West Virginian Barbara Ellen Smith, author of "Digging our Own Graves - Coal Miners and the Struggle Over Black Lung Disease," advocates for coal communities.

She is urging Senator Manchin

West Virginian Barbara Ellen Smith, author of "Digging our Own Graves - Coal Miners and the Struggle Over Black Lung Disease," advocates for coal communities.

She is urging Senator Manchin to support legislation that aids these communities and facilitates their transition into a climate-resilient future.

Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown,

Banks are the primary creators of money. This raises the question of whether society should reclaim this sovereign power through public ownership of financial institutions.

Ellen Brown, founder of the Public Banking Institute, advocates for owning banks—or at least some of them. She argues this would safeguard public and private deposits, redirect profits to the public interest, ensure control over credit allocation, and reduce government expenses.

A special ITU Future Innovators podcast episode, celebrating the 15th International Girls in ICT Day, explores 'AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.' Host Ellen Taylor speaks

A special ITU Future Innovators podcast episode, celebrating the 15th International Girls in ICT Day, explores 'AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future.' Host Ellen Taylor speaks with Malkia John, a Kenyan engineer, feminist tech advocate, and ITU160 Gender Champion.

Malkia shares her journey, from childhood tech curiosity to founding Sauti Salama. Her platform uses AI and digital tools to strengthen gender-based violence (GBV) response in Kenya. The episode highlights AI for social good, emphasizing local experiences in global tech discussions.

Listen on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kOoZz9UskxulMdyadWlBU?si=fe0d1c42013c4e1a), [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/itu-future-innovators/id1574552765?l=en-GB&i=1000763037982), or [Soundcloud](https://on.soundcloud.com/IY4XGrGCLcTNOTErha). Explore more about ITU's work for women and girls [here](https://www.itu.int/initiatives/gender-equality/).

This episode of the Circular Economy Show, recorded live from Amsterdam, features Kenny Arnold, Dr. Yuly Fuentes-Medel, and Lewis Campbell from The Footwear Collective. They explore the

This episode of the Circular Economy Show, recorded live from Amsterdam, features Kenny Arnold, Dr. Yuly Fuentes-Medel, and Lewis Campbell from The Footwear Collective. They explore the intersection of fashion, business, and technology, highlighting shoes' central role in systemic innovation and the urgent need for industry collaboration.

Learn how The Footwear Collective tackles industry roadblocks through unprecedented collaboration, robust data collection, and active participation from rival companies. Discover their new tool, designed to help businesses pinpoint their next steps in their circular economy journey. Explore The Footwear Collective’s Circular Pathways tool: https://thefootwearcollective.earthdna.org/

The food industry significantly contributes to biodiversity loss and a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Big Food Redesign Challenge envisions a food system designed to regenerate

The food industry significantly contributes to biodiversity loss and a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The Big Food Redesign Challenge envisions a food system designed to regenerate nature rather than harm it.

This episode of The Circular Economy Show, hosted by Lucy Parker, explores how learnings from the Challenge can create a food system better for people, nature, and climate. Guests include Jonquil Hackenberg of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Wendy Schmidt of [The Schmidt Family Foundation](https://tsffoundation.org/), and Michelin-starred chef Douglas McMaster of [Silo London](https://www.silolondon.com/).

Learn more about the Big Food Redesign Challenge on the [Ellen MacArthur Foundation website](https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/the-big-food-redesign-challenge/overview?utm_campaign=drumbeat-podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=ce_show_podcast&utm_content=&utm_term=) and watch the video version of this episode on our [YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cjJv3LQGD4&list=PLXT_ozykGVakhZv7xI3VVcTPjM51prIi7&index=5).