Podcast appearances and mentions of Adam Greenfield

Editor's Note: This episode was recorded in April 2026, before the City of San Diego released its initial FY27 budget proposal. That proposal has since raised urgent questions about the future of public arts funding in San Diego, making this conversation with Erin Harkey especially timely. Erin Harkey is the President and CEO of Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing arts and culture. She helps shape the national conversation about public arts funding, creative workers, cultural policy, and the future of the arts ecosystem. Before joining Americans for the Arts, Erin held major arts and civic leadership roles in Chicago, including serving as Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. Her career also includes work in Los Angeles and Long Beach, giving her a perspective that spans local practice, regional systems, and national advocacy. This Episode: How do arts and culture help build a healthy society? Erin and Grant explore the arts as both a reflection of community health and a force that helps create it. Erin points to a striking statistic: 76% of Americans say the arts are personally important to them. That shared value matters, especially at a time when artists and cultural organizations are facing real pressure from shifting funding, policy uncertainty, and broader instability. Erin reminds us that culture is everywhere: in museums and theaters, state fairs, classrooms, community centers, faith spaces, neighborhood traditions, and the things people do together every Saturday. Seeing the arts this way helps communities recognize the creative life already around them and understand why public funding matters. They discuss how arts and culture are “both an indicator and facilitator” of a healthy society, shaping quality of life, economic vitality, mental health, civic dialogue, democracy, and the ways communities express who they are. At a moment when San Diego is weighing the future of public arts investment, Erin's national perspective brings the issue home. The work ahead, she argues, is local: protect creative expression, strengthen the conditions artists need, and recognize that when the arts flourish, communities do too. Key Moments: [14:05] Why public arts funding reaches communities that other funding often misses [16:43] Why the arts remain a rare point of broad public agreement [19:15] How culture lives everywhere, from major institutions to everyday community life [24:00] Why arts and health may be one of the most resonant arguments for public support [40:09] Why the arts are essential to a healthy democracy Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Americans for the Arts – National organization advancing arts and culture through research, advocacy, policy, and field-building. Arts & Economic Prosperity Research – Americans for the Arts' research on the economic and social impact of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Springboard for the Arts – Artist-centered organization known for community development work and guaranteed income efforts for artists. Prebys Foundation's Healing Through Art and Nature – Grant initiative focused on how arts and nature can support mental health, connection, and well-being. Take Action: Support Public Arts Funding – Follow local budget conversations and speak up for arts and culture as essential civic infrastructure. Resources at sdartmatters.org. Recognize Culture Everywhere – Notice the festivals, murals, performances, traditions, and community spaces that shape daily life. Support Artists and Cultural Workers – Attend events, buy work, share opportunities, and advocate for the space, funding, and conditions artists need to thrive. Connect Arts to Health and Belonging – Look for ways arts and culture can support young people, mental health, connection, and reduced isolation in your community. Protect Creative Expression – Treat the arts as part of a healthy democracy: a way people share stories, encounter different perspectives, and imagine what comes next. Credits:This is a production of the Prebys FoundationHosted by Grant OliphantCo-Hosted by Crystal PageProduced by Adam Greenfield, Tess Karesky, Edgar Ontiveros Medina, and Crystal PageEngineered by Adam GreenfieldProduction Coordination by Tess KareskyVideo Production by Edgar Ontiveros MedinaThe Stop & Talk Theme song was created by San Diego's own Mr. Lyrical Groove.Download episodes at your favorite podcatcher or visit us at StopAndTalkPod​cast​.comSpecial thanks to the Prebys Foundation TeamIf you like this show, and we hope you do, the best way to support this show is to share and subscribe.

Editor's Note: This episode was recorded in March 2026, before the City of San Diego released its initial FY27 budget proposal. That proposal has since raised urgent questions about the future of public arts funding in San Diego, making Jonathon and Grant's conversation about arts, culture, and downtown's future especially timely. Jonathon Glus is the Prebys Senior Art & Design Fellow in Residence at the Downtown San Diego Partnership, working to help shape a bold vision for a more creative, vibrant, and connected downtown. A longtime arts leader, Jonathon brings national experience and a deep belief in the role artists, creative businesses, and cultural infrastructure can play in the life of a city. In San Diego, his work is focused on what it would take for downtown to become not only a place of business, but a civic and creative center worthy of the region's talent, beauty, and binational identity. This Episode: What role do arts and culture play in helping a city thrive? Jonathon and Grant explore why downtowns still matter, not just as business districts, but as civic centers where people gather, connect, experience beauty, and feel part of a shared life. Jonathon makes the case that arts and culture are essential to that work. They bring people into public spaces, support creative workers and small businesses, strengthen local identity, and help make a city feel alive. Together, they look at what San Diego can learn from other cities that have used creativity to reimagine their urban cores, while also naming the ingredients this region already has, from Balboa Park and historic buildings to its border-region identity and creative talent. At a moment when public arts funding is under serious threat, the conversation is a reminder that arts and culture are not extras. They are part of the civic infrastructure that helps communities build belonging, opportunity, and shared pride. If San Diego wants to be a global and inviting city, arts and culture need to be part of that story. Key Moments: [4:40] The shift from focusing only on cultural institutions to centering artists and creatives [8:50] Why affordability, space, and invitation matter for San Diego's creative workforce [22:15] How arts and culture can shape the next era of downtown [33:38] How imagination and grit can help San Diego move beyond a scarcity mindset [46:19] What a more creative downtown San Diego could look and feel like in five years Resources Mentioned in This Episode: San Diego Downtown Partnership – Organization working to support, strengthen, and reimagine downtown San Diego Balboa Park – San Diego's historic cultural park and one of the region's most beloved civic assets Creative Enterprise Zones – Policy and planning models used in cities such as London to protect and grow creative districts Pacific Standard Time – Getty-led regional arts initiative that brings museums and cultural organizations together around shared themes Take Action: Support Public Arts Funding – Pay attention to local budget decisions and speak up for arts and culture as essential civic infrastructure. Resources at sdartmatters.org. Visit Downtown with Fresh Eyes – Notice the public spaces, storefronts, historic buildings, and creative possibilities already present in the urban core. Support Local Artists and Creative Businesses – Seek out San Diego artists, designers, performers, galleries, studios, and cultural events. Find San Diego art events here. Make Space for Creativity – Whether you own property, lead an organization, or shape policy, consider how artists and creatives can be invited into the future of your community. Help Tell San Diego's Creative Story – Celebrate the artists and cultural voices that reflect the region's unique identity, from its natural environment to its transborder connections. Credits:This is a production of the Prebys FoundationHosted by Grant OliphantCo-Hosted by Crystal PageProduced by Adam Greenfield, Tess Karesky, Edgar Ontiveros Medina, and Crystal PageEngineered by Adam GreenfieldProduction Coordination by Tess KareskyVideo Production by Edgar Ontiveros MedinaThe Stop & Talk Theme song was created by San Diego's own Mr. Lyrical Groove.Special thanks to the Prebys Foundation TeamDownload episodes at your favorite podcatcher or visit us at StopAndTalkPod​cast​.comIf you like this show, and we hope you do, the best way to support this show is to share, subscribe

Jay Buys is the founder and CEO of Visceral, a B Corp-certified creative agency that builds brands and websites exclusively for social change organizations. Working with nonprofits, foundations, and other mission-driven partners, Jay has helped shape a business model that puts people, profit, and planet in conversation rather than opposition. In San Diego and beyond, he is part of a growing movement challenging the idea that business success has to come at the expense of workers, communities, or values.  This Episode: What would it take to reimagine business as a force for shared good? Jay and Grant dig into the growing movement to build companies that measure success by more than profit alone. Their conversation explores Certified B Corporations (B Corps), social enterprise, and the wider push for business models that invest in workers, communities, and the future. Jay sees business as a vital community asset—one that can actively contribute to shared prosperity and well-being.  In his view, profit itself is not the problem; greed is. What matters most is how a business uses its resources and whether its values are reflected in wages, benefits, accountability, and community impact. They examine the difference between authentic commitment and “purpose washing,” and what it means to run a company that tries to live its values, even when there are tradeoffs. The conversation also looks to the future. Grant and Jay discuss why younger workers are asking different questions about work, what San Diego could become as a hub for business for good, and how emerging technologies like AI are raising fresh ethical challenges.  Key Moments: [2:44] What B Corp certification actually means and why Visceral chose that path [8:21] “Profit's not the thing that we're mad at — it's greed.” [13:55] Why “being a good business is good for business” [15:41] What younger workers are demanding from employers and why that matters [28:54] Why Jay believes San Diego could become a leader in business for good Key Terms: Certified B Corporation/B Corp – A certified business that meets standards for social and environmental impact, accountability, and transparency.  Purpose-Driven Business – A company that aims to make money while also advancing social or environmental good. Social Enterprise – A revenue-generating business built to address a social issue. Purpose Washing – When a company talks about values or impact without the practices to support those claims. Public Benefit Corporation – A legal business structure that allows a company to pursue public good alongside profit; different from B Corp certification. Mentioned in This Episode: Business for Good San Diego – Local nonprofit advancing policies and practices that support a more inclusive, community-centered economy  B Local San Diego – Regional B Corp community helping businesses connect and grow B Corp Certification – Framework and certification process for businesses committed to people, planet, and profit Cause San Diego – Local network supporting socially conscious business leadership Take Action: Support Businesses That Walk the Talk – Look for companies whose practices reflect the values they promote. Spend in Line with Your Values – When possible, choose local, ethical, and community-minded businesses.  Ask What Success Should Mean – Consider how businesses might measure success through people and impact, not just profit. Encourage Better Workplaces – Champion cultures that offer fair pay, real support, and a sense of shared purpose. Stay Curious About New Models – Explore the growing movement around B Corps, social enterprise, co-ops, and employee ownership. Credits: This is a production of the Prebys FoundationHosted by Grant OliphantCo-Hosted by Crystal PageProduced by Adam Greenfield, Tess Karesky, Edgar Ontiveros Medina, and Crystal PageEngineered by Adam GreenfieldProduction Coordination by Tess KareskyVideo Production by Edgar Ontiveros MedinaThe Stop & Talk Theme song was created by San Diego's own Mr. Lyrical Groove.Download episodes at your favorite podcatcher or visit us at StopAndTalkPod​cast​.comSpecial thanks to the Prebys Foundation TeamIf you like this show, and we hope you do, the best way to support this show is to share and subscribe.

Laura Castañeda is a veteran journalist, educator, and community voice who has spent decades helping San Diego understand itself. Known for her work in television and print, including at the San Diego Union-Tribune, she has been a mentor to generations of reporters and a champion for more inclusive, community-centered journalism. As a leader in the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Laura brings a binational perspective to the role media plays in shaping public understanding, especially in a region where borders, cultures, and stories intersect every day. This Episode: What does responsible journalism look like in a region as complex  as San Diego and the U.S.-Mexico border? In this candid conversation, Laura and Grant explore how journalism has shifted from well-resourced newsrooms to a faster, thinner, and more fragmented media landscape. Laura reflects on what's been lost and what's at stake when communities aren't fully represented or heard. They also dig into community trust: how it's built through real relationships, how quickly it can erode, and why it remains essential to meaningful reporting. Looking ahead, they explore how younger audiences consume news and the growing risks of misinformation. They call out the importance of journalism that captures the full human story, especially around immigration and life in a border region. As Laura says, journalism isn't dead; it's changing. For her, the path forward is to meet people where they are and stay grounded in journalism's core role of holding power accountable and reflecting the full complexity of communities. Key Moments: [3:26] How the journalism landscape has shifted from full crews to one-person newsrooms [10:15] The responsibility of covering the border with nuance, not just crisis [15:44] Why newsrooms should reflect the populations where they report[32:06] How journalists can build trust by showing up in communities [34:26] What happens to the community when strong local journalism disappears[41:47] What journalism gets wrong about immigration and the missing human stories Resources Mentioned in This Episode: National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) – Supporting and advancing Hispanic students, professionals and educators in the field of journalismDocumenters Program – Training community members to document public meetings and strengthen local accountability Indian Voices – Community publication amplifying Native perspectives in San Diego Take Action: Support Local Journalism – Subscribe to outlets that reflect and serve your community. Engage Directly – Attend community meetings or follow reporting that impacts your neighborhood.  Seek Full Stories – Look beyond headlines to understand the people and context behind the news. Build Trust – Talk with others about what you're reading and where it comes from. Stay Curious – Ask questions, verify sources, and value facts in a rapidly changing media landscape. Credits: This is a production of the Prebys FoundationHosted by Grant OliphantCo-Hosted by Crystal PageProduced by Adam Greenfield, Tess Karesky, Edgar Ontiveros Medina, and Crystal PageEngineered by Adam GreenfieldProduction Coordination by Tess KareskyVideo Production by Edgar Ontiveros MedinaThe Stop & Talk Theme song was created by San Diego's own Mr. Lyrical Groove.Download episodes at your favorite podcatcher or visit us at StopAndTalkPod​cast​.comSpecial thanks to the Prebys Foundation TeamIf you like this show, and we hope you do, the best way to support this show is to share and subscribe.

Two anarchists from southern Ontario talk about 25 year climate projections in that region and what it might mean to take them seriously. Related Links Workshop Recap: The Coming Climate Catastrophe Climate Atlas of Canada Desert by Anonymous Aric McBay Interview on Climate Crisis It's Revolution or Death The Long Emergency: A Discussion with Adam Greenfield  

Political power can take many forms, from the top-down model of the Roman Empire, to operating in the democratic politics of today, to the possibilities offered by new technologies for more horizontal power structures in the future.Matthew Sweet is joined on a stage at the Hay Festival by historian Tom Holland, whose new translation of Suetonius' Lives of the Caesars examines Roman power politics from the inside; Guto Harri, who saw the inside workings of power as Downing Street Director of Communications; Adam Greenfield, whose book Lifehouse looks at local networks of mutual aid that have emerged in response to climate crisis; and political philosopher Sophie Scott-Brown - whose book The Radical Fifties: Activist Politics in Cold War Britain is out in July.Producer: Luke Mulhall

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Welcome back to The Beautiful Idea, a new project from a collective of several anarchist and autonomous media producers scattered around the world. We’re bringing you interviews and stories from the front-lines of autonomous social movements and struggles, as well as original commentary and analysis. In this episode we sit down with Adam Greenfield, author... Read Full Article

Welcome back to The Beautiful Idea, a new project from a collective of several anarchist and autonomous media producers scattered around the world. We're bringing you interviews and stories from the front-lines of autonomous social movements and struggles, as well as original commentary and analysis.In this episode we sit down with Adam Greenfield, author of the book Lifehouse, out on Verso. In this discussion we talk about technology and the internet, the occurrence of disaster, the long emergency, the concept of lifehouses, prepperism, and the complexities of organizing in communities.You can find Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves In A World On Fire here:https://www.versobooks.com/products/2536-lifehouse

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In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

In Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire (Verso, 2024), Adam Greenfield presents a compelling vision for collective resilience in an age of perpetual crisis. As we grapple with what Greenfield terms the "Long Emergency"—an era marked by cascading disasters from pandemics to climate-driven catastrophes—this timely book explores how we might reclaim agency and foster community in the face of overwhelming challenges. Greenfield's central argument is both radical and deeply pragmatic: by synthesizing diverse tactics of mutual aid and community organizing, we can construct a coherent way of life that not only helps us survive but potentially thrive amidst upheaval. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary examples, he illustrates how grassroots networks of care and solidarity can serve as powerful bulwarks against despair and disempowerment. The author takes readers on a journey through various models of collective action and self-organization. He examines the Black Panthers' survival programs and the remarkable effectiveness of Occupy Sandy's disaster relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Greenfield also highlights the crucial role played by neighborhood-based mutual aid groups during the COVID-19 lockdowns, demonstrating how local initiatives can fill gaps left by institutional failures. However, Greenfield's vision extends beyond ad hoc responses to specific crises. He invites readers to consider larger-scale experiments in participatory democracy and communal living, such as the municipalist movements in Spain and the autonomous region of Rojava in Syria. These examples serve as proof of concept for alternative forms of social and political organization that prioritize collective well-being and ecological sustainability. Lifehouse is both a manifesto and a call to action. It is an invitation to rediscover and nurture our individual and collective capacities that have long been suppressed under late capitalism. Greenfield argues that by building robust networks of mutual support and reimagining local power structures, we can create resilient communities capable of weathering the storms ahead. This book arrives at a critical juncture as the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent and traditional institutions struggle to address mounting global challenges. Greenfield's work offers not just a critique of the current system but a roadmap for creating meaningful alternatives rooted in solidarity and shared purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamie and Sam are joined by author and academic Adam Greenfield to discuss his new book Lifehouse: Taking Care Of Ourselves in a World On Fire, out now on Verso. In it, Greenfield makes a well-supported case that world governments will not be able to get a handle on climate change in time to stave off widespread catastrophe. He then examines past mutual aid efforts including Occupy Sandy in New York City, Common Grounds in post-Katrina New Orleans, post-austerity solidarity networks in Greece, and the programs of the Black Panther Party. In these moments, Greenfield identifies modes of solidarity and participatory democracy that might become the building blocks of a new society. In his final chapter, he sets forth a bold proposal for a confederated network of lifehouses...and that's most of what we talk about in this half! Buy the book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2536-lifehouse Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord, a shout out on the pod, and access to all bonus content. Follow us on Instagram: @party.girls.pod Leave us a nice review on Apple podcasts if you feel so inclined :)

In part 2 of our interview with author Adam Greenfield, we dig into what he means by the term "lifehouse," and what steps you can take to set one up in your city or town. Buy the book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2536-lifehouse Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord, a shout out on the pod, and access to all bonus content, including this episode. Follow us on Instagram: @party.girls.pod Leave us a nice review on Apple podcasts if you feel so inclined :)

Jamie and Sam are joined by author and academic Adam Greenfield to discuss his new book Lifehouse: Taking Care Of Ourselves in a World On Fire, out now on Verso. In it, Greenfield makes a well-supported case that world governments will not be able to get a handle on climate change in time to stave off widespread catastrophe. He then examines past mutual aid efforts including Occupy Sandy in New York City, Common Grounds in post-Katrina New Orleans, post-austerity solidarity networks in Greece, and programs put on by the Black Panther Party. In these moments, Greenfield identifies modes of solidarity and participatory democracy that might become the building blocks of a new society. In his final chapter, he sets forth a bold proposal for a confederated network of lifehouses. What is a lifehouse, exactly? Find out in part 2, which is out now for patrons. Buy the book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2536-lifehouse Sign up as a supporter at Patreon.com/partygirls to get access to our Discord, a shout out on the pod, and access to all bonus content. Follow us on Instagram: @party.girls.pod Leave us a nice review on Apple podcasts if you feel so inclined :)

Reinventing Parking is the official podcast of the Parking Reform Network! Why not join? On November 2, 2023, the Austin City Council voted to end parking mandates, making Austin Texas the largest municipality in the USA to do so. So far.  I had a discussion with three of the key people from the Austin Parking Reform Coalition who worked to make it happen. They were Leah Bojo, Jay Crossley and Adam Greenfield.  Think of it as a Master Class for aspiring parking reform advocates! Here is an outline:  Brief summary of the whole story, especially the beginnings [2:52] Were Austin's parking mandates unusual? [7:04] A broad coalition against parking mandates [7:44] Institutional and financial infrastructure for the coalition [9:49] How important was the parking reform network? [10:46] American Disabilities Act (ADA) parking when abolishing parking mandates [12:48] The role of people inside city hall, such as city staff [15:58] The time was right [17:24] Advice for newbie or disheartened parking reformers [18:45] Dealing with pushback [22:54] Link parking reform with wider reforms or do it as a stand-alone reform? [25:49] Which comes first, off-street reform or on-street parking management? [29:35] Support across the political spectrum? [32:47] If car dependent Austin can abolish parking mandates, any city can. [34:34] You can read a lightly edited transcript here. 

Rethink35 is suing TxDOT: Why this action has global implications. In this special, bonus episode, I connect with Kelsey Huse and Gregory Bertrand, volunteers with Rethink35, for an urgent conversation about the two legal actions that this community group has taken to try and stop this project. Please sign on to the Civil Rights Complaint and make a donation here: https://rethink35.org/Making our highways wider and wider simply won't work. This is a proven fact, and yet state highway departments continue to build in a desperate attempt to remain relevant. Rethink35 is a community-run effort to put a stop to the devastating, racist expansion of Interstate 35 through the heart of downtown Austin, TX. Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the Podcast on your preferred listening platform, and don't forget to check out and subscribe to the Active Towns Channel for more contentHelpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):- Sign the petition and make a donation- Strong Towns episode with Chuck Marohn, Adam Greenfield, and attorney Bobby Levinski- Bottom-up Revolution Podcast Episode- My bike ride interview with Kelsey and Adam- Kelsey and Jenna Hanes on using social for good- Reconnect Austin- Save Our Springs- Heal the Scar Press Conference video- Rethink35 videos on YouTubeIf you are a fan of the Active Towns Podcast, please consider supporting the effort as an Active Towns Ambassador in the following ways:1. Join our Patreon community. Contributions start at just $1 per month(Note: Patron benefits include early, ad-free access to content and a 15% discount in the Active Towns Merch Store)2. If you enjoyed this episode, you can also "leave a tip" through "Buy Me a Coffee"3. Pick up some Active Towns #StreetsAreForPeople Merch at my storeCredits:- Video and audio production by John Simmerman- Music via Epidemic SoundResources used during the production of this video:- My recording platform is Ecamm Live- Editing software Adobe Creative Cloud Suite- Equipment: Contact me for a complete listFor more information about the Active Towns effort or to follow along, please visit our links below:- Active Towns Website- Active Towns on Twitter- Periodic e-NewsletterBackground:Hi Everyone! My name is John Simmerman, and I'm a health promotion and public health professional with over 30 years of experience. Over the years, my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization in how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.Since 2010,  I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be while striving to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities."The Active Towns Channel features my original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them.Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2024 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

One of the most egregious highway expansion projects we've encountered is the I-35 project in Austin, Texas. A lot of good people have been fighting it for a long time, and on this week's episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, host Chuck Marohn will be talking with two of them: Adam Greenfield and Bobby Levinski. They're both part of the grassroots movement Rethink35, which is working with other local organizations to file a lawsuit against the Texas Department of Transportation over their plans to expand I-35. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Learn more about Rethink35's work on their website. Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).

On this week's episode, we've got a special double interview with Adam Greenfield and Miriam Schoenfield, who are both freeway fighters based in Austin, Texas. Greenfield is a transportation and land-use advocate and co-founder of Rethink35. Schoenfield, who is a board member at Rethink35, is a professor at The University of Texas at Austin. Challenging the expansion of a massive highway is one of the biggest missions one can take on in any city, so we're excited to have Greenfield and Schoenfield on the show to talk about this important work that they're doing. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Rethink35 (website). Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram). Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

London-based American author and urbanist Adam Greenfield has spent the past quarter-century thinking and working at the intersection of technology, design and politics with everyday life. His books include the bestselling Against the Smart City and Radical Technologies. In this this Tidings interview, he describes his vision of Lifehouses, informed by his experiences with Superstorm Sandy […] The post Adam Greenfield’s vision of Lifehouses for the Long Emergency of climate change collapse appeared first on Hazel Kahan.

Ashley and Dougald co-host Adam Greenfield to talk about his idea of LifeHouses as featured here https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/from-churches-to-lifehouses. Previously a rock critic, a bike messenger, a free-clinic medic and a sergeant in the US Army, Adam Greenfield has spent the past quarter-century thinking and working at the intersection of technology, design and politics with everyday life. Before founding his own practice, Urbanscale, in 2010, he worked as lead information architect for Razorfish in Tokyo and head of design direction for service and user interface design at Nokia headquarters outside Helsinki. Selected in 2013 as Senior Urban Fellow at the LSE Cities centre of the London School of Economics, he has taught in New York University's Interactive Telecommunications Program and the Urban Design program of the Bartlett, University College London. His books include Everyware: The Dawning Age of Ubiquitous Computing, Urban Computing and Its Discontents, and the bestsellers Against the Smart City and Radical Technologies: The Design of Everyday Life. His next book is Beyond Hope: Collective Power and Mutual Care in the Long Emergency, coming next year from Verso. You can sign up for his irregular dispatches from London at http://tinyletter.com/speedbird , or connect with him on Mastodon at http://social.coop/@adamgreenfield Dougald Hine is a social thinker, writer, speaker and the co-founder of the Dark Mountain Project and a school called HOME. His latest book is At Work in the Ruins (2023) and he publishes new essays on his Substack, Writing Home. atworkintheruins | Instagram | Linktree His substack can be found at: Writing Home | Dougald Hine | Substack

On the app economy.   [Patreon Exclusive]   Delivery apps have taken the world by storm, and the pandemic only deepened our dependence on them. What is the price of convenience – and is there anything wrong with wanting ease? Capitalist keep propping up these money-losing enterprises – why? And can they survive the end of cheap money?   Is the app economy just a battering ram against labour rights? Are delivery apps out to kill off traditional restaurants? And should we defend the petite bourgeoisie and independent bars and pubs?   And does the dream of freedom sold by apps to workers, of being your own boss, work as a legitimating ideology?   Reading: Farewell to the servant economy, FT Radical Technologies: The Design of Everyday Life, Adam Greenfield, Verso Delivering Restaurants to Wall Street, Alex Park, Compact 5 Reasons Marxism Has Nothing To Offer Millennials, Austrian Economics Center Links: /59/ Übermenschen of Capital Pt. 3 ft. Leigh Phillips & Michal Rozworski Excerpt: /311/ Reading Club: The Precariat Excerpt: /172/ Three Articles: Elite Production (on Uber)

Adam Greenfield is the executive director of Rethink 35, a group pushing for the study of alternatives to the I35 expansion. You can learn more about them and find links for their social media, at their website: https://rethink35.com/ ________________________ @bradswail austincitycouncilman.com Support the show on Patreon!

This is the ancestral land of the First People, the Kumeyaay. Nature's benefits, or the goods and services vital to human health and livelihoods, are also called ecosystem services.  While there are several categories of ecosystem services, of focus today, and increasingly within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, is the category of cultural ecosystem services. These are the non-material benefits that result from paired human and environmental interactions and include stewardship, aesthetics, recreation, and education. For places with strong indigenous and local community presence, these encompass environmental conditions that allow for spiritual experiences, cultural heritage, sense of place, and way of life. In this episode of Divided Together, we'll hear from Dr. Kristen Goodrich on her perspective about the Tijuana Estuary's ecosystem services. We'll also hear from Adela Bonilla Armenta, who works in a collective in Los Laureles, Tijuana Mexico that focuses on upcycling waste to make beautiful and functional products, and Gregg Cady in the Tijuana River Valley in San Diego who is involved in farm education. We will examine reciprocal relationship with place and hear the stories of two people in a bioregion, with livelihoods that are influenced by their being situated in the Tijuana River Watershed yet on different sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. Divided Together is a California State Parks podcast series for Border Field State Park, brought to you by Parks California and the generosity of an anonymous donor. Adam Greenfield is the engineer and co-producer of this podcast.  Victoria Chavez contributed voiceover for Adela Bonilla. Anne Marie Tipton is the host and co-producer.

This is the ancestral land of the First People, the Kumeyaay. For thousands of years, fresh water flowed down from mountains to the east, carving out a course and, with its sediments, creating the Tijuana River Estuary when it mixed with the waters of the sea. All that time, plants and animals adapted to the evolving environment, with Kumeyaay using the estuary and its surrounding land for food-gathering and habitation. With the arrival of Spanish colonists and soldiers in May of 1769, all those patterns began to change and the natural landscape was subject to a different idea of ownership and land management. This shift was cemented when in 1821, the Tijuana Estuary became part of Alta California. In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the U.S.-Mexican War – and ceded present-day California to the United States, eventually solidifying borders that changed people's ways of life. You might have heard the war between the United States and Mexico referred to as the Mexican American War. We prefer to use the term U.S. -Mexican War because it acknowledges that Mexico is also a part of America, as well as the hard feelings that still exist to our neighbor to the south regarding that war. In this episode of Divided Together, we'll hear from Rachel St. John, an historian who wrote a book about the early U.S.-Mexico border period from 1848 to the 1930s. How did a simple line on a map transform into the regulated divide we have today? In this episode historian Rachel St. John shares how an array of officials, land pirates, and law enforcement created the foundations for the modern border control we have today. Divided Together is a California State Parks podcast series for Border Field State Park, brought to you by Parks California and the generosity of an anonymous donor. Adam Greenfield is the engineer and co-producer of this podcast.  Anne Marie Tipton is the host and co-producer.

A close to NZ$800 billion futuristic mirrored metropolis has broken ground in Saudi Arabia. 'The Line' is a city designed to one day host nine million residents… it will be 200 metres wide, 170 kilometres long, and 150 stories high. While some are touting the NEOM design as environmentally impressive, many of the elements are based on technology that does not yet exist. There are also concerns for the project's morality, due to Saudi's patchy human rights record. Adam Greenfield is an American writer and urbanist who looks into the intersection of design and culture and spoke to Tova about the project.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Adam Greenfield, Henry Fenby-Taylor and Ian Gordon discuss the future of society in a technological universe through the lens Adam's books including Radical Technologies. Who on earth do we think we are? What problems are we trying to solve? Will anyone listen? What problems are we solving. Come, listen to this podcast and ask yourself the important questions. Also, check out Adam Greenfields books online.

A Dailyish dose of wonder for March 14. It's a celebration of Albert Einstein's genius, concept of time, and fashion advice. There's a creativity prompt that helps forge new neural pathways for idea fluency too.  You can subscribe to The Awe-manac podcast at iTunes. Stitcher, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other podcast apps. The Muse is IN programsA Muse's Daydream PodcastYou can find the Muse, Albert here:The Nine Modern Day Muses (and a Bodyguard): 10 Guides to Creative InspirationWritten, narrated, and engineered by Jill Badonsky.Dose of Mirth department: Robin BriseboisWith contributions from my Facebook friends:Julie Waltman, Lane Rider,Erika Santoro, Shannon Bates, Candy Cumming,  Len Blumer, Bill McKeighan, Brian Gaul, Adam Greenfield.Music: Epidemic Sound

Dike's passions run the gamut, from community engagement to soccer to modern day flying dinosaurs, also known as birds. Dike's also pretty sure we could all do a bit more to protect another passion of his, the environment. Credits: "Allston Night Owl" by Blue Dot Sessions (Allston Night Owl by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Elmore Heights" by Blue Dot Sessions (Elmore Heights by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Dirty Wallpaper" by Blue Dot Sessions (Dirty Wallpaper by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, communicated, advertised, and meant to educate the masses by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more. Please be sure to also rate and review The People In My Neighborhood podcast on iTunes. I hope you enjoyed your visit. See you soon, neighbor.

Jody's childhood was quaint and filled with food and the outdoors. While frogs and ground squirrels suffered, Jody took these passions and created an equally rewarding adulthood. Credits: "Hundred Mile" by Blue Dot Sessions (Hundred Mile by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Caprese" by Blue Dot Sessions (Caprese by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Pavement Hack" by Blue Dot Sessions (Pavement Hack by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, melted, swished, swirled, and molded into chocolatey shape by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more. Be sure to rate and review The People In My Neighborhood on iTunes. I hope you enjoyed your stay.

Vietca would never claim she had an easy childhood. But she would be the first to turn that all into a party. Then probably a business. No, Vietca isn't a mullet. Maybe a fancy hat. But definitely not a mullet. Credits: "Ghost Byzantine" by Blue Dot Sessions (Ghost Byzantine by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Insatiable Toad" by Blue Dot Sessions (Insatiable Toad by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Lord Weasel" by Blue Dot Sessions (Lord Weasel by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, trimmed, shaped, feathered, and hardened with pomade by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

Sridhar has experienced and seen a lot in his life. His travels have taken him around the world. But one thing Sridhar hasn't experienced is something we all seek, the validation of musical taste from the coolest dude at the local record shop. Credits: "The Yards" by Blue Dot Sessions (The Yards by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Kalsted" by Blue Dot Sessions (Kalsted by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Seamless" by Blue Dot Sessions (Seamless by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, borrowed, stolen, hidden, and snuck past your parents by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

Marc's on a quest to learn all he can about music and playing guitar. Marc also knows there will always be something to learn. Marc is not a masochist. Marc is just motivated to be as good at life and his craft as possible. We could probably all be more like Marc. "Li Fonte" by Blue Dot Sessions (Li Fonte by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Lakkalia" by Blue Dot Sessions (Lakkalia by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "The Wreckoning" by Year of the Dragon (https://yearofthedragonband.com/home#take-control) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, studied, researched, lived, and listened to over and over by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

Justine didn't suffer any fools as an only child, especially if that fool was Carson Daly. From an early age, Justine discovered her passions and dislikes her way, through her own trials and errors, and also successes. Oh, and dinosaurs. Credits: "The Molerat" by Blue Dot Sessions (The Molerat by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) "Pxl Htra" by Blue Dot Sessions (Pxl Htra by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. "Children of Lemuel" by Blue Dot Sessions (Children of Lemuel by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License.) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, planted, grown, plucked, and tossed in a leafy salad by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

Chris has lived many lives. And at the age of 66, Chris is planning on living many more. Not because of regrets. Mostly because he can. This talk fueled by love and understanding. Credits: "Castor Wheel Pivot" by Blue Dot Sessions (Castor Wheel Pivot by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "4 Point Path" by Blue Dot Sessions (4 Point Path by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Paper Napkin" by Blue Dot Sessions (Paper Napkin by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, cropped, cajoled, calibrated, and covered in compliments by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

Nikki has always loved people. Nikki has always loved to sing. It's no mystery, then, that Nikki loves to sing with other people. Or herself. As long as she's singing. If other people are involved, even better. Credits: "One Eight Four" by Blue Dot Sessions (OneEightFour by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Greylock" by Blue Dot Sessions (Greylock by Blue Dot Sessions is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License) "Tell Me" by Nikki Lerner (Copyright 2016 Nikki Lerner Music) The People In My Neighborhood is hosted, mixed, produced, massaged, walked, burped, and nurtured with endless love by Adam Greenfield. Visit www.iamadamgreenfield.com to learn more.

If Kerri Evelyn Harris wins in Delaware, she will have knocked out an incumbent US Senator. And that would be a really big deal. Harris, a left candidate backed by Justice Democrats, is Dan's guest today. She is the latest candidate putting forward the bold proposition that in a democracy ordinary people should govern themselves—particularly since well-credentialed incumbents like her opponent, Senator Tom Carper, so often do the bidding of corporate interests. Live recording of The Dig coming up in New York City. Friday, August 17, 7 PM at Verso Books (20 Jay Street in Brooklyn). It's called Blockadia and Beyond: Left climate politics for the 21st century https://www.facebook.com/events/2042636042656908/?active_tab=about Thanks to Verso Books. Check out Radical Technologies: The Design of Everyday Life by Adam Greenfield versobooks.com/books/2742-radical-technologies Support this podcast with your $ at patreon.com/TheDig to receive our weekly newsletter

View Transcript Kaniela Ing (kanielaing.com) is a DSA member running in Hawaii's 1st Congressional District, calling for an end to imperialism and rule by the wealthy, and for housing rights, a green New Deal, Medicare for All, and free college. And he's Dan's guest. Ocasio-Cortez became an overnight celebrity when she defeated Joe Crowely. But what's most important is that you know who these candidates are before election day—because that's when they most need your help. Live recording of The Dig coming up in New York City. Friday, August 17, 7 PM at Verso Books (20 Jay Street in Brooklyn). It's called Blockadia and Beyond: Left climate politics for the 21st century https://www.facebook.com/events/2042636042656908/?active_tab=about Thanks to Verso Books. Check out Radical Technologies: The Design of Everyday Life by Adam Greenfield versobooks.com/books/2742-radical-technologies Support this podcast with your $ at patreon.com/TheDig to receive our weekly newsletter  

Today, we're talking about Italy, where a so-called "populist" alliance of the Five Star Movement and right-wing League just took over the government with anti-migrant and Euro-skeptic agenda. Dan's guest is David Broder, a historian of French and Italian communism and frequent contributor to Jacobin. The Five Star Movement was for a time welcomed by some on the left. But it's not of the left; rather, it is a product of the Italian left's collapse.   Thanks to Verso. Check out Radical Technologies: The Design of Everyday Life by Adam Greenfield versobooks.com/books/2742-radical-technologies   And register for the Socialism 2018 conference (July 5-8, Chicago!) at socialismconference.org   And support this podcast with $ and access our weekly newsletter at patreon.com/TheDig  

Tonight, Philip Dodd and guests reflect on safe cities, past and present - on how literature, technology, law and social engineering imagine safety and its absence in cities - and whether safe cities are in the end an oxymoron. Philip is joined by senior urban fellow at LSE Cities, Adam Greenfield, writer Beatrix Campbell, criminologist Peter Fussey, director of The Runnymede Trust Omar Khan, and historian of London Jerry White, who will be discussing Joseph Conrad's terrorist novel, The Secret Agent.