LondonBerlinDemocracy

🔊 - LondonBerlinDemocracy – A Podcast by DIFGL! 🔊 -

What does a “good life” in a democratic society truly mean? How can democracy and civic participation enhance well-being? And how do cities like Berlin and London contribute to social justice, quality of life, and urban resilience?

Qualified physicist and public policy expert Rob Keeling and German-British documentary film maker Sabine Pusch tackle these vital questions in their new podcast. Through engaging expert interviews, personal stories, and in-depth analysis, they explore how political processes and civic engagement shape two dynamic yet uniquely similar capitals – from climate policy to social justice and democratic innovation.

A podcast for political enthusiasts who want to uncover how democracy can build the “good life” for all of us. Tune in now and join the conversation!

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🔊- "LondonBerlinDemocracy" – ein Podcast vom DIFGL! 🔊 -

Was bedeutet ein „gutes Leben“ in einer demokratischen Gesellschaft? Wie können Demokratie und politische Teilhabe das Wohlbefinden der Bürger:innen fördern? Und welchen Beitrag leisten Städte wie Berlin und London zur sozialen Gerechtigkeit, Lebensqualität und urbanen Resilienz?

Der promovierte Physiker und Experte für Public Policy Rob Keeling und die britisch-deutsche Filmemacherin Sabine Pusch gehen diesen Fragen in ihrem neuen Podcast auf den Grund. Mit spannenden Expert:inneninterviews, persönlichen Geschichten und tiefschürfenden Analysen beleuchten sie, wie politische Prozesse und bürgerliches Engagement in zwei so unterschiedlichen, aber dennoch ähnlichen Metropolen gestaltet werden – von Klimapolitik über soziale Gerechtigkeit bis hin zu demokratischer Innovation.

Ein Podcast für alle, die Politik lieben und wissen möchten, wie Demokratie das „gute Leben“ für uns alle gestalten kann. Jetzt reinhören und mitdiskutieren!

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A Roof Over Our Heads – Housing with Dr. Tim White

‧ 22m 17s

To have a good life in a great city it’s essential to have a comfortable, affordable place to live and Berlin, unlike London, has long had a reputation for good low-cost housing. But Dr Tim White has discovered that a strange loophole concerning flats advertised as ‘furnished temporary’ being able to increase rents, Berlin is quickly changing from a tenant’s paradise to a landlord’s playground.

Citizens' Assemblies (with Dr. Timothy Hall & Dr. Kerstin Lücker)

‧ 43m 34s

Do citizens’ assemblies give real power to the people, or are they just democratic window dressing? Public policy expert Dr. Rob Keeling and filmmaker Sabine Pusch talk with Dr. Kerstin Lücker, Head of Technology and Participation, Department Work and Technology at Technical University Berlin and Dr. Timothy Hall, Academic in Residence & Organiser with Citizens UK, about the promises, struggles, and roadblocks of these participatory forums.

The Good Life

‧ 28m 42s

What does a “good life” in a democratic society look like? How do cities like Berlin and London foster civic engagement, social justice, and urban well-being? In their new podcast, physicist Rob Keeling and documentary filmmaker Sabine Pusch explore urgent topics such as climate change, inequality, and the future of democracy. With expert insights, personal stories, and a sharp focus on today’s urban challenges, they deliver compelling ideas and inspiration for politically engaged and curious listeners.