In his new book, activist Chris Dixon teaches us that beating burnout in social movements requires strategy
“For the Long Haul” diagnoses the roots of burnout among organizers and offers lessons from movement elders to combat it.
October 23, 2026
Crazy Town: Episode 135. Cheerful Pessimist: The Life and Legacy of Richard Heinberg
Jason, Rob, and Asher gather in the studio for the first time since Richard’s passing to commiserate, reflect on his legacy, and talk about how to keep his work and ethos alive.
October 21, 2026
Communities are winning the fight against AI data centers. Disinformation could undermine them
As opposition grows, disinformation campaigns threaten to divide local movements. Here’s how communities can keep their campaigns against AI data centers focused on facts and shared concerns.
October 20, 2026
“Walkability” is a red herring. City life comes from connectedness
In America, almost all of the infrastructure we’ve built since the mid-century is disconnected.
October 20, 2026
The Guilford food hub: Growing community resilience one lemon bar at a time
How a small Vermont town built a thriving local food system that keeps $50,000 annually in the community while creating social connection.
October 16, 2026
Walkability is not just about walking
Walkable cities are places that do best what cities are meant to do: contain and display human life with all of its variety, tension, diversity, struggle and beauty.
October 15, 2026
Why we need to think outside the box this election
Defending the upcoming election from authoritarian capture will require massive turnout, and we all have roles to play.
October 14, 2026
The Great Unraveling
Environmental and social challenges are compounding to threaten the systems that support the world we know. What does this Great Unraveling mean for human civilization and the global ecosystem?
