A(z) Power Building csatorna legjobb podcastjai (2025)

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A Rebalancing Act: How We Restore Local Power in 2025

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ILSR co-executive directors Stacy Mitchell and John Farrell join Reggie Rucker to discuss the year in ILSR and the issues we care about. What did the media get wrong about the economy in the lead-up to the election? How can voter frustration turn into positive political change? Will we ever move past "change elections?" Will the antitrust revival l…

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The Environmental Inequity of AI 28:52

25d ago28:52

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AI technology and large language models are growing in popularity. Also growing is the technology's detrimental effect on the environment. Each query into ChatGPT, to use one example, requires billions of calculations. Multiply that by millions of users, and suddenly, tech companies need to greatly expand their computing power in the form of new, e…

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Pizza, DMs, and Solidarity: Filming the Amazon Labor Fight 25:09

1M ago25:09

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In March, 2020, Amazon warehouse worker Chris Smalls led a walkout protesting a lack of Covid-19 safety measures at the JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island. He was fired two hours later. In the following days, a leaked memo revealed that the Amazon c-suite (including Jeff Bezos) was planning to discredit Smalls by racially scapegoating him. When aspiri…

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Amazon, Labor, and Race 36:58

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For many years, Reverend Ryan Brown has been a picker at Amazon's RDU1 warehouse outside of Raleigh, NC. In 2020, he was asked to work in a part of the warehouse he knew was a dangerous COVID hot spot. He refused, calling his decision to do so a "Rosa Parks moment." In the immediate aftermath, Reverend Ryan and some comrades founded Amazon CAUSE (C…

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Bookstores and Local Power with BLP’s New Host, Danny Caine 22:14

2M ago22:14

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The first bookstore Danny Caine fell in love with was a suburban Cleveland outpost of a mega-chain. Since then, he has not only fallen in love with independent bookstores and other local businesses but has also become a widely known advocate against Amazon and other corporate monopolies. Now, he's the new host of Building Local Power. This week's e…

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The Will and the Way to Revive ‘the Mecca’ 23:14

3M ago23:14

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The destruction of Dorr Street in Toledo, Ohio isn’t just a story of physical destruction; it's about the dismantling of crucial social infrastructure that once allowed residents to communicate, organize, and thrive. In the final episode of our Toledo season, we are joined by board president of the Lucas County Commission, Pete Gerken to discuss th…

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Mending Broken Promises on Dorr Street 23:16

3M ago23:16

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Toledo’s Dorr Street bears the deep scars of federal policies that stripped away Black economic power and prosperity. Once a thriving center of Black business, Dorr Street was decimated by discriminatory practices that prioritized urban expressways over vibrant communities. In this episode of Building Local Power, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz ad…

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A Heyday in the Toledo Life 15:00

4M ago15:00

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Johnetta Turner McCollough and her husband, Nelson, ran The Spot, a popular restaurant on Dorr Street, Toledo, that was more than just a business—it was, well, the Spot. Known for its lively late-night gatherings and frog legs The Spot offered a unique space where people came to eat, unwind, and enjoy jazz music after the bars closed. Johnetta was …

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Bonus Episode: Thursday Lunch N' Learn show #1 47:16

4M ago47:16

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Welcome to our PITCH for CAPITAL lunch and learn show, where we delve into the world of investors and founders of future innovations. We discuss upcoming Pitch for Capital demo days, the start of 30 days of private investor meetings, and mentoring for registered founders who have between $100,000, and $20 million in revenue in the last 12 months. R…

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Rediscovering Toledo’s Black Wall Street 19:07

4M ago19:07

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Lifelong Toledo resident Doris Greer takes us back to a time when Dorr Street was the heart of Black wealth, culture, and community. Doris vividly recalls the bustling Black-owned businesses, close-knit neighbors, and a deep sense of pride and ownership. But today, that vibrant community has been replaced by empty lots and chain dollar stores, a re…

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Healthy Skepticism of Pharmacy Giants is Spreading 27:58

5M ago27:58

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Independent pharmacies are the unsung heroes of healthcare, providing critical services that chain pharmacies simply can't match. On this summer special, ILSR’s Stacy Mitchell illustrates how corporate giants like CVS and Walgreens have used predatory tactics to drive these vital local businesses to the brink of extinction in communities and have, …

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Absolute Power Corrupting Our Energy System 58:01

5M ago58:01

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In the groundbreaking report Upcharge: Hidden Costs of Electric Utility Monopoly Power, John Farrell exposes the severe environmental, financial, and economic costs imposed by monopoly utilities. John joins Building Local Power to discuss how these utilities perpetuate a monopoly model that is damaging our health, environment, and economy. He uncov…

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LEFTISTS ARE NARCISSISTS!! 33:22

5M ago33:22

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A National Strategy for Community Composting

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Last month, the Biden White House released its National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics. ILSR’s Julia Spector joins Building Local Power to discuss how the leading advocacy of ILSR and allied organizations led to community composting becoming a featured component of the national strategy, and how far we’ve come sinc…

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DOJ Takes On Live Nation/Ticketmaster

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In 2019, we aired an episode titled "Independent Musicians and the Antimonopoly Movement," which explored the impact of industry concentration on independent musicians. We are resurfacing that episode in light of recent news that the Department of Justice is suing Live Nation for hindering competition following its 2011 merger with Ticketmaster. IL…

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Inside Scoop on Local News’ Future 32:16

7M ago32:16

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Veteran journalist, Harry Jaffe, reflects on his four-decade career dedicated to covering some of Washington D.C.’s stories, emphasizing the crucial role of local reporters in holding public officials accountable and keeping communities informed. Harry, founder of Spotlight DC, a nonprofit supporting investigative journalism, underscored the challe…

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Reviving the Riverfront, and D.C. 27:33

7M ago27:33

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In 2000, Uwe Brandes moved to Washington, D.C. to join Mayor Williams' administration with a bold vision to transform the Anacostia River waterfront, one of the nation’s most polluted rivers at the time. Uwe spearheaded a participatory planning process that was and still is far too rare, actively involving communities and stakeholders directly impa…

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Essential Tools for Neighborhood Revitalization

8M ago

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Arriving in the nation's capital in the mid-90s, Gina Schaefer found herself drawn to Logan Circle, a neighborhood that had been scarred by the riots following Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. Inspired by the community's resilience and potential, Gina embarked on a mission to fill a void in the neighborhood, starting with the establishment o…

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The Seed of Local Power 26:07

8M ago26:07

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In 1974, in Washington D.C., amidst a backdrop of economic turbulence and social unrest, the seeds of the Institute for Local Self-reliance were sown. David Morris, Neil Seldman, and Gil Friend, driven by a shared vision of community resilience, founded the Institute in a townhouse in the Adams Morgan neighborhood. Their goal was to demonstrate tha…

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Giving DC Its Flowers

9M ago

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Born and raised in DC, Kehmari Norman established her flower shop to bridge culture and floristry. The visionary behind Blk Flower Market drew from her background as a stage designer at Temple University, transforming her skills into landscape design, intertwining environmentalism with entrepreneurship. Throughout the episode, Kehmari highlights th…

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New Generational Wealth in Detroit 27:36

9M ago27:36

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In the heart of Detroit, a movement is underway to rebuild democracy and economic power from the ground up. The Detroit Community Wealth Fund sits at the epicenter of this movement, providing non-extractive capital and technical assistance that empowers local businesses and cooperatives. Co-founder Margo Dalal and director of community programming …

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It Takes an Avalon Village 25:14

10M ago25:14

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Mama Shu’s journey began with a profound commitment: healing her community. Despite the challenges faced by her hometown of Highland Park, Mama Shu felt a deep connection to the area. Determined to make a difference, she embarked on a mission to reclaim neglected spaces, tirelessly working to steward the land, organize the community, and secure res…

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Detroit Has No Time to Waste Food 18:23

10M ago18:23

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Reneé’s journey began with a simple idea: composting isn’t just about reducing waste — it’s about building communities. Reneé V. Wallace, executive director at FoodPLUS Detroit, empowers Detroiters to drive systemic change within themselves, their homes, and throughout their community. Through innovative pilot projects like banding neighbors togeth…

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Feeding Detroit 30:55

11M ago30:55

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Lanay Gilbert-Williams, born and raised in Detroit, experienced a childhood marked by both trauma and love, instilling in her a deep sense of community. On this episode of Building Local Power: The City Series, Lanay shares her journey to becoming the board president of The Detroit People’s Food Cooperative, a grocery store grounded in the principl…

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Writing Detroit’s Next Chapter 16:56

11M ago16:56

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A vibrant independent bookstore symbolizes a shared community enthusiasm for learning, discovery, heritage, and progress. Source Booksellers, nestled in Detroit, has long been a reliable hub for non-fiction literature. Janet W. Jones established the store in 1989 and nurtured her daughter, Alyson Jones Turner, amidst its shelves. Alyson recounts th…

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The City Series 1:43

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In our new season of Building Local Power, The City Series, we take a tour of cities and towns across the U.S. and talk to guests who are working to make their communities more locally self-reliant. Independent business owners, elected city officials, and community leaders explain how their work is moving the needle toward a more just, sustainable,…

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Conspiracy Theories : The Opiate of the Masses 29:58

12M ago29:58

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Topics discussed:The role of conspiracy theoriesThe Safety Valve Theoryhttps://linktr.ee/buildingourpwrHelp us stock the local community fridge: cash.app/$buildingourpwrlinktr.ee/buildingourpwrBuilding Our Power által

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How to Get Away With Merger Season Recap

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Over the past fifty years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the judiciary have consistently approved mergers and acquisitions, contributing to the consolidation of industries that have proven to be bad for competition, consumers, and communities. Despite the prevalence of these mergers and acquisitions, the stori…

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Cleanup on Aisle 1990

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Is this the end of a grocery merger era that began with 385 grocery mergers from 1996-1999 alone? As news about the impending Federal Trade Commission decision to approve or deny the Kroger/Albertsons merger looms large, ILSR’s Ron Knox delves into the dominance of major grocery chains and explores the potential consequences of the proposed merger.…

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Affordable Housing is a Scam! 29:28

1y ago29:28

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https://lpeproject.org/blog/privatized-affordable-housing-is-a-scam/Help us stock the local community fridge: https://cash.app/$buildingourpwrhttps://linktr.ee/buildingourpwrBuilding Our Power által

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Sparking a Community Broadband Revolution

1y ago

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In many places across the country, broadband communications provider, Sparklight, has a monopoly in rural towns where they price gouge their customers and deliver poor service. It has significantly expanded its presence across the U.S. through acquisitions and investments in broadband companies in recent years, and East Carroll Parrish leaders Wand…

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Consolidation in the Cord-Cutting Era

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In 2015, Charter Spectrum bought Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks, a mammoth merger in the telecommunications and cable industry that made Charter the second-largest broadband provider in the nation. Jonathan Schwantes, senior policy counsel and manager of special projects at Consumer Reports explains how the cable industry changed drama…

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Armed Defense of the Commune! | Community Control of the Poor Community by Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin 24:52

1y ago24:52

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- Audiobook reading of Community Control of the Poor Community by Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin. Final Part- Get a copy of the book to follow along: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/lorenzo-kom-boa-ervin-community-control-of-the-poor-communityHELP US WITH THE FRIDGE:www.moneyyy.me/$BUILDINGOURPOWERMERCH:www.teepublic.com/user/buildingourpwr…

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Special Episode Live from DCentral 3XP Conference. Interview with Yevhen Kravtsov Lazy Soccer Project Manager 7:54

1y ago7:54

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🎙️ Get ready for an exciting episode of "Building the Blockchain"! Join us as we dive into the world of innovative blockchain applications in the gaming industry with our special guest, Yevhen Kravtsov, IT Product Manager and BD at Lazy Soccer. 🌟 Lazy Soccer is not your ordinary soccer management simulator – it's a multi-platform, free-to-play game…

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Investment Funds v. A Democratic Future

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The Permian Basin, the largest producing oil field in the United States, is located in Texas. JP Morgan is a major shareholder of the Permian Basin and in 2019, through its affiliate, Infrastructure Investment Fund (IIF), successfully acquired the El Paso Electric utility company. The utility is responsible for powering the city and operates three …

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New Mexicans v. Fossil Fuel Giants

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In 2020, Avangrid, backed by its parent company, Iberdrola, filed their case to buy Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM). Over the next three years, Mariel Nanasi of the New Energy Economy fought alongside allies to prevent the acquisition, showcasing the company’s appalling track record and arguing that the acquisition would increase rates, …

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Drug Dealers Must D*e | Community Control of the Police by Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin 22:18

1y ago22:18

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- Audiobook reading of Community Control of the Poor Community by Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin. Part 3.- Get a copy of the book to follow along: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/lorenzo-kom-boa-ervin-community-control-of-the-poor-communityHELP US WITH THE FRIDGE:www.moneyyy.me/$BUILDINGOURPOWERMERCH:www.teepublic.com/user/buildingourpwr…

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BlackRock v. Black Gold

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In 2022, international investment firm BlackRock acquired Vanguard Renewables, to help Vanguard drastically expand its number of large-scale anaerobic digestion facilities across the U.S. and BlackRock’s own energy portfolio. Brenda Platt, director of ILSR’s Composting for Community Initiative shares her concern that like in many industries, this t…

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A Rotten Waste Merger

1+ y ago

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Lead Editor at Waste Dive, Cole Rosengren, explains how the Waste Management and Advanced Disposal merger further consolidated the $90 billion annual waste and recycling industry, the pushback it faced from local entities, and how it impacted communities across the nation. Kirstie Pecci, Executive Director at Just Zero, shares her journey that led …

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Poor on Poor Crime | Community Control of the Poor Community pt 3 26:28

1+ y ago26:28

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- Audiobook reading of Community Control of the Poor Community by Lorenzo Kom'boa Ervin. Part 3.- Get a copy of the book to follow along: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/lorenzo-kom-boa-ervin-community-control-of-the-poor-communityHELP US WITH THE FRIDGE:www.moneyyy.me/$BUILDINGOURPOWERMERCH:www.teepublic.com/user/buildingourpwr…

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Beer Mergers Brew Disaster

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In the late 1800’s there were 4,000 breweries. By the 1970’s, just 40 companies operated 89 breweries. ILSR’s Ron Knox explains how the beer industry is now dominated by just a few large conglomerates who control distribution and present challenges for craft breweries. He showcases how when mega-corporation, Budweiser, bought SABMiller they promise…

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Labor Day is Anti- Worker 27:54

1+ y ago27:54

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- Labor day general history and interesting facts we found out while researchingHELP US WITH THE FRIDGE:www.moneyyy.me/$BUILDINGOURPOWERMERCH:www.teepublic.com/user/buildingourpwr---------------Follow uswww.linktr.ee/buildingourpwrwww.twitter.com/kt_doesartwww.instagram.com/gabbeatsmusicwww.twitter.com/gabbeatsmusic…

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How To Get Away With Merger (Season Preview) 1:36

1+ y ago1:36

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Our new season shatters the deceptive facade often employed by merging companies that claim their consolidation will benefit consumers.… Read MoreLuke Gannon által

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