Who Pays The Price? L-Għaliex Questions How Money Creates Inequality
With almost every aspect of life driven by money, the upcoming episode of L-Għaliex takes on one of the most uncomfortable yet essential questions: why does money cause so much harm?
Hosts Matthew Bartolo and Joseph Agius are joined by Andre Callus and Keith Marshall to explore the complex relationship between wealth, power, and human value – both globally and locally.
Money As Oppression Or Progress?
Andre Callus, drawing from his activism with Moviment Graffitti, brings forward a striking perspective on how money becomes a tool of oppression.
He challenges the societal obsession with wealth as a measure of success and highlights how it often marginalises the most vulnerable. For Callus, money isn’t inherently evil; it’s how society wields it that leads to harm.
On the other hand, Keith Marshall, through his work with the Sigma Foundation, offers a global lens.
From bartering systems in rural Ethiopian villages to ambitious pursuits driven by wealth, Marshall’s experiences show the paradox of money: while it fuels acts of power and control, it also enables extraordinary kindness and progress.
Malta’s Wealth Imbalance – A Conversation That Hits Close To Home
The episode doesn’t shy away from Malta’s own struggles with wealth inequality, corruption, and greed.
With 1% of the population owning over half the country’s wealth, L-Għaliex boldly questions how this imbalance affects morality, empathy, and justice. Are we sacrificing community values for material gain? And are local narratives around success skewed by how wealth is portrayed in the media?This episode isn’t just a critique of capitalism but a deeper exploration of human behaviour, societal norms, and values.
L-Għaliex challenges viewers to reflect on the balance between striving for wealth and preserving empathy, justice, and community goals.
By weaving together personal stories, insightful commentary, and thought-provoking questions, this episode doesn’t just point fingers – it encourages viewers to consider how we can reshape our relationship with money for a fairer, more equitable future.
Catch this captivating conversation today at 12pm on Lovin Malta and Matthew Bartolo’s Facebook page.
Whether you’re questioning the cost of success, curious about global wealth systems, or simply pondering what role money plays in your life – this is an episode that promises to spark discussions worth having.
Will you join the conversation?
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