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Planet: Critical

Rachel Donald
Climate Change
Climate Crisis
Capitalism
Political Power
Coal Energy
Democracy
Environmental Activism
Art
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Neoliberalism
Oligarchy
Environmental Justice
Extraction
Atlas Network
Political Stability
Environmental Movement
Loss and Damage Fund
Social Tipping Points
Colonialism
Climate Justice

Planet: Critical is the podcast for a world in crisis. We face severe climate, energy, economic and political breakdown. Journalist Rachel Donald interviews those confronting the crisis, revealing what's really going on—and what needs to be done. Visit planetcritical.com

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Who's going to grow your food when our complex supply chains fail?

Chris Smaje, academic turned small-hold farmer, is an advocate for hyper-local agrarianism—because that's going to be our future whether we like it or not. Chris returns to Planet: C... more

Before European invaders sought to control every inch of Earth's territory, human beings organised themselves in radically different ways throughout the world. Entire cultures and knowledges were put to the sword, alongside millions of human bodies. ... more

Just five years ago, two scientists in white coats threw red paint on the Royal Society HQ to protest against the damage being done to Earth. Their action sparked the Scientist Rebellion movement all around the world, where those who know the worst o... more

The best intentions of mice and men... aft never leave the conference centre, according to this week's guest, Dave Snowden.

Founder of The Cynefin Company, Dave is a management consultant and complexity scientist who has worked for governments and i... more

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Recent Guests

Jules Falquet
A philosopher at Université Paris 8, researching materialist feminism.
Université Paris 8
Episode: Categories of Control | Jules Falquet
Fernando Racimo
Associate professor at the University of Copenhagen studying evolutionary genetics.
University of Copenhagen
Episode: The Future of Rebellion | Fernando Racimo
Thea Riofrancos
Associate professor of political science and author of 'Extraction, the Frontiers of Green Capitalism'
Providence College
Episode: Extractive Frontiers | Thea Riofrancos
Nina Djukanović
PhD researcher on green extractivism and climate analyst
Association for International Affairs
Episode: Material Dependencies | Nina Djukanović
Sharon Friel
Professor of health equity at the Australian National University, researching the connection between planetary health and human health.
Australian National University
Episode: Health Begins With Earth | Sharon Friel
Kenneth Hammond
Professor of History at New Mexico State University specializing in the history of China in the early modern period.
New Mexico State University
Episode: China’s Leverage | Kenneth Hammond
Jessica Hernandez
Indigenous climate scientist and author of Fresh Banana Leaves and Growing Papaya Trees
Episode: There Are No Simple Solutions | Jessica Hernandez
Clayton Aldern
Writer and data scientist focusing on climate change and mental health
Grist
Episode: How the Eco-Crisis is Changing Our Brains | Clayton Aldern
Iain McGilchrist
A revolutionary neurophilosopher and psychiatrist, author of The Master and His Emissary and The Matter with Things.
Episode: Beyond Paradox | Iain McGilchrist

Host

Rachel Donald
Climate corruption journalist and host, engaging in significant dialogues about climate, society, and potential solutions to crises.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 454 ratings
  • New favorite podcast

    I’m new to the pod, but I’ve been very impressed with the quality and content of the interviews so far. Delighted by the extensive and diverse back catalogue I’ll get to work thru!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SophTofe
    United States3 months ago
  • How critical is it?

    Is it super critical or just a little critical or what?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    IFYTIT
    United States4 months ago
  • Somehow this podcast makes me extremely anxious and comforts me at the same time. If you are even remotely interested in the climate crisis (why wouldn't you be, it is killing us), you need to give this a listen.

    Podchaser
    5
    ashmita.dutta
    5 months ago
  • My favourite REAL podcast

    Rebecca discusses the things that matter. Thank you for investigating and sharing such important work. As an environmental studies and geography undergrad from New Zealand, I am super inspired and empowered by you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hannah_McRae
    New Zealand5 months ago
  • Green Pill 💊 podcast

    The best resource to take the green pill and see the reality of the urgency of our moment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manolunga
    United States9 months ago

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Overall, it fosters a sense of urgency and importance regarding environmental awareness and activism.

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Categories of Control | Jules Falquet
Q: What is the significance of the production of children in capitalist society?
Children are categorized in ways that align with capitalist production needs, highlighting complexities around their social value and status.
Categories of Control | Jules Falquet
Q: How can we do better in the organization of work?
By recognizing that all categories like sex, race, and class are socially constructed and questioning the evidence behind these beliefs.
Categories of Control | Jules Falquet
Q: What is the connection between hetero-patriarchy and colonial racism?
The enforcement of a new idea of gender was simultaneous with the enforcement of a new idea of race during European colonization.
Categories of Control | Jules Falquet
Q: Could you explain why you've added the hetero prefix to patriarchy?
Heterosexuality is an ideology that naturalizes oppression, claiming that sexual differences exist naturally, which is not true.
Categories of Control | Jules Falquet
Q: Jules, why is the world in crisis?
The primary cause of the crisis is the global capitalist mode of production, which is colonial, racist, and heterosexist.

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This podcast focuses on the profound challenges facing the planet, including climate change, political instability, and economic issues. It features interviews with a variety of experts, activists, and thinkers who address urgent global crises and explore solutions. Topics of discussion frequently include the interplay between environmental issues and human psychology, the collapse of societies, the impact of ideology on environmentalism, and the role of feminism and indigenous knowledge in confronting climate challenges. Listeners can expect a critical examination of contemporary issues paired with thought-provoking insights from a diverse array of guests, making it particularly appealing for those engaged in environmental advocacy, social... more

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2. Fernando Racimo
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7. Jessica Hernandez
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