This episode of Citizen Lobbyist investigates racism in Europe.After the assassination of George Floyd, we have seen a new wave of protests and indign...
EP 8 I How should lobbying be regulated?
For too long we have been regulating lobbying to prevent corruption. Yet, as lobbying is a legitimate democratic activity, the aim should instead be t...
Ep7 I Why civil society matters in a post Covid-19 world
Civil society has played a small role, but a role nonetheless, in the management of the biggest crisis of the century. How civil society might regain ...
Ep 6 I Why academics must work for society
Brexit, fake news, political polarization and now Covid19 are pushing an unprecedented number of academics into the public arena. They reframe the pub...
Ep 5 I Why people work for free? The PRO BONO phenomenon
In this episode, we talk about what pro bono is about and why it matters with two top international pro bono experts: Jacquelyn MacLennan from White&C...
Ep 4 I The future of digital activism
Is digital activism REAL activism? Can your signature on a petition trigger change? How is online campaigning changing at the time of Covid19? In a ne...
Ep 3 I The business of lobbying - New scenarios during the Covid-19 outbreak
In Episode 3 of our podcast, Citizen Lobbyist, we continue our journey of demystifying the concept of lobbying as a legitimate democratic practice. Ou...
Ep. 2 I European Citizens' Initiative: lobbying for citizens without borders
Seventeen million Europeans do not live in their country of origin. They pay taxes and contribute to the economies of the Member States they moved to....
Ep. 1 I Lobbying. What is it? Can Citizens do it?
When was the last time you’ve made a difference for your community? It was probably the last time you voted. But democracy does not only take place on...
Ep. 0 I Intro
Until today, corporates have been the primary champions of lobbying.We at The Good Lobby think that it's high time to have citizens on board. In this ...