PUSHBACK Talks is a podcast co-hosted by Leilani Farha, the former UN Special Rapporteur on the right to housing, and Fredrik Gertten, an award-winning documentary filmmaker. The podcast expands on the themes introduced in Gertten's film *Push*, focusing on the global housing crisis and the financialization of housing markets. It has gained a global audience, with listeners in over 139 countries, and serves as a critical platform in the movement for housing justice.
The podcast delves into pressing housing issues, such as skyrocketing rents, homelessness, and evictions, examining how housing, a fundamental human right, has been commodified. Each episode features expert guests from various disciplines, including journalists, academics, politicians, and activists, to discuss systemic causes and propose solutions. Noteworthy guests have included European Parliament member Kim van Sparrentak and New York Times journalist Peter S. Goodman, highlighting local and global efforts to combat housing inequality.
New episodes of PUSHBACK Talks are released biweekly and are available on major streaming platforms. The podcast not only informs listeners about housing-related injustices but also seeks to inspire collective action and policy reforms to reframe housing as a human right rather than a market commodity. Through its engaging dialogue and in-depth analyses, it builds awareness and momentum toward creating more inclusive and equitable housing systems around the world.