Overview
In this podcast series, organizers in the U.K. share stories of being in solidarity to provide life’s necessities. Each episode takes you into a community-led campaign to meet basic needs: from healthy food, affordable housing, and clean water, to renewable energy and access to cultural spaces. We invite listeners to take action. Together, the people can overpower.
Trusting in Genuinely Affordable Housing
There’s nowhere near enough quality, affordable housing in the United Kingdom. In England alone, there are 8.5 million people without housing that meets their needs. What can we do to support quality, affordable housing in our communities? In this episode of People Over Power, Anke Schwittay explains how communities can lower housing costs and makes the case for joining one of the 500 community land trusts across England and Wales.
Partners in Providing Nourishing Food
Food security means having enough food to live an active and healthy life. In 2023, 17 percent of UK households had low or marginal food security. How can we support the movement for good food? In this episode of People Over Power, Charlie Rosthorn explains where the food system falls short and why you should get involved with a local food project.
Taking on Industry for Sewage-Free Water
Water in the UK is increasingly unaffordable, full of plastics, and making people sick. Our water companies should be fixing leaky pipes. Instead, they dump sewage in the sea and send billions of pounds to their shareholders. What can we do to be better stewards of our natural resources? In this episode of People Over Power, Chloe Flood explains how together, we can hold polluters accountable and clean up our waterways.
Small Acts of Sharing for Migrant Stability
Between climate change, struggles for power, and resulting violence, Planet Earth is heating up. People are left with no choice but to leave their homes in search of peace and stability in the UK — yet those in power restrict movement and complicate processes for the families seeking safety. What can we do to extend a hand of welcome? In this episode of People Over Power, Jacob Berkson explains how we can share what we have to support forced migrants.
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About
People Over Power is produced and presented by Maria McCoy. Maria is a media producer and illustrator from the U.S. who specializes in climate and clean energy web content.