Just when we thought 2021 might be the new beginning we were all waiting for, the insurrection happened in the U.S. To see an attempted coup in established democracies is, thankfully, rather rare, which makes it very much podcast-worthy.
Author Archives: Justina Kevi
What Good Happened in 2020?
I talk about political changes that took place in Argentina, Bolivia, and Belarus. Why the women in Argentina can breathe more easily, why the indigenous population of Bolivia is hopefully feeling safer, and why what the people in Belarus are engaging should inspire us all.
Political Changes (or Comebacks) in Bolivia
Bolivian general election of 2020 was more than just about Bolivia itself. It was one of the stories of hope in 2020.
Silence Is Not Context, Silence Is a Choice
When it comes to media, erasing contexts is a choice that serves a purpose.
Why the Devil Doesn’t Need an Advocate (and How to Get That Brain to Exercise Instead)
If you’ve ever wondered why a discussion that entails someone playing the Devil’s Advocate can be rather frustrating, here’s my take on it. See if it resonates with you.
Always Wanted Your Bravery Tested? Here’s The Ultimate Test
An authoritarian regime is being dismantled in Belarus: what is this process and how come it is turning people into heroes without their permission?
What Does The Exploding Head Even Mean?
Do you ever feel like your head is about to explode? What are the issues that have that effect on you? I claim that intellectually “getting” a certain situation doesn’t make you immune to feeling a certain way about it. In the end, I think this is what makes us human: it is very much allowed.
AllShameMatters: on Cracks, Leaps, and Other Types of Movement(s)
Whatever your personal journey of trying to understand someone else’s (collective) reality is, step into it with curiosity, openness to listen, and kindness. Fight the shame, fight the defensiveness. Your defensiveness is not at the centre here: that collective reality is.
The Exploding Head Blog & Podcast 