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A Grain of Power : The void - Cairo, Egypt 4/6
With the fourth episode of A Grain of Power, the reportage trip which started in Ukraine and passed along the Western coast of the Black Sea reaches its final destination. In the Egyptian town of Mansoura and the capital city Cairo, bread maker Zainab and restaurant owner Kamal share their views on the importance of bread in their society. The episode analyses the impact of the shortage of wheat due to the war in Ukraine on the Egyptian economy. But by moving back to Europe, the episode also tackles the effect that an abundance of imported grain can have on economies.
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?
Narration: Alexander Damiano Ricci
Reporting and field research: Futura D’Aprile and Matteo Garavoglia
Author: Futura D'Aprile
English adaptation: Alexander Damiano Ricci
Original soundtrack: Epidemic Sound
Original Sound Editing: Jeremy Bocquet
Sound editing and mixing English version: Daniel Gutierrez Ortega
Cover artwork : Watermelon Collective
Production: Futura D'Aprile
Executive producer: Ana Ribera
Production and editorial coordinator: Alexander Damiano Ricci
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.
This podcast is co-produced by Europod.
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