Planet: Critical

This week I’m joined by British filmmaker, Marc Silver, whose documentaries demand deep investigation into culture, society, and the self. Marc is well-known for 3 1/2 minutes, ten bullets, a documentary which told the story of Jordan Davis’ murder in 2012 and invites viewers to better understand their own relationship to race and judgement. We discuss this film, his upcoming project about extractive capitalism as understood through Amazonian ayuahasca ceremonies, and the power that storytelling has to invite change, nurture growth and demand better. This is a powerful interview, do not miss it. You can also listen on Apple or Spotify.Platform is for people who are pissed off with capitalism. Subscribe to get episodes like this delivered to your inbox every week. Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

On this week’s episode is Chiara Ciccarello, an Italian artist based in Germany, who joined me to discuss the fascinating Discuvry project, a home she built with her husband out of wood found on the streets of Berlin. After an arson attack—rumoured to have been coordinated by the landowner—shut down the space they’d been living in for years, Chiara and Yuki began travelling the world, showcasing Discuvry and what can be achieved when you take life—and home—into your own hands. Chiara’s website: www.ciccaboom.comPlatform is for people who are pissed off with capitalism. Subscribe to get episodes like this delivered to your inbox every week. Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

On this week’s episode is housing activist and all-round Leftie, Gordon Maloney. One of the founding members of Living Rent, Gordon has campaigned for a fair and equitable housing market for years, growing Living Rent from a campaign to a red-blooded organisation with thousands of members all over the U.K.Gordon joins me to discuss the future of British politics, The Left, and what fighting the housing battle has taught him about community, organising, and politicking. Despite his humble objections, you might just be listening to the future Scottish First Minister…Watch this episode here. You can also listen on Apple or Spotify.Check out Living Rent here.Platform is for people pissed off with capitalism. Subscribe to get episodes like this delivered to your inbox every week. Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

On this week’s episode is author, journalist and financial hacker, Brett Scott. Brett’s work centres around analysing and developing new monetary systems (stay tuned for a blistering review of crypto), whilst also campaigning for the bits in ours that aren’t broken (did you know cash is crucial to a democratic society?) Brett’s specialism is phenomenally interesting in a world being devoured by capitalism. It was an honour to pick his brain about money and its impact on society, and I highly recommend you make time for what he has to say. Watch this episode here. You can also listen on Apple or Spotify.Subscribe to Brett’s newsletter: www.alteredstatesof.moneyPlatform is a newsletter and podcast for people pissed off with capitalism. Subscribe to get episodes like this delivered to your inbox every week. Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

This week I speak with Ugandan entrepreneur, Trinity Heavenz, a former street child who now employs over 25 people, many of whom were living in poverty before working at Era92, the company that “builds brands to build lives”.This is a startling conversation about the benefits of the free market in a nation where people are afforded little opportunity. Trinity makes the case for business in Africa as a tool of empowerment, and says he believes the continent will learn from Western mistakes to come out as a superpower in the decades ahead.Don’t miss it. You can also listen on Apple or Spotify.Platform is a newsletter and podcast for people pissed off with capitalism. Subscribe to get episodes like this delivered to your inbox every week. Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

This week I am joined by acclaimed poet, Joelle Taylor, the spoken word artist credited for bringing slam to the U.K. Joelle has a profound analysis of class and artistry that she threads through her work and this conversation; it is a startling investigation into privilege, poetry, and the literati. Buckle in—and enjoy.Watch this episode on Satellite, or listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Get your copy of Joelle’s latest collection, C+nto & Othered Poems.Platform is a newsletter and podcast for people pissed off with capitalism. Subscribe to get episodes like this delivered to your inbox every week. Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

On this week’s episode is Jens Trier, COO of We Make Change, a platform that partners skilled volunteers from all around the world with social enterprises. We discuss the politics of volunteering before taking a wonderful left turn into whether or not Scandinavia is as progressive as most of us believe.You can also listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.We Make Change: https://www.wemakechange.org/Platform is a newsletter and podcast for people pissed off with capitalism. Subscribe to get episodes like this delivered to your inbox every week. Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

On this week’s episode is designer and activist Charlie Waterhouse. Charlie has done fantastic work for both the Brixton Pound and Extinction Rebellion, and we had a fascinating discussion around alternative currencies and the power of communities before delving into how to design a movement.Watch the episode here: https://www.satellite.earth/pub/@rachel:designing-rebellionYou can also listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Charlie’s website: https://www.thisaintrocknroll.com/Platform is a newsletter and podcast for people pissed off with capitalism. Subscribe to get episodes like this delivered to your inbox every week. Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

On this special edition of Platform Enterprise, Intellectual Property journalist, Charlotte Kilpatrick, returns to discuss why Biden's recent announcement to waive COVID-19 vaccine IP rights is too little too late for the developing world—and what we must learn from Big Pharma's refusal to produce a people's vaccine.Watch the episode here: www.satellite.earth/pub/@rachel:pharmageddon-the-destruction-of-the-peoples-vaccineYou can also listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Platform is made for people who are pissed off with capitalism. Subscribe to receive episodes delivered straight to your inbox every week. Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

This week I am joined by economic anthropologist, Julio Linares, to discuss Circles, a cryptocurrency project tackling world poverty. Circles provides users with a Universal Basic Income in Trust tokens, meaning accounts are topped up every day with new tokens. The aim is to build economies around communities—and trust.Watch the episode here: https://www.satellite.earth/pub/@rachel:circles-the-cryptocurrency-taking-on-world-povertyYou can also listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Circles website: https://joincircles.net/Julio’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Julio_Linares_Subscribe to receive episodes delivered straight to your inbox every week. Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe