In episode 39 of the 'If I Ruled The World' podcast, host Gillian Burke records an impromptu episode as she engages in a raw and heartfelt discussion with ocean activist Cal Major.

Responding to an Instagram post about the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the escalation of war in the Middle East in general, Cal Major opens up about her feelings of helplessness and the challenges of speaking out.

Together, they explore why the nature & environmental sector remains largely silent on issues of war, the interconnectedness of environmental destruction and military conflict and more nuanced barriers to activism and anti-war campaigning.

This candid conversation hopes to inspire more people to speak up and make meaningful connections between human rights and environmental advocacy.

Mentions:

Our Ocean Podcast | with Cal Major

Seaful UK Charity | Protect What You Love

Anti-war protest | London's largest ever protest

Chilcot Inquiry Report

The US military and the myth that humans are predisposed to violence

Gaza | The most intense bombardments in history

Zeteo news

Breaking Points

The Israel-Palestine Report

Declassified UK

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Unpacking Modern Capitalism: From Gaza to Global Inequality

A deeply introspective and wide-ranging discussion, that explores environmentalism, climate activism, and critiques of capitalism. The conversation dives into the historical context of the Gaza conflict, the inherent authoritarianism in capitalism, and systemic inequalities it inevitably creates positing that socialism is now true democracy. Grace asserts the need for community and collective action being necessary to support the revolutionary change, the challenges faced by those pushing against the status quo, and the potential for revolutionary change fuelled by grassroots movements.

Links & Mentions:

https://graceblakeley.co.uk/

Ellen Mieksin Wood Prize

Tony Benn - The Benn Legacy

Pierre Bourdieu (Habitus)

Salvador Allende: The U.S. set the stage for a coup in Chile.

Pinochet's human rights abuses.

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In this conversation, Tamsyn Widdon explores the principles of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) and its implications for economics, environment, and society. Tamsyn shares her journey from a background in education and development to becoming an economist and advocate for MMT, emphasizing the need to rethink our understanding of money, government spending, and economic growth. The discussion looks at the origins of money, the role of government in shaping economies, and the potential for a new economic future focused on wellbeing rather than profit. The conversation also touches on the importance of democratic engagement and participation in local and national government.

Links & Mentions

Tamsyn Widdon (Green Economics Educator) on Instagram

Green Councillors in Cornwall

Finding the Money

99p Film | Social Cinema | Cornwall

Modern Money Lab - Modern Money Theory events and resources (UK)

Modern Money Lab Youtube

Joseph Stiglitz on Youtube "GDP is Flawed... Citizens want depth..."

Willem H. Butler "The unfortunate uselessness of most 'state of the art' academic monetary economics"

Isabella Webber "Taking Aim at Sellers' Inflation"

Robert Solow "Re-thinking Macroeconomic Policy Before the Next Crisis"

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