Pullback is a podcast that explores big ideas and asks: is this a real solution or a distraction? Through discussions with leading experts, we cover ideas that proponents say will address global problems like inequality and climate change.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
“I’ve just googled, and a Canada goose can live to be 24 years old so. There ya go.”
”Ah. It’s further proof that meanness makes you live longer.”
Kristen and Kyla examine winter boots and jackets in an attempt to answer the question: is it even possible to buy ethical winter gear? Topics: how are winter coats made, synthetic vs animal products, is there such a thing as responsible leather, how long do ducks live.
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/wintergear
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
"So if you combine the estimated wealth of those 2153 billionaires, it exceeds the wealth of how many other people on the planet?"
In this episode, Kyla and Kristen say goodbye to 2020 with a wrap-up quiz, featuring previous guests Brianna Botchwey, Fariya Mohiuddin, and Alexandra Sundarsingh. The group looks back at ethical consumption trends and issues from throughout the year.
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/nye2020
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast
https://twitter.com/briannascrimbee
https://twitter.com/fariyamohiuddin
https://twitter.com/ATSundarsingh
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
Kristen and Kyla send each other ethical gifts!
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/holiday2020
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
“The Ghost of Christmas Present’s call to action is… yikes.”
In this special Christmas Carol-themed holiday episode, Kyla and Kristen are joined by Robert Miller to discuss ethical consumption’s past, present, and future. Kristen shares the story of Florence Kelley and the anti-sweatshop White Label Campaign; Kyla canvasses 2020 for good news (yikes); and Robert imagines alternative futures.
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/holiday2020
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
What do banks do with your money and how can you make it more ethical? In this episode, Kyla and Kristen talk about ethical money. Topics: ethical problems in banking and finance; environment, social, and governance campaigns targeted at banks; what is ethical finance; tips for approaching banking and finance ethically.
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/ethicalmoney
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
"And when I say 'generational wealth' this is a Duke, right? This dude has been inheriting wealth since, as far as we know, Camelot."
Kyla and Kristen are joined this week by Fariya Mohiuddin to talk about tax justice. Fariya has a masters degree in Global Affairs and works as the Senior Program Officer for the International Budget Partnership's Tax Equity Initiative. Topics: What is tax evasion and tax avoidance? Why is tax avoidance a problem? How big is the problem? How would a wealth tax work? How do we support businesses that pay their fair share, and what other solutions exist?
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/taxjustice
https://www.internationalbudget.org/about-ibp/who-we-are-2/staff/
https://www.globaltaxjustice.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast
Fariya's Twitter: https://twitter.com/fariyamohiuddin
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
“We are not all cat people. I would never wear something like that – it would be a huge betrayal to my dog!”
In this episode, Kyla and Kristen are joined by Brianna Scrimshaw Botchwey to talk about exclusion, privilege, and ethical consumption. Brianna is an aspiring zero waster and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on sustainable development and foreign aid. Kristen, Kyla, and Brianna talk about the different ways that ethical fashion companies exclude people and what you can do about it. Topics: barriers to participating in sustainable fashion; big brands and ex/inclusive sizing; sustainable fashion brands and ex/inclusive sizing; thrift shopping; ethical fashion and affordability; and solutions.
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/privilege
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast
Brianna's Twitter: https://twitter.com/briannascrimbee
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
"Pumpkin pie is so good, I didn't have it until like... I think the first time I ate pumpkin pie was like two years ago? Game changer, I could not believe what I had been missing for so many years."
In this episode, Kyla and Kristen take on the spookiest day of the year by challenging themselves to find ethical Halloween solutions. Topics: costumes and cultural appropriation; sustainable costumes; ethical candy; and ethical decorations.
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/halloween
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
“Does that include the people who think both of them are a hoax?” In this episode, Kyla and Kristen are joined by climate activist Robert Miller. Following another Global Climate Strike, they reflect on the California wildfires and climate activism in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics: West Coast wildfires; the climate movement in 2020; impact of the pandemic on climate activism; racial justice and climate activism; will governments choose a green recovery?
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/califires
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
“Excuse me, but I can’t see you from on top of my horse over here. Clip clop, clip clop.” In this episode Kyla and Kristen spill the tea on tea production. Kristen tries to make chai and vows to leave future attempts to the experts. Kyla disses George Orwell’s formula for the perfect cup of tea. Topics: what is tea; how tea is produced; the tea supply chain; tea and the environment; tea and human rights; what to do about it.
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/tea
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.