Just Access Podcast: Your Gateway to Global Human Rights Conversations
Welcome to the Just Access Podcast, where we delve into the dynamic world of human rights with compelling conversations and insightful interviews. Hosted by Dr. Miranda Melcher, our podcast brings you closer to the heart of human rights advocacy, featuring in-depth discussions with a diverse array of notable figures—from academics and international officials to frontline human rights defenders.
About the Just Access Podcast
Each episode of the Just Access Podcast is meticulously crafted to shed light on the myriad aspects of human rights. We explore pressing issues, share personal stories, and dissect complex challenges in the realms of social, economic, cultural, and environmental rights. Our goal is to provide a platform for thought-provoking dialogue, informed by expertise and experience, that inspires action and fosters a deeper understanding of human rights worldwide.
Diverse Voices, Unified Mission
The Just Access Podcast is committed to amplifying diverse voices in the human rights community. Our guests range from seasoned academics to international officials and courageous human rights defenders working on the ground. These conversations offer a multifaceted perspective on human rights issues, highlighting both the progress made and the challenges that remain.
Advancing Human Rights through Education and Advocacy
The Just Access Podcast is more than just a series of interviews; it is a crucial component of Just Access's mission to support human rights worldwide. By engaging with experts and activists, we aim to educate our listeners, raise awareness, and inspire advocacy. Each episode is a step towards building a more just and equitable world.
Join the Conversation!
Subscribe to the Just Access Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and be part of a global community dedicated to human rights. Whether you are a student, an activist, or simply someone who cares about justice, our podcast offers valuable insights and actionable knowledge. Together, we can make a difference.
Connect with Us!
Stay updated with the latest episodes and join the conversation on social media. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and visit our website for more information about our work and how you can get involved.
Support Our Mission!
If you believe in the importance of human rights and want to support our mission, consider donating to Just Access. Your contribution helps us continue our advocacy, education, and strategic litigation efforts to uphold human rights around the globe.
For more information and to listen to our episodes, search Just Access wherever you get your podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Just Access Podcast: Your Gateway to Global Human Rights Conversations
Welcome to the Just Access Podcast, where we delve into the dynamic world of human rights with compelling conversations and insightful interviews. Hosted by Dr. Miranda Melcher, our podcast brings you closer to the heart of human rights advocacy, featuring in-depth discussions with a diverse array of notable figures—from academics and international officials to frontline human rights defenders.
About the Just Access Podcast
Each episode of the Just Access Podcast is meticulously crafted to shed light on the myriad aspects of human rights. We explore pressing issues, share personal stories, and dissect complex challenges in the realms of social, economic, cultural, and environmental rights. Our goal is to provide a platform for thought-provoking dialogue, informed by expertise and experience, that inspires action and fosters a deeper understanding of human rights worldwide.
Diverse Voices, Unified Mission
The Just Access Podcast is committed to amplifying diverse voices in the human rights community. Our guests range from seasoned academics to international officials and courageous human rights defenders working on the ground. These conversations offer a multifaceted perspective on human rights issues, highlighting both the progress made and the challenges that remain.
Advancing Human Rights through Education and Advocacy
The Just Access Podcast is more than just a series of interviews; it is a crucial component of Just Access's mission to support human rights worldwide. By engaging with experts and activists, we aim to educate our listeners, raise awareness, and inspire advocacy. Each episode is a step towards building a more just and equitable world.
Join the Conversation!
Subscribe to the Just Access Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and be part of a global community dedicated to human rights. Whether you are a student, an activist, or simply someone who cares about justice, our podcast offers valuable insights and actionable knowledge. Together, we can make a difference.
Connect with Us!
Stay updated with the latest episodes and join the conversation on social media. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and visit our website for more information about our work and how you can get involved.
Support Our Mission!
If you believe in the importance of human rights and want to support our mission, consider donating to Just Access. Your contribution helps us continue our advocacy, education, and strategic litigation efforts to uphold human rights around the globe.
For more information and to listen to our episodes, search Just Access wherever you get your podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Joel Bakan, professor of law at the University of British Columbia, award-winning author, and filmmaker, about how corporate power continues to evolve — and threaten — democracy. Building on The Corporation and its sequel The New Corporation: How “Good” Corporations Are Bad for Democracy, Joel unpacks how the rise of so-called “good” corporations has deepened corporate influence over governments, society, and even our understanding of justice.
He explains how corporations’ new image as socially responsible actors has made it harder to regulate them, and how this shift has contributed to growing inequality, weakened democratic institutions, and the rise of illiberal movements worldwide. Joel also discusses how technology and global crises such as COVID-19 have accelerated these trends — and why reclaiming democracy through activism, litigation, and public institutions is more urgent than ever.
Why are corporations increasingly seen as the solution to the world’s problems — even as they profit from them? How has this rebranding enabled a quiet erosion of democratic governance? And what can citizens and movements do to push back? Join us for the second part of this powerful conversation with one of today’s most incisive critics of corporate power.
🧠 Topics Covered:
⚖️ How corporations’ “good” image undermines democratic regulation
🏛️ The link between neoliberalism, inequality, and the rise of illiberalism
🌍 How the pandemic magnified existing corporate and political dynamics
💻 The role of technology and AI in expanding corporate influence
🔥 How citizens and movements can reclaim democratic institutions
🧾 Strategic litigation as a tool for climate and social justice
👤 About the Guest:
Joel Bakan is a professor of law at the University of British Columbia and an internationally recognized author and filmmaker. His work critically examines the legal and social structures that empower corporations at the expense of democracy, equality, and the environment. His acclaimed books and films, The Corporation and The New Corporation: How “Good” Corporations Are Bad for Democracy, have shaped global debates on corporate accountability and the future of democratic governance.
🖱️ Resources & Links:
🎬 The Corporation – Documentary Film
📖 The New Corporation: How “Good” Corporations Are Bad for Democracy – Book & Film
⚖️ Mathur v. Ontario – Landmark Canadian climate litigation: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5159223
🌐 Joel Bakan’s official website: https://joelbakan.com
💡 Donate to support Just Access: https://just-access.de/donate
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
