In this episode, we examine the concept of environmental violence as a pressing human rights issue. Inspired by the article published in Politics and Rights Review, we discuss how global pollution, resource exploitation, and systemic inequalities disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, creating a crisis of planetary justice. From the United Nations' recent recognition of the right to a healthy environment to the challenges of achieving sustainable living, we analyze the far-reaching impacts of environmental harm on human health, mortality, and well-being.

We also explore potential solutions, including regenerative practices and collective efforts to redefine human progress within planetary boundaries. Can humanity move toward a future that prioritizes both ecological and human flourishing?

Read the full article here: https://politicsrights.com/environmental-violence-human-right/

In this episode, we unpack the surprising relationship between far-right parties and the European Union, exploring how these groups transformed from political outcasts to mainstream contenders. Drawing insights from Marta Lorimer's work Europe as Ideological Resource, we examine how parties like the Movimento Sociale Italiano and Rassemblement National utilized EU platforms for financial, symbolic, and ideological gain. From adopting transnational identities to reframing liberty and national interest, their strategic use of EU resources has had profound implications for European politics.

This episode is inspired by the article published in Politics and Rights Review.

Read the full article here: https://politicsrights.com/how-far-right-parties-europe-used-resources/

In this episode, we examine the complex realities of perpetrators of mass violence, exploring who they are, how they justify their actions, and why understanding them is crucial. Drawing on the groundbreaking work of Antonius C.G.M. Robben and Alexander Laban Hinton, we discuss their research on empathy, cognitive frameworks, and the emotional landscapes that drive these individuals. A thought-provoking discussion on the moral and methodological challenges of studying those who commit atrocities.

This episode is based on the article published in Politics and Rights Review.
Read the full article here: https://politicsrights.com/perpetrators-mass-violence-how-approach/

In this episode, we examine the compelling ideas presented in the article "The Populism Trap: Discontents and Challenges to Democracy," published in Politics and Rights Review. This discussion explores the dynamics of populism, its impact on democratic institutions, and the tensions it creates within modern political systems. By addressing key arguments and critical perspectives, this episode sheds light on the risks and complexities of navigating populism in contemporary democracies.

Read it here: https://politicsrights.com/populism-trap-discontents-challenges-democracy/

In this episode, we explore the thought-provoking ideas presented in the article "Digital Technologies and Climate Activism" published in Politics and Rights Review. This discussion focuses on the intersection of technology and environmental advocacy, examining how digital tools empower climate movements and reshape activism. From online mobilization to innovative strategies, this episode reflects on the transformative potential of technology in the fight against the climate crisis.

Read it here: https://politicsrights.com/digital-technologies-climate-activism/

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the transformative ideas presented in the article "The Necessary Revolution in Feminist Sociology" published in Politics and Rights Review. We discuss the critical need for feminist perspectives to challenge traditional sociological frameworks and address systemic inequities. Exploring themes like intersectionality, power dynamics, and societal change, this episode offers a profound reflection on how feminist sociology can redefine academic and social paradigms.

This episode discusses the article by Yale professor Marlene L. Daut, exploring the complex narratives surrounding the Haitian Revolution and distinguishing fiction from historical reality. Drawing from the works of leading scholars and revolutionaries like Jean-Louis Vastey, we uncover Haiti's pivotal contributions to anti-racism, anti-colonialism, and human rights. Join us as we examine how the revolutionaries' voices shaped the fight for freedom and continue to resonate in the global struggle for justice today.

This episode is based on the article published in Politics and Rights Review.

Read the full article here: https://politicsrights.com/fictions-lives-haitian-revolutionaries/

In this episode, we explore how the criminal justice system has shaped and potentially undermined American democracy. Drawing on the insights of renowned scholar David A. Sklansky, we examine the impact of punitive populism, political polarization, and public distrust in institutions. A critical and well-grounded discussion on how criminal justice reforms could play a pivotal role in revitalizing democratic principles in a deeply divided society.

This episode is based on the article published in Politics and Rights Review.

Read the full article here: https://politicsrights.com/how-criminal-justice-broke-american-democracy/