https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s6mtu-99a3a4
In which we ask whether political consumerism is still a thing. We chart its course from 90s Adbusters-style anti-branding, to 2000s ethical consumerism, through to today’s woke outrage economy. Has commodification and cynicism overwhelmed all consumer activism?
Plus, we catch up with election results from Sweden and look forward to next month’s Brazilian elections.
Readings:
Adbusted https://jacobinmag.com/2013/10/adbusted
The Philanthropy Racket https://jacobinmag.com/2018/08/the-philanthropy-racket
Aufhebunga Bunga 