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Last week on the #PUSHBACKTalks summer series: Dancing as an expression of joy and a tool to fight back.

New episode out later this week!

#podcast #protest #dancing #supplychain @fredrikgertten.bsky.social @leilanifarha.bsky.social @wgfilm.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do we need new language to help us understand what we're watching unfold in Gaza?

@leilanifarha.bsky.social & @fredrikgertten.bsky.social talk about this and the use of water as a tool and a weapon throughout history in the latest episode of our summer series.

Out now on all platforms.
July 31, 2025 at 6:24 PM
What the f**k is growth?? 📈

And do warmer climates have stronger social movements?

@fredrikgertten.bsky.social & @leilanifarha.bsky.social discuss this and more on the latest episode of our Word Food summer series, out now on all platforms!

#podcast #economics #GDP #Canada #Sweden #HumanRights
July 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This week on #PushbackTalks: is the social contract dead? Did it ever exist?

@fredrikgertten.bsky.social & @leilanifarha.bsky.social dive into this and the role of media in our mixed-up world on the latest episode, out now!

Listen to the full episode: www.buzzsprout.com/1189295/epis...
July 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"Episode 3 of the #PUSHBACKTalks Summer Series is here!

This week’s Word Food:
🧠 R.O.I. & Saviour

@fredrikgertten.bsky.social & @leilanifarha.bsky.social unpack what these words reveal about power, profit & the politics of "rescue."

🎧 Watch now: bit.ly/3TpSIHb
#WordFood #Podcast #SocialJustice"
July 3, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This summer, we're bringing you Word Food: bite-sized convos that pack a punch.

Here's how it works: each week @fredrikgertten.bsky.social & @leilanifarha.bsky.social choose 2 words & have a 10-15 minute convo on how those words intersect with our complex socio-political moment.

Ep 2 out tomorrow!
June 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
New episode out again!

Fredrik and Leilani dive into Georgia's unprecedented protest movement with Gota Chanturia, education policy specialist and member of the Movement for Social Democracy. This episode offers rare insight into a crucial resistance movement happening between Europe and Russia. 😱
May 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Have you listened to the latest episode?? Mexico's leaders are hard at work implementing real housing solutions—regulating Airbnb, building one million new homes, and creating 100 community "utopias" that prioritize care and social harmony.

Episode out now!
May 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
What happens when city and federal governments align on housing justice? Mexico's women leaders are showing us: one million new homes, constitutional reforms for affordable rentals, and 100 community "utopias."

Listen now!
May 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
El Akkad's powerful words on power structures resonate deeply w our latest episode.

Join @fredrikgertten.bsky.social & @leilanifarha.bsky.social as they talk finding connection & hope in challenging times while navigating democracy, human rights, & making meaningful change in our complicated world.
April 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Human rights are never the problem.

@fredrikgertten.bsky.social & @leilanifarha.bsky.social are solo this week, as the two sit down to speak candidly about building community and finding ways to make meaningful change when the world seems upside down.

Out now on all platforms!
April 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"Like keeping a 20-year-old in kindergarten, perpetually."

Allegra Pacheco is on the latest episode of Pushback Talks speaking on the West Bank interim agreement that was meant to end over 26 years ago, and what's necessary to preserve a future for the occupied Palestinian territory.

Listen now!
April 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
How did two advocates take the #UK government to the UN—and win? @fredrikgertten.bsky.social & @leilanifarha.bsky.social sit down with Sam Freeman (@maketheshift.bsky.social) & Dominika Leitane (@opportunitygreen.org) to reveal behind-the-scenes in our latest #PushbackTalks episode. Listen now!
March 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Have you heard about the longest labor strike in Sweden's history & the only strike against Tesla in the world?

Hear German Bender tell @leilanifarha.bsky.social & @fredrikgertten.bsky.social how it's sparked an int'l solidarity movement & why it could reshape worker-employer relations worldwide.
February 28, 2025 at 11:19 AM
@leahgazan.bsky.social shares why now is the time to build new relationships & create legislation that helps #Canada prioritize its values & future as a nation.

Listen to her convo w @leilanifarha.bsky.social & @fredrikgertten.bsky.social on the latest ep of @pushbacktalks.bsky.social out now!
February 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
NEW EPISODE: Manitoba MP @leahgazan.bsky.social talks about #Canada standing up to authoritarianism while building hope and community. Listen to her full conversation with @leilanifarha.bsky.social & @fredrikgertten.bsky.social wherever you get your podcasts!
February 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
NEW EPISODE TOMORROW! Canadian MP Leah Gazan sits down with @fredrikgertten.bsky.social & @leilanifarha.bsky.social to talk fighting fascism, honoring history, and forging new leadership in #Canada.

Check back tomorrow for the full episode!
February 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Homelessness is not inevitable, it's a policy choice.

Listen to the latest episode of #PUSHBACKTalks with @juhakahila.bsky.social to hear how Finland drastically reduced homelessness while governments around the world say it's not possible.
February 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Finland has reduced homelessness by 80% since 2008, proving it's not inevitable – it's a policy choice

How? Housing First + strategic planning & prevention + support services + political will

Listen to @juhakahila.bsky.social explain Finland's groundbreaking approach: bit.ly/3EfkPEF
January 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New episode out now! Hear from @juhakahila.bsky.social about how Finland reduced permanent homelessness by 80% and the importance of political will and preventative measures.
January 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#Finland has reduced homelessness by 80% since 2008. How? @fredrikgertten.bsky.social & @leilanifarha.bsky.social recorded an episode about exactly that today with @juhakahila.bsky.social of Y-Foundation.

Make sure you're subscribed to get the new episode next week!
January 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Question from last week's episode: When were you first introduced to the concept of #HumanRights? Share with us!
January 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM