
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
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsDocumentarySociety & CultureNews | |||

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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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
informational, accessible, and a fun listen. rly nice to not have to listen to ads hahahh
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.
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!
Thank you <3
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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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