Struggles in the city

The podcast to understand power relations in cities. The podcast welcomes a new guest every time to talk about the struggles at play in cities. A wide range of topics are discussed: race, sport, nationalism, migration, tourism, architecture, surveillance etc.

Struggles in the city is a society podcast hosted by Mélodine, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mélodine hosts Struggles in the city, a society show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode 18: Mediated re-imagination of cities

  Nov 7, 202535 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I talk to Linda Kopitz (University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands) about her work on the mediated construction and re-imagination of cities. This episode explores the interplay of urban and media studies by tapping into a broad range of topics connected to Linda’s rich and multifaceted work. Together we talk about (to name a few!) architectural models, aesthetics, greening strategies, gentrification, playfulness, everyday meaning-making, urban planning. </p><p> </p><p>Linda’s recommended resources:</p><p>· Dunn, N. (2018). Urban imaginaries and the palimpsest of the future. In The Routledge companion to urban imaginaries (pp. 373-386). Routledge. https...

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  Episode 17: Media, sport and place

  Sep 3, 202532 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I talk to Helen Morgan Parmett. She works as Associate Professor at The University of Vermont in the United States. Drawing on her long-time work and book “Stadium City” published this Fall 2025, we look into the interplay between media, sport, and place. In the podcast, Helen addresses the mediatization of sport giving concrete examples of how that plays out in the U.S. We also talk about the imagined stadium-goer and how that has changed over the years, as well as the connections that can be drawn to the notion of white space.  </p><p>Helen’s recom...

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  Episode 16: Age-friendly Cities

  Jul 8, 202541 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I talk with Patty Doran who is working at Manchester University and part of the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group. Drawing on her extensive work, within and outside of university, Patty helps us understand what it takes to build age-friendly cities and how this topic brings together many different domains that highlight the importance of interdisciplinary inquiries and collaborations across sectors. </p><p> </p><p>Patty’s recommended resources:</p><p>· Buffel, T., & Phillipson, C. (2025). Active ageing in urban environments: a reflexive critique of simplistic binaries. Journal of Urban Design, 30(2), 153-155.</p><p> </p><p>Patty’s highlig...

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  Episode 15: Creative Urban Methods

  May 8, 202542 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I talk with Sigrid Merx, Associate Professor in Theatre Studies at Utrecht University (the Netherlands) about creative urban methods. Sigrid is co-organizer of the research group Urban Interfaces at Utrecht University and she has used, written and taught about many different types of creative methods. She shares her insights about the benefits and challenges of using creative methods.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sigrid’s recommended resources:</p><p>• Corner, J. (1999). The agency of mapping: speculation, critique and invention. In Denis Cosgrove (ed.), Mappings (pp. 213-252). Chicago University Press.</p><p>• de Certeau, M. (1984). Practices of Everyd...

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  Episode 14: ECCAR and anti-Muslim racism

  Mar 10, 202534 minS0

  <p>In this episode, I talk with Linda Hyökki, Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor at ECCAR, the European Coalition of Cities Against Racism. Linda coordinates the ECCAR Working Groups on anti-Muslim racism and antisemitism and talks to us about the range of work and actions that ECCAR and partner cities take to fight against anti-Muslim racism. </p><p><br /></p><p>Linda’s recommended resources:</p><p>- ECCAR Guidebook on Local Actions Against Anti-Muslim Racism. Policy Recommendations for City Administrations and Their Partners. https://www.eccar.info/en/news/download-new-eccar-guidebook-local-actions-against-anti-muslim-racism</p><p>- ECCAR 10-Point Action Plan https://www...

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