Bama Athreya

The Mothership Podcast

Society EN ↓ 4 episodes

We all want a better future for our children. But with today’s challenges, it may be hard to see how we achieve that. The Mothership has answers--answers that start with our own stories. Stories about what’s inspiring, what gives us hope, and reminds us of the potential for what we can be. You’ll be hearing from social justice leaders from all walks of life and all parts of the globe. Their vision, commitment and actions have protected children, given young people hope for a better life and ended injustice. You won’t just hear what they did but also who inspired them to become who they are tod...

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Bama Athreya

Episodes

The Story of the Storyteller: My Interview with Latanya Mapp 29.03.2026 30:12

Bama Athreya (00:10.48) You may know Latanya as the author of The Everyday Feminist. The Mothership couldn't have had a more appropriate guest to feature during Women's History Month than Latanya, a feminist and author who had taken her experiences with courageous women making change in their communities worldwide and shown us all through her writing what we could learn from them and apply to our...

The Path is Made By Walking: Interview with Alisa Gravitz 13.12.2025 32:50

I speak with Alisa Gravitz, longtime leader of Green America, about everything we've already achieved through decades of environmental activism and why this is no time to lose hope. We talk about the birth of the environmental and cooperative movements in the US, the incredible transition to renewable energy that has already happened in the US and around the world, and Green America's recent campa...

From Queer Joy to Global Justice: A Conversation with Jessica Stern 01.12.2025 38:17

My guest, Jessica Stern, served as United States Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI Persons from 2021 to 2025. She represented the world’s most marginalized communities. But this interview isn’t about her policy analysis. It’s about how a seemingly ordinary young girl was inspired to rise to extraordinary prominence. The stories that shaped her life and inspired her to become a leader fo...

Voices of Care 28.10.2025 32:52

Summary Voices of Care highlights the experiences and advocacy of domestic workers, focusing on their struggles for rights, recognition, and dignity. Through personal stories from Tembi, Lindywe, and the late Myrtle Witbooi, the conversation explores the power of collective action and the ongoing fight for decent working conditions. Adriana Paz discusses the future of the domestic workers' movemen...