What the World Will Become
Welcome to What the World Will Become, a podcast about the humans who dedicate their lives to building a more free and just world. Over the course of this season, you’ll hear from women-identified and gender non-conforming activists from around the world who are carving out spaces for creative resistance and new possibilities in the context of profound difficulty.
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Episodes
9 episodes
Episode 8: Championing Change and Peace - A Dialogue with Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee
From the tumultuous regions of Israel and Palestine to the terrains of Rwanda and Nepal, women are driving the fight for peace using innovative tactics. As we grapple with a violent world, how do we tap into our collective humanity? To gain som...
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Episode 7: Exploring War, Women's Rights, and the Power of Poetry with Choman Hardi
How can activism play out on the page, as well as on the ground? Can poetry give us a deeper understanding of the horrors of war and genocide? These thought-provoking questions rest at the core of our conversation with Choman Hardi, a respected...
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Episode 6: The Making of a Democratic Community in an Authoritarian Landscape with Isabella Picón
Join us in a captivating discussion with Venezuelan activist and political scientist Isabella Picón, as we delve into her journey – from learning to read newspapers with her grandmother to standing up against dictatorship. Have you ever wondere...
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Episode 5: The Rise of Activism in the Face of Autocracy with Carolina Barrero
Prepare for a powerful journey as we sit down with Carolina Barrero, the courageous Cuban human rights and democracy activist. Carolina takes us on an emotionally charged journey through the Cuban protest movement of 2021, revealing the role of...
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Episode 4: Youth and Climate Justice in Brazil with Dani Assis
Our special guest today is Danielle Assis, a profound journalist and campaigner hailing from Brazil - a woman whose heart beats for climate justice, women's leadership, and of course, the impactful Amazonia de Pei project. She navigates us thro...
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Episode 3: Exploring Art, Love, and Polyamory with Yanith and Simón
Have you ever imagined the power of art and love in creating a haven for those who feel marginalized? Join us as we take a deep dive into a compelling conversation with Simón Castaño and Yanith Cristancho Segura, the founders of Pósa suto. This...
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Episode 2: Shape of Corruption and the Undying Spirit of Resistance with Ke Rafitoson
Meet the woman who's standing up to corruption in Madagascar. Join us for a candid conversation with Dr. Ketakandriana Rafitoson, a fierce human rights defender and activist, known to many as Ke. In this riveting episode, Ke walks us through he...
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Episode 1: Challenging Authoritarianism with Farida Nabourema
Meet democracy and human rights activist Farida Nabourema from Togo, a woman who has been fighting for civil liberties and a democratic government in her homeland since her early teens. Her journey is a testament to resilience and courage, and ...
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