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"Why Are We in a Global Cost of Living Crisis?" The Downfall of Capitalism, the Climate Crisis, Rising Social Divisions, and How We Can Cope - Part 2

"Why Are We in a Global Cost of Living Crisis?" The Downfall of Capitalism, the Climate Crisis, Rising Social Divisions, and How We Can Cope - Part 2

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 This is PART 2 of a 2-part episode In this episode I’ll be looking at the ongoing effects of the cost-of-living crisis, particularly the rise in social divisions, and breakdown of community. I will provide some practical suggestions around how we can cope with the rising pressures, as well as giving my personal philosophical outlook and solution. RESOURCES/RESEARCH: The British Psychological Society - ‘Deeply worrying’ rise in hate crimes Journal of Urban Economics – ‘Austerity, welfare cuts and hate crime: Evidence from the UK's age of austerity’ The Migration Observatory at The University of Oxford - The Fiscal Impact of Immigration in the UK Recommendation: Capitalist Realism by Mark Fisher My favourite budgeting app! Moneyhub Find a Union: UK – Trades Union Congress AUS – Australian Council of Trade Unions & Australian Unions Mental Health Resources: UK: Samaritans Mind NHS Counselling Better Help Black Minds Matter - culturally appropriate talking therapy for the Black community in the UK AUS: Beyond Blue Butterfly Foundation 13 Yarn – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support Line Head Space CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro + a little (actually, very big) political ramble! (12:49) Scapegoating and divisive political narratives (24:59) The rise in gender-based violence (28:51) Systemic discrimination and its intersections amplified: (32:15) How we can cope and manage our money! (45:44) The importance of community mindset (53:06) Reclaiming the narrative and banding together (57:07) Realistic ways to impact structural change (01:00:51) Accessing mental health support (01:04:52) Outro You can keep up with the podcast via @ramblerthepodcast and my Instagram @msmayabassicurtis⁠ CREDITS This podcast is written, hosted, edited, and produced by Maya Bassi Curtis.

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