TRA LE PALE DEI MULINI – EP.19 – DI CLIMA, DI DEBITO E DI ALTRE SCIOCCHEZZE
In this episode, the podcast weaves together reflections on two crucial and often separately discussed themes: the climate crisis and economic debt. The episode opens with a direct and critical tone, highlighting how global financial structures—based on the systemic indebtedness of countries in the Global South—pose a concrete obstacle to climate justice.
The voice of Sonia Sali, activist and founder of the Italian chapter of the Debt for Climate movement, guides the listener through a clear and militant narrative. Sali denounces the exploitative mechanisms perpetuated by institutions such as the IMF and the World Bank, emphasizing how foreign debt is used to impose economic policies that prevent public investment in ecological transition, healthcare, and education.
At the same time, the episode features a reading of excerpts from David Graeber’s book Debt: The First 5,000 Years. The selected texts provide a historical and anthropological context for the concept of debt, showing how it is not merely a financial matter, but a cultural and political construct deeply rooted in power relations.
The episode is enriched by commentary from Corrado, one of the podcast hosts, who adds critical insights and a reflective tone, helping listeners connect theoretical ideas with current political and climate-related issues.
Here is the link to the podcast.