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The Water We Swim In

by Tilly Robinson

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We’ve all heard the cries echoing from climate marches: “SYSTEM-CHANGE, NOT CLIMATE CHANGE!”. But what does that actually mean? This investigative mini-series explores how our society has been built, uncovers the flaws in its foundation, and asks: how might we change things for the better? 7 episodes, 7 stories, 7 topics. Talks with world-leading experts. Complex social, historical, and scientific concepts explained simply. At a time when the headlines can seem so alarming and random, The Water We Swim In is here to give you a better understanding of what they really mean.

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Episodes

  1. Zack Polanski on why we should be voting Green

    Having taken a hiatus, this episode is a quick 'hello!' from us here at TWWSI. An update, and a promise of more to come. We also talk to Zack Polanski, the deputy leader of the Green Party (having served in the role since September 2022). He has been a Londonwide member of the London Assembly for...

  2. 6. They Want to Change Your Heart & Soul (POLARISATION)

    This week we tackle the question: why is the Far Right is on the rise? ...and what's it got to do with climate change? In our sixth episode, Tilly investigates the shockwaves sent through Wigan in 2015. By investigating the bitterness, manipulation, kindness, and tolerance that took place in this...

  3. BONUS: Jeremy Lent on curbing corporate power

    In Episode 5 "The Most Unfree", we investigated the damage that neoliberalism has inflicted upon our democracy and the enormous power corporations have amassed in our society...but we didn't have much time to touch on solutions. So, this week we're taking a break from the usual style of episode…

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  4. BONUS: North Sea Update

    A short check in and update on what's happening in the fight against fossil fuel expansion in the North Sea, following on from Episode 5 "The Most Unfree".

  5. 5. "The Most Unfree" (DEMOCRACY)

    Our fifth episode opens at an ‘EcoArt’ performance night, held at the Working Men’s club in Bethnal Green. Showcasing how alienating the ‘hippy eco-warrior’ protest movement can be – with its drastic actions, and dramatic generalisations (“people power vs. corporate greed”) – we ask: why do some…

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  6. 4. Proud to be a Commoner (PUBLIC WEALTH)

    The fourth episode opens with a sentencing. It’s 2017, and in Aylesbury Crown Court a repeat offender is accused of a terrible crime. Showing little remorse, they are admonished for their behaviour by the judge: ‘Shocking!’ ‘Disgraceful!’ The victim of this disgraceful crime? That would be us. In...

  7. 3. The Missing Circle (ECONOMIC GROWTH)

    The episode explores the uniquely human psychology of storytelling, our innate capacity for making sense of data by creating narratives, and how damaging these narratives can be when we believe in them too much. By asking about the story that is most integral to our society, we arrive at the…

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  8. 2. Filthy Bags of Excrement (SYSTEMS THINKING)

    In the second episode of the series, we explore our relationship with nature. It opens with the story of Fritz Harber - a German chemist and a man of contradictions. Accused of war crimes and nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in the same year, Harber gave the world two opposing inventions:...

  9. 1. The Ultimate Insider (CLIMATE CHANGE)

    "Climate change"....What feeling does it evoke? Boredom? Apathy? Despair? In our first episode we explore why our approach to climate change feels stagnant, and how we might fix it. Investigating the efficacy of our most trusted mitigation tactics - from conscious consumerism to international...

  10. Introducing: The Water We Swim In

    Introducing: The Water We Swim In, a new series investigating the system-change necessary to tackle the climate crisis. Releasing 5th June 2023.

  11. Trailer

    A 30 second trailer for the mini-series

About this show

We’ve all heard the cries echoing from climate marches: “SYSTEM-CHANGE, NOT CLIMATE CHANGE!”. But what does that actually mean?

This investigative mini-series explores how our society has been built, uncovers the flaws in its foundation, and asks: how might we change things for the better?

7 episodes, 7 stories, 7 topics. Talks with world-leading experts. Complex social, historical, and scientific concepts explained simply. At a time when the headlines can seem so alarming and random, The Water We Swim In is here to give you a better understanding of what they really mean.

Hosted by

Tilly Robinson

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Water We Swim In have?

The Water We Swim In has 11 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on July 31, 2023.

What is The Water We Swim In about?

We’ve all heard the cries echoing from climate marches: “SYSTEM-CHANGE, NOT CLIMATE CHANGE!”. But what does that actually mean? This investigative mini-series explores how our society has been built, uncovers the flaws in its foundation, and asks: how might we change things for the better? 7...

How often does The Water We Swim In release new episodes?

The Water We Swim In publishes weekly, based on its 11 episodes since May 2023.

Who hosts The Water We Swim In?

The Water We Swim In is created and hosted by Tilly Robinson.
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