Best Extractivism Podcasts (2025)

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Extractivism – with Michael Walker 5:00

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27d ago5:00

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With renewable energy surviving Australia’s election, in this episode of The Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker explores the challenges ahead—including the environmental cost of lithium mining on Indigenous land. Michael also highlights the little-known First Nations Clean Energy Strategy as a rare chance to shift power and ownership to Indigenous…

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The Future of Cultural Memory. A Dialogue in Times of Disruption with Susan Neiman and Aleida Assmann. 58:47

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The Future of Cultural Memory. A Dialogue in Times of Disruption was held as part of the UCD Humanities Institute's Transnationalising the Humanities research theme.By UCD Humanities Institute

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Living with Permacrisis and Polycrisis. Roundtable with Aleida Assmann, Kieran Keohane, Ailbhe Smyth, John Barry, Anne Fuchs and Marek Tamm. 1:15:05

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Living with Permacrisis and Polycrisis was panel one at 'From Modern Crisis to Permacrisis and Polycrisis - Epistemological Perspectives and Interventions'. This smyposium took place in UCD in May 2025 and was supported by a UCD Strategic and Major Initiative Scheme.By UCD Humanities Institute

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Imagining Futures in the Age of Permacrisis with Aleida Assmann, Anne Fuchs, John Barry, and Jeanne Riou. 1:36:08

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Imagining Futures in the Age of Permacrisis was panel 8 at 'From Modern Crisis to Permacrisis and Polycrisis - Epistemological Perspectives and Interventions'. This smyposium took place in UCD in May 2025 and was supported by a UCD Strategic and Major Initiative Scheme.By UCD Humanities Institute

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Mobility Justice 5:00

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Michael Walker explores how Australia's car-dependent suburbs are failing residents—driving up costs, limiting mobility, and eroding health. He makes the case for better public and active transport options that reconnect communities and reduce our reliance on cars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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King’s Birthday Reflections – Have We Really Progressed? - With Eva Cox 5:00

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In this episode of A Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox reflects on the significance of the King’s birthday honours — and uses the moment to ask broader questions about the state of the world. Drawing on her own experience as a Jewish refugee born before World War II, Eva examines the erosion of postwar optimism, the impact of power and technology, and …

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Courage, Cowardice, and Palestine - With Julie Macken 5:00

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Julie Macken reflects on moral courage in the face of Australia’s muted response to the crisis in Gaza. Drawing on legal commentary and historical parallels, she argues that ignoring international law erodes national trust, damages our global standing, and inflicts deep moral injury. In just five minutes, she makes a compelling case for why silence…

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What Now for Labor? - With Eva Cox 5:00

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In this episode of the Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox takes a sharp look at the post-election landscape: Labor’s win in the House, their lack of control in the Senate, and what that means for getting things done. With new faces in power, shifting party dynamics, and some unexpected moves, Eva unpacks the political puzzle and asks—what kind of change…

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Minerals Online Roundtable IV - Extractivism and Material Histories. 1:12:04

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Minerals Online Roundtable IV - 'Extractivism and Material Histories' took place on 28 April 2025. Featuring - Madhavi Jha, Oliver Tappe, Nicholas Y. H. Wong, Sarah Comyn, and Ge Tang (Chair). Funded by the Irish Research Council MINERALS Laureate project.By UCD Humanities Institute

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Minerals Online Roundtable III - Extraction and Forms of Representation. 1:23:04

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Minerals Online Roundtable III - 'Extraction and Forms of Representation' took place on 7 April 2025. Featured - Adelene Buckland, Julia Ditter, Nathan K. Hensley, Charlotte Rogers, Sarah Comyn, and Ge Tang (Chair). Funded by the Irish Research Council MINERALS Laureate project.By UCD Humanities Institute

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Stepping Into Wilder Form, 2025 4:40

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Hey For The Wild community, it’s Ayana. It’s been a minute. Life has been moving—fast, deep, and full. I’ve grown, and with that growth, a clearer sense of what I want to share with you has come into focus. After nearly a decade of digital episodes, I felt a longing—an ache to be in person, on the land, and heart to heart with our guests. That’s wh…

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Framing The Win – With Julie Macken 5:00

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In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken unpacks the aftermath of the election. Labor may have won big on paper — 92 seats — but Julie asks: what does that win really mean? As the second phase kicks off, it’s no longer about votes — it’s about narrative. Julie dives into how the Albanese government is framing their victory, from pi…

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This Is Not A Horse Race - Part 2 55:00

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The 2025 federal election is done and dusted but the full extent of the fallout from Labor’s landslide victory still remains to be seen. Join Julie Macken and Michael Walker as they return for the final installment of ‘This Is Not A Horse Race’ to unpack what exactly transpired along the election trail, what issues were explored and ignored and ask…

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Maintaining hope for change - With Michael Walker 5:00

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In this episode of the Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker unpacks the meaning behind Australia’s recent election results, highlighting public disillusionment and the silence on foreign policy. Drawing on the “Stockdale Paradox,” he calls for clear-eyed advocacy grounded in hope and realism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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What Makes a Good Society? - With Eva Cox 5:00

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In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, host Eva Cox explores how politics often overlooks the unpaid labor—especially by women—that sustains our communities. With the election approaching, Eva challenges us to rethink progress, focusing on care, connection, and equity over monetary measures See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Calling A Spade, A Spade - With Julie Macken 5:00

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This week on the Five Minute Advocate Julie Macken explores how our society has collectively normalised human rights abuses — so much so, they barely register as atrocities anymore. From Trump’s praise for El Salvador’s brutal prisons to Australia’s own offshore detention regime, she shares the harrowing story of refugee Benham Sattar and connects …

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Australia’s Polarisation Paradox 5:00

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In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Michael Walker digs into why Australia isn’t following the global trend of political polarisation. He unpacks fresh research showing that Aussies are actually becoming more tolerant of differing views—thanks in part to things like compulsory voting and a general disillusionment with party politics. Plus,…

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Uncertain Times Ahead - With Eva Cox 5:00

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In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox explores how the shifting global landscape, fueled by America's current policies under Trump’s administration, could impact Australia's upcoming federal election. With the US stepping back from its role as a global leader, Eva discusses how this uncertainty could shape Australia's future and its …

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This Is Not A Horse Race - Part 1 55:00

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The federal election is fast approaching and it got the FMA team thinking about the way in which campaigns are often treated as if they were horse races, with the mainstream media often framing the parties as either winners or losers depending on polling and who “won” the media that day. But this is not a horse race, it’s an election with very high…

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Navigating the Election Campaign with Julie Macken 5:00

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In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken discusses the federal election campaign, highlighting how international instability and disillusionment with politics shape public sentiment. She explores how political campaigns use imagery and slogans to tap into the collective imagination, urging listeners to stay grounded in reality and …

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Earthly Reads: Prentis Hemphill on What It Takes to Heal 1:6 43:13

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In the sixth and final episode of our Earthly Reads series, we are honored to welcome back Prentis Hemphill, author of What It Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World. This episode offers a preview of the live Earthly Reads Book Study, join us there to access the full 75 minute episode. Offering embodied insight into the ways…

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Australia’s Climate Blindspot - With Michael Walker 5:00

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Australia faces an existential threat from climate change, yet unlike a rogue asteroid, which mobilises immediate global action, the government has no transparent strategy to tackle the crisis. In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate Michael Walker highlights how despite possessing a secret climate risk assessment described as “frankly terrifyi…

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Returning to Civility – With Eva Cox 5:00

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In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox challenges us to rethink what truly matters, emphasizing that civility—our ability to trust and care for one another—has been lost in political agendas focused on money and power. She calls for a return to valuing our shared humanity, reminding us that a good society is built on connection, not j…

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Introducing: This Is Not A Horse Race – With Julie Macken 5:00

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In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken introduces our upcoming extended special series that will focus on the looming federal election campaign. Entitled ‘This Is Not A Horse Race’ Julie and the team will be amplifying community voices and looking at policies over political theatrics. They’ll be asking experts: what should we loo…

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NBN & The Cost of Delay - With Michael Walker 4:30

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In this episode of The Five-Minute Advocate, Michael Walker takes us on a journey through the history of Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) rollout and its lasting impact on the country's digital future. From Tony Abbott's decisions to scale back the NBN, to the surprising connection with Rupert Murdoch's Foxtel, Michael explores how poli…

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Earthly Reads: Alexis Pauline Gumbs on Survival Is a Promise S1:5 34:30

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In the fifth episode of our Earthly Reads series, we dive into a conversation with the renowned Alexis Pauline Gumbs, author of Survival Is a Promise: The Eternal Life of Audre Lorde. This episode offers a preview of the live Earthly Reads Book Study, now available for purchase at forthewild.world/bookstudy. Throughout the conversation, Gumbs threa…

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Reclaiming Society in a Power-Driven World - With Eva Cox 5:00

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This week on The Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox, born in Austria during Hitler's fascist regime, reflects on how the world seemed to improve over time, but now faces a shift toward power and profit, sidelining community and human connection. In these uncertain times, Eva says we must remind ourselves that society is built on relationships, not just …

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Earthly Reads: Céline Semaan on A Woman is a School S1:4 29:21

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Join us for the fourth episode of our new Earthly Reads series. In this episode, we are joined by the incredible Céline Semaan, founder of Slow Factory and author of A Woman is a School. Sharing stories from her childhood in Lebanon and across her lifelong work towards justice, Céline gives us a look at what it means to be a hakawati (storyteller).…

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Road to the 2025 Election - With Julie Macken 4:30

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In this weeks episode of the Five Minute Advocate, Julie Macken challenges the growing influence of corporate power in politics and its impact on everyday Australians. As key decisions favor big business over the public good, she calls for greater accountability and stronger advocacy. With an election on the horizon, now is the time to demand leade…

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Frontier Wars – With Michael Walker 4:31

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With January 26 just passed, Michael Walker kicks off our first episode for 2025 with a reflection on the divisive and awkward phase the country finds itself in and argues that it is no longer a national day of celebration but is instead an annual exercise in culture wars and division. Michael also examines Australia’s suppression of any recognitio…

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Earthly Reads: Marcia Bjornerud on Turning to Stone S1:3 30:44

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Join us with Marcia Bjornerud for a brilliant conversation on a life dedicated to the physical Earth. This conversation is the third episode for our new Earthly Reads series. Together, Ayana and Marcia discuss Marcia’s new book, Turning to Stone: Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks, and contemplate a life lived in conversation with the very Eart…

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Earthly Reads: Tricia Hersey on WE WILL REST! The Art of Escape S1:2 33:35

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Continuing the first season of our Earthly Reads series, we are thrilled to share a new conversation with beloved guest Tricia Hersey. Sharing sweet balm from her new book WE WILL REST! The Art of Escape, Tricia reminds us of the art of being alive. In this meditative episode, Tricia asks listeners what it might mean to have faith in mystery and to…

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Earthly Reads: adrienne maree brown on Loving Corrections S1:1 33:30

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We are excited to announce the first season of our Earthly Reads series featuring conversations with some of our favorite authors including adrienne maree brown, Marcia Bjornerud, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Prentis Hemphill Tricia Hersey, and Céline Semaan. This collection of books is meant to encourage grounded conversation that roots justice, imaginat…

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The Year Ahead (2025) 3:50

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For The Wild is sending our deepest wishes for abundance and slowness as we enter 2025! Now especially, the future of independent media and critical, thought provoking content seems uncertain. In times like these, the For The Wild team is even more dedicated to providing our listeners with meaningful listening experiences and media that embraces sl…

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Minerals Online Roundtable II - Extraction and Racial Capitalism. 1:12:04

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Minerals Online Roundtable II - 'Extraction and Racial Capitalism' took place on 21 November 2024. Featuring Danielle Kinsey, Rebecca Macklin, Nick McGee, Sarah Comyn, and Ge Tang (Chair). Funded by the Irish Research Council MINERALS Laureate project.By UCD Humanities Institute

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SLOW STUDY ANNOUNCEMENT - We Will Dance With Mountains: Vunja! with Bayo Akomolafe 6:01

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For The Wild is thrilled to share that we’re launching our second Slow Study with Bayo Akomolafe and The Emergence Network. These slow studies are a unique collaboration between The Emergence Network and For The Wild focused on making the We Will Dance With Mountains course accessible in an asynchronous, self-paced manner so you can embrace slownes…