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Episode 305

6 July 2023

rAADio Season 3: 305 Labour in Limbo

In “Labour in Limbo”, Francisca Alliende and Simran Raswant delve into the topic of labor practices, rights, and ethics in the field of architecture. They start by discussing the labor conditions surrounding the construction of stadiums for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant workers and the exploitative Kafala system. The hosts question the ethical implications of prioritizing iconic projects over basic human rights and explore the responsibility of architects and architecture firms in addressing labor issues. They also reflect on the disconnect between architectural education and the labor force, emphasizing the need for better integration and collaboration with workers.

Season 3 of rAADio is produced by Andy El Set, Alejandro Marin, Armita Peirovani, Francisca Alliende, Maria Candelaria Ryberg, Simran Raswant & Zhoufei Tang.

This episode of rAADio was brought to you by the guidance of Dean Andres Jaque and AAD assistant director Xiaoxi Chen, director and producer Max Lauter, composer and audio engineer Alex Hamadey, and recording engineer Alana de Vito.