over 20 years, working with organizations including War on Want, Amnesty International and Jubilee Debt Campaign. He has been a leading voice in the campaign for a People's Vaccine. He regularly contributes political analysis to publications including The Guardian, Al Jazeera, and Open Democracy.  He is the author of Pharmanomics: How Big Pharma Destroys Global Health (Verso Books.) SUPPORT: www.buymeacoffee.com/redmedicine Soundtrack by Mark Pilkington www.redmedicine.xyz

The northern hemisphere is witnessing unprecedented heat, floods, and fires. But is it all climate change, or are other factors at play? And what are the dangers of extreme heat, and how do we keep safe? Join host Nastasya Tay Guests: Catherine Gamper - Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. John Nairn - Senior Extreme Heat Adviser at the World Meteorological Organization. Dorothy Guererro - Head of Policy and Advocacy at Global Justice Now.

Episode 169 of the Common Weal Policy Podcast You can download the episode directly here.This week, Craig presents another collection of recent public talks from Common Weal and at some of our events. First up, Colin Turbett talks about the history and principles of care in Scotland and how this should inform the development of the National Care Service.Next, Peter Krykant recently spoke at our monthly activists' meeting where he and others discussed the policy landscape around drugs and the criminal justice system in Scotland.And finally, Craig spoke to Global Justice Now about the plan in Scotland to create two Freeports, how they will operate, what impact they'll have on the Scottish economy and why the Scottish Government is supporting them.Colin's paper on the history of social work can be read here: https://commonweal.scot/policies/from-welfare-to-charity/You can watch the other talks at our event about drugs policy on our Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Common_WealCommon Weal's work is only possible thanks to our generous supporters who regularly donate an average of £10 per month. If you would like to help us build our vision of an All of Us First Scotland, you can do so here: https://commonweal.scot/donate/The Policy Podcast would like to discuss all of Common Weal's policy papers in detail as well as other major policy stories in and around Scotland so if there are any topics that you would like to see covered or if you have an interesting policy story to tell and would like to be a guest on the show, please contact Craig at craig@common.scotYou can also find us on iTunes, Spotify, Castbox, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeart Radio and other major podcast aggregators.You can also add the podcast to your RSS feed using this link: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/264906.rssThemeExcerpts from "Hiding Your Reality" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show

On 21st April 2023, Extinction Rebellion are bringing 100,000 to protest peacefully outside the Houses of Parliament to demand an end to the fossil fuel era and for a citizen-led transformation towards a fair society that includes reparations.This is the Big One. After a "winter of discontent" that saw thousands gathered at picket lines and demonstrations, and hundreds of pages spent evaluating and criticising the tactics of protests in our streets or our museums, protest - and its power - is in the air.What are the demands of the Big One? What is changing in how the British state interacts with protestors and organisers? Are we under threat?On this episode of It's Bloody Complicated we hear from Miranda Irwin a relationship builder from XR, David Mead, a legal academic specialising in the regulation of protest and dissent, and Nick Dearden, the director of Global Justice Now to talk about the power of protest.Support the showEnjoyed the podcast and want to be a live audience member at our next episode? Want to have the chance in raising questions to the panelist?Support our work and be a part of the Compass community. Become a member!You can find us on Twitter at @CompassOffice.

Guests Dr Kaveh Abbasian, former student activist, filmmaker, researcher, and lecturer in Film and Media Practice at the University of Kent in Britain Hamza Hamouchene, London-based Algerian researcher-activist, commentator and a founding member of Algeria Solidarity Campaign (ASC), and Environmental Justice North Africa (EJNA). He previously worked for War on Want, Global Justice Now and Platform London on issues of extractivism, resources, land and food sovereignty as well as climate, environmental, and trade justice.

How is foreign debt connected to the effects of, and actions on climate change? Often, when finances are mentioned in climate discussions, the issue is funding, or even loss and damage. But can we tie climate action together with the huge debt burden many developing and middle income countries are facing today? In the episode, we talk to Daniel Willis from Global Justice Now, on how foreign debt exacerbates the effects of climate disasters in developing countries. We also talk to activist Esteban Servat from Debt For Climate, on how to connect the climate and debt cancellation movements. In our talk with Esteban, he mentions the Vaca Muerte protests in Argentina.  Read more about it here In the studio and production: Sara Andersen VågenesTechnician: Ane Maus Sandvig

We discuss green energy and its relationship to colonialism in North Africa with Hamza Hamouchene. Courtesy of Voices of the Middle East & North Africa (VOMENA). --- Hamza Hamouchene is a London-based Algerian researcher-activist, commentator and a founding member of Algeria Solidarity Campaign (ASC), and Environmental Justice North Africa (EJNA). He previously worked for War on Want, Global Justice Now and Platform London on issues of extractivism, resources, land and food sovereignty as well as climate, environmental, and trade justice. He is the author/editor of two books: “The Struggle for Energy Democracy in the Maghreb” (2017) and "The Coming Revolution to North Africa: The Struggle for Climate Justice" (2015). He also contributed book chapters to “Voices of Liberation: Frantz Fanon” (2014) and “The Palgrave Encyclopaedia of Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism” (2016). His other writings have appeared in the Guardian, Middle East Eye, Counterpunch, New Internationalist, Jadaliyya, openDemocracy, ROAR magazine, Pambazuka, Nawaat, El Watan and the Huffington Post.

Das Buch "Eine Erde für alle! - Einssein versus das 1%" von Vandana Shiva hat Carsten schwer beeindruckt. Den kritischen Ausführungen über Bill Gates und dem im Buch immer wieder genannten "1%" ist Carsten durch das Lesen des Oxfam-Berichts "An Economy For the 1% - How privilege and power in the economy drive extreme inequality and how this can be stopped" und dem Bericht "Gated Development - Is the Gates Foundation always a force for good?" von Global Justice Now nachgegangen. Aus beiden Berichten, sowie Vandana Shivas Buch geht sehr einprägsam hervor, welche Machtstrukturen sich in den Händen verhältnismäßig weniger Menschen befinden. Und am Beispiel der Bill und Melinda Gates Stiftung werden zwei Dinge ersichtlich: erstens wie unkritisch deren globaler Einfluss und deren Handeln hingenommen wird und zweitens wie philanthropische Handlungen zur Verfestigung wirtschaftlicher und politischer Machtstrukturen des "1%" beitragen. Buch "Eine Erde für alle! - Einssein versus das 1 %" von Vandana Shiva https://buch7.de/produkt/eine-erde-fuer-alle-einssein-versus-das-1-vandana-shiva/1041609636?ean=9783890607979 Podcastfolge 243 - Wie Bill Gates die Welt retten will https://von-herzen-vegan.de/podcastfolgen/folge-243-wie-bill-gates-die-welt-retten-will Studie "An Economy For the 1%" [EN] https://www.oxfam.org/en/research/economy-1 Studie "Gated Development Is the Gates Foundation always a force for good?" [EN] https://www.globaljustice.org.uk/sites/default/files/files/resources/gjn_gates_report_june_2016_web_final_version_2.pdf Die neue Onlinecommunity: "Gemeinsam in eine klimagerechte Zukunft" https://experimentarium.stefanie-rueckert.de/

The parents of the Michigan school shooting suspect are being held on $500,000 bond each after an hours-long manhunt. Rep. John Yarmuth slammed Rep. Thomas Massie for a photo Massie tweeted celebrating guns in the wake of the deadly school shooting in Michigan. Kim Iversen thinks the sweet, angelic image of the Michigan school shooter being used by the media is a conspiracy against white people. Chris Cuomo, newly fired from CNN, faces an allegation of sexual misconduct. Based on data compiled by Global Justice Now, "just 8 top Pfizer and Moderna shareholders" added a combined $10.31 billion to their fortunes last week after stock prices soared in response to the emergence of Omicron.Hosts: Cenk Uygur, Ana Kasparian See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pfizer, BioNTech and Moderna—three of the world's biggest Covid vaccine makers—are making an estimated $1000 every second in profits even as the world's poorest go unvaccinated, according to a press release from Oxfam, a UK-based non-profit development organisation. The estimate is based on a report by the People's Vaccine Alliance. The Alliance has 80 members including the African Alliance, Global Justice Now, Oxfam, and UNAIDS. Pfizer and BioNTech have delivered less than one percent of their total vaccine supplies to low-income countries, while Moderna has delivered just 0.2 percent. Meanwhile, 98 percent of people in low-income countries have not been fully vaccinated, according to the release. Britain is moving into phase two of its investigation of Nvidia's proposed $54 billion takeover of UK chip designer, Arm, after the first phase of the probe by the country's competition authority revealed concerns of both competition and national security, according to a government statement. This could pose a setback to Arm's majority owner, SoftBank Group. The deal, when announced in September 2020, was pegged at $40 billion in cash and stock but has since risen in value to $54 billion. UK's Competition and Markets Authority has found that the acquisition “may result in a substantial lessening of competition” across four key markets: data centres, Internet of Things, automotive, and gaming, according to the statement. The authority now has 24 weeks, plus an additional eight weeks, if needed to conclude its investigations. Arm's chips go into several devices including Apple's iPhones. The deal is also under scrutiny in Europe and China. Infosys and MIT Technology Review's custom publishing division Insights has launched The Cloud Hub—a forum offering insights and learning from successful cloud transformations to help global enterprises accelerate their cloud journey, the Indian IT services company said in a press release. The Cloud Hub aims to create a community of experts from the industry, including practitioners, providers and influencers, to debate key challenges and opportunities surrounding one of the biggest technology disruptions that the world is witnessing. (03:03) Interview: Hotmail's co-founder Sabeer Bhatia on his latest venture, ShowReel, to bring ‘purposeful' short videos to millions Even as a new generation of entrepreneurs is trying to reinvent email—think Rahul Vohra, at SuperHuman or Bhavin Turakhia with Titan—Sabeer Bhatia, the original email entrepreneur, continues to seek his next big challenge. In today's interview, Sabeer tells Forbes India about ShowReel, which he hopes is timed right to bring “purposeful” short videos to millions of users.

Caitlin Doherty talks to Daniel Willis of Global Justice Now and Prof Andy Gouldson at University of Leeds on COP26

Here are some people I spoke to on my third day at COP26 in Glasgow. The voices you'll hear here at Dorothy Grace Guerrero, Head of Policy at Global Justice Now, Nick Dearden, Director at Global Justice Now, Rupert Read, former XR spokesperson, Heidi Chow, Executive Director at Jubilee Debt Campaign, and Asad Rehman, Director at War on Want.

Mike Buckley is joined by Nick Dearden, Director of Global Justice Now, to talk about their campaign for true global access to Covid-19 vaccines and treatments

Rosanna Wiseman and Cameron Joshi from Global Justice Now talk about  colonialism, capitalism and making Extinction Rebellion more inclusive. Plus, get a glimpse of what it's like to be part of Extinction Rebellion globally with our audio tapestry of sounds captured at actions around the world. Recorded LIVE as part of Extinction Rebellion's Decolonise! Decarbonise! program at VAULT Festival 2020. This episode was first released in April 2020 and produced by Jessica Townsend & Bill Leuty for Extinction Rebellion, www.extinctionrebellion.uk, distributed by The Real Agenda Network, podcasts for political change: www.realagenda.org

The threat to the common good of breaking international law, unjust laws and secret trade agreements – a leading academic outlines the dangers, and how concerned people can help. Tim Gorringe, emeritus professor of theological studies at Exeter university, has written a strong article for The Tablet and now he has spoken more of his concerns in a Tablet podcast, in which he advocates that people who are concerned and wish to act could join organisations such as Global Justice Now to advocate for change. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-tablet/message

In this podcast Another Europe's Zoe Williams talks to Nick Dearden, director of Global Justice Now, about his new book, Trade Secrets. They unravel the corporate agenda at the heart of modern trade policy and the terrible implications it has for our food standards, consumer rights and environmental protections. To get your copy of the book go to the Global Justice Now website.

It's quite simply the biggest peacetime crisis capitalism has ever faced. The entire global system has ground to a halt. In this moment of great danger and turmoil, hosts Zoe Williams and Luke Cooper are joined by economist Ann Pettifor, author of The Case for the Green New Deal, and Nick Dearden, regular on the show and director of Global Justice Now. They outline how behind the scenes central banks are undertaking a huge bailout of the financial system to keep it afloat. Will this repeat the mistakes of the 2008 crisis - of socialising the losses but privatising the profits? Or can we radically reform our economy for the challenges of this century? Find out on today's podcast.  Editor: Ben Higgins Milner  Producer: Luke Cooper 

Hosts Zoe Williams and Luke Cooper are joined by NHS doctor Sonia Adesara and Nick Dearden, director of Global Justice Now, to discuss the enormous challenges facing Britain's underfunded healthcare system. As public anger with the lack of testing and protective equipment for frontline staff mounts, but, at the same time, the extraordinary feat of building whole new field hospitals in a week is achieved, we take a balanced look at whether the NHS can pull through the most serious crisis in its history.   Producer: Luke Cooper  Sound editor: Camilo Tirado 

It's been emotional. Nearly four years on from the referendum result and with Britain having decisively left the EU, hosts Zoe Williams and Luke Cooper are joined by Nick Dearden, from Global Justice Now, to look back on it all. We chart the highs and lows of the historic defeat. We look back on some all too optimistic interviews we did on the podcast with Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle and anti-Brexit campaigner Eloise Todd, and review the news archive for all the big turning points in the Brexit crisis. 

Henna describes the latest happenings in the Brexit saga – from Super Cooper and her lightning bill to rain stopping play in the Commons. PLUS an interview with David Lawrence from the Trade Justice Movement about why progressives should care about trade, the likelihood of our chicken coming with an extra seasoning of chlorine, and the shady processes that could let corporations challenge government legislation. Learn more*Bilateral Investment Treaties and ISDS*Trade justice campaigns at Global Justice Now See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natalie Sharples, Satoko Kishimoto, Heidi Chow, Jean Ross, Dr Youssef El-Gingihy Each year governments are diverting vast amounts of resources away from citizens towards big companies. From cuts to the NHS to the denial of healthcare in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, the struggle for decent, accessible public services is global. From public partnerships to global social protection funds there are many ideas for how to realise rights including health, education social protection. Join us to debate how a Labour government can redefine priorities and support access to public services for people across the world. Session organised by Global Justice Now & Health Poverty Action

Emma Hughes, Nick Dearden, Asad Rehman & Sarah-Jayne Clifton The economic dogma of the last 30 years has turned society into a gigantic marketplace, where rights, standards and protections are seen as obstacles to profit. The collapse of this dogma is nothing to lament, but takes with it any sense of progressive internationalism, throwing many back on the outdated certainties of the national economy. A Labour government could set the tone for a global fightback against neoliberalism but in favour of internationalism. What could this look like? Come and find out. Organised by Global Justice Now and War on Want