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Local Futures Podcast

Local Futures
Local Economies
Mental Health
Evolved Nest
Child Development
Local Economy
Community
Community Care
Environmental Destruction
Localization
Spirituality
Car-Free Cities
Nature Connection
Systemic Issues
Consumer Capitalism
Death Economy
Life Economy
Indigenous Knowledge
Localization Movement
Food Security
Agriculture

Tracking the rise of the local economy movement and related ideas from around the world.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes20Founded12 years ago
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In another life, Manish Jain was educated at Harvard, became an investment banker with Morgan-Stanley, and worked with the UN. Since then, he has been on a journey of unlearning, deschooling and decolonizing, returning home to India to learn from his... more

In the fifth episode of The Bristol Conversations, we hear from Iain McGilchrist, the author of the groundbreaking book ‘The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World’. Iain is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist and s... more

In the fourth episode of The Bristol Conversations, we hear from Camila Moreno, civil society’s foremost expert on the international COP climate negotiations. Since 2008, Camila has been charting the emergence of what she calls a system of ‘global cl... more

In this episode we hear from Nelson Mudzingwa, a farmer and food sovereignty advocate, working with La Via Campesina. He teaches at the Shashe Agroecology School and is the national coordinator for the Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmer’s Forum (ZIM... more

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Manish Jain
Founder coordinator of Shikshantar Andolan and co-founder of Swaraj University
Ecoversities Network
Episode: The Bristol Conversations – Manish Jain
Iain McGilchrist
Author and neuroscientist known for his research on the divided brain and its implications for society.
Episode: The Bristol Conversations – Iain McGilchrist
Camila Moreno
Civil society's foremost expert on the international COP climate negotiations.
Episode: The Bristol Conversations – Camila Moreno
Nelson Mudzingwa
Farmer and food sovereignty advocate, national coordinator for the Zimbabwe Smallholder Organic Farmer's Forum.
La Via Campesina
Episode: The Bristol Conversations – Nelson Mudzingwa
Darcia Narvaez
Professor of psychology studying morality, child development, and human flourishing.
Episode: The Bristol Conversation – Darcia Narvaez
Rutendo Ngara
Indigenous wisdom keeper from Southern Africa, weaver of Indigenous voices
Episode: World Localization Extravaganza! Part 2: THE POTENT PARADOX
Thais Mantovani
Eco educator, founder of Eco Universidade in Brazil
Eco Universidade
Episode: World Localization Extravaganza! Part 2: THE POTENT PARADOX
Michael Shuman
Economist and attorney, expert on local business and finance
Main Street Journal
Episode: World Localization Extravaganza! Part 2: THE POTENT PARADOX
Shail Shrestha
Critic of corporate economic restructuring, promotes localization and sustainable living
Digo Bikas Institute
Episode: World Localization Extravaganza! Part 2: THE POTENT PARADOX

Host

Henry Coleman
Host focused on the themes of local economies and grassroots initiatives, engaging with various thought leaders and community-driven experts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Abit disappointing

    I tuned in to the Iain Mcgilchrist episode and I felt the host could have done a bit less talking about her own thoughts and a bit more listening to hear the wisdom her guest had to share

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jornjams
    United States2 years ago
  • Hope For Our Deeply Problematic Society

    This podcast explores everything I want to hear about, everything our society needs to focus on instead of the depressing distractions we see in the news every day. Profound conversations with brilliant thought leaders, discussing strategies that can lift us out of our destructive trajectory and into a better future. Positive perspectives on the world’s devastating problems and what we can do about them. Thank you so much, and please record more episodes! They are food for my mind and soul!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kel54321
    United States2 years ago
  • Must listen

    Helena and guests examine the core issues we face as we transition away from our collapsing civilisation, and how, if think local, we can create a beautiful new world, using the wisdom of traditions past. Highly recommend - Grow.Reuse.Create

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sophieellard
    Australia4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the profound discussions that explore critical societal issues and envision solutions for a sustainable future.
Many are enthusiastic about the emphasis on local food systems and community resilience, seeing the conversations as inspiring and actionable.
Feedback suggests a desire for more episodes and continued exploration of innovative ideas that address today's pressing challenges.

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The Bristol Conversations – Nelson Mudzingwa
Q: Do you think, will you be able to perhaps do more and more educational work, more and more speaking, more and more writing, more and more organizing so we can get a stronger voice out there?
Yes, we are doing quite a lot of writing on the practices that we are actually doing on the ground, whereby I'm also very active on the practices and testing certain methods.
Strategizing the local food economy – Christian Jochnick
Q: Do you believe we could have an economy where local regenerative food is the most affordable food in the marketplace?
Christian believes that local regenerative food can be more affordable, but it requires the creation of new support and subsidy programs rather than battling existing systems.
Living simply, slowly and more intentionally – Bill Powers
Q: How do you think we can collectively cast off this way of being?
By finding passion, joy, and identity outside of the current system and living fully within those values.
Creating Solidarity Economies – Ruby Van der Wekken
Q: How are the dynamics of ownership and power transformed in the context of a solidarity economy?
Ruby discusses the need for solidarity to share power and further equality and ecological objectives, linking up different initiatives for a common goal.
Creating Solidarity Economies – Ruby Van der Wekken
Q: How do local food co-ops and the like relate to these wider movements for a solidarity economy?
Ruby explains that local initiatives represent a profound alternative to the dominant economic system, emphasizing the importance of engagement and co-governing.

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What is Local Futures Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Engaging with the local economy movement, a variety of topics centered around sustainability, community building, and the impacts of globalization are explored. The content frequently highlights the importance of cultivating local food systems, the necessity of community connection, and critiques of corporate-driven economic models. Through conversations with activists, educators, and thought leaders, discussions also emphasize how re-localization can address broader societal challenges, advocating for grassroots initiatives that strengthen community resilience and ecological health. Noteworthy is the podcast's focus on indigenous wisdom and local practices as a counter to modern industrial systems, appealing to those interested in social j... more

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1. Manish Jain
2. Iain McGilchrist
3. Camila Moreno
4. Nelson Mudzingwa
5. Darcia Narvaez
6. Rutendo Ngara
7. Thais Mantovani
8. Michael Shuman

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