PUSHBACK Talks

Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!

This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.

Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” – quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.

This week’s episode:

Industry: 

In the past, the highest cost for major organizations was paying employees; now wages account for less than 1% of corporate spending! How do we fight back against industry?

Solar: 

Everyone needs some sun, but as oil prices rise, countries that rely on solar power aren't feeling the same economic strain as oil-dependent countries. Is this enough to push more countries towards green energy?

New episodes drop every week.

Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity – and your resistance – alive!

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Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!

This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.

Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” – quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.

This week’s episode:

Wealth Tax: 

The conversation gets enthusiastic as Fredrik and Leilani go head-to-head on the benefits and ethics of a wealth tax in today's political landscape. 

Waterfalls: 

Waterfalls are a special place for both Fredrik and Leilani, who bond over the beauty and exploitation of this natural resource. 

New episodes drop every week.

Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity – and your resistance – alive!

Support the show

Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!

This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.

Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” – quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.

This week’s episode:

Occupied: 

How does the personal versus the political change the meanings of words?

With the word occupied Leilani and Fredrik discuss what gets to take up a space, time or your mind. 

When illegal occupations and erasure of people are happening in several places around the world it’s hard to not let negativity occupy your mind - how do we shift perspectives and what happens when we push another narrative forward? - Do other people follow suit?   

Dandelion: 

Often dismissed as a weed -  the dandelion blooms despite dire conditions. While Fredrik philosophizes about the symbolism it carries, Leilani is reminded of the word's heritage. 

New episodes drop every week.

Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity – and your resistance – alive!

Support the show

Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!

This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.

Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” – quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.

This week’s episode:

Yoghurt: A food that brings Leilani fond memories of her dad. A conversation about heritage, culture and human kindness. The things we carry within us despite borders and occupiers. 

Moonlight: The recent moon landing has put a new light on the celestial body although Fredrik and Leilani have grown tired of the big powers propaganda. Instead they reflect on what happens to us when we get to admire true beauty.

New episodes drop every week.

Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity – and your resistance – alive!

Support the show

Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!

This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.

Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” – quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.

This week’s episode:

Big Tech: What do we know about Big Tech? They influence elections, collect data, and prioritize profit. Dive into a conversation about the Tech "bros" who try to dominate our lives. 

Resilience: People all around the world show incredible resilience as they fight for a better future. But how can we maintain this stamina? Join in on this week's conversation about resilience.    

New episodes drop every week.

Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity – and your resistance – alive!

Support the show

Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!

This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.

Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” – quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.

This week’s episode:

Profit: Is there a neutral definition of the word profit? In a time when kleptocratic networks are being exposed and organisations working for profit and profit only are increasingly prevalent - what does profit mean? 

Spring: As the snow is slowly melting away and the sun makes a welcomed appearance Lelani and Fredrik reflect on the thoughts that spring brings -  the circle of life, rebirth and hope for the future. 

New episodes drop every week.

Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity – and your resistance – alive!

Support the show

Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!

This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.

Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” – quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.

This week’s episode:

Greta: a conversation about Greta Thunberg's journey towards Palestinian action and what it takes to make a change. 🇵🇸🌍 

Empathy: a discussion about the importance of empathy for everyone while acknowledging the difficulty of extending empathy to people who hurt others. What does it mean to be empathetic, and how is empathy a path for change?

New episodes drop every week.

Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity – and your resistance – alive!

Support the show

Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!

This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.

Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” – quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.

This week’s episode:

Revolution: an examination of the heavy often violent connotations of the term 'Revolution' coupled with conversation about the power of peaceful transformation.  

The Flood: a dive into the fragility of car centric cities, and the importance of bike-friendly infrastructure. 

New episodes drop every week.

Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity – and your resistance – alive!

Support the show

Support the show

Support the show

Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!

This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.

Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” – quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.

This week’s episode:

Puerto Rico: a look at how occupation and resistance shape cultural expression, using Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance as a case to show that messages of resistance are vital in today’s political climate.

Universal: a discussion about how human rights, although defined as universal,  are not protected for everyone. 

New episodes drop every week.

Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity – and your resistance – alive!

Support the show

Support the show

Pushback Talks Season 9 is here with "Word Food"!

This season, Fredrik & Leilani return with their signature bite-sized episodes: sharp, surprising, 15-minute explorations of the words that shape our world. Each week, they pick a single word (or two) and unpack how its simple surface hides deeper social, political, and economic realities.

Think of it as thought-provoking “intellectual snacking” – quick enough for your commute, rich enough to shift how you see power, privilege, and the systems around us.

This week’s episode:

Upside Down: a critical look into the chaos of politics around the world and an appeal for politicians to speak up – against Trump and for their people and country.

Soft Power: a conversation about the importance of culture and how oppressing and controlling its critical and free spirit takes away from its power.

New episodes drop every week.

Make this your ritual for keeping your curiosity – and your resistance – alive!

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