Social Power

A podcast, from the Sheila McKechnie Foundation, about social change, and how to bring it about.

Episodes

7: Messing with the 'constitutional plumbing': law, politics & implications for civil society

March 30, 2020 • 29 mins

In this episode we looked at trends in the use of law, political responses to it, and changes on the horizon. Whether you are a legal eagle or a total novice, it’s important to know the law is there for you and the communities you work for when it’s needed, but what are some of the things that you need to be aware of?

To answer this, around the table we had, Rita Chadha, Chief Executive of the Small Charities ...

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6: Game Changers: The Transformation of Women’s Sport

November 19, 2019 • 30 mins

Women’s sport has seen a radical transformation in recent decades. In the early 1980s there were no professional women in any team sport. This summer, millions watched the women’s football world cup in France, and the Lionesses sold out Wembley for the first time. How have we achieved such significant cultural change, how can we continue to close the gap, and what can other campaigners learn from this example?

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5: Extinction Rebellion

October 23, 2019 • 32 mins

Extinction Rebellion (XR) say we are in a climate emergency, and that the authorities have failed to respond adequately. Founded only in 2018, it is now a global mass movement.

So what role does XR play in the wider environmental movement? Despite being a mass movement, is XR really inclusive? And what can other change makers learn from how quickly XR has shifted the dial?

In this s...

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4: Irish Abortion Referendum

June 12, 2019 • 48 mins

In May 2018, Ireland voted with a resounding Yes to repeal the 8th Amendment of its constitution. It paved the way for women to access legal, safe and free abortions. The Together for Yes Campaign has been recognised all over the world for its role in the result.

One year on, we welcomed Deidre Duffy, Dr Claire Brophy and Rachel Lavin to share their experiences. They told the story of a referendum that ...

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3: Fossil Fuel Divestment

April 4, 2019 • 32 mins

Fossil Free UK, and other campaigns aimed at fossil fuel divestment, have swiftly grown into a movement to pull financial investment away from fossil fuel companies. It is the fastest growing divestment campaign of its kind in history, and activists are seeking to pull the ‘social licence’ to operate from oil companies.

This podcast features Ellen Gibson, the UK Divestment Network Coordinator with 350.or...

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2: The Save the Joiners Arms Campaign

March 25, 2019 • 25 mins

The campaign to Save the Joiners Arms, a much-loved LGBTQ+ venue in East London, was launched when developers sought to shut it down to make way for luxury flats. Since then, the Friends of the Joiners Arms have fought to save their venue as an Asset of Community Value and to keep the spirit of the pub alive until it can re-open.

This podcast features Dwayne Clark, who was involved in the project, John P...

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1: The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act

December 17, 2018 • 34 mins

In 2013 a major piece of legislation was passed by the British Parliament. It legalised marriage for same sex couples in England and Wales - the result of several decades of activism.

This podcast features Peter Tatchell who coordinated the Equal Love campaign, Benjamin Cohen of Pink News and Lib Dem peer Liz Barker.

The podcast is introduced by Chloe Hardy and produced by Whistledow...

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5: Extinction Rebellion

4: Irish Abortion Referendum

3: Fossil Fuel Divestment

2: The Save the Joiners Arms Campaign

1: The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act

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7: Messing with the 'constitutional plumbing': law, politics & implications for civil society

6: Game Changers: The Transformation of Women’s Sport