Best Gnd Podcasts (2025)

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After XR: live at the World Transformed 46:45

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Over the weekend the GND Media team ran a radio station at The World Transformed festival, taking place in Hulme this year. Shout out to Josh, Becky, Stephen, Matthew, Mikki, Fitzroy and Barney! XR not only brought climate issues into the mainstream, they also changed how people protested. However, since COVID XR's civil disobedience style protests…

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TWT Live: Time (Still) Running Out: Renewing Socialist Climate Strategy 56:30

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This panel was recorded live at the World Transformed Festival 2025, in Hulme Manchester. The climate crisis continues to rage despite its disappearance from public discourse and the collapse of the climate movement. We desperately need a new socialist climate politics, but what role does ‘Your Party’ play in its development and delivery? Should we…

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Zack Polanski at The World Transformed 13:29

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Over the weekend the GND Media team ran a radio station at The World Transformed festival, taking place in Hulme this year. Shout out to Josh, Becky, Stephen, Matthew, Mikki, Fitzroy and Barney! We grabbed 15 minutes with the new leader of the Green Party Zack Polanski. We asked him how its going being shot into the limelight, the differences bewte…

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Rail nationalisation was never enough w/ Gareth Dennis 59:43

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One thing you can say about the Labour Party, is that they stuck by their promise to renationalise the rail system. Or did they? To discuss everything that's right and wrong about Britain's railways Andrew is joined by Gareth Dennis. Gareth is a rail engineer and author of HOW THE RAILWAYS WILL FIX THE FUTURE., and Hosts @Railnatter on Youtube. The…

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Now, the People! Jean-Luc Mélenchon book review 46:14

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This week Andrew and Lucy are reviewing Now, the People! Revolution in the Twenty-First Century by the french politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon. They discuss Melenchon's idea of "the People" how climate change is sown into this book and if Melenchon’s focus on population levels is necessary for his analysis. and we ask Is melenchon a degrowther? Links …

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Amsterdam's New Wave of Cooperative Housing w/ Andrea Verdecchia from Time to Access 43:47

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[You can find a transcript of this conversation in the article version posted on our website] In an article published in the Guardian earlier last year Jon Henley reported on the state of the housing crisis in Amsterdam. The article’s title took a quote from one of the people that Henley interviewed: “Everything is just on hold”. For a lot of peopl…

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Podcasting at the end of the world. 1:08:43

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We are back! It's been a while and well.. everything is kinda getting a bit shit. We have breached 1.5C, the Labour Party are spent and its not rained in England for two bloody months. Andrew and Lucy got together to discuss all the big events over the last six months and reflect on the local election results in England. We also covered Zack Polans…

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Bhopal: Stories of an Ecocide. Episode 2: Green Revolution 29:19

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Support the Bhopal Medical Appeal https://www.bhopal.org/ Episode two: The Green Revolution explores the historical, political and economic forces that came together to make the Bhopal Gas Disaster a catastrophe just waiting to happen. Focusing on India’s so called “Green Revolution” we discuss the long term consequences of short term technological…

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Bhopal: Stories of an Ecocide. Episode 1: Tank 610 25:24

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Support the Bhopal Medical Appeal https://www.bhopal.org/ Forty years ago on the night of December 2nd 1984 water entered the chemical storage tank 610 at the Union Carbide India plant in Bhopal causing an exothermic reaction that released a deadly cloud of gas into the air which was blown for miles across the city exposing more than 500,000 people…

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Bhopal: Stories of an Ecocide coming December 2nd 1:29

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First episode December 2nd Forty years ago, on the night of December 2nd 1984, water entered the chemical storage tank 610 at the Union Carbide India plant in Bhopal, causing an exothermic reaction that released a deadly cloud of gas into the air which was blown for miles across the city exposing more than 500,000 people to the deadly and enduring …

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Combating Climate Change Deniers 1:13:12

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You may have noticed that all your favourite online spaces are rife with climate denial, skepticism and down right lies about how humans are effecting the globe. What is driving this change?Are these people working as individuals, in networks or backed by the oil and gas industry itself? This week we here from some who's trying to fight back agains…

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Will Labour's GB Energy deliver the just transition? 1:00:14

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Support the show https://www.patreon.com/gndmediauk Labour's flagship policy of its election campaign was GB Energy. A phrase that would have pricked the ears of anyone who cared about getting off fossil fuels and combating climate change. With the government keeping its cards close to its chest we put together a crack team of guests who can breakd…

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Nuclear Power to Save the Planet? (Part Two) with Mark Nelson 1:21:46

1y ago1:21:46

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This week is our part two in our mini series on Nuclear Energy. You can listen to part one of this series with M.V Ramana here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gnd-media/id1501980017 Ad's is joined by Mark Nelson (@Energy Bants) founder and managing director of Radiant Energy Group, a organisation that supports low carbon energy transition an…

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Nuclear Power to save the Planet? (Part One) with M.V. Ramana 1:08:25

1y ago1:08:25

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For the next two episodes Ads is exploring one of the most debated and decisive topics when it comes to climate breakdown. Nuclear power. In recent years many have seen nuclear power as a keystone technology that can help produce bountiful clean energy to get humanity off fossil fuels. For others, when nuclear power is mentioned the images of Fukus…

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The migration crisis and the climate crisis both need our humanity. With Zoe Gardner 1:02:03

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Humans have always moved. long before we started planting grains in the fertile crescent, we moved around the globe in search of food, shelter and other humans for trade and collaboration. If you're moving now without dollar in your pocket, your demonized, shunned and your humanity questioned, just for trying to find a better life. The climate cris…

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How can we separate biodiversity from colonialism ? with Chris Armstrong 1:08:59

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The Climate Movements key focus is on the reduction of emissions and stopping humanity from going over the edge into full blown climate breakdown. But by focusing so heavily on the parts per million of CO2 in the atmosphere are we missing ways in which the natural world shapes our existence? Are we being negligent to the lives of other species that…

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Election special: which Manifesto is best for the planet? 45:58

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The election is in full swing in the UK, with 3 days to go until the polls open. Are the parties rising to the occasion and providing a vision of a world not decimated by the climate crisis? We put in the hard hours to read the manifestos on offer so you don't have to! In this endeavor of analysis or political parities commitments we are joined by …

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On Extinction and Denial: How humanity is coping with the climate crisis. 50:50

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This week we are starting at the End. This week on the show myself and lucy are joined by Tad Delay and Ben ware. Tad the author of Future of Denial:The Ideologies of Climate Change. He’s also an assistant Professor of Philosophy at Baltimore City Community College. Ben Ware author of On Extinction: Beginning Again At The End. Ben is the Co-directo…

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"The Working Class Always have to Save Themselves" Working Class Climate Alliance. 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

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Shout outs Class work project https://www.theclassworkproject.com/ Trade mark belfast feminize Politics Now Reclaim Acorn tenants union Support the show

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Climate Researcher Fired for Not Flying! Dr. Gianluca Grimaldi 49:34

1+ y ago49:34

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When our ethics clash with our work, who wins? and Who should win? Should we adhere to the orders of our mangers, even if we think its bad for the planet? This week on the show Ads and Andrew are joined by Dr. Gianluca Grimaldi, a climate researcher. Gianluca tells his story of being fired from his job as a climate scientist for refusing to fly for…

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Organsing in Coal Mines and Car Plants for climate, with Nicole González 1:09:49

1+ y ago1:09:49

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This week on the show we are joined by Nicole Kleinheisterkamp-González a PHD candidate at Syracuse University in New York state. Nicole's research is to bring the analysis of Labour and union organising into geography. Her field work has taken her to working in coal mines and car plants to understand the lives of workers in the US and Germany, and…

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Kohei Saito on degrowth communism. 1:04:59

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We've spoken to alot of degrowthers on this show, all coming from slightly different angles on the problems facing the planet. This week we are heading to Japan, to hear from one of the most prominent thinkers on Marx, to see how marxism and degrowth are really singing on the same hymn sheet. This week on the show Ads and Andrew are joined by Philo…

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Why are cars getting so much bigger? Finance, Loans and Debt with Dr Tom Haines-Doran 58:22

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50% of all new cars are SUV's, which may come as a surprise to you, considering the various noises around the world about moves to green transport. Is this just people with more disposable income wanting bigger cars, is it for the prestige? Or do car companies need you to buy bigger? This week on the show Lucy and Andrew are joined by political eco…

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GND Patreon: Getting Spanked from Riya 4:05

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The Guys chill with Spank Horton and gives their views on Riya, Shannon Sharpe, & more!! @Guysnextdoorshow @mousejones @flyry @mywilds @spankhorton Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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GND Patreon: Comedic Podcasting 13:50

1+ y ago13:50

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Check out Hosts Mouse Jones as he sits with Milah Mapp, from Good Moms Bad Choices & Rob Haze about going from Podcasting to Comedy, and if you even can. @guysnextdoorshow @mousejones @milah_mapp @robhaze Patreon.com/guysnextdoorpod Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Episode 213: "One K.O.", featuring Trav (owner of CodedLeaf Tobacco) 47:19

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On today's episode, the Guys (sans Mack) invite over Trav, the owner of CodedLeaf Tobacco to talk about his company, if there's competition with the Marijuana business, and if its possible to deal with someone that our friends don't like. Tune In!!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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XR founder Roger Hallam on revolution and climate movement strategy 1:00:50

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When people think about environmentalists, the next words they probably say are, "Oh, like Extinction Rebellion?" The impact of XR on the the climate movement probably can't be over stated. From ubiquitous association to the effects on organising practice, Extinction Rebellion has been at the forefront of climate action for the last five years. In …

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Episode 212: "The Girl Next Door" featuring Gina Views 1:12:31

1+ y ago1:12:31

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On this week's episode, the Guys invite over the Young West Coast O.G., Gina Views (Hoefessions Podcast), and speak about her Hoe-fessions, her No-Jumper past, and of course, Gina's feet. Tune in!!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Zack Polanski - Deputy Leader of the Green Party 1:09:10

1+ y ago1:09:10

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Support the show on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/gndmediauk Twitter: @gndmediauk Instagram: gndmediauk This week on the show we are joined by the Deputy Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, Zack Polanski. We discuss how Zack ended up in the Green Party, what makes the party different from Labour, what would a Green Party in Government…

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Episode 211: "Mouse's Audition." featuring Spank Horton of the Plastic Cup Boyz 1:06:07

1+ y ago1:06:07

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On today's episode, the Guys invite over family friend Spank Horton of the Plastic Cup Boyz and they talk about Mouse joining the Plastic Cup Boyz, wearing the same tech for a week and a half, and Mouse & Mack doing Italian impressions in the middle of the Feast of San Gennaro. Tune In!!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door.…

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Episode 210: “Straight Bias” Featuring Savoy Jefferson & Tyrin Bell 1:16:32

1+ y ago1:16:32

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On today’s episode, the Guys (sans Mack) invite over two prominent Black men in Entertainment business that just so happen to be Gay: Mr. Savoy Jefferson & Tyrin Bell. They talk about dating, showing up in this business as they are, and how they’ve reached the heights they have so far. Tune in!!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-ne…

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Green energy has never been cheaper, so why aren't we transitioning faster? With Brett Christophers 1:01:30

1+ y ago1:01:30

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If there is any one word that is synonymous with tackling climate change it is “electrification”. Yes, getting off fossil fuels and taking the majority of CO2 out of our economy are the goals of many working on the climate, but if there was one silver bullet for the climate movement its generating more clean electricity. Renewable forms of energy h…

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Episode 209: "In My Soft Era, Part II" featuring Sylvia Obell 1:00:26

1+ y ago1:00:26

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Oh, you thought the conversation was over? Naa. Jump back in with the Guys & Sylvia Obell as Mouse asks the question: What's your line when you get caught up?! Tune in!!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 208: "In My Soft Era, Part I" featuring Sylvia Obell 48:00

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On today's episode, the Guys invite over a woman who doesn't really need an introduction, Miss Sylvia Obell (Scottie & Sylvia Show from Raedio) to talk about everything from about the current state of Journalism, to if she's currently in her Hot Girl Era. Tune in! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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"The Rich Need to Pay for Climate Action" Kevin Anderson on climate change and inequality 55:54

1+ y ago55:54

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It's our yearly stock take, where are we now in the fight to save the planet, and what do we need to do, to make progress faster? Friend of the show Professor Kevin Anderson joins us to cut through the crap and get the heart of the matter. Kevin is the chair of energy and climate change at the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering (…

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A Just Transition For The Building Sector w/ Architecture Lobby's GND Working Group 40:27

2y ago40:27

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For this episode, our editor Charlie Clemoes talks to Adare Brown, Elisa Iturbe, Geneva Strauss-Wise, Josh Barnett, and Ryan Ludwig from the Architecture Lobby’s Green New Deal Working Group. The Architecture Lobby (TAL) is a grassroots organization of architectural workers that advocates for just labor practices and an equitable built environment.…

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Episode 207: "Your Bey-Hivity Is Under Review." featuring Rob Haze & Courtney Bee 1:05:12

2y ago1:05:12

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On Today's episode, the Guys (sans Mack) invite over Neighborhood regular Rob Haze (@RobHaze) & the beautiful Courtney Bee (@TheRealCourtneyBee) as they talk about everything from Beyoncé merch & Wild N' Out stories, to Mouse believing Therapy is quitting. Tune in!!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See …

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Episode 206: "Sorry To Our Teachers." Part II featuring Inglewood Tip 1:04:22

2y ago1:04:22

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On today’s episode, the Guys (sans Mack) start off where we left from last week with Inglewood Tip (@stilltippin2)! Tune In! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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NASA scientist Peter Kalmus on how we can beat climate change in five years. 57:03

2y ago57:03

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You would be very hard pressed to say 2023 was not an awful year for natural disasters and climate related tragedy. Wildfires in Canada and the US, extreme flooding in Bulgaria and Bangladesh, and record breaking heatwaves in Northern Africa and the Mediterranean. When the science is pointing in this direction, of destruction and chaos and those in…

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Episode 205: "Sorry To Our Teachers." Part I featuring Inglewood Tip 59:35

2y ago59:35

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On today's episode, the Guys (sans Mack) invite over Inglewood Tip (@stilltippin2) as they talk about life growing up in LA, putting our teachers through it, and how Mouse and Tip got cool. Tune in!! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/guys-next-door. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…