Hold Your Breathe – The Air is Dirty

In this episode, I sit down with Pierre from Chercheurs d’Air to discuss all things air pollution. We explore its causes, the impacts on health, the environment, and the economy, as well as practical solutions to address it. This conversation goes beyond defining air pollution – it’s about how we can tackle it together. Tune in to learn more, and don’t forget to engage to be part of the solution.

Buy Your AI A Drink, It’s Thirsty

In this episode, I sit down with Fieke from Critical Infrastructure Lab to dive into the environmental costs of computing technologies. We explore how AI and data centers consume massive amounts of water, energy, and critical raw materials, and what that means for sustainability in the tech world. Tune in to connect the dots and find out how you can take action!

Sex Workers: Beyond the Red Light

Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with a representative from UTSOPI, the sex workers union in Belgium. We delve into the legal landscape of sex work in Belgium and beyond, discussing the unique challenges faced by sex workers. Our conversation explores the diverse gender identities within the industry and examines the feminist perspective on sex work. Enjoy, as much as you can!

Whose Fear?: Alleged False Accusations

In our third episode, we delve into the contentious issue of false accusations of sexual assault, a concern often voiced by privileged men. Referencing Amia Srinivasan’s book “The Right to Sex” and relevant statistics on false accusations, we question the intersectionality of the relationship between the individual and the state in the context of sexual assault. We hope you enjoy this episode and reflect on the biases many of us carry. Thank you!

Poor Things: Lanthimos’ Cinematic Journey

In our second episode, we are discussing the famous film of our time, “Poor Things.” Our conversation revolves around the idea of Yorgos Lanthimos as an auteur director and the unintended feminist reading of the book upon which the movie is based. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode and reflecting on certain aspects of the movie from different perspectives. Thank you!

Sappho

In the first episode of Cag Akarken (EN), we wanted to discuss the poetess Sappho, from whom our podcast takes its name. We had a conversation about her life, works, and the socio-cultural context of her time. We hope that this discussion will help us all remember Sappho and continue to keep her legacy alive in these lands for thousands of years to come. Enjoy!