PUSHBACK Talks

The Trickle Up Economy, with Oxfam America's Policy Lead on Economic Justice

May 31, 2023 Season 6 Episode 7
PUSHBACK Talks
The Trickle Up Economy, with Oxfam America's Policy Lead on Economic Justice
Show Notes

Join us in this thought-provoking episode of Pushback Talks as we sit down with Rebecca Riddell, Policy Lead, Economic Justice at Oxfam America. In a candid conversation, Leilani, Fredrik, and Rebecca speak on the importance of engaging in difficult conversations and effectively communicating across ideological divides when advocating for housing rights.

We delve into what increasing taxes on the rich for the specific purpose of human rights outcomes could look like, the importance of working in coalition, and even about a group of millionaires committed to raising taxes on the wealthy. 

Is there a way to keep the essential parts of our society out of the speculative finance bubble? What does economic justice look like? Listen to this week's episode to find out!












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