Best Unionisation Podcasts (2025)

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Amsterdam's New Wave of Cooperative Housing w/ Andrea Verdecchia from Time to Access 43:47

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[You can find a transcript of this conversation in the article version posted on our website] In an article published in the Guardian earlier last year Jon Henley reported on the state of the housing crisis in Amsterdam. The article’s title took a quote from one of the people that Henley interviewed: “Everything is just on hold”. For a lot of peopl…

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A Just Transition For The Building Sector w/ Architecture Lobby's GND Working Group 40:27

1+ y ago40:27

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For this episode, our editor Charlie Clemoes talks to Adare Brown, Elisa Iturbe, Geneva Strauss-Wise, Josh Barnett, and Ryan Ludwig from the Architecture Lobby’s Green New Deal Working Group. The Architecture Lobby (TAL) is a grassroots organization of architectural workers that advocates for just labor practices and an equitable built environment.…

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Right The Ship: CDR Young-McLear appears on CNN to discuss U.S. Coast Guard corruption 22:27

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Right the Ship is a podcast titled after the 2019 congressional hearings “Righting The Ship”, which focuses on the case of Commander Kimberly Young-McLear, a whistleblower in the United States Coast Guard and her pursuit of justice and acknowledgment not only for her own case, but for federal whistleblowers in the United States. This update episode…

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Riding for Deliveroo w/ Callum Cant (pt.2) 29:58

2y ago29:58

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We continue the conversation with Callum Cant about his book Riding for Deliveroo, which, as the name suggests, documents his experience riding for the UK-based food delivery startup Deliveroo, in a bid to understand the new form of “algorithmic management” that the company represents. In the first conversation, we started by having Callum talk in …

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Young people in unions 29:29

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In this episode we are joined by Kate and Larissa to hear more about their experiences as young people in two very different trade unions. Find us everywhere @yfoes The views, information and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent Friends of the Earth Scotland or its employees.…

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Unions and the Climate Struggle 38:52

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Our podcast is back after a short break! In this episode we’re joined by Clara from @tippingpointuk, a union organiser and a climate activist. We talk about how unions can help bring forward the struggle against climate change, how restrictions on trade union freedoms affect this fight, the many ways that our struggles relate and of course how we c…

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Workplace Worldwide: United Against Workplace Bullying Conference & U.K. Legislation Update with Nicki Eyre 25:02

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❗❗WANT A SPONSORED TICKET TO THE UNITED AGAINST WORKPLACE BULLYING CONFERENCE 2023?❗❗ First three listeners to reach out to us via [email protected] with the event name in the subject line will receive a full conference ticket… on Hand & Heart! 👀 We are thrilled to have Nicki Eyre, FRSA back on the podcast with some incredible news about her Stop …

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Workplace Worldwide: Kimberly Nguyen, The Poet Laureate of Pay Transparency 💥 💸 (Part Two) 30:52

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On the last episode of Workplace Weekly, we introduced the story of Kimberly Nguyen. Kimberly's tweet about discovering her job being advertised with a higher salary range than her current pay sparked a conversation on pay transparency, and a little media shitstorm. She didn't expect the tweet to go viral, but it did, so here we are - and this is p…

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On Discomfort: Episode 7 w/ Exutoire, Juana, María Victoria and María 29:38

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For Breezeblock #40, editors Maria Mazzanti, Juana Salcedo, and Maria-Victoria Londoño talked with Exutoire (Bui Quy Son and Paul-Antoine Lucas) about queer architecture practices, non-conforming gender and dissident methodologies and utopian futurities. In their conversation, they touched upon what are the norms and normativity in architectural pr…

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Workplace Worldwide: Kimberly Nguyen, The Poet Laureate of Pay Transparency 📓 🏆 (Part One) 23:55

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More about Kimberly KIMBERLY NGUYỄN, a Vietnamese-American poet and author of "ghosts in the stalks" and "Here I Am Burn Me," resides in New York City, originally hailing from Omaha, Nebraska. A graduate of Vassar College, she holds degrees in English and Russian Studies, with a study abroad experience at the University of Exeter in the UK. Kimberl…

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Workplace Worldwide: Where Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Do Not Intersect, with Wilma De Soto (Part Two) 38:18

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Learn More About Wilma: Wilma De Soto is a retired ESL teacher from the School District of Philadelphia. Wilma has been on the Board of Directors of The Badass Teachers Association (BATs) since 2017 and a member of BATs Quality of Work Life Team - read more about BATs and their mission. Wilma holds degrees from Oberlin College and Conservatory of M…

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Workplace Worldwide: Where Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Do Not Intersect, with Wilma De Soto (Part One) 46:34

2y ago46:34

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We’re back, legends! Workplace Worldwide is our refreshed format of Workplace Weekly — bringing you deep dives, news and interviews from workplaces and workers rights efforts, globally. On this episode we bring you Part One of our interview with Wilma De Soto, who discusses her perspectives and experiences on diversity, equity and inclusion as an a…

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Riding for Deliveroo w/Callum Cant (pt.1) 27:00

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When the gig economy hit cities across the world in the early 2010s, gig companies promised flexible working hours to their “contractors” and on-demand ease to their customers. In reality, the companies and their algorithms have induced a monumental change in patterns of work and consumption, recomposing commercial districts in pursuit of more effi…

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So you want to unionise? 28:10

2y ago28:10

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In our latest episode we’re joined by Tam Wilson of STUC and betterthanzero to learn all about how to unionise. We cover finding the right union for you, the joining process, the benefits and help you can get, tips on getting your colleagues to join, getting the union recognised by your employer, and more. If you want to learn more about joining a …

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Right The Ship: Whistleblowers, Justice, Democracy and the case of Lt Cdr Kimberly Young-McLear 1:10:22

2y ago1:10:22

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Support Lt Cdr Kimberly Young-McLear and whistleblowers everywhere, by supporting the Right the Ship Campaign: https://www.whistleblowers.org/righttheship/ Right the Ship is a podcast titled after a campaign of the same name, which focuses on the case of Lieutenant Commander Kimberly Young-McLear, a whistleblower in the United States Coast Guard an…

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Solidarity in action 23:55

2y ago23:55

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In our latest episode Solidarity in Action we spoke with young activist Coll McCail about his experiences when the UN climate conference COP26 came to Glasgow and climate activists stood in solidarity with striking workers on picket lines across the city. Hear his thoughts on building solidarity, what a just transition really means, and how we work…

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Working Together 25:39

2y ago25:39

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We're back for a brand new season! In season 2 we’re diving into the relationships between the climate movement and trade unions. Over the next episodes we’ll be learning more about trade unions, exploring their place in the struggle for climate justice, and hearing from people working to build power within our movements. In Episode 2.1: Working To…

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On Discomfort: Episode 6 w/ Sidra Kamran, Juana, María Victoria and María 35:18

2+ y ago35:18

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For Breezeblock #38, editors María Victoria Londoño-Becerra, Juana Salcedo, and María Mazzanti discuss with Sidra Kamran questions on public space, domestic space, and workspaces for women workers in Pakistan. In the conversation, they explore what forms of experiences and encounters appear in these different spaces and how they shape connections b…

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WWE6: NLRB Win for Workers 🏆 U.S. Congress Hearing on Starbucks & Union Busting (Big L for Howard Schultz 🤡) & “Who Wants To Be A Trans Ally” 56:08

2+ y ago56:08

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Workplace Weekly is back in session! Kicking off, reflect briefly on a recent controversy in Denmark's labor landscape. We discuss the accusations against a prominent union boss who is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct and the potential (lack of) ramifications for the union and the broader labor movement in Denmark, exploring the challeng…

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Who Apologises Better - CEO 👨🏻‍💼 or AI 🤖? How much should we give in to Imposter Syndrome? Pedro Pascal — Internet Daddy? feat. workplace double standards 43:24

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Welcome to another episode of "Workplace Weekly" with your hosts, Fanny and Kate. It’s your usual rollercoaster of overconfident commentary about workplace issues, and a shitpost of a good time. We're excited to announce our upcoming podcast, "Right the Ship," where we'll be diving into the story of a federal whistleblower. We're also introducing a…

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Workplace Weekly E4: Neutrality, Race & Media in Workplace Investigations feat. Christina Ro-Connolly (Part Two) 29:32

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Description For Episode Four of Workplace Weekly, Kate Bailey and Fanny Wandel, bring you Part Two of our interview with Christina Ro-Connolly (whom, we shamelessly stan). Tina addresses some of the disadvantages of allegations regarding workplaves being made publicly and put thrust under a media spotlight. We discuss being committed to the neutral…

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Workplace Weekly E3: Attorney and Workplace Investigator Christina Ro-Connelly of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP 35:24

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We’re very thrilled to present Episode Three of Workplace Weekly, entirely dedicated to Part One of our interview with attorney and workplace investigator, Christina Ro-Connelly. Christina (Tina) Ro-Connelly is a Partner with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP (follow OIG on Instagram!). She has over a decade of labor and employment law experienc…

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Sobre la Incomodidad: Episodio 5 w/ Iván Argote, Maria Victoria, Juana y María. 34:54

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Para el Breezeblock #37, las editoras María Victoria Londoño-Becerra, Juana Salcedo y María Mazzanti hablan con el artista colombiano Iván Argote sobre como su obra se aproxima a diferentes tensiones entre espacio público, monumentos y memoria colectiva. El Breezeblock #37 es la quinta edición de la serie de podcasts On Discomfort (sobre la incomod…

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Workplace Weekly E2: The Cost Of Workplace Bullying & The #StopHurtAtWork Campaign with Nicki Eyre FRSA 1:05:39

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Join Fanny & Kate for the latest instalment of your favourite work focused podcast Workplace Weekly: a podcast analysing workplaces, work culture and labour activism through topical stories, interviews and expertise. This episode features Nicki Eyre FRSA. Nicki is the Founder and Managing Director of Conduct Change, a consultancy that aims to preve…

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Workplace Weekly E01: International Women's Day, 300 yrs to equality (?!) & The World Is A Workplace 51:12

2+ y ago51:12

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Join us for the first episode of Workplace Weekly, a podcast analysing workplaces, work culture and labour activism through topical stories, interviews and expertise. To kick us off, Kate Bailey and Fanny Wandel focus on International Women’s Day and explore its history and connection to the workplace movement, discuss a few corporate International…

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On Discomfort: Episode 4 w/ Todd Brown, Juana, María Victoria and María 28:50

2+ y ago28:50

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Listen to this episode and subscribe to the FA podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, or wherever else you usually get your podcasts. For Breezeblock #36, editors María Victoria Londoño-Becerra, Juana Salcedo, and María Mazzanti discuss with Todd Brown how architecture in its different scales is perceived as racialized. Duri…

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Unionising Architectural Workers in NL & The Qatar Legacy w/ Zamaney Menso (FNV) 26:00

2+ y ago26:00

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For this episode, Maastricht-based editor Charlie Clemoes spoke to Zamaney Menso, Director of the Bouwen section of the FNV (Federatie Nederlandse Vakbeweging, in English the Building Section of the Federation of Dutch Trade Unions). The FNV is the largest trade union in the Netherlands and its Bouwen section serves architects, as well as construct…

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On Discomfort: Episode 3 w/ Sasha Plotnikova, Juana, María Victoria and María 30:59

3y ago30:59

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Listen to this episode and subscribe to the FA podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Overcast. For Breezeblock #34, editors María Victoria Londoño-Becerra, Juana Salcedo, and María Mazzanti discuss with Sasha Plotnikova her most recent article: A Cage by Another Name, where the author delves into the carceral logics behind the LA’s tiny h…

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Architectural Workers Organising in Europe w/Marisa Cortright (pt.2) 25:11

3y ago25:11

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This episode is the second of a two-part interview with Marisa Cortright (the first episode is available here). Marisa is the author of the Failed Architecture article “Death to the Calling: A Job in Architecture is Still Just a Job” and, more recently, Can This Be? Surely This Cannot Be?, a book composed of three essays on […]…

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Architectural Workers Organising in Europe w/ Marisa Cortright (pt.1) 25:35

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Listen to this episode and subscribe to the FA podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Overcast, or wherever else you usually get your podcasts. This episode is the first of a two part interview with Marisa Cortright, author of the Failed Architecture article “Death to the Calling: A Job in Architecture is Still Just a Job” […]…

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FURIA/ w Felipe Arturo 31:09

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Listen to this episode and subscribe to the FA podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Overcast. Continuando con la serie de conversaciones, podcasts y artículos sobre protesta y espacio público en Bogotá, la editora María Mazzanti habló con el artista colombiano Felipe Arturo sobre la exposición FURIA, Efectos palpables de los afectos (pol…

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Super Punk Corporate Meltdown: E5 - Truth Before Power 29:02

3y ago29:02

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Episode recaps the story so far, as well as detailing the status of any matters related to the case study discussed through the podcast. We reflect deeply on the pillars of workers rights, institutional betrayal and corporate retaliation and strive to summarise these pillars into the ecosystem of behaviour we can anticipate in a Super Punk Corporat…

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Super Punk Corporate Meltdown: E4 - Cover Up & Cry Wolf 36:08

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Episode Four presents the results of matters that developed earlier in the timeline of our case study, and the nature and impacts of data breaches in anonymous surveys, and the implications that has for entities charged with independence from an embattled company. More Information, Links etc. With this link, you can access all of our sourcing, tran…

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Super Punk Corporate Meltdown: E3.2 - "The Narrative" 51:17

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Episode Three point Two continues our discussion around the media. We discuss the difficulty the media seems to have when it comes to workplace issues, and the complexities that are not accounted for in some reporting about workplaces. Citing examples from recent months, we also assess the impact these difficulties can have on certain stakeholders.…

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Super Punk Corporate Meltdown: E3.1 - Control 55:08

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Episode Three point One kicks off our lengthy analysis of how the media is utilised or seemingly weaponised as an apparatus of control in public debates around workplaces. We cover ground on inaccuracies in reporting, how a company could use social media and traditional publishing media to “socialwash” or “Boris Bus”, and syndication and distributi…

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Super Punk Corporate Meltdown: E2 - Invade & Intimidate 48:40

3y ago48:40

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Episode Two looks at the concept of abrasive leadership, exploring the implications for all stakeholders when an individual starts exhibiting traits of abrasive leadership. The forensic detailing of Quotegate continues, and we hear the lengths the community went to trying to clarify the issue. We hear about an example of corporate retaliation, not …

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Super Punk Corporate Meltdown: E1 - Discredit & Deny 39:48

3y ago39:48

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Episode One begins in January 2022, where our story kicks off with a company’s actions that begin to ripple across the community, and those impacted directly. We revisit historical examples of cultural issues and then follow the public events from February 2022 onwards, culminating in listeners first touch point with the notorious calamity of Quote…

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Super Punk Corporate Meltdown: E0 - Culture & Context 37:44

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Episode Zero establishes the cultural landscape and chronological context required to tell the stories featured in the podcast. We address why we wanted to make the podcast, and our intention for those involved and those listening. We also speak with Ren Navvaro about her work as a DE&I practitioner, consultant and beer professional within the craf…

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Stop Building Prisons w/ Sashi James, Maggie Luna, Avalon Betts-Gaston 26:49

3y ago26:49

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Listen to this episode and subscribe to the FA podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Overcast. For Breezeblock #30, editor christin hu chats with community organizers Maggie Luna, Avalon Betts-Gaston, and Sashi James about their recent action at HDR (Henningson, Durham, Richardson), one of the largest architecture firms in the world, who …

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On Discomfort: Episode 2 w/ René, Juana, María Victoria and María 26:33

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Listen to this episode and subscribe to the FA podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Overcast. For Breezeblock #29, editors María Victoria Londoño-Becerra, Juana Salcedo, and María Mazzanti discuss with FA editor René Boer his upcoming book: The Smooth City*.Framed in the conversations around discomfort and space*, the editors talk about …

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On Discomfort: Episode 1 w/ Juana, Maria Victoria and María 13:39

3y ago13:39

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Listen to this episode and subscribe to the FA podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Overcast. In Breezeblock #28, editors María Victoria Londoño-Becerra, Juana Salcedo and María Mazzanti introduce a new series of Brezeblocks about the concepts of comfort and discomfort and how they are entangled with dynamics of power and the production …

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Huellas de Desaparición w/ Manuel Correa (Forensic Architecture) 15:43

3+ y ago15:43

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Listen to this episode and subscribe to the FA podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Overcast. Para el segundo episodio de FA Breezeblocks en español la editora María Mazzanti habló con Manuel Correa, artista Colombiano que hace parte del equipo de Forensic Architecture. En el podcast Manuel y María discuten sobre la exposición Huellas de…

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Super Cool Toxic Workplace E11: Reconciliation 12:38

3+ y ago12:38

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In the final episode of this series about Mikkeller, recorded two months after Episode 10, the company acknowledges and apologises to those affected, and takes a concrete public step to begin a reconciliation program with those affected.-DISCLAIMER: The names of Mikkeller C levels & employees have been changed to placeholder identifiers. The contex…

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Super Cool Toxic Workplace E10: Last Resort 57:05

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DISCLAIMER: The names of Mikkeller C levels & employees have been changed to placeholder identifiers. The context of these people and their changed identities is consistently and constantly reiterated throughout the course of the program. If you experience any confusion about the identities of the individuals discussed and any further confusion tha…

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#15 Design Justice w/ Quilian Riano 1:00:42

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Listen to this episode and subscribe to the FA podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Overcast. On June 8th 2020, architecture and design organisations joined countless others to mark their alignment with the Black Lives Matter protest movement by responding to the hashtag BlackoutTuesday with a black square. For the most part, their anti-…

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Super Cool Toxic Workplace E9: We Are Friendly People 38:31

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DISCLAIMER: The names of Mikkeller C levels & employees have been changed to placeholder identifiers. The context of these people and their changed identities is consistently and constantly reiterated throughout the course of the program. If you experience any confusion about the identities of the individuals discussed and any further confusion tha…

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Super Cool Toxic Workplace E8: Choices 48:30

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DISCLAIMER: The names of Mikkeller C levels & employees have been changed to placeholder identifiers. The context of these people and their changed identities is consistently and constantly reiterated throughout the course of the program. If you experience any confusion about the identities of the individuals discussed and any further confusion tha…

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Super Cool Toxic Workplace E7: White Flags & Caveats 44:28

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DISCLAIMER: The names of Mikkeller C levels & employees have been changed to placeholder identifiers. The context of these people and their changed identities is consistently and constantly reiterated throughout the course of the program. If you experience any confusion about the identities of the individuals discussed and any further confusion tha…

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Super Cool Toxic Workplace E6: August 2021, The Sacrificial Lamb 26:38

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DISCLAIMER: The names of Mikkeller C levels & employees have been changed to placeholder identifiers. The context of these people and their changed identities is consistently and constantly reiterated throughout the course of the program. If you experience any confusion about the identities of the individuals discussed and any further confusion tha…

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Super Cool Toxic Workplace E5: HQ - do you have two minutes? 1:00:16

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DISCLAIMER: The names of Mikkeller C levels & employees have been changed to placeholder identifiers. The context of these people and their changed identities is consistently and constantly reiterated throughout the course of the program. If you experience any confusion about the identities of the individuals discussed and any further confusion tha…