Aufhebunga Bunga

In which we ask why the urban question become so pointed today - in the Global North as well as in the South? We look at contestation in urban politics - in São Paulo, Johannesburg, London, New York, and beyond. What are the social movement struggles around housing, rent, transport, and the right to the city? What are the limits to housing & transport politics -- are they just consumer movements at the end of the day? Guests: David Adler talks to us about rent in London and beyond. Ben Bradlow joins us to debate the big one: can municipal politics be sexy? And can city politics become national politics? We conclude by returning to a recurring theme: is the Global North actually becoming more like the Global South?    Readings: Ben Bradlow, Let Them Occupy: https://africasacountry.com/2018/02/let-them-occupy-housing-struggles-in-brazil-and-south-africa  David Adler, Generation Rent: https://jacobinmag.com/2016/04/big-short-housing-loans-renters-affordability    Review of Justin McGuirk's 'Radical Cities'