Podcast  A Grain of Power

Would you fight for a piece of bread?

As the war in Ukraine marks its third year, "Grain de Pouvoir" takes you on a journey through six episodes. From the heart of Ukraine, through Romania, Italy, and Brussels, all the way to the markets of Egypt, this documentary podcast reveals how essential commodities like seeds, wheat, and bread have become weapons of power, playing a crucial role in both the North and the South. Discover how these resources shape conflicts, nourish nations, and influence global alliances.

Grain de Pouvoir — A six-episode documentary series produced by Europod and Outriders as part of the WePod project, funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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    Episode 2: The fields- Mykolaiv, Ukraine

    The second episode of A Grain of Power brings you to Ukraine. More specifically, we get to know the story of farmers in the Southwestern region of Mykolaiv, where families have suffered the destruction of their fields of wheat through bombs and mines. We also discuss the history of the weaponisation of grain through the voice of historian and professor Steven Kaplan.

    Through 6 episodes, A Grain of Power is a documentary podcast that takes you on a journey from the heart of Ukraine to the markets of Egypt, passing through Romania, Italy, and Brussels. It explores how an essential commodity – seeds, wheat, bread – has become a weapon of power, playing a crucial role both in the North and the South. Discover how these resources nourish nations, provoke conflicts, and reshape alliances


    And you? Would you be willing to fight for a piece of bread?

     

    2025-04-24 - 24:43

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    Episode 1: The bakery - Trevignano, Italy

    The first episode of A Grain of Power starts in Trevignano, near Rome, Italy. It starts with the story of Culetti, a small modern bakery led by Mirko Magnano, who discusses the philosophy behind the business. More than 2000 kilometres away, Zainab describes the visceral relationship between Egyptian people and bread, as well as the challenges the local population encounters to access this essential good. How and why are the stories of Mirko and Zainab connected?

    Through 6 episodes,  A Grain of Power is a documentary podcast that takes you on a journey from the heart of Ukraine to the markets of Egypt, passing through Romania, Italy, and Brussels. It explores how an essential commodity – seeds, wheat, bread – has become a weapon of power, playing a crucial role both in the North and the South. Discover how these resources nourish nations, provoke conflicts, and reshape alliances

    And you? Would you be willing to fight for a piece of bread?

    2025-04-17 - 24:43

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    A Grain of Power: trailer

    Through six episodes, A Grain of Power is a documentary podcast that takes you on a journey from the heart of Ukraine to the markets of Egypt, passing through Romania, Italy, and Brussels. It explores how an essential commodity – seeds, wheat, bread – has become a weapon of power, playing a crucial role both in the North and the South. Discover how these resources nourish nations, provoke conflicts, and reshape alliances.


    And you? Would you be willing to fight for a piece of bread?

    A Grain of Power is a six-episode documentary series produced by Europod and Outriders, as part of the WePod project, funded by the European Union.


     

    2025-04-10 - 3:27