Laura Flanders and Friends: Solutions-Focused Progressive Perspectives on Politics, News, and Culture

Catastrophes, Cooperatives, and Capital

Episode Summary

Six years later, in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, something unexpected rose up out of the devastation in the Rockaways-- worker-owned businesses.

Episode Notes

Six years ago Superstorm Sandy hit, Lorena Giron and Brendan Martin of The Working World, an organization focused on starting and sustaining cooperatives in low-income communities, reports on the WORC's that emerged out of the devastation. And noted Marxist geographer and anthropologist, David Harvey. Music Spotlight: “New Laughter Mode (The Way In)” by Laraaji and Audio Active. November 27th join Laura & guests - New Economy Screenings: Survival Socialism Support theLFShow