Podcast · Critical Conversations for a Changing World
A podcast from the International University College of Turin bringing together scholars, practitioners and activists to discuss law, political economy and social struggles in a changing world.
IUC Talks is designed as a seminar in video form: every conversation starts from a concrete controversy or research question and opens it up to multiple perspectives.
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Email usIn this second episode of the IUC Talks, Helen sits down with high-profile scholar and activist Professor Nora McKeon. Our conversation explores how food is not just about nutrition, but also about identity, politics, economics, and ultimately about justice. We also reflect on whether there are possible alternatives to the current global system of food governance.
In this first episode of the IUC Talks, Sarah sits down with high-profile economist Professor Jan Toporowski. Our conversation explores how corporations actually generate profits in contemporary economies, touching on where profits come from, how changes in interest rates affect corporate outcomes, and how global supply chains and exports shape profitability. We also reflect on whether globalization ultimately increases or decreases profitability, bringing these themes together in a broader discussion about how today's economic systems function.