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The Response

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Mutual Aid
Community Organizing
Solidarity Economy
Systemic Oppression
Social Justice
Resistance Movements
Economic Justice
Climate Change
Solidarity
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Collective Action
Stop Cop City
Grassroots Activism
Gaza
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Direct Democracy
Civil Rights
Economic Democracy
Social Change
Indigenous Rights

A journey through a diverse collection of remarkable communities and movements figuring out how to build power, solidarity, and connection in a world beset by disasters — both natural and human-caused. From hurricanes to wildfires to reactionary politics and more, The Response's audio documentaries and interviews highlight some of the most inspiring stories of response and pave a path towards the ... more

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On November 20, 2025, we hosted activist, organizer, and writer Dean Spade to lead a Mutual Aid 101 session about navigating conflict.

So many of our mutual aid groups and solidarity economy projects are dealing with burnout, conflict, and the pres... more

When floods, fires, freezes, or other extreme weather rip through our communities, the fallout goes far beyond damaged homes and downed power lines. As we've established on The Response Podcast, the climate crisis touches everyone—especially women an... more

On October 21, 2025 Shareable and the Tool Library Alliance hosted a crossover event of the Mutual Aid 101 Learning Series and Library of Things Co-Lab for "Tool Libraries, Mutual Aid & Community-Led Disaster Response."

A panel of practitioners fr... more

In this episode of The Response, we hear from Jordan Seaberry, co-director of the US Dept of Arts and Culture (USDAC). In addition to being a working artist and a professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, he has built a career as a grassroots o... more

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Recent Guests

Dean Spade
Author of Mutual Aid, Building Solidarity During This Crisis in the Next, and Love in a Fucked Up World
Episode: Mutual Aid 101: Navigating conflict when building power with Dean Spade
Jordan Seaberry
Co-director of the US Department of Arts and Culture, working artist, and professor at the Rhode Island School of Design.
US Department of Arts and Culture
Episode: Artists against fascism: People power and resistance with Jordan Seaberry
Daisy Carter
Community organizer and co-founder of Survival Bloc
Survival Bloc
Episode: Organizing in the Extinction Era with Daisy Carter and Aracely Jimenez-Hudis of Survival Bloc
Aracely Jimenez-Hudis
Community organizer and co-founder of Survival Bloc
Survival Bloc
Episode: Organizing in the Extinction Era with Daisy Carter and Aracely Jimenez-Hudis of Survival Bloc
Stephanie Rearick
Long-time organizer and advocate for Cooperative Economies and founder of the International Humans United for Mutual Aid Networks
Episode: Building (and rebuilding) mutual aid groups with Stephanie Rearick
Allen Myers
Journalist, filmmaker, and community organizer
Episode: Indigenous disaster response: The fight against a mining giant in Brazil with Allen Myers
Andrew Lee
Author and organizer focusing on community resistance to gentrification.
Author of Defying Displacement
Episode: Resisting gentrification and displacement with Andrew Lee
Arvind Dilawar
A journalist and contributor to Shareable, highlighting the plight of Palestinian journalists.
Shareable
Episode: Covering Palestine: The impact on journalists on the frontlines and abroad with Arvind Dilawar
Rafa Kidvai
Director of the Repro Legal Defense Fund, advocating for individuals criminalized for their pregnancy outcomes
If When How / Repro Legal Defense Fund
Episode: Surveillance and reproductive justice with Rafa Kidvai

Host

Tom Llewellyn
Host of the show, often bringing insightful perspectives on community resilience and activism through storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • The stories we need to hear to prepare for the likely disastrous future

    These stories are more than inspiring, they are an education that will help us to survive and thrive if/when ecological disaster triggers the collapse of long-standing governing and economic institutions, and ordinary people need to rise up to handle things ourselves. This situation will create opportunities for those who want to create new systems of coercion and exploitation, but they will also be opportunities for those of us who want to create an egalitarian society of freedom and equality w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Harmony LBC
    Canadaa year ago
  • wonderful pod

    informational, accessible, and a fun listen. rly nice to not have to listen to ads hahahh

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Davidcaamano
    United States2 years ago
  • Just amazing

    We are all tired. We are all over it. We all are clueless on what to do or where to put our energy. Between upstream and the response, I feel like I understand the details of our current realties. I also feel more much equipped on how to restructure our world and society.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexanderphoenix
    United States2 years ago
  • Really worth listening and sharing!

    I’ve been really happy with the episodes from The Response, and I’ve shared it with many friends. They cover a lot of the things that we’re all talking about - not tweeting about, not instagramming about, but actually talking about in person over drinks, dinner, at work and among friends. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrazieCD
    United States2 years ago
  • Phenomenal

    Thank you <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B_squared
    United States2 years ago

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The podcast provides essential lessons and inspiring stories of community response to adversity.
Listeners appreciate the accessible and informative format, often sharing episodes with friends.
Many recommend the show for its coverage of pressing topics and realistic solutions in the face of societal challenges.
It offers a positive perspective on community efforts, restoring hope in humanity's collective action.

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Mutual Aid 101: Navigating conflict when building power with Dean Spade
Q: How does capitalism create conflict among groups?
Capitalism fosters individualism and disposability in relationships, leading to resentment and competition rather than collaboration.
Mutual Aid 101: Navigating conflict when building power with Dean Spade
Q: How do you know if it's really capacity or an avoidance of conflict?
Investigate what might be consuming your capacity, like unhealthy habits or overwhelming tasks. Be honest about your limits but also question whether it's avoidance due to fear of conflict.
Tool libraries, mutual aid, and community-led disaster response with Rachel Kinbar, Shelby Treichler, and Ben Wyatt
Q: Is everything communicated? Is there just kind of general open access?
We have limited access in a locked storage facility, and we try to have at least two volunteers there for safety.
Tool libraries, mutual aid, and community-led disaster response with Rachel Kinbar, Shelby Treichler, and Ben Wyatt
Q: Have you had to deal with anyone taking tools and reselling them?
We have not. Our policy is generally, we're an abolitionist group. We're not going to involve the police.
Group decision making, conflict management, and power dynamics with Julian Rose
Q: How do you navigate the balance between the safety and privacy of group members and the desire to include more people?
Implement robust onboarding processes and training while providing pathways for gaining power in governance, stressing safety must foster trust and not simply exclude participation.

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Focusing on the resilience and solidarity found in diverse communities facing both natural and human-made disasters, this series offers a blend of audio documentaries and interviews that showcase inspiring narratives of response and recovery. The content emphasizes the importance of mutual aid, grassroots organizing, and community empowerment, encouraging listeners to participate in building more equitable and just systems. Notable episodes explore themes such as the intersection of art and activism, climate resilience, and the roles of technology and governance in supporting community efforts against systemic challenges.

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1. Dean Spade
2. Jordan Seaberry
3. Daisy Carter
4. Aracely Jimenez-Hudis
5. Stephanie Rearick
6. Allen Myers
7. Andrew Lee
8. Arvind Dilawar

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