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TROUBLEMAKERS
Beautiful Trouble
48 episodes
2 weeks ago
At TROUBLEMAKERS, we explore how to rebel in an age when a few elite have so much control. We speak with inspiring people from all walks of life across the planet on the tools they use to subvert and seize power for the transformation of our world. TROUBLEMAKERS is a place to learn from each other about how to make change. This podcast is a transcontinental operation brought to you by Beautiful Trouble, MOVE the Global Social Movement Centre, MS TCDC, and Global Platforms.
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At TROUBLEMAKERS, we explore how to rebel in an age when a few elite have so much control. We speak with inspiring people from all walks of life across the planet on the tools they use to subvert and seize power for the transformation of our world. TROUBLEMAKERS is a place to learn from each other about how to make change. This podcast is a transcontinental operation brought to you by Beautiful Trouble, MOVE the Global Social Movement Centre, MS TCDC, and Global Platforms.
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TROUBLEMAKERS
Ep 39: Pedagogy of the Oppressed with Patience Nitumwesiga
How do we unlearn the colonial logic of “good development”?   In this episode, Ugandan filmmaker and theatremaker Patience Nitumwesiga reflects on Paulo Freire’s and Augusto Boal’s ideas, exploring how art, story, and imagination can awaken critical consciousness and challenge imposed notions of progress.   Key Ideas   Unlearning the “banking model” — Knowledge already lives within communities; true learning begins through shared reflection.   The burden and gift of awareness — Once awakened, we cannot return to ignorance; awareness demands creative resistance.   Decolonising “development” — African ways of life are not backward but expressions of freedom and identity.   Licensing This episode is free to use with attribution to Trouble Makers (the podcast), under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License, inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.   Resources & Show Links   🎬 Movie link: https://www.thewomanwhopokedtheleopard.com   Credits Host: Phil Wilmot | Guest: Patience Nitumwesiga | Producer: Rodgers George | Editor: Phil Wilmot | Studio: Troublemakers MS TCDC | Music: Beautiful Trouble & Mwaduga Salum
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2 weeks ago
42 minutes

TROUBLEMAKERS
TM Smoke Signals: The African Jail- A Reading by Sungu Oyoo
What does it mean to seek justice in a system that thrives on injustice?In this powerful reading, Sungu Oyoo, a Kenyan writer, activist, and pan-Africanist affiliated with Kongamano La Mapinduzi and Mwamko, revisits the words of Sam Mugumya, author of We Refuse to Be Victims. Key Ideas and Highlights Injustice as Everyday LifeSungu’s reading reminds us how injustice is normalised, becoming the air the marginalised breathe. The Political Resonance Through Mugumya’s words, we hear echoes of many others silenced across the continent. A call to remember, resist, and refuse to bow. LicensingAnyone can use this recording for free, with attribution to Troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. Resources & Show Links We Refuse to Be Victims by Sam Mugumya: https://bit.ly/4mZyHDDCreditsReading: Sungu OyooProducer: Rodgers GeorgePoet: Sam MugumyaRecording: Trouble Makers
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2 weeks ago
3 minutes

TROUBLEMAKERS
TM Smoke Signals: We Refuse to Be Victims by Njuki Githethwa
In this Smoke Signal, Njuki Githethwa reads from the newly published collection ‘We Refuse to Be Victims' by Ugandan activist and poet Sam Mugumya. His words remind us that courage, dignity, and resistance are possible even under the harshest conditions. Sam visited Nairobi in August 2025, where he met with grassroots collectives from informal settlements, inspiring hope and solidarity. Days later, upon returning to Uganda, he was arrested and has since disappeared into incommunicado detention. His poetry, written through years of imprisonment, survives as both testimony and torchlight.   Key Ideas and Highlights   Defiance in Captivity – Sam’s verses were born in jail cells, yet they speak of freedom and unbroken will. Turning the Gaze – His poems insist that the real victims are despots enslaved by their own corruption. The Role of Art in Struggle – Poetry as a tool of survival, resistance, and inspiration across Africa’s liberation movements. Solidarity Beyond Borders – How words shared in Nairobi echo in Uganda, the Congo, and across the continent. Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Trouble Makers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.   Resources & Show Links Trouble Makers Linktree: linktr.ee/troublemakers.podcast   Credits Host/Reader: Njuki Githethwa Poet: Sam Mugumya Producer & Audio Editor: Rodgers George Podcast editor: Monica Kamandau Music: Beautiful Trouble & Mwaduga Salum
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1 month ago
4 minutes

TROUBLEMAKERS
Ep38: Choose Your Target Wisely with Nawa Villy Sitali
“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did, and it never will,” Frederick Douglass What does it mean to choose your battles wisely? In this episode, host Phil Wilmot sits down with Zambian activist Villy Nawa to unpack the strategy of isolating targets and forcing institutions to account for their failures. From his first protest as a boarding school student demanding decent food to spearheading the Fix ZESCO campaign against Zambia’s national power utility, Villy shares stories that reveal the art of strategy in social movements. Rather than targeting the president or parliament with their fire, the movement held one institution accountable, and that decision reshaped the fight.   Key Ideas and Highlights Everyday Struggles Spark Resistance: How bad food and arbitrary punishments at school inspired Villy’s first protest. Narrative Is Power: The government reframed loadshedding as “you have nine hours of power” instead of “15 hours of power cuts.” Activists had to learn to frame their story just as skillfully. Pick the Right Target: Why focusing on ZESCO, rather than the presidency, created space for pressure and accountability. Attribution: Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Trouble Makers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.   Resources & Show Links Choose Your Target Wisely Nawa’s Bio Pillars of Power   Credits Host: Phil Wilmot Guest: Villy NawaProducer & Audio Editor: Rodgers GeorgeEditor: Monica Kamandau Music: Beautiful Trouble and Mwaduga Salum
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1 month ago
1 hour 14 minutes

TROUBLEMAKERS
TM Smoke Signals: Is the Rising Obsession with Digital Security Paralysing People Power?
In this episode of Troublemakers (TM) Smoke Signals, we revisit an article written just before the Covid pandemic: Is the rising obsession with digital security paralyzing people power? What started as a reflection on the flood of digital security trainings resurfaces today with new urgency, amid accelerating AI, techno-feudalism, and state and corporate espionage. The internet once felt like a commons — a democratic space where we could build communities around shared interests. Today, despite the name “social media,” many feel more detached than ever. At the same time, movements are told to delay action until every security risk is eliminated. But history and lived experience remind us: risk never reaches zero.  Licensing Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Trouble Makers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. Acknowledgment Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.   Resources & Show Links Full article: Is the Rising Obsession with Digital Security Paralyzing People Power? Darya Alikhani on Practising digital security Contact us: troublemakersthepodcast@gmail.com Listen to more episodes: linktr.ee/troublemakers.podcast   Credits Host: Phil Wilmot Producer: Rodgers George Editor: Thompson Luzendi Music: Beautiful Trouble and Mwaduga Salum
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1 month ago
14 minutes

TROUBLEMAKERS
Ep37: By Any Means Necessary with Magdalene Moonsamy II
Is nonviolence truly the higher ground, or is that just a myth handed to the oppressed by those in power? In this fiercely honest conversation, South African lawyer, activist, and former parliamentarian Magdalene Moonsamy returns to the mic to confront the moral binaries surrounding resistance, liberation, and the cost of freedom.Key Ideas and Highlights; The Violence – Nonviolence TrapMagdalene challenges the neat binaries of Gandhi vs Malcolm X, showing how these narratives have been weaponised to tame liberation struggles. Land, Dignity, and JusticeFrom South Africa to the global stage, she argues that land redistribution is not just an economic issue; it’s about dignity, belonging, and the end of structural violence. Colonial Legacies and ReparationsThe discussion unpacks how racism, caste, and class oppression intersect, making the demand for reparations inseparable from the fight against ongoing exploitation.Succession and Collective LeadershipMagdalene emphasises that movements thrive not through policing or gatekeeping, but through delegation, distributed leadership, participation, and a movement culture that is inter-generational culture-building that spans generations.Slavery, War, and the United NationsDrawing on history and present failures, she links modern war to the persistence of slavery—both physical and mental—calling for deep institutional transformation. LicensingAnyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Trouble Makers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media.AcknowledgmentOur podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.Resources & Show LinksListen to the episode: Episode 36 – By Any Means NecessaryExplore all episodes: Trouble Makers on LinktreeTo learn more on distributed leadership, non-violent discipline and movement culture, check out the Uprising and Peak GOLD course CreditsHost: Phil WilmotGuest: Magdalene MoonsamyProducer: Rodgers GeorgeMusic: Beautiful Trouble, Mwaduga SalumEditor: Monica Kamandau
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2 months ago
58 minutes

TROUBLEMAKERS
Ep36: By Any Means Necessary with Magdalene Moonsamy.
Is nonviolence truly the higher ground, or is that just a myth handed to the oppressed by those in power? In this fiercely honest and far-reaching conversation, South African lawyer, activist, and former parliamentarian Magdalene Moonsamy returns to the mic to confront the moral binaries surrounding resistance, liberation, and the cost of freedom. Key Ideas and Highlights The Violence–Nonviolence TrapMagdalene unpacks the deep flaws in framing Malcolm X vs Gandhi as a binary. “It’s as if there are only two options,” she says, “but human beings have all kinds of contextual conditions.” This isn’t just theory — it’s about lived realities and who gets to define justice. Calling Out GandhiIn one of the episode’s most personal and confrontational moments, Magdalene critiques Gandhi’s legacy in South Africa, including the classism, the quiet partnerships with colonial powers, and the privileges enjoyed by some at the expense of the poor. Beyond Strategy: What Is Liberation?Whether through armed resistance or strategic negotiation, Magdalene argues, the focus must return to the people, their suffering, their agency, and their right to decide how they are to be fought. “The idea that we can police what kind of seed someone else should plant... where does that attitude come from?” LicensingAnyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. AcknowledgmentOur podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox. Resources & Show Links Beautiful Trouble: beautifultrouble.org Credits Host: Phil WilmotGuest: Magdalene MoonsamyProducer & Editor: Rodgers GeorgeRecording: Samora Machel Studio, MS TCDCMusic: Beautiful Trouble & Mwaduga Salum
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2 months ago
55 minutes 58 seconds

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Ep35: Make New Folks Feel Welcome (Pt 2) with Lennart Dose
Ep35: Make New Folks Feel Welcome – Part 2 What does it really mean to feel welcome?In this second part of Make New Folks Feel Welcome, we flip the mic and pass it to the people. Real voices share real stories that made them feel like they mattered.  These are stories of kindness, comfort, and quiet inclusion. Then, we sit down with Lennart Dose, an architect deeply engaged in restoration and spatial design, to reflect on what it takes to create physical and social spaces where people can truly belong. Lennart shares lessons from his architectural practice and cross-cultural experiences, drawing striking connections between building structures and building community. Key Ideas and Highlights Fragments of WelcomeBelonging by DesignThe Fear of ChangeCulture vs. Moment Licensing Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media.Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox. Make New Folks Feel Welcome is a principle from Jonathan Matthew featured in the Beautiful Trouble Toolkit. Resources & Show Links 🌐 Guest Website: https://lennartdose.com Credits Host: Rodgers George Guest: Lennart Dose Producer & Editor: Rodgers George Recording: Samora Machel Studio Music: Original Troublemakers Theme & Mwaduga Salum.
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3 months ago
15 minutes 26 seconds

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Ep 34: Fostering Safer Spaces with Ally Baharoon
What happens when we don’t just imagine a better world, but practice it right now? Our host Monica Kamandau speaks with Ally, a creative writer, author-activist, and community organizer from Zanzibar about building truly inclusive communities.  Ally relates his experience with stuttering and how embracing his voice gave him a thirst for storytelling, organising, and helping others reclaim their power through words.   Key Ideas and Highlights   The power of the written word Ally's stutter led him to discover creative writing as self-expression. His stories—fiction and nonfiction “slices of life”—blend humour and observation. They subvert traditional storytelling “beginning, middle, end” norms. Building spaces for listening Ally shares three common mistakes that silence people with speech differences—and how we can instead create supportive, humanizing environments. Challenging the status quo Fluency is often wrongly tied to intelligence or trustworthiness. Ally deconstructs this presumption. In civic spaces—especially during an election year—Ally calls for re-evaluating the harmful narratives that entrench social and political exclusion. Reassessing our blind spots helps us further democratize our societies.   Licensing Anyone can use this podcast free of charge, with attribution to Troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox. Credits   Host: Monica Kamandau Guest: Ally Baharoon Producer: Rodgers George Recording: Troublemakers Team Music: Beautiful Trouble & Mwaduga Salum.
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3 months ago
43 minutes 37 seconds

TROUBLEMAKERS
Ep33 Consider your audience with Minentle Luthuli
"Every single time, I’m the first audience I have to think about." – Minentle Luthuli Can you stay true to your story and still move others to act? Should you even try? In this deep and dynamic episode of Trouble Makers, South African filmmaker Minentle Luthuli challenges the idea that artists—or activists—should start by considering their audience. Drawing from personal experience, she speaks about creating stories from the heart first, then trusting that the right people will find them. And yet, she acknowledges a deeper truth: while authenticity gives a story its power, strategy gives it reach. Borrowing from the Beautiful Trouble toolbox, we reflect on this central tension in activism and art: “It doesn’t matter what you think about your poster, film, or protest. All that matters is what your audience thinks.” This episode features Luthuli’s raw reflections on her debut film Heart Attack, how Sarafina! taught her about relatability in storytelling, and why platforms like Netflix often change their stories to target the largest audience possible, and end up not reaching audiences that actually care about the content of the film. Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Trouble Makers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.   Resources & Show Links   Heart Attack by Minentle Luthuli Consider Your Audience by Beautiful Trouble Credits Host: Phil Wilmot Producer: Rodgers George Editor: Monica Kamandau Guest: Minentle Luthuli Recording: Samora Machel Studio Music: Mwaduga Salum & Beautiful Trouble
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4 months ago
44 minutes 3 seconds

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Ep32: Enable, Don’t Command with Juma Erassy
There’s one style of leadership in which a charismatic, commanding figure sets the agenda, builds a vertical hierarchy, and pulls everyone else along for the ride. But what happens when leadership flips the script?   In this episode of Trouble Makers, we explore the power of supportive, enabling leadership through the work of Juma Erassy, coordinator of the Youth Hub at MSTCDC in Arusha, Tanzania.    Key Ideas and Highlights: Beyond the Classroom: Many university students believe their future begins after graduation. The Youth Hub challenges this, opening up career pathways in climate justice, feminism, and civic engagement, often intersecting across disciplines.   Not a One-Man Show: The Youth Hub avoids the trap of ego-driven leadership by formalizing partnerships with youth organizations through MOUs. This ensures it's not just Juma leading — it's an ecosystem of shared responsibility based on expertise.   Why Enabling Leadership Works: According to the Beautiful Trouble toolbox, a bottom-up, enabling leadership style unlocks the creativity, ingenuity, and innovation of everyone involved. It invites participants to learn new skills, take on challenges, and ultimately become leaders themselves — sustaining the movement long after one individual steps away.   Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Trouble Makers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media.   Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.   Resources & Show Links:   Youth Hub Arusha: https://mstcdc.or.tz/latest/youth-hub-open   Youlead Africa: https://youlead.africa/   Read more about the Enable, don't command principle here.   Credits: Host: Phil Wilmot Producer: Rodgers George Guest: Juma Erassy Recording: MSTCDC Studios Music: Beautiful Trouble & Mwaduga Salum
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4 months ago
44 minutes 44 seconds

TROUBLEMAKERS
Ep31: Make New Folks Welcome with Rebecka Blomqvist
“You are invited. By anyone, to do anything. You are invited, for all time. You are so needed, by everyone, to do everything. You are invited, for all time.— The Dismemberment Plan, “You Are Invited” Bringing in new people is essential to any activist group that wants to grow in size and capacity, but recruiting is only the first step. Integrating people into an established group can be an even bigger challenge. In this episode, architect Rebecka Blomqvist shares insights on how both organisational and physical architecture can help create spaces where newcomers feel truly at home.   We explore: Why some groups struggle to retain new members and how deliberate attention and intentional design can make the difference. Surprising tactics like removing signage to spark authentic interactions, and the power of cozy spaces that calm the nervous system. The importance of one-on-one relationship building to help new folks feel seen and valued — and why this upfront investment can help people plug in faster and stick around longer.   Rebecka also invites us to imagine: what if activist groups and architects collaborated to co-create spaces that embody community, activism, and hospitality?   Connect with us: Instagram: Troublemakers Podcast Email: troublemakerspodcast@gmail.com Connect with Rebecka: Blomqvist Architecture    Licensing: Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Troublemakers Podcast. It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.
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4 months ago
20 minutes 29 seconds

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Ep30: Postcolonialism with Somdeep Sen
“Imperialism leaves behind germs of rot which we must clinically detect and remove from our land but from our minds as well.” — Frantz Fanon What does liberation mean when the very language of freedom is shaped by empire? In this episode, we speak with Somdeep Sen, political scientist and author of Decolonizing Palestine: Hamas Between the Anticolonial and the Postcolonial, about what it means to struggle for freedom in a postcolonial world. Drawing from personal experience and deep theoretical work, Sen challenges the universalist narratives of human rights, democracy, and justice that often underpin activist discourse. We ask hard questions: Can we be liberated within systems that define what liberation should look like? What happens when activism reuses the same symbolic frameworks as the powers it resists? How can we hear subaltern voices outside the scripts we've written for them? Postcolonial theory complicates easy binaries of oppressor and oppressed. It insists that resistance must also question its own assumptions, ideologies, and categories. It urges us to find what Homi Bhabha calls the “third space” — an ambiguous, non-deterministic zone where new forms of struggle, identity, and solidarity can emerge. Sen challenges us to move beyond performative politics and imagine a liberation that is not defined by the coloniser’s table, but by shared values, radical imagination, and transnational solidarity.   Resources & Show Links: Decolonizing Palestine – by Somdeep Sen (Book)  Beautiful Trouble Toolbox - Postcolonialism Host: Phil WilmotGuest: Somdeep SenProducer & Audio Production: Rodgers GeorgeIntro/Outro Jingles: Mwaduga Salum & Beautiful Trouble
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5 months ago
1 hour 1 minute 34 seconds

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TM Polycrisis Prep: One Drink to Rule Them All?
“As things fall apart, what’s the one drink you’d carry into the collapse?” In this episode, we pose the critical question of our time: if we all end up in one ecological safe zone during the polycrisis and are only allowed one alcoholic beverage for the rest of our lives... what drink are we bringing with us? We’re joined by Mia, Maggie, and Malemi, who gamely dive into this hypothetical apocalypse: Mia goes with... apple cider. Maggie: Team Budweiser. Malemi also sides with beer. “We just hope the island beer doesn’t give us hangovers — especially if it’s unlimited. That would be a nightmare.” There’s also a touching ancestral link to apple trees and cider... but the sugar content might make it unsustainable for eternal sipping.   So where did we land? Cider: Refreshing, crisp, but high maintenance (bathroom-wise). Beer: Reliable, social, versatile — maybe not exciting, but comforting. Stronger stuff? A tempting shift... but we didn’t see that coming. So now we ask you: What alcoholic beverage are YOU bringing into the polycrisis? Tag us, write us, send a voice memo. Let’s build our apocalypse bar cart together. 🍻🌍
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5 months ago
8 minutes 16 seconds

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TM Smoke Signals: On Pro-Palestine protestors "disrupting exam studies" at Colombia University
Phil, who was a Pro-Palestine campus activist in his university days, reflects on the recent police repression of student protesters at Columbia University and how it's part of a broader assault on pro-Palestinian solidarity movements across global campuses. But beyond the headlines, this episode dives into a deeper question: what counts as learning, and does dissent not create a stronger learning environment?   Phil challenges the idea that protest is a disruption to education and argues that dissent is not just compatible with learning—it is essential to it. Drawing parallels to state repression in Uganda and the weaponization of “order” against public mobilization, we rethink the role of public space, universities, education, and protest in our society. Key Themes & Ideas:   The false dichotomy between protest and academic learning Western pedagogies vs. action-oriented learning traditions The politics of space: libraries, campuses, and the commons The normalization of violence against dissent The necessity of public discomfort for public growthGet Involved: National SJP   Credits:Image: pbs.orgHost: Phil WilmotProducer: Rodgers George
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5 months ago
7 minutes 27 seconds

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Ep29: Follow the Lead of the Most Impacted with Lusekelo Chinyama
What does it mean to be a good ally—and not a harmful one—in movements for justice? In this episode, we explore the difficult but essential work of following the lead of the most impacted. Our guest reflects on the dangers of “do-gooder arrogance” and the importance of showing up with humility, not solutions.   We talk about how movements led by marginalised communities challenge extractive allyship and why strategic support must be grounded in consultation, not control. Examples from Lusaka—including the Youth for Parliament initiative—offer real-life examples of leadership from below.   This episode invites all activists, allies, and organisations to pause and ask: Are we truly supporting the people most impacted, or are we unintentionally speaking over them? Solidarity requires deep listening, humility, and the courage to be directed by others.   Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media.   Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox, where you can read more about Principle: Follow the lead of the most impacted. Resources & Show Links: Beautiful Trouble Card Deck Youth for Parliament Zambia Troublemakers Podcast on Linktree Credits:Host: Phil Wilmot Guest: Lusekelo Chinyama Produced by: Rodgers George Jingles: Mwaduga Salum & Beautiful Trouble
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6 months ago
30 minutes 22 seconds

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TM Polycrisis Prep: Pineapple on Pizza?
Welcome to the first-ever segment of Troublemaker’s Polycrisis Prep School, a special segment of the Troublemaker’s Podcast where we debate the most “pressing” dilemmas of our turbulent times. First on the chopping board: 🍕🍍 Is it acceptable to put pineapple on pizza?   Joining the food fight are the Three Ms—Malemi, Maggie, and Mia.   Malemi is firmly in the no camp—pizza is savory, and fruit (beyond tomatoes[?]) has no place here.   Mia also resists the pineapple urge, despite growing up around it. Nostalgia isn't enough to justify the sweet-savory mix.   Maggie, on the other hand, is pineapple’s loudest defender. For her, it’s the bold contrast—the sweetness of baked pineapple meeting salty cheese—that makes Hawaiian pizza a standout.   It’s complicated. But if the world is ending, maybe the real question is: what wouldn’t you try on your pizza?   Let us know what you think! Is pineapple on pizza a culinary crime or an underrated joy?
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6 months ago
9 minutes 44 seconds

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Ep28: Jail Solidarity with Céline Lebrun-Shaath
"I have the people behind me and the people are my strength."— Huey Newton. What does solidarity look like when comrades are behind bars? In this episode, we explore jail solidarity through the eyes of Céline Lebrun-Shaath, a committed organizer and internationalist. She speaks about the moral and political imperative to stand with those who remain imprisoned—not just by supporting their freedom, but by sustaining the struggles they were part of. Céline tells about her abduction and deportation from Egypt, and the many-years campaign she and many others fought for the release of her husband Ramy Shaath. We spotlight the ongoing campaign for a political prisoner: Alaa Abdel Fattah, a renowned Egyptian activist who, despite having completed his prison sentence, remains unjustly detained. His mother has been on hunger strike for over five months. You can follow the Free Alaa campaign on social media for real-time updates and action steps. Céline challenges us not to see imprisonment as an endpoint—but as a call to pick up the torch of resistance and press forward. Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox. Resources & Show Links: BDS Movement: Campaign to free Ismail El Azawi Free Alaa campaign More from our channels Host: Phil WilmotProducer: Rodgers GeorgeGuest: Céline Lebrun-ShaathJingles: Mwaduga Salum & Beautiful Trouble
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6 months ago
46 minutes 21 seconds

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Ep27: Use your radical fringe to shift the Overton window with Julia and Stella
It takes more than organising to shift a society's sense of what's possible.   In this episode, we travel to Moldova to explore how feminist and LGBTQ+ activists are reimagining the boundaries of public discourse and reshaping the culture of protest in a quiet, conservative society. Our guests, Julia and Stella, are part of a growing movement challenging apathy, tradition, and fear with bold, consistent action.   We unpack the concept of the Overton Window—the idea that public acceptance of ideas can shift depending on how they're framed and who dares to speak them first. Iulia and Steliana share what it's like to organize in a country where dissent is often seen as shameful and where radical ideas can be misread or feared before they are understood.   The Overton Window is a concept that can help us understand how the radical fringes of society pull what's palatable for the majority of society toward them.   This episode is a candid and moving conversation about courage, culture, and the slow, persistent work of shifting what's possible.   Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media. Our podcast is inspired by the Beautiful Trouble toolbox.   Resources & Show Links: Use your radical fringe to shift the Overton window Femicide in Moldova More from our channels Host: Phil WilmotProducer: Rodgers GeorgeGuests: Steliana Rudco & Iulia MacarencoJingles: Mwaduga Salum & Beautiful Trouble.
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6 months ago
18 minutes 25 seconds

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Ep26: Consumer Boycott with BDS Jordan
How do you take on a corporate giant—and win? In this episode of Troublemakers, we dive into a story from BDS Palestine organizers in Jordan. They built one of the most impactful consumer boycotts in recent memory, targeting Carrefour supermarkets. Fatima and Enas walk us through the strategy, creativity, and community power that made it possible. They share how neighborhood committees were formed, how young people and students got involved through art contests, and how a deep analysis of local economies shaped the campaign's tactical focus. From pressuring suppliers to rethinking contracts, to triggering public withdrawals, this is a story of people reclaiming power through organized resistance. We also reflect on the emotional stakes of the campaign, the challenges of sustaining momentum, and the hope that fuels the struggle for a free Palestine. Connect with us on our socials @troublemakers.podcast or write to us via email troublemakersthepodcast@gmail.com.You can read more about Consumer Boycott on our podcast inspiration, the Beautiful Trouble toolbox. Anyone can use this podcast for free, with attribution to Troublemakers (the podcast). It is held under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License and can be used for radio or any other media.
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6 months ago
25 minutes 47 seconds

TROUBLEMAKERS
At TROUBLEMAKERS, we explore how to rebel in an age when a few elite have so much control. We speak with inspiring people from all walks of life across the planet on the tools they use to subvert and seize power for the transformation of our world. TROUBLEMAKERS is a place to learn from each other about how to make change. This podcast is a transcontinental operation brought to you by Beautiful Trouble, MOVE the Global Social Movement Centre, MS TCDC, and Global Platforms.