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Ep. 42: Tax the rich & other hard solutions from Walden Bello

Ep. 42: Tax the rich & other hard solutions from Walden Bello

In this episode, professor Walden Bello, the socialist vice presidential candidate in the Philippines, speaks with journalist Christian Esguerra about the difficult solutions he and his presidential candidate, Leody De Guzman, are offering to voters in 2022. OR...
Ep. 41: Why did Sara Duterte settle for VP run?

Ep. 41: Why did Sara Duterte settle for VP run?

This episode looks into Sara Duterte’s decision to run for VP when many were expecting her to gun for the presidency, the cracks among Duterte and Marcos supporters, and what these could mean in the 2022 Philippine elections.   OR LISTEN:...
Ep. 40: Challenging the Dutertes

Ep. 40: Challenging the Dutertes

In this episode, longtime peace and development worker Maria Victoria “Mags” Maglana talks about why she decided to run against the eldest son of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for a congressional seat in Davao City, which the Dutertes have ruled for...
Ep. 39: Cartoonists fight back vs Marcos disinformation

Ep. 39: Cartoonists fight back vs Marcos disinformation

Journalist Christian Esguerra sits down with 3 influential political cartoonists — Tarantadong Kalbo, Isang Tasang Kape, and Cartoonist Zach — on how they use their art to fight disinformation and historical distortion by supporters of the late dictator...
Ep. 38: LGBTQ in the Bangsamoro

Ep. 38: LGBTQ in the Bangsamoro

Journalist Christian Esguerra sits down the head of the Bangsamoro LGBTQ Network, and the human rights chief of the Bangsamoro on the plight of the LGBTQ community under the new autonomous region in the southern Philippines. OR LISTEN:...
Ep. 37: Isko Moreno’s campaign platform

Ep. 37: Isko Moreno’s campaign platform

This episode looks into the campaign platform of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, his track record, and how he compares with other candidates in the 2022 presidential election in terms of experience, competence, and track record. OR LISTEN:...