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Ecosocialism is the Horizon, Degrowth is the Way

A review of Less is More and interview with Jason Hickel.

Samuel Miller-McDonaldFebruary 11, 2021featured, Interview, interview Comment

“Public Transit is a Right, Not a Commodity”: An Interview with Jovanka Beckles

The longtime Richmond, California-based activist discusses her campaign for AC Transit Board of Directors, the urgency of implementing a Green New Deal at the local level, and public transit as an avenue for achieving environmental and racial equity.

Molly RobinsonSeptember 22, 2020featured, Interview, Interview show, interviewComment

“Why is it our responsibility to sustain unsustainable ways of life?” The Navajo and Allies Speak Out

Unpacking resistance to climate change, colonialism, and COVID-19 on the Navajo reservation.

Brendon KleenAugust 22, 2020featured, Interview, interviewComment

Unpacking Class-Struggle Social Democracy: An Interview with Meagan Day and Micah Uetricht

The Trouble sat down with Meagan Day and Micah Uetricht of Jacobin to discuss their book Bigger Than Bernie, the Green New Deal, and lessons mined from the second Sanders campaign.

Johnathan GuyAugust 4, 2020featured, Interview, interviewComment

Warehouse Workers in the Green New Deal Fight: An Interview with Roberto Clack

A longtime labor organizer discusses the power that warehouse and transportation workers could have in disrupting corporate America’s status quo to win a Green New Deal.

Amelia DiehlDecember 22, 2019interviewComment

Winning Friends, Crushing Enemies: An Interview with Alyssa Battisoni and Thea Riofrancos

The two scholars, writers, and activists review their new book, survey the (literal) battlefield for a Green New Deal, and denounce the idea of scholarship as a substitute for politics.

Johnathan GuyNovember 12, 2019interviewComment

“Your liberation has to be tied to their liberation”: An Interview with Leslie Fields

The Sierra Club’s Director of Environmental Justice describes her team’s model of supporting local communities who are fighting injustices, and gives advice to white groups working alongside groups of color.

Sam ZacherAugust 8, 2019Interview show, interview, communities, environmental racism, raceComment

"There Is Space to Come Together": An Interview with Representative Chloe Maxmin

We sat down with Maine State Representative Chloe Maxmin to talk about Maine’s Green New Deal, collaborating with labor, and climate organizing in rural communities.

Johnathan GuyJuly 15, 2019Interview show, interview, rural, elections, strategy, laborComment

Communities Speak for Themselves: An Interview with Adrienne Hollis

We talked with Dr. Adrienne Hollis about her work at Union of Concerned Scientists, the power of spreading information, and the need for environmental justice communities to have a seat at the table.