Changing The System
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -I'm sure you feel it too. The world is at a juncture and we have to change the system. But what do we need to know to get ready for the future?
In this podcast, journalist Laura Kemp unpacks some of the telling movements of our time. Joined by insiders and thought leaders, Changing The System explores future versus status quo, rebels versus establishment, changemakers versus the comfortable. Join the conversation to change one system at a time. Let's go!
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Episodes
On Changing Mindsets
February 07, 2021 05:30 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBGrowing up in a Township near Cape Town in the post-apartheid era, Julia-Beth Harris absorbed everything like a sponge. Now, as a 30-something poet, artist and writer based in Amsterdam, it's time for her vision to be shared. JB's reflections on identity, race and progress are rich and necessary. Her message is loud and clear: 'Change Happens in the Minds of People'. While we sip some tea, JB explains what Townships are (because really, do we know?). How "Black and Coloured people" were c...
On Changing Mindsets
February 07, 2021 05:30 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBGrowing up in a Township near Cape Town in the post-apartheid era, Julia-Beth Harris absorbed everything like a sponge. Now, as a 30-something poet, artist and writer based in Amsterdam, it's time for her vision to be shared. JB's reflections on identity, race and progress are rich and necessary. Her message is loud and clear: 'Change Happens in the Minds of People'. While we sip some tea, JB explains what Townships are (because really, do we know?). How "Black and Colour...
On Scottish Independence becoming more likely than ever
July 20, 2020 04:02 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThe United Kingdom is an interesting construct. Four'nations of equals' forming one state. But for how much longer? In the era of Brexit and Covid-19, the UK breaking up looks more likely than ever. Scotland especially, seems to be first in line to call for an official independence referendum. What's going on up there? And why do young people in particular, feel so passionately about building an independent country? Meet friends Alex and Valentina: two young Scots who firmly believe in a futu...
On Scottish Independence becoming more likely than ever
July 20, 2020 04:02 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThe United Kingdom is an interesting construct. Four'nations of equals' forming one state. But for how much longer? In the era of Brexit and Covid-19, the UK breaking up looks more likely than ever. Scotland especially, seems to be first in line to call for an official independence referendum. What's going on up there? And why do young people in particular, feel so passionately about building an independent country? Meet friends Alex and Valentina: two young Scots who firmly ...
On Legalizing all Drugs
June 22, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWhy is legalizing *all* drugs a good idea? Laura Kemp asks this question to respected drugs journalist Thijs Roes; a future thinker, system shaker and science lover. Thijs spent years doing drugs research and it led him into a world of drug policy based on scientifically wrong assumptions."If we don't change the system of drug policy, the war on drugs will be perpetual" he says. "It will cause only more criminalization and on top of that, health risks." In this episde Thijs also colourfull...
On Legalizing all Drugs
June 22, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWhy is legalizing *all* drugs a good idea? Laura Kemp asks this question to respected drugs journalist Thijs Roes; a future thinker, system shaker and science lover. Thijs spent years doing drugs research and it led him into a world of drug policy based on scientifically wrong assumptions."If we don't change the system of drug policy, the war on drugs will be perpetual" he says. "It will cause only more criminalization and on top of that, health risks." In this episde Thij...
On Racist Drug Policy and Psychedelic Research
June 05, 2020 08:18 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBFor centuries, governments have used drug policy as a tool of oppression of marginalized societies all over the world. Meanwhile, pshychedelic research and MDMA-therapy are fastly becoming more mainstream. Can we enjoy the benefits of drugs-medication while some groups of people are still being disproportionateley prosecuted for drug related issues? Meet our guest: Camille Barton. Camille is an artist, anti-racist activist and drug policy reformer. As the guest of this episode, they explain...
On Racist Drug Policy and Psychedelic Research
June 05, 2020 08:18 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBFor centuries, governments have used drug policy as a tool of oppression of marginalized societies all over the world. Meanwhile, pshychedelic research and MDMA-therapy are fastly becoming more mainstream. Can we enjoy the benefits of drugs-medication while some groups of people are still being disproportionateley prosecuted for drug related issues? Meet our guest: Camille Barton. Camille is an artist, anti-racist activist and drug policy reformer. As the guest of this epis...
On Changing the Fast Fashion Economy
May 18, 2020 05:02 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThe stats are ridiculous! In the last 15 years, global production of clothes has doubled. Fast fashion is the most pollutive industry after oil. Why don't we stop this immediately? Writer Lauren Bravo and celebrity fashion designer David Laport break down the layers (no pun intended) of this problem, and stress the urgency on Changing The System in the fast fashion economy.
On Changing the Fast Fashion Economy
May 18, 2020 05:02 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBThe stats are ridiculous! In the last 15 years, global production of clothes has doubled. Fast fashion is the most pollutive industry after oil. Why don't we stop this immediately? Writer Lauren Bravo and celebrity fashion designer David Laport break down the layers (no pun intended) of this problem, and stress the urgency on Changing The System in the fast fashion economy.
Ep. 0: Changing The System. Let's make a start.
May 11, 2020 07:59 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MBGet excited for the Changing the System podcast in which journalist Laura Kemp shines a light on some of the most interesting movements that are happening right now. From the fight against fast fashion, changing drug policy, to the future of the UK. Check out the trailer to get a flavour of what's coming. Join the conversation at: [https://www.instagram.com/lauralistens/](http://) [changingthesystempodcast.com](http://)
Ep. 0: Changing The System. Let's make a start.
May 11, 2020 07:59 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MBGet excited for the Changing the System podcast in which journalist Laura Kemp shines a light on some of the most interesting movements that are happening right now. From the fight against fast fashion, changing drug policy, to the future of the UK. Check out the trailer to get a flavour of what's coming. Join the conversation at: [https://www.instagram.com/lauralistens/](http://) [changingthesystempodcast.com](http://)