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Your weekly fix of everything economics. Hosted by James Meadway.

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On this week's Macrodose, James Meadway looks at how British supermarkets warn of the looming food crisis (0:34), how Japan could be the canary in the economic coalmine (7:24), and how extreme heat is making nuclear power unreliable (14:48).

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"As a migrant working here… it's not easy, and it has never been easy."

In many European countries, a staggering proportion of cleaners come from migrant backgrounds. This isn’t a coincidence. It’s a pattern shaped by discriminatory immigration poli... more

"The biggest problem is that they choose the lowest bid. That ends up being paid by the worker."

Our taxes might be used to exploit cleaners through public contracts. But how does it work, who is responsible for this, and what can we do about it?

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On this week's Macrodose, James Meadway looks at who new prime minister Andy Burnham has chosen to be his Chancellor of the Exchequer (0:42), how wildfire season is increasingly becoming a wider phenomenon driven by rising global temperatures (9:01),... more

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Recent Guests

Kwasi Agyemang-Prempeh
Cleaner in London; union organizer
UNITE (UK)
Episode: Migration, Gender, and the Fight for Dignity
Zeynep Bicici
Union officer; president of UNI Europa Property Services
UNI Europa
Episode: Migration, Gender, and the Fight for Dignity
Ewa Edstrom
Union officer responsible for collective bargaining at Fastighets
Fastighets (Swedish union)
Episode: Migration, Gender, and the Fight for Dignity
Niina Autio
Cleaner from Finland with a decade of experience in public buildings
Independent cleaner, Finland
Episode: The Downward Spiral of Public Procurement
Natalia Higueras Lopez
Cleaner from Spain with extensive experience on outsourced public contracts
Independent cleaner, Spain
Episode: The Downward Spiral of Public Procurement
Dr. Karen Jaehrling
Labor researcher focusing on how public procurement shapes working conditions
University/Research (ProcureFair project participant)
Episode: The Downward Spiral of Public Procurement
Joost Engelaar
Regional secretary for Algemeen Centraal ABWV, union organizer
Union
Episode: The Downward Spiral of Public Procurement
Steffi Wlodraski
German cleaner with IG BAU Trade Union involvement and Works Council member
IG BAU, European Works Council
Episode: The Hidden Cost of Night Work and Split Shifts
Naemy Aasen
Union steward in Norway with Norwegian General Workers Union experience
Norwegian General Workers Union
Episode: The Hidden Cost of Night Work and Split Shifts

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James Meadway
Host of Macrodose; co-director of Verdant; associated with Planet B production and various reform-oriented economic policy initiatives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 540 ratings
  • Essential listening

    James Meadway offers sane, grounded , constructive insights into the state of current national and international economics, shifting the Overton window towards a future that could work.

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    EceniRising
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Essential

    sober diagnosis and prognosis on the relationships between economics and ecology

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LenBurr
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fabulous content

    The number of half finished podcasts I have is huge. Mostly because I always listen whilst doing other things but also because I lose interest or the pod runs out of steam! I have the attention span of a goldfish but Macrodose seems to grab my interest and hold it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    martcol
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Clear and honest reporting in a f—ked up World

    Firstly, thank you.

    The weekly pod is direct, clear, to the point, relevant, and nicely short.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MoreFeedback
    Germany2 years ago
  • My go to podcast!

    Great variety of contributors and content. But please cut down on the unnecessary intro music etc. Thanks for your hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    unschoolingmama
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Grounded analysis that connects policy to real-life effects on households.
Engaging, sharp takes though some episodes polarize depending on guest alignment.
High-caliber guests and rigorous, cross-disciplinary discussion.
Thoughtful, accessible economics with clear critique of mainstream narratives.

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The Hidden Cost of Night Work and Split Shifts
Q: Why are clients and employers so against daytime cleaning and pushing for nighttime or split shifts?
They argue it disturbs operations, but the hosts and cleaners counter that daytime cleaning can be integrated with less disruption and more social contact, enhancing productivity and life quality.
A Day In The Life of Europe's Cleaners
Q: What is it like cleaning at the European Parliament?
Hayat describes it as an honorable but demanding role with high pressure and frequent checks, where daytime work improves work-life balance but workers face aggressive competition on contracts and limited recognition.
Data Centre Meltdowns
Q: Why does the UK government need to borrow or issue bonds if it can issue currency, and what are the long-term costs of such borrowing?
The host explains that while a currency-issuing government can create money, excessive issuance risks devaluation and higher import prices; borrowing helps attract lenders and manages currency value, with potential tools like capital controls or innovative funding (e.g., war bonds) to navigate financing without triggering inflation or currency collapse.
Food As A Site Of Struggle w/ Jonas Marvin (Norwich Transformed)
Q: What is driving the current volatility in food prices?
The discussion highlights climate-change-induced shocks, trade disruptions, and geopolitical tensions that affect supply chains, with price signals passing through to consumers while profits accumulate at intermediaries and dominant agribusinesses.
Domination Without Hegemony? w/ Juliano Fiori
Q: How does climate crisis affect political horizons and organizational strategy?
Climate disruption accelerates political change by affecting supply chains, governance, and the future imagination; it also creates a new shared condition that could either demobilize or mobilize collective action depending on how movements connect with state and non-state actors.

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The show centers on macroeconomic policy, global power shifts, and the political economy of everyday life, often tying monetary policy, inflation, and debt dynamics to housing, inequality, and climate risks. Episodes frequently feature conversations with academics, policy researchers, and organizers, exploring post-capitalist frameworks, sovereignty, and democratic governance of technology and markets. A standout quality is its willingness to challenge orthodox wisdom with ground-level impact, citizen organizing, and cross-border perspectives, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want a critical, policy-forward take on economics and power dynamics.

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