Getting Free
Episode 9 | Getting Free In this episode, we explore the themes of education, organisation, and agitation concerning Joshua Virasami’s thought-provoking book, “How to Change It,” where he offers a roadmap for how we can start to build a better, more just world. We’re joined by Leon, our Head of Research, who shares his insights […]
Crime and Punishment
Episode 8 | Crime and Punishment Welcome to this episode where we’re discussing crime, arrest, abolitionist theory and its relation to the criminal justice system. Our discussion was sparked by this thought-provoking article: https://www.resilience.org/stories/2019-10-31/the-flawed-social-science-behind-extinction-rebellions-change-strategy/ . We highly recommend giving it a read! Throughout the conversation, we return to the matter of arrest and criminalisation of […]
Coalition Building
Episode 6 | Coalition Building Welcome to our video on the potential of coalition building. It’s all about collaboration, building relationships, and working towards a common objective. Coalition building is often seen as a crucial tool for achieving collective goals, bringing together individuals and organisations with a shared vision. Indeed, we highlight this potential and […]
The Tyranny of Structurelessness
Episode 5 | The Tyranny of Structurelessness Have you ever been part of a grassroots movement that started out with the best intentions, but eventually fizzled out or turned toxic? In this episode of our podcast, we examine “The Tyranny of Structurelessness,” a phenomenon where a lack of formal structure in grassroots movements can lead […]
De-Growth
Episode 4 | De-Growth De-growth: an emerging approach that challenges the dominant belief that economic growth is the only way to achieve prosperity. In this episode, we explore the principles and values that underpin de-growth, and how it proposes to create a more sustainable and equitable future for everyone. Join the conversation as we examine […]
A Lament for Climate Justice
Glasgow Lament | Naming Our Losses This powerful journey explores what holding community grief spaces can look like in communities affected by the collective crises. The film follows the gathering of community workers and activists from food banks, housing associations, migrant justice organisations and climate justice groups. Through the tradition of lament, we bear witness […]