Redneck Gone Green Podcast

The System Ain’t Broken — It’s Dying with William Robinson

This episode features a deep discussion on the epochal crisis of global capitalism, its environmental, social, and political dimensions, and the potential pathways for revolutionary change. Guest William Robinson shares insights from his extensive research and offers hope through the rising consciousness of younger generations. Robinson, an expert on global capitalism, offers a compelling argument that we are in an epochal crisis—not just a typical downturn. This distinction is crucial as it shapes our understanding of the systemic issues we face and the urgency for change. Robinson’s long history of studying transnational power and capitalism provides a context that is both alarming and enlightening. Get full access to Redneck Gone Green at redneckgonegreen.substack.com/subscribe [https://redneckgonegreen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Motown and the Making of Working-Class Revolutionaries with Jerome Scott

Join host David Cobb in a compelling conversation with Jerome Scott, co-author of 'Motown and the Making of Working Class Revolutionaries.' They explore the history of the League of Revolutionary Black Workers, the role of wildcat strikes, the interconnectedness of capitalism and white supremacy, and lessons for modern revolutionary movements. Get full access to Redneck Gone Green at redneckgonegreen.substack.com/subscribe [https://redneckgonegreen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Geopolitics of the Iran War w/ Joe Guinan

Explore the significance of the petrodollar system and its potential decline. Learn why this matters for global economics and geopolitical stability. In a world where economic power is often dictated by currency, the petrodollar has played a pivotal role in establishing the United States as a leading global force. However, recent geopolitical tensions and evolving economic strategies hint at a potential decline of this system. In this discussion with Joe Guinan of the Democracy Collaborative, we’ll unpack the petrodollar’s significance, its current challenges, and what this means for the future. Get full access to Redneck Gone Green at redneckgonegreen.substack.com/subscribe [https://redneckgonegreen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Building the Future by Practicing It with Sid Farber and Mario Reyes of Cooperation 5280

There’s something refreshingly concrete happening in Denver. While much of the national conversation on the US Left remains trapped in familiar debates—electoral versus non-electoral strategy, institutional power versus movement building—folks on the ground in the Mile High City are quietly doing something more fundamental: They are building relationships, skills, and shared political culture. Cooperation 5280 is offering a clear example of what that looks like in practice. This week Shane spoke with Sid Farber and Mario Reyes, two of the co-founders of Cooperation 5280 in Denver, Co. Get full access to Redneck Gone Green at redneckgonegreen.substack.com/subscribe [https://redneckgonegreen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

From the War on People to People-Owned Cannabis with Andre Dev, Community Cannabis Network

In an era when corporate consolidation dominates emerging markets, a different model is taking root in Rhode Island—one grounded in democracy, equity, and community ownership. Their approach to incubating cooperative cannabis businesses is not just about helping to incubate a new industry. It is about transforming who owns it, who benefits from it, and what it is for. Andre Dev [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-dev-0a0a35220/], MD is founder of the Community Cannabis Network (CNN) of Rhode Island, [http://www.ccnri.com/]a transformative community development initiative led by Rhode Island workers, business owners, activists, and non-profits to build a worker-led cannabis economy. Focused on cooperatively owned dispensaries, CCN is supporting the development of six competitive, cooperatively-owned dispensaries across the state while leveraging cooperative principles to create a market rooted in equity, sustainability, and community wealth-building, and which begins to remedy the harms of the War on Drugs. Get full access to Redneck Gone Green at redneckgonegreen.substack.com/subscribe [https://redneckgonegreen.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]