Welcome to *Transnational Care: Bridging Borders and Digital Landscapes,* a podcast brought to you by the Cologne International Forum at the University of Cologne. In this series, we critically examine the intersections of migration, labor, and technology within the global care economy, exploring how care as both an intimate and commodified practice is being reshaped in the context of globalization and digital transformation.

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of turning the tables as our guest is none other than Elifcan Çelebi, an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin’s School of Politics and International Relations. Elifcan’s research focuses on social policy, democratic backsliding, and civil society, and she has been a crucial part of organizing this very podcast. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Political Science from the International Max Planck Research School, and she has been a postdoctoral researcher and lecturer at the University of Cologne.

In this conversation, hosted by Mert Koçak, they will delve into the key issues surrounding care work, touching on the gendered and racialized dynamics that shape care economies, and the rising influence of digital platforms in connecting care workers with those in need. Together, they explore how feminist and queer perspectives provide unique insights into care, and how platforms are reshaping traditional care models.

Let’s dive into this insightful conversation with Elifcan Çelebi.