EPISODE · Jun 20, 2025 · 1H 17M
38: I would DISMANTLE CAPITALISM with Grace Blakeley
from If I Ruled the World by Gillian Burke · host Gillian Burke
Unpacking Modern Capitalism: From Gaza to Global InequalityA deeply introspective and wide-ranging discussion, that explores environmentalism, climate activism, and critiques of capitalism. The conversation dives into the historical context of the Gaza conflict, the inherent authoritarianism in capitalism, and systemic inequalities it inevitably creates positing that socialism is now true democracy. Grace asserts the need for community and collective action being necessary to support the revolutionary change, the challenges faced by those pushing against the status quo, and the potential for revolutionary change fuelled by grassroots movements. Links & Mentions:https://graceblakeley.co.uk/Ellen Mieksin Wood PrizeTony Benn - The Benn LegacyPierre Bourdieu (Habitus)Salvador Allende: The U.S. set the stage for a coup in Chile.Pinochet's human rights abuses.✍️ Sign up for the newsletter on gillianburkevoice.com 🤝 Connect with Gillian on Instagram or email [email protected] 💚🌍✌🏾 Thanks for listening
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