Disaster Socialists

This episode explores the radical political origins and history of mutual aid as a practice of collective care and solidarity, tracing its roots back to 19th century anarchist and socialist movements. We'll look at how marginalized communities, from immigrant workers to Black Panthers, have used mutual aid to meet each other's needs and build power outside of state institutions. We'll also examine...

This episode explores how communities have historically come together to support each other in the aftermath of natural disasters, when official aid and government response has been slow or absent. We'll look at case studies like the Johnstown Flood of 1889, the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to understand how ordinary people organized spontaneous networks of mutual...