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The **Urban Political** delves into contemporary urban issues with activists, scholars and policy-makers from around the world. Providing informed views, state-of-the-art knowledge, and unusual insights, the podcast aims to advance our understanding of urban environments and how we might make them more just and democratic. The **Urban Political** provides a new forum for reflection on bridging urb... more

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Recent Guests

Myria Georgiou
Professor of Media and Communications and Head of the Department of Media and Communications at LSE.
London School of Economics
Episode: 96 - Digital Cities and Democracy
Rob Kitchin
Professor in the Social Sciences Institute at Maynooth University.
Maynooth University
Episode: 96 - Digital Cities and Democracy
Yu-Shan Tseng
Anniversary Research Fellow in Geography at the University of Southampton.
University of Southampton
Episode: 96 - Digital Cities and Democracy
Justus Uitermark
Professor of Urban Geography and Academic Director of the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research at the University of Amsterdam.
University of Amsterdam
Episode: 96 - Digital Cities and Democracy
Javier Ortiz Cassiani
Writer and historian specializing in Afro-Colombian art and Afro-Caribbean history.
Universidad de Cartagena
Episode: 94 - Urban Racial Politics in Cartagena, Colombia
Orlando Deavila Pertuz
Social and urban historian with research on tourism and urban development.
Universidad de Cartagena
Episode: 94 - Urban Racial Politics in Cartagena, Colombia
Catalina Ortiz
Colombian urbanist and educator passionate about spatial justice, Director of the UCL Urban Lab.
University College London
Episode: 93 - Normative Insurgency: Responses to the Urban Polycrisis from the Global South
Thireshen Govender
Independent director at the Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation and founder of UrbanWorks Architecture and Design.
Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation
Episode: 93 - Normative Insurgency: Responses to the Urban Polycrisis from the Global South
Katrin Hofer
Postdoctoral researcher focusing on public participation in urban development, particularly in Johannesburg.
ETH Zurich
Episode: 93 - Normative Insurgency: Responses to the Urban Polycrisis from the Global South

Hosts

Ross Beveridge
Senior Lecturer in Urban Studies
Markus Kip
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Nitin Bathla
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
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    This is a real gem. Thanks for producing the podcast

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    United Kingdom5 years ago

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The podcast is commended for its diverse range of expert guests and the depth of knowledge shared, making it particularly appealing to those studying or working in urban environments.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on pressing urban issues, praising it as a valuable resource for understanding complex societal dynamics.

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95 - The Urban Crisis at Night: Engaging the Polycrisis after Dark
Q: What does the night do for us in crisis?
The night invites us to understand what's important and what's not, especially regarding how urban life shapes crisis experiences.
94 - Urban Racial Politics in Cartagena, Colombia
Q: How can urban historical studies inform contemporary social justice dynamics in Cartagena?
Historical research provides insights into the racial and social structures that impact community mobilization and identity formation in Cartagena.
91 - The Suburban Frontier
Q: Mariam, what was your reading of the book?
Mariam emphasizes the importance of personal stories and how the book captures the broader themes of transformation in urban spaces.
91 - The Suburban Frontier
Q: Roger, could you discuss your key takeaways from the book for our listeners?
Roger highlights key insights about urban political ecology and the significance of neighborhood transformation due to middle-class influences.
88 - In Conversation with Heather Dorries (The Urban Lives of Property Series V)
Q: How do the nuisance bylaws create privileges for non-Indigenous populations?
The nuisance bylaws appear neutral but are politically charged, designed to uphold white privilege and diminish Indigenous sovereignty claims, thus reinforcing the existing property regime.

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Contemporary urban issues are explored comprehensively through discussions with activists, academics, and policy-makers from diverse global contexts. Episodes focus on significant themes such as urban crises, spatial justice, historical legacies, and community activism, emphasizing a transnational dialogue that seeks to bridge academic insights with practical urban advocacy. The podcast is particularly noteworthy for its commitment to increasing awareness about marginalized voices in urban settings and creating a platform for discussing the relationship between urban environments and social justice. This endeavor includes reflections on recent publications and pressing issues, providing listeners with a rich understanding of how urban space... more

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