This week, we turn our attention to Argentina, a nation grappling with political turmoil and economic distress. With rising polarization and economic instability, President Milei's controversial policies roll back social programs and consolidate power, exacerbating social inequalities and economic disparities. Sebastián Fest, a seasoned Argentinian journalis ... Show More
Mar 2024
Nomad Nation: How the Remote Work Revolution is Changing the World
<p>In this episode of Pushback Talks, hosts Fredrik and Leilani delve into a fascinating intersection of global trends: digital nomadism. As the world grapples with issues like migration, touristification, gentrification, and financialization, the rise of digital nomads adds anot ... Show More
56m 7s
Apr 2024
On the Brighter Side - Getting Inspirational with World Habitat
<p>In this episode of Pushback Talks, Leilani and Fredrik sit down with David Ireland, the Chief Executive of World Habitat, to catch up on things since they teamed up for the filming of Push.<br/><br/>Their conversation delves into the World Habitat Awards and the inspiring proj ... Show More
51m 37s
May 2024
The Rent is Too Damn High: Making the Case Against Landlords
<p>This week on Pushback Talks, Fredrik and Leilani explore a bold proposition: What if we put the business of landlordism on trial?</p><p>Nick Bano's latest work, "Against Landlords: How to Solve the Housing Crisis," serves as our guide. Bano, a barrister speciali ... Show More
52m 2s
Sep 2022
Argentina: Life with hyperinflation
Inflation in Argentina is racing towards 100%. In a country where prices are constantly on the move, it’s hard to navigate daily life as salaries slump and the cost-of-living soars. But, after decades of lurching from one economic crisis to another, Argentines have developed thei ... Show More
27m 13s
Jan 2024
À la Une: manifestations et grève générale en Argentine
Encore un coup de semonce contre le nouveau pouvoir ultra-libéral en Argentine. D’après la CGT, la principale centrale syndicale, un million et demi de personnes se sont mobilisées hier dans tout le pays, dont 600 000 rien qu’à Buenos Aires, la capitale. Des manifestions monstres ... Show More
4m 14s
Apr 2024
Javier Milei in Power, A Change in Argentina? (Javier Milei al Poder, ¿Un Cambio en Argentina?)
<p>Love him or hate him, it is clear that Javier Milei has rapidly made himself quite a controversial figure in global politics. Carrying a message that is unique and very different from traditional South American politicians, Milei has vowed to reduce the "parasitic" s ... Show More
28m 37s
Sep 2023
A black market, a currency crisis, and a tango competition in Argentina
The Nobel-prize winning economist Simon Kuznets once analyzed the world's economies this way — he said there are four kinds of countries: developed, underdeveloped, Japan... and Argentina.
If you want to understand what happens when inflation really goes off the rails, go to Arge ... Show More
23m 57s
Apr 2024
On the Front Lines of Freedom | President of Argentina, Javier Milei
President of Argentina, Javier Milei, has captivated tens of millions of people with his outspoken criticism of fiscal irresponsibility, his advocacy for reducing the size of government, and his unique ability to connect with the disaffected voters of traditional politics. Though ... Show More
59m 22s