Best Derek Bardowell Podcasts (2026)

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Ben Lindsay on youth violence and the importance of community 1:00:08

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6y ago1:00:08

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We discuss serious youth violence, the impact of austerity on communities, drill music, Queensbridge hip-hop, Power the Fight, community voice impacting on policy and funding, supporting frontline practitioners and why We Need To Talk About Race.

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Amahra Spence on the intersection of art, social change and place 39:52

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We discuss how everyday people power significant social movements, Art Hotel, race & space, No Permission Fund, Beats, Rhymes & Cities, and why we should invest in hope.

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Rose Longhurst on participatory grant-making and the future of philanthropy 51:42

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We discuss philanthropic culture, participatory grant-making, Edge Fund, Charity vs Social Justice, and visions of what a more effective philanthropic sector would look like.

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Immy Kaur on building a fair and just society 1:08:41

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Derek and Immy talk about the need for radical investment in our social and civic infrastructure, Black Panther Party, Birmingham Impact Hub, Civic Square and why funders invest in black and brown pain and not in our liberation or visions for the future.

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Jacqui Dyer and Natalie Creary on race, mental health and Black Thrive 54:30

6y ago54:30

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Derek, Jacqui and Natalie discuss holistic approaches to addressing the root causes of mental ill health, designing an anti-racist health system, black wellbeing, community leadership, white supremacy, and culturally appropriate advocacy

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Faiza Shaheen and Omar Khan on race and class in Britain 1:16:26

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Derek, Faiza and Omar discuss race, class and institutional prejudice, immigration, Empire, the role of civil society, hostile environment and hope.

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Mandu Reid, leader of the Women’s Equality Party on Brexit and tackling abusive power 1:04:18

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Derek and Mandu, leader of the Women's Equality Party and the first black leader of a major political party in Britain discuss equal parenting and care-giving, Brexit, toxic femininity, ending violence against women and girls, and menstrual cups.

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Fozia Irfan on Decolonising Philanthropy 1:03:16

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Derek and Fozia discuss power dynamics in philanthropy; diversity, equity and inclusion in the charitable sector, equity-based approach to grant-making, and community-based decision-making, among other issues.

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Marcus Ryder on Diversity in the Media 44:45

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Derek and Marcus discuss the Naga Munchetty case, the Reporting Racism event at House of Commons, navigating white spaces in the media, Local News Partnerships, tax breaks for implementing diversity, the Netflix model and the power of journalism.

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Farzana Khan & Sai Murray on Voices that Shake! and Environmental Justice 1:20:06

6y ago1:20:06

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Derek, Farzana and Sai discuss the legacy of Voices that Shake! connecting climate justice to all social justice issues, extractivism and the white saviour complex in the NGO sector, the ‘b-euro-cratic’ nature of funding, art as a lever for social change and community healing.

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Michelle Moore & Anna Kessel, MBE on Women in Sports 58:42

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Derek, Michelle and Anna discuss how physical education should be reformed, how the media represents sports women, Serena Williams, intersectionality, body image and much more.

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Dr Carlene Firmin, MBE on Contextual Safeguarding 1:10:27

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Derek and Carlene discuss serious youth violence, chicken shops, protecting children online, the value of youth work, county lines and school exclusions.