Universal Basic Income (UBI) has become one of the most exciting ideas in economic justice. What was once dismissed as a fringe proposal is now being taken seriously by mayors, governors, researchers, philanthropists, and community organizers across the country.

Chelsea Wilkinson from Income Movement discusses the history, models, misconceptions, and political strategies for universal basic income, highlighting its potential to transform society and address economic inequality.

If you’ve ever wondered whether talking about race helps or hurts efforts to build a working-class movement, you don’t want to miss my conversation with Professor Ian Haney López. Drawing on years of empirical research, he explains why politicians and organizers who unite people across race while specifically naming the billionaire class as the source of our shared economic struggles consistently outperform messages that ignore race, or messages that focus on race alone. It’s one of the clearest, most practical discussions I’ve heard about how we actually win.

Whether you’re organizing in your community, talking politics with friends, or just trying to make sense of today’s political landscape, this interview offers insights you can put to use immediately.

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In this episode, we explore California’s Proposition 40, the billionaire tax initiative, and its implications for democracy, economic justice, and healthcare. Guest Kris Cuaresma-Primm, one of the spokespersons for the California Billionaire Tax, shares insights on how grassroots organizing can challenge the billionaire class and reshape policy. If CA voters can use the initiative process—created in 1911 to challenge the Robber Barons of that era—to stand up to the billionaire class of our own time, it will send a powerful message across the country.

In this episode, Mel Figueroa discusses the interconnected crises facing our world and the importance of understanding global capitalism, imperialism, and settler colonialism. A must-listen for those seeking a deeper understanding of current geopolitical and ecological challenges and how to take action. Mel is the Editor of “Tracking the Crisis,” a weekly news round-up tracking the administrative, legislative, and other actions of the U.S. Administration, as well as the many forms of legal and movement response from across a broad range of social, political, and economic actors. Tracking the Crisis is produced by The Democracy Collaborative and published in conjunction with The Nation magazine.

Join us as Addison Winslow, a Chico City Council member and activist, shares his journey from grassroots organizing to elected office. We explore strategies for building lasting power, the role of dual power, and how to navigate the tension between movement work and governance.

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In this episode, David Cobb and Shane Knight explore the failures of the Democratic Party, the rise of populist movements, and the potential for building a new independent political party rooted in working-class interests with Les Lopold, co-founder of the Labor Institute and author of The Billionaires Have Two Parties, We Need a Party of Our Own. They discuss historical populist strategies, the importance of movement-building, and how to unite diverse communities against corporate power.

Today, we dive deep into the intersections of organizing, finance, and sustainable change with Charlene Tait. From her journey in community organizing to co-founding the J-Walk app, she’s breaking barriers and redefining what it means to mobilize for justice.

Charlene emphasizes that money isn’t the enemy; it’s a tool we can use to uplift our movements. By understanding how to navigate funding wisely, we can empower our communities without compromising our values.

In this episode of Redneck Gone Green, host David Cobb and co-host Shane Knight interview social change agent Amani Scott Blackwell. They explore topics like regenerative capitalism, solidarity economy, impact investing, and community-led solutions for systemic change.

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In this episode, host David Cobb and co-host Shane Knight explore the legacy of Occupy Wall Street, the challenges of social movements, and the innovative development of Outcry AI— a free, on-device AI mentor designed specifically for activists, organizers, and movement builders- with Micah Bornfree, founder of Outcry. They discuss the history, impact, and future potential of collective action and AI in social change.

In this in-depth interview, Ken Pentel, founder of the Ecology Democracy Network discusses the limitations of GDP as a measure of economic health and introduces the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) as a more accurate alternative. He explains how GPI accounts for environmental, social, and health costs, offering a pathway to sustainable and equitable economic policies.