S3 Ep3: Reclaiming the commons in the 2020s
From shado-lite by Shado Mag
June 30, 2025 · 47 min · Season 3 · Episode 3
About this episode
Zoe and Larissa explore the history of the commons and its relevance for contemporary social movements.
This week, Zoe and Larissa throw it all the way back to the medieval period to explore the history of the commons and the violent enclosures that helped birth capitalism. What can this forgotten legacy teach us about reclaiming shared resources and reimagining collective power? By revisiting the commons, the duo digs into how past struggles over land and labor can illuminate the tactics social movements need today - from resisting privatisation to building new forms of solidarity and mutual aid. Tune in for a rich conversation on reclaiming what was once shared - and what could be again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Zoe, Larissa
Topics covered
- history of the commons
- capitalism
- collective power
- social movements
- privatisation
- solidarity
- mutual aid
Keywords
- commons
- capitalism
- social movements
- privatisation
- solidarity
- mutual aid
- collective power
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: the commons, capitalism, solidarity, mutual aid
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