EQUALS

Guy Standing shares a powerful story from Namibia that illustrates how basic income can transform people's lives by increasing freedom, autonomy, and dignity. Listen to the full episode here: www.equals.ink/p/the-privat...

Guy Standing explains how private equity has reshaped education systems around the world. He argues that education has increasingly been treated as a private commodity rather than a public good, leading to massive student debts & social division. Full episode: www.equals.ink/p/the-privat...

Who is AI really working for, and who is losing out? In our latest podcast, @Hana Ivanhoe highlights how workers, women of color and those already marginalized, are most at risk of being further disadvantaged by AI. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: www.equals.ink/p/muskism-ho...

“The hollowing out of the state was a political choice and we can choose differently.” @bentarnoff.com unpack how governments outsourced core functions to private actors, and what it means to rebuild independent state capacity today. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: www.equals.ink/p/muskism-ho...

“Tech is political.” In our latest podcast episode, historian @quinnslobodian.com challenges the idea that technology is neutral. From algorithms to semiconductors, tech systems actively shape who profits, who loses, & even what kinds of politics prevail. 🎧 Tune in: www.equals.ink/p/muskism-ho...

“I think certainly the idea of tech for good & AI for good, it’s not an oxymoron. Unfortunately, that is not at all the track that we are on.” —Hana Ivanhoe Alongside Quinn Slobodian & Ben Tarnoff, she joins our latest episode on AI, & the growing power of Big Tech.👇 www.equals.ink/p/muskism-ho...

@bentarnoff.com explains how states are becoming increasingly dependent on monopoly tech providers for military operations, and other core sovereign functions. He describes this growing dynamic as “sovereignty as a service.” Catch the full episode here: pod.fo/e/419787

New EQUALS episode is out. “How have we created a system in which one person (Elon Musk) has this much power?” @quinnslobodian.com reflects on what it means when billionaires can influence markets, shape public debate, and potentially even affect elections. Tune in: www.equals.ink/p/muskism-ho...

Oil and militarism are deeply linked. Middle East war shows how a fossil‑fuel‑based world order fuels conflict — & how conflict, in turn, accelerates climate breakdown. 🎙️ Adam Hanieh on why ending war means ending fossil fuel dependence: www.equals.ink/p/war-oil-an...

War doesn’t impact everyone equally. While communities face destruction and displacement, fossil fuel companies and arms manufacturers often see soaring profits. The conflict in middle east reveals who bears the costs — and who reaps the rewards. Tune in: www.equals.ink/p/war-oil-an...

What happens in the Gulf doesn’t stay in the Gulf. Millions of families across Africa & South Asia depend on remittances from migrant workers in Gulf states. When crisis hits, those livelihoods are often the first to suffer 🎙️ Adam Hanieh on war, oil and inequality: www.equals.ink/p/war-oil-an...

When war disrupts the Gulf, the consequences reach far beyond fuel prices. Around a third of the world’s fertilizers move through the Strait of Hormuz. Any disruption risks driving up food prices — or even causing shortages. 🎙️ Full episode here: www.equals.ink/p/war-oil-an...

War isn’t only a humanitarian disaster — it’s a climate one too. In just the first two weeks of the war on Iran, the carbon emissions released were equivalent to the annual emissions of an entire country like Iceland. Catch the full episode with Adam Haneih here: www.equals.ink/p/war-oil-an...

How do global conflicts actually translate into everyday human life? In the latest episode, we explores how the effects global conflicts move through the structures of the global economy, deepening inequality and hitting the most vulnerable the hardest. 🎧Tune in: www.equals.ink/p/war-oil-an...

“Level playing field” sounds nice—until you realise not everyone starts in the same place. Dr. Wanga explains why equity isn’t about giving more—it’s about correcting what was never fair to begin with. 🎧 Full episode: www.equals.ink/p/the-inequa...

We are in an #InequalityEmergency—declared @josephestiglitz.bsky.social's led committee on inequality that included @thomaspiketty.bsky.social, @gabrielzucman.bsky.social, @jayatighosh.bsky.social among others. As founders meet today in Joburg—what comes next? 🎧 www.equals.ink/p/the-inequa...

Before illness, there’s inequality. Dr. Wanga Zembe-Mkabaile breaks down how the conditions people live in shape whether they get sick & whether they recover. Healthcare isn’t just about hospitals. It’s about everything that happens before & after. Full episode: www.equals.ink/p/the-inequa...

We measure inequality in numbers. But people live it. Wanga Zembe pushes beyond statistics to ask a harder question: What does inequality actually feel like? What does it mean to live in a reality where you can see that life could be different—but isn’t? 🎧 Tune in: www.equals.ink/p/the-inequa...

In the @povertyunpacked.bsky.social's latest ep, @keetieroelen.bsky.social describes EQUALS as a go-to platform on inequality & how to tackle it. And she is right. 🎧Listen to the episode here: poverty-unpacked.org/2026/04/19/e... 📩 Subscribe to EQUALS here: www.equals.ink

In one of the world’s most equal countries, more people are now waiting in food lines. Researchers say this is no longer temporary. All this while just 10 people own more wealth than the bottom 50% combined. 🎧 Tune in: www.equals.ink/p/is-norway-... #Poverty #Norway #GlobalInequality

@trineoste.bsky.social explains how rising housing costs are reshaping inequality—even in one of the world’s most equal countries. For many young people, the promise of owning a home is slipping away with prices growing faster than salaries. 🎧 Full episode here: www.equals.ink/p/is-norway-...

While Norway is known for its strong welfare state, #WealthInequality tells a different story. According to @oxfaminternational.bsky.social, just 12 people globally own as much as half the world. In Norway, that number is even smaller—only 10 people. Full episode: www.equals.ink/p/is-norway-...

Will AI push women out of the workforce? Historian Kristen Ghodsee warns that automation could trigger a major employment shock. History shows that during economic disruptions, women are often pushed back into unpaid care roles. Could AI repeat that pattern? Full episode here: pod.fo/e/3a3a12

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐚𝐩 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭? Gender scholar Kristen Ghodsee explains the structural vicious cycle that reinforce pay gap: Care burden → lower wages → women leave work → employers see women as “less reliable” → wages stay lower. Full episode: www.equals.ink/p/capitalism...

“Women’s emancipation cannot be separated from economic inequality.” In our latest EQUALS episode, Kristen Ghodsee explains why societies with lower inequality tend to have greater #GenderEquality. If inequality rises, women’s rights often move backwards. Full conversation here: pod.fo/e/3a3a12

The immigration debate has shifted hard right. But public opinion hasn’t. So, who is pushing the racism and antimigration narrative? In our latest episode, @zoejardiniere.bsky.social exposes the gap between elite rhetoric and public reality. Tune in: pod.fo/e/396ed1

Growing inequality creates fertile ground for xenophobia & racism. Instead of holding governments accountable, migrants are blamed for systemic failures — while policies continue protecting the hyper-rich. Zoe & Sharon break it down clearly in our latest episode: pod.fo/e/396ed1

5.2 billion people live in countries spending more on debt than on social spending. Debt payments are: • 3× education • 5× health • 10× social protection • 25× climate @matthewmartinuk.bsky.social explains why the global debt system is broken. Full episode here: www.equals.ink/p/who-pays-w...

#GenZ is pushing for fairer wealth distribution, sustainable economies, and environmental conservation. As Wanjira Wanjiru puts it, “We don’t understand lack in a world of plenty.” Catch this discussion on EQUALS latest episode: pod.fo/e/37e564

“No one is safe from a repressive system.” – Assa Traoré Silence isn’t neutral. What happens to the most vulnerable eventually affects us all. Solidarity is the only defense against systemic injustice. Catch the whole episode 👇 www.equals.ink/p/resisting-... #HumanRights #Activism #Inequality

📊 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲? Gary explains why inequality is often dismissed, downplayed, or ignored—despite shaping everything from living standards to democracy. A must-watch for anyone wondering why inequality stays off the agenda. 🎧 Tune in: pod.fo/e/37c8d0

“𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.” - 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢𝐫𝐚 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐢𝐫𝐮 ✨ From grassroots uprisings to intellectual debates like the #DavosReport, activists are shaping a new world. Hope is not naive—it’s grounded in action and ideas. Catch the full episode here: pod.fo/e/37e564

In our latest episode, Assa Traore breaks down how systems of power benefit a few at the expense of working-class communities. Repression isn’t accidental—it’s systemic. Unequal policies hurt ordinary people, while protecting the privileged. Tune in: pod.fo/e/37e564

📉 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞. 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐭. 𝐒𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐠𝐨? Gary Stevenson explains how wealth was quietly transferred away from ordinary people and governments—and towards a tiny elite. Listen now: pod.fo/e/37c8d0

Wealth inequality isn’t just numbers on a chart—it’s people without healthcare, education, or even proper nutrition. Assa Traoré calls for urgent reforms to reduce poverty and restore social justice. Tune in to the full episode:https://pod.fo/e/37e564

Why do billionaires keep getting richer—without lifting a finger? Former Citibank trader @garyseconomics explains why extreme wealth will naturally concentrates at the top unless it’s actively taxed. Tune in▶️ : www.equals.ink/p/gary-steve...

Education spending per child in Sub-Saharan Africa is 40× lower than in the Global North — but not by choice. It’s what happens when countries are forced to send more money to rich countries through debt & unequal financial rules. This is extraction. 🎙️ Thomas Piketty: www.equals.ink/p/the-great-...

'Universal, publicly financed healthcare — free at the point of need — is one of the most powerful ways to fight inequality.' Anna Marriott lays it out in our latest episode. Full episode: www.equals.ink/p/health-apa... #HealthForAll #UniversalHealthcare #Inequality #EQUALSPodcast

“In my country (South Africa), 16% of people command 60% of specialist doctors. That’s structural violence.” Dr. Aquina Thulare explains why health can’t be a commodity and why South Africa is fighting to dismantle health apartheid. ▶️ Listen: pod.fo/e/35e5c8 #HealthEquity #SouthAfrica

When Super Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, 16-year-old Marinel Ubaldo watched homes lift into the air like paper & people swept away with nowhere to run. That moment changed everything for her & it shaped her fight for climate justice. Full episode👉https://pod.fo/e/355184

#COP30 needs to move from pledges to action. Marinel Ubaldo calls for: ⚡ A just fossil fuel phase-out 🌱 Real renewable energy access 💸 Climate finance that reaches frontline nations #ClimateJustice should also be about dismantling inequalities. Full episode here: www.equals.ink/p/from-haiya...