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Redneck Gone Green Podcast
by David K. Cobb
Building eco-socialist, non-violent, revolutionary change where we live, work, pray and play. redneckgonegreen.substack.com
Episodes
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David Keith Cobb Memorial 1
Howdy y’all, It’s taken me a while to get around to sending out parts of the Celebration of life we had at the Arcata Playhouse. It’s a long service. We had music and wonderful speakers, so I thought I would share the individual segments with you. If you’d like to see the whole thing, you can…
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Onward to the World We Deserve
In this episode of Redneck Gone Green, Shane is joined by the late David Cobb's widow, Ruthi. Over the last three weeks since we lost David, there has been some confusion around the circumstances of his death. Ruthi and Shane come together to present the grim reality and open up about how grief...
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The Economy Is a Political Weapon with Economics Professor Clara Mattei
Most economists ask how capitalism can be managed. Clara Mattei asks a more dangerous question: Why do we assume capitalism is inevitable? In the episode we talk to Economics Professor Clara Mattei about the systemic nature of capitalism, its historical roots, and pathways to economic…
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The Only Way Through It Is Through It: A Conversation With Erel Onojobi on Race, Class and Building Real Power
Erel Onojobi is a powerful example of what it looks like to organize for racial and economic justice with a clear-eyed understanding that systems are not neutral. She is a British social change agent who doesn’t just talk about inequality; she builds alternative infrastructure to address the...
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The Law Can Help Us Build the World We Want with Hasmik Geghamyan from the Sustainable Economies Law Center
We live in a time when many people feel powerless. Billionaires seem to have more influence than entire communities. Housing grows less affordable. Wealth becomes more concentrated. Democracy itself feels increasingly fragile. But despair is not a strategy. Building democratic institutions is a...
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Why Universal Basic Income’s Time Has Come
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...
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The Unifying Power of a Race-Class Narrative with Professor Ian Haney Lopez
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...
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The California Billionaire Tax: A Chance to Fight Back Against a New Gilded Age with Kris Cuaresma-Primm
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...
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Don’t Chase Every Headline; Track the Strategy with Mel Figueroa
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...
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Addison Winslow: The Socialist Winning in Rural California
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. Get full access to...
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The Populist Tradition and the Search for Working-Class Power with Les Leopold
summary 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…
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We Needs Better Tools: Sharlene Tate, Jaywalk, and the Fight for Movement Infrastructure
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...
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Practice in Search of Theory: What Imani-Scott Blackwell and Hive Mind Teach Us About Building the Future
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. Get full access to Redneck...
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Outcry, Occupy, and the Search for the Next Movement with Micah Bornfree
summary 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…
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Genuine Progress Indicator: Measuring What Actually Matters
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...
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The System Ain’t Broken — It’s Dying with William Robinson
This episode features a deep discussion on the epochal crisis of global capitalism, its environmental, social, and political dimensions, and the potential pathways for revolutionary change. Guest William Robinson shares insights from his extensive research and offers hope through the rising...
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Motown and the Making of Working-Class Revolutionaries with Jerome Scott
Join host David Cobb in a compelling conversation with Jerome Scott, co-author of 'Motown and the Making of Working Class Revolutionaries.' They explore the history of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers, the role of wildcat strikes, the interconnectedness of capitalism and white supremacy,...
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Geopolitics of the Iran War w/ Joe Guinan
Explore the significance of the petrodollar system and its potential decline. Learn why this matters for global economics and geopolitical stability. In a world where economic power is often dictated by currency, the petrodollar has played a pivotal role in establishing the United States as a...
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Building the Future by Practicing It with Sid Farber and Mario Reyes of Cooperation 5280
There’s something refreshingly concrete happening in Denver. While much of the national conversation on the US Left remains trapped in familiar debates—electoral versus non-electoral strategy, institutional power versus movement building—folks on the ground in the Mile High City are quietly doing...
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From the War on People to People-Owned Cannabis with Andre Dev, Community Cannabis Network
In an era when corporate consolidation dominates emerging markets, a different model is taking root in Rhode Island—one grounded in democracy, equity, and community ownership. Their approach to incubating cooperative cannabis businesses is not just about helping to incubate a new industry. It is...
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Building Power, Not Profit: The Guild, Southern Freedom Traditions, and Collective Land Ownership with Nikishka Iyengar
Nakeshka Iyengar of the Guild in Atlanta fosters community resilience and combats gentrification through collective action. In a world where environmental degradation and social injustices are rampant, the question arises: how can communities come together to create lasting change? In this…
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Revolution, Resistance, and the Fight for Our Future: Insights from Mic Crenshaw
In this episode of Redneck Gone Green, host David Cobb sits down with hip hop artist and revolutionary organizer Mic Crenshaw to explore the interconnected crises facing our world—climate devastation, imperialist conflicts, white supremacy, and the cultural struggles within hip hop and broader...
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Rob Persons and the Fight for Dual Power
Discover the importance of deep ecology and community solidarity in the face of environmental crises. Learn how collective action is vital for our survival. Shane and David speak with Rob Persons, Director of Development for the Institute for Social Ecology. Rob is also the Project Manager at the...
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Perspective on War in Iran with Middle East Scholar Stephen Zunes
Shane and I had a brilliant conversation this week with Professor Stephen Zunes, an American political scientist and Middle East scholar best known for his research documenting how nonviolent movements challenge authoritarian rule and for his critical analysis of U.S. foreign policy. Zunes has...
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Turning Off the Machine: Isaiah Rucker Jr. and Blackout The System
In this episode of Redneck Gone Green, host David Cobb and Shane Knight explore the urgent issues of global conflict, economic crisis, and systemic oppression. Featuring Isaiah Rucker Jr. of Blackout the System, they discuss grassroots resistance, community building, and strategies for systemic...
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U.S. War in Iran: Illegal, Unconstitutional, Immoral
In this episode of Redneck Gone Green, hosts David Cobb and Shane Knight discuss the interconnectedness of life through the lens of deep ecology, the ongoing unconstitutional war in Iran, and the implications of military actions without congressional approval. They explore public responses to…
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The Power of Community: Building Cooperative Economies w/ Anthony Cook
In this episode of Redneck Gone Green, host David Cobb engages in a deep conversation with Professor Anthony Cook about the interconnectedness of life, the importance of the Black radical tradition, and the role of cooperative grocery stores in addressing food insecurity. They discuss the…
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From the Black Radical Tradition to Today’s Anti-War Struggle with Ajamu Baraka, The Black Alliance for Peace
In this enlightening episode of "Redneck Gone Green," David Cobb, Shane Knight, and Ajamu Baraka shed light on the crucial interplay between ecology and social justice. They remind us that our fight for a sustainable planet is inseparable from the struggle against racism, imperialism, and...
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Yvonne Yen Liu: Building solidarity economy ecosystems with participatory research
Yvonne Yen Liu, co-Founder and Executive Director of Solidarity Research Center, a worker self-directed nonprofit that helps to builds solidarity economy ecosystems with participatory research, spoke to David & Shane on Monday. If we are serious about building a solidarity economy and a...
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Jon Jeter and the Class War We’re Already In
Jon Jeter, author of Class War in America: How the Elites Divide the Nation by Asking: Are you a Worker or are you White? was the guest this week on Redneck Gone Green. Jon is a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and a former Washington Post bureau chief and award-winning foreign correspondent on…
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Sharon Kyle of LA Progressive: The Power of Independent Media: Lessons from a Movement Builder
Sharon Kyle, co-founder and publisher of LA Progressive, an independent, justice-driven publication amplifying the voices, struggles, and triumphs of those working toward a more equitable America, was this week’s guest on Redneck Gone Green. Sharon is a former director of the ACLU, and was a law...
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Anthony Rogers-Wright
Anthony Rogers-Wright is a long-time social change agent, who is active with Black Alliance for Peace, Movement 4 Black Lives, and the Black Hive. Anthony was in Brazil for the Climate Change COP (Conference of the Parties) gathering when we spoke to him this week. These annual United Nations...
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Audio Recording from Tess Fraad-Wolff show
Howdy folks! Shane and I had a great conversation with Tess Fraad-Wolff on Monday about the effects of capitalism on the human psyche. The same system that’s poisoning our water and clear cutting our forest is also teaching us hyper individualism. A level of horrific competition measures our…
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Black Women's Burden: Commodifying Black Reproduction
This past Monday, Shane and I had a eye-opening conversation with Dr. Nicole Rousseau, author of Black Woman’s Burden: Commodifying Black Reproduction, which examines the historical endeavors to regulate Black female sexuality and reproduction in the United States through methods of exploitation,...
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 18 With Neil McInroy
In this week’s episode of Redneck Gone Green, David and Shane talk about the process of developing a successful community wealth building strategy with The Democracy Collaborative’s global lead for community wealth building, Neil McInroy. Named as one of the most influential people in local...
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 17 With David & Shane
Thank you for being part of the growing Redneck Gone Green community! We want to extend a big thank you again to Sachin Pedida of Progressive International, Rob Robinson of Left Forum, and activist and attorney Johanna Epke for stepping in while we were both traveling. Although a little…
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 16 with Special Guest Host Rob Robinson with special guest Johanna Epke
Howdy, folks! Welcome to a special edition of Redneck Gone Green! David and Shane are still traveling this week, so filling in for them is guest host Rob Robinson from The Left Forum, alongside our special guest Johanna Epke. Join us for this special episode as we recap the Resist and Build…
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 15 With Special Guest Host Sachin Peddada
Howdy Folks! Welcome to a special edition of Redneck Gone Green! David and Shane are traveling for the next two weeks, and filling in this week for them is guest host Sachin Peddada. Hope y'all enjoy the show! Today's guests are Thomas Molteni, of Cooperation Vermont, whose vision is to shift…
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 13 with Jasmine Banks
This week on Redneck Gone Green, David and Shane ran through the headlines of The Democracy Collaborative’s "Tracking the Crisis" newsletter put together by our friend Mel Figueroa again. Then they discussed special what it takes to build real grassroots power with their special guest Jasmine...
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 12 with Susanna Penfield
On this week’s episode of Redneck Gone Green, David and Shane kicked things off with a brief rundown of The Democracy Collaborative’s "Tracking the Crisis" newsletter put together by our friend Mel Figueroa. They discussed some hot topics, and the deportation efforts of the Trump administration…
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 11 With Special Guest Ted Rall
Howdy Folks! Thank you for being a part of the growing Redneck Gone Green community. A reminder that we broadcast live every Monday at 3 pm Pacific, 6 pm Eastern on the Democracy at Work YouTube channel. This week on Redneck Gone Green, David and Shane got the run down of this week’s headlines…
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 10 With David & Shane
Howdy Y’all, Thank you for being a part of the growing Redneck Gone Green community. A reminder that we broadcast live every Monday at 3 pm Pacific, 6 pm Eastern on the Democracy at Work YouTube channel. This week on Redneck Gone Green, David and Shane ran a last-minute audible as their scheduled...
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 9 With Special Guest Mel Figueroa
Howdy Y’all, Thank you for being a part of the growing Redneck Gone Green community. A reminder that we broadcast live every Monday at 3pm Pacific, 6pm Eastern on the Democracy at Work YouTube channel. On this week’s edition of Redneck Gone Green, David and Shane had an in-depth conversation with...
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 8 With Special Guest Joe Guinan
This week on Redneck Gone Green, David and Shane spoke with Joe Guinan, president of The Democracy Collaborative, about political economy and economic system change and the work they’re doing to advance the practice of community wealth building. Check it out y’all and be sure to join us live next...
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Redneck Gone Green Episode 7 With Special Guest Emily Kawano
Redneck Gone Green is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. On this week's episode of Redneck Gone Green, David and Shane got some much-needed clarity from Emily Kawano about the principles and practices of the U.S....
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Redneck Gone Green: Episode 6 With Special Guest Gloria Mattera
Redneck Gone Green is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Hey y’all! This past Monday’s episode of Redneck Gone Green is here! In this week’s episode, David and Shane talked with Gloria Mattera about the Working...
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Redneck Gone Green: Episode 5 With Special Guest Kali Akuno
Hey ya’ll! On this week's edition of Redneck Gone Green with David Cobb and Shane Knight, they discussed the flaccid state of the Democratic Party and what it's going to take for us to save ourselves with Cooperation Jackson's co-founder Kali Akuno about their educational series "The Build &…
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Redneck Gone Green: Episode 4 With Special Guest Shahid Buttar
Hey y’all! In case you missed the live show this past Monday with special guest Shahid Buttar, here it is for yer listening pleasure! On this week’s show, David and Shane discussed the constitutional lawyer and former antiwar congressional candidate’s latest piece about the inability of the…
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Redneck Gone Green: Episode 3 With Special Guests Miki’ala Catalfano and Jonathon Freeman
In this week’s episode, David and Shane discussed the mission and efforts of the Native Roots Network with Miki’ala Catalfano and Jonathon Freeman. It was a very informative, hopeful, and uplifting discussion about how coming together and building community is one way we can save ourselves and…
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Redneck Gone Green: Episode 2 With Special Guest April Doner
In this week’s episode of Redneck Gone Green David and Shane talk to April Doner about the ins and outs of asset-based community development. As the not-so-slowly moving Trump Administrative Coup continues, it is becoming increasingly clear that neither the Democratic Party leadership nor the...
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Building eco-socialist, non-violent, revolutionary change where we live, work, pray and play.
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