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Commons Conversations Podcast
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The Commons Conversations Podcast The Commons Conversations Podcast is hosted by the Commons Social Change Library. The Commons is an online library for the change makers of the world and for those interested in activism, advocacy and justice. Listen to our podcast where campaigners and changemakers share their experiences and insights into activism, learning in movements, radical history and more. The podcast started in 2023 and is also broadcasted on 3CR Radical Radio, a community radio station in Australia. You can find transcripts and more information about each episode and interviewees here. About the Commons Library Visit <a href="https://commonslibrary.org" rel="noopener noreferrer
Episodes
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Digital Campaigning to Counter the Far-Right with James Clark and Mar Garcia Sanz
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Community Organizing in Rural and Regional Areas with Hayley Sestokas
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First Nations and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Voices in the Climate Movement with Neha Madhok and Michelle Prasad
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Comics and Art in Social Change with Jess Harwood
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Campaigning against the Fossil Fuel Industry with Sophie Hartley and Cathy Rogers
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Understanding and Countering Far-Right Movements with Will Potter and Natasha Adams
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Rural and Regional Environmental Organizing with Lucy Graham
In this week’s episode episode Commons Director Holly Hammond chats with Lucy Graham, Cape York Campaigner at the Cairns and Far North Environment Center (CAFNEC) about her experiences of rural and regional organizing. To hear more episodes of Commons Conversations visit-...
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Collective Trauma Healing and Nonviolent Direct Action with Kazu Haga and Charlie Wood
In this week’s episode of Commons Conversations climate justice organizer and therapist Charlie Wood chats with trainer and educator Kazu Haga about his new book, Fierce Vulnerability. Together they explore the intertwined nature of personal and systemic change, emphasizing the importance of...
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Discussing LBGTIQA+ Activism and Solidarity in Timor Leste with Upe and Bella Gahlos
Common Library Engagement Officer Aoife Carli Hannan chats with two activists from Timor-Leste. First off Aoife is joined by Upe, a human rights activist and member of the LGBTIQA+ community, sharing his experiences in the Pride Movement in Timor, his involvement in international solidarity...
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Building Union and Climate Movement Coalitions with Dan Sherrell and Desiree Cai
In this podcast Movement Monitor Fellow Isabella Todd interviews Dan Sherrell, from the Australian Council of Trade Unions, and Desiree Cai, from the Tomorrow Movement. They discuss the lessons learnt from campaigning around a policy and legislation win, in the form of the 2024 founding of the…
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Resisting Genocide and Settler-Colonialism With Noura Mansour and Tarneen Onus-Browne
In a conversation held in late 2024 Tarneen Onus Browne and Noura Mansour discuss solidarity between First Nations and Palestinian communities in Australia, highlighting the resilience and strength derived from resistance to shared experiences of genocide and settler colonialism. Tarneen...
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Creative Activism and Endo Violence with Allison Rich and Dr Alicia Pawluczuk
Commons Library Director Holly Hammond chats with activist Allison Rich and activist-scholar Dr Alicia Pawluczuk about their creative activism and the Endo Violence Collective. The collective works to amplify the voices of those affected by endometriosis and foster a rich, inclusive dialogue that...
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Citizen Science and Blockading at Roxby Downs with Al Lad and Annie McGovern
In this episode Emily Trounce-Wood interviews anti-nuclear activists Al Lad and Annie McGovern. They discuss their four decades of campaigning against the Olympic Dam uranium mine at Roxby Downs, including taking part in blockades and maintaining a vigil during 1983 and 1984 and conducting…
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Fighting Disinformation and Transphobia with Alex Kelly and Jackie Turner
In this conversation Alex Kelly interviews Jackie Turner about the importance of building solidarity, community and knowledge of history while combating disinformation. Alex is an activist,filmmaker and the Economic Media Centre Communications Director. Jackie is the Director of the Trans Justice...
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Winning Climate Justice Campaigns with Kenzie Harris
In this episode Commons Librarian Iain McIntyre interviews Kenzie Harris from the Global Grassroots Support Network about the assistance and resources the group provides to justice oriented activist groups from around the world. Particular attention is paid to findings and insights gleaned from a...
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Insights into Environmental Justice Movements in India with Radhika Jhaveri
In this episode environmental justice activist Radhika Jhaveri is interviewed by Kenzie (Mackenzie) Harris, the principal coordinator for the Global Grassroots Support Network (GGSN). Radhika is the the GGSN coordinator for India, a member of the youth based collective "Let India Breathe", and…
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AI, Technology and Social Transformation with Ned Howey
Aoife Carli-Hannan, engagement officer with the Commons Library, chats with Ned Howey, the co-founder of Tectonica, a movement building agency whose stated mission is “to create a seismic shift in the way politics are done, through innovations that empower social, economic, and environmental...
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Citizen Science and Big Tree Hunting with Alice Hardinge
This episode features a conversation between Emily Wood Trounce and Alice Hardinge, the acting Tasmanian campaign manager for the Wilderness Society. In it they explore the practice and value of citizen science and big tree hunting in locating and identifying threatened species. They discuss how...
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Emerging AI Technologies and Campaigning with Hannah O'Rourke
Aoife Carli-Hannan, engagement officer with the Commons Library, chats with Hannah O’Rourke, co-founder of the UK based Campaign Lab and a trainer with Social Movement Technologies. They discuss the role AI technologies can play in supporting campaigners with messaging, outreach and other...
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Building Coalitions and Campaigns to Protect Forests with Jess Beckerling
In this conversation community radio broadcaster Mike Tucak interviews Jess Beckerling, campaign director of the WA Forest Alliance about her decades of experience in supporting coalition work and mobilising communities. They discuss lessons drawn from the successful campaign to end the logging…
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Insights into Indigenous Solidarity, Creativity and Social Justice with Laniyuk and Te Raukura O’Connell Rapira
A conversation between Te Raukura O’Connell Rapira and Laniyuk. They discuss a range of topics including the power of Indigenous solidarity, love of land, resistance to rainbow capitalism, and the role of creativity and emotion in achieving story sovereignty and social justice. Te Raukura…
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Movement Success, Durability and Research with Professor Winnifred Louis
Hear a conversation between Sophie Hartley, climate activism researcher with the Commons Library, and Professor Winnifred Louis, director of the Social Change Lab at the University of Queensland. Winnifred is a social psychologist whose research interests focus on the influence of identity and...
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Women and Leadership in the Environment Movement with Judy Lambert and Victoria McKenzie-McHarg
Listen to an inspiring podcast about women and leadership in the Australian environment movement. In this episode co-founder of Women's Environmental Leadership Australia (WELA) Judy Lambert is interviewed by the current director of WELA, Victoria McKenzie-McHarg. They discuss Judy’s experience…
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Insights from Disability Campaigning with Rochelle Porteous
A conversation between Holly Hammond, Director of the Commons Library, and Rochelle Porteous, the Advocacy Manager at the Council for Intellectual Disability. Rochelle discusses some key wins and the insights she has drawn from a rich history of campaigning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Insights into Values, Difference and Campaigning with Laura (Te Raukura) O’Connell Rapira
This episode features an interview with Laura O’Connell Rapira (now known as Te Raukura O'Connell Rapira) the former director of Aotearoa digital campaign organization ActionStation and former executive director of movement building at the Foundation for Young Australians. In conversation with...
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Insights into the Stolen Wages Campaign with Geraldine Fela
How did a rank and file led campaign force the University of Melbourne to hand over $31.5 million in stolen wages? To find out Commons Librarian Iain McIntyre chats with Geraldine Fela, a member of the National Tertiary Education Union and a former delegate with the University of Melbourne’s…
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Insights into Communities and Climate Change with Maddy Rose Braddon
Commons Librarian Holly Hammond chats with Maddy Rose Braddon, who works as a connector and collaborator with people and networks to help them thrive in communities impacted by climate change. They reflect on the impact of climate change on Northern New South Wales, the lessons to be drawn from...
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Lessons from Campaigning for AIDs Activism with Sarah Schulman
This episode features an interview by Commons Librarian Holly Hammond with novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and historian Sarah Schulman. They discuss the nature of effective coalitions, the challenges of accurately documenting social movements, and lessons from campaigns led by the AIDS...
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Insights into Learning in Movements with Laurence Cox
Commons Librarian Iain McIntyre interviews Irish activist and researcher Laurence Cox about the nature and role of learning in creating social change. Laurence has been involved in a range of movements for more than 35 years. In his day job he researches social movements and co-edits the...
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Insights into First Nations Activism with Grace Vegesana and Millie Telford
In this episode Millie Telford is interviewed by Grace Vegesana, the Climate & Racial Justice Director for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC). Millie was active in AYCC prior to co-founding and leading Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network. She worked with Seed for ten years and has...
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Insights from Disability Campaigning from El Gibbs and Elly Desmarchelier
El Gibbs is a campaigner and award winning writer whose work focuses on disability and social justice issues. In this interview she and writer, speaker and disability rights advocate, Elly Desmarchelier, discuss their experiences of campaigning around a range of causes. They also chat about ways…
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The Commons Conversations Podcast
The Commons Conversations Podcast is hosted by the Commons Social Change Library. The Commons is an online library for the change makers of the world and for those interested in activism, advocacy and justice.
Listen to our podcast where campaigners and changemakers share their experiences and insights into activism, learning in movements, radical history and more. The podcast started in 2023 and is also broadcasted on 3CR Radical Radio, a community radio station in Australia.
You can find transcripts and more information about each episode and interviewees here.
About the Commons Library
Visit <a href="https://commonslibrary.org" rel="noopener noreferrer
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