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Ratio Talks

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Ratio Talks is a podcast focusing on relationships, health and public policy. Past series covered community power and coping with the pandemic. The current series is focused on the potential for a relational social policy. It is hosted by Michael Little, a co-founder of Ratio. thisisratio.substack.com

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This week’s podcast is a little different. It is a live recording at Ratio’s home in Somerset House with Celestin Okoroji and Jolyon Miles-Wilson, founders of the research centre Just Knowledge. Ratio has incubated Just Knowledge in its first year, a... more

This is the final episode in our series On Religion. The series was co-produced with Chine McDonald from Theos and Liz Slade from the Unitarians, and it is Chine and Liz who bring the series to a close.

In the episode we reference a lot of other wri... more

Clare Farrell is my guest on the podcast this week, the penultimate episode in the series On Religion. Clare is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, known as XR.

Non-violent resistance lies at the heart of XR, and Clare notes how those drawn to the m... more

Nick Spencer is the guest for this episode of Ratio Talks, part of the series On Religion. Nick is Senior Fellow at the think tank Theos and well known for his books on science and religion including The Landscapes of Science and Religion, Playing Go... more

The podcast this week is in the safe hands of Chine McDonald from the think-tank Theos. Chine continues the series On Religion by bringing together her colleagues Jagbir Jhutti Johal, Joy Madeiros and Laura Marks to talk about the Women’s Faith Forum... more

This week’s contributor to the Ratio Talks series On Religion is Liz Slade from the Unitarians. Liz helped shape the series.

The Unitarians have been a radical force within and outside of organised religion. Joseph Chamberlain’s work to bring utilit... more

The idea of a relational social policy that responds to a powerful civil society, one comprising relationships between people, is built from my own research and experiments, learning from Ratio’s partners, and a lot of reading. At the core of the rea... more

This episode start a new sub-series on the relationship between religion and civil society. The series is a collaboration with Chine McDonald from the think tank Theos. We have benefited from help and insight from Liz Slade, head of the Unitarians, a... more

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Former Labour Member of Parliament and author of a book on the Labour Party
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Gavin Jones
Chief Executive of Essex County Council
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Chine McDonald
Director of the religious think tank Theos and author of God is not a White Man and Other Revelations
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Episode: Chine McDonald reflects on politics and religion
Katherine Zappone
Civil rights leader and politician
Episode: Chine McDonald reflects on politics and religion
Aoife Gallagher
Social activist and researcher at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue
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Episode: Aoife Gallagher is resisting the Irish right
Jyoti Mhapsekar
Founding member of Stree Mukti Sanghatana and advocate for women's rights
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Episode: Jyoti Mhapsekar on Liberation for Indian Women
Sascha Haselmayer
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Episode: Sascha Haselmayer is in the Slow Lane
Romy Krämer
Ship's Captain at The Guerrilla Foundation
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Episode: Romy Krämer on Guerrilla Funding

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Michael Little
Michael Little is the host of the series, with a focus on fostering community dialogue and exploring relational social policies.

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Romy Krämer on Guerrilla Funding
Q: What does successful funding look like for the Guerrilla Foundation?
Success is about creating a resilient ecosystem where groups can mobilize and organize effectively over the long term, rather than focusing on immediate outputs or campaigns.
Romy Krämer on Guerrilla Funding
Q: How do you ensure diverse representation in the activist council?
We look for grassroots activists who are directly involved in struggles and can zoom out to understand the wider context and build connections with other movements.
Romy Krämer on Guerrilla Funding
Q: What do you consider a good group to fund?
A good group is one that understands the interconnectedness of issues and works collaboratively with others to address systemic change.
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Q: How did the deinstitutionalization movement gain momentum?
It started with advocacy and those who dared to challenge the status quo, leading to social change and eventual policy shifts.
Simon Duffy is Fighting for Independence
Q: Tell us about your journey into this advocacy work.
I was moved by my experiences in institutions and felt compelled to act after seeing the inhumane treatment of individuals with disabilities.

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The episodes feature a diverse range of discussions that revolve around pressing societal issues, political theory, and community empowerment. Topics frequently explored include the intersection of personal experiences with broader political narratives, social justice, local governance, and civic engagement. Noteworthy discussions draw on historical context while providing a contemporary lens on challenges like economic inequality, populism, and community revitalization efforts. This podcast is distinctive for its emphasis on relational politics and the importance of grassroots movements, encouraging listeners to reflect on the potential of community bonding in driving social change. The content is described as thought-provoking and accessi... more

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6. Aoife Gallagher
7. Jyoti Mhapsekar
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