Postcapitalism Podcast

In this episode, we’ll be talking about buen vivir, or the idea of living well, as well as rethinking development, and indigenous cultural traditions that can lead us to new ways of moving beyond capitalism. Our guest is Kepa Artaraz, a former lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Brighton in the UK. We'll discuss universal basic income and Kepa's escape from academic life and plans to grow a food forest in the B...

In this episode, we discuss human needs, universal basic services, essential labour and social citizenship. Our guest is Ian Gough, a visiting professor at the Centre for the Analysis of Social Exclusion and an associate at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. both at the London School of Economics. Ian is also an Emeritus Professor at the University of Bath and a taskforce member for the Social Gu...

In this episode, we’ll be talking about how archaeology shapes our view of the past, present and future, and how the discipline can be an invaluable resource for challenging established narratives around capitalism.

Our guests are Catherine Frieman, an associate professor in European archaeology at the Australian National University, and James Flexner, a senior lecturer in historical archaeology and heritage at the University o...

In this episode, we’ll be talking about how capitalism shapes our conception of disability, its impact on our mental health, and how we can rethink the welfare state. My guest is David Matthews, a lecturer in sociology and social policy at Coleg Llandrillo, Wales, and the leader of its degree program in health and social care. We’ll discuss how capitalism co-opts progressive politics, the monotony of work, and why it’s okay to enjo...

In this episode, we’ll discuss why porn work should be regarded as similar to any other form of labour, how it gives us examples of pushing back against capitalist working conditions, and the ways it can inspire us to think about a better future. Our guest is Heather Berg, assistant professor of women, gender, and sexuality studies at Washington University in St Louis. We talk about sex worker solidarity, how porn workers cross cla...

In this episode, we’ll be talking about how co-operative businesses that are owned by their employees could transform working life as we know it. We’ll be focusing on the state of West Virginia, which is most famous for its connection to coal mining, but is also one of the most economically challenged regions in the United States.

Our guest is Todd Nesbitt, a professor at Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania. We’ll discuss everythi...

In this episode, we’ll be talking about the role of fiction and imagination in helping us move beyond capitalism, and how they can assist us in tackling the significant economic and ecological crises we now face. Our guest is Nick Lawrence, an associate professor at the University of Warwick in the UK. We’ll discuss everything from postcapitalist novels to how Walmart could be a model for socialist utopia, and the Netflix show The ...

In this episode, we discuss how Christianity might contribute to moving us beyond capitalism and towards a system that is more moral, more equal, and that helps protect the planet. My guest is Dennis Hiebert , a professor of sociology at Providence, a Christian university located near Winnipeg, Canada. We discuss everything from the prosperity gospel and whether capitalism is a religion to why some atheists believe faith is vital t...

The discussion in this episode focuses on how we can imagine different types of economy that prioritize things that are more important than growth, such as caring for each other, building stronger communities, and new ways of making decisions together. Our guest is John Clarke, an Emeritus Professor as the Open University in the UK. We talk about everything from Ronald Reagan to GDP, the idea of the commons, and whether modern capi...

In this episode, we’ll be discussing degrowth economics, an approach that challenges us to live in much more collaborative and meaningful ways. In doing so, we can take care of our needs, take care of each other, and take care of the planet.

Our guest is Anitra Nelson, an activist and scholar affiliated with the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute (MSSI) at the University of Melbourne, in Australia. We'll be talki...

In this episode, we’ll be discussing how the economy is not just numbers and people buying and selling things, but a story we tell ourselves. And by changing this story, we can change our lives, and begin to tackle problems like climate change, inequality, and social isolation.

Our guest is Melissa Kennedy, who teaches at the University of Vienna and the University of Education Upper Austria. We'll be talking about ev...