#8: Basic income for Irish artists, paying addicts to stop using, Taekwondo for grandmothers

Jonathan Widder | Posted on October 29, 2021 |

In our eight episode, we’re talking about a basic income scheme for artists and art workers in Ireland, a bold approach to treating drug addiction, and a surprising self-defense initiative in a Kenyan slum.

Hosts: Ed Crasnick, Jonathan Widder. Editing: Nina Bohlmann.

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Hosts: Ed Crasnick, Jonathan Widder

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In our eight episode, we’re talking about a basic income scheme for artists and art workers in Ireland, a bold approach to treating drug addiction, and a surprising self-defense initiative in a Kenyan slum.

Stories discussed

Irish basic income scheme for artists and art workers set to be piloted in 2022, Irish Times

California is paying drug addicts to stop using, NPR

Philadelphia’s neighbourhood tree ambassadors are facilitating climate action, Next City

Not absolutely sure about this one, Africa News

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Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Nina Bohlmann.

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Stories discussed

Irish basic income scheme for artists and art workers set to be piloted in 2022, Irish Times

California is paying drug addicts to stop using, NPR

Philadelphia’s neighbourhood tree ambassadors are facilitating climate action, Next City

Not absolutely sure about this one, Africa News

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