<p>“None of us benefit from a burning planet,” says activist and documentarian Astra Taylor on this week’s Deconstructed. Taylor and Leah Hunt-Hendrix join Ryan Grim to discuss their new book, “<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740355/solidarity-by-leah-hunt-hendrix-and-astra-taylor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solidarity: The Past, Present, And Future of a World-Changing Idea</a>.” Delving into the philosophical depths of solidarity, they trace its origins back to ancient Rome and explore its relevance in today's interconnected world.</p><br><p>Focusing on transformative solidarity, they highlight its potential to bridge diverse experiences and causes, offering a unified approach to address the multifaceted crises we face. Taylor, a co-founder of the <a href="https://theintercept.com/staff/astra-taylor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Debt Collective</a>, a union of debtors, and Hunt-Hendrix, co-founder of progressive philanthropy networks Solidaire and Way to Win, draw on their experience to underscore the necessity of transformative solidarity in movement building.</p><br><p>If you’d like to support our work, go to <a href="https://join.theintercept.com/donate/Donate_Podcast_Deconstructed?source=deconstructedshoutout&amp;recurring_period=one-time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theintercept.com/give</a>, where your donation, no matter what the amount, makes a real difference.</p><br><p>And if you haven’t already, please subscribe to the show so you can hear it every week. And please go and leave us a rating or a review — it helps people find the show. If you want to give us additional feedback, email us at Podcasts@theintercept.com.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Deconstructed

The Intercept

Solidarity Forever: Building Movements Amid Today’s Crises

APR 12, 202440 MIN
Deconstructed

Solidarity Forever: Building Movements Amid Today’s Crises

APR 12, 202440 MIN

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<p>“None of us benefit from a burning planet,” says activist and documentarian Astra Taylor on this week’s Deconstructed. Taylor and Leah Hunt-Hendrix join Ryan Grim to discuss their new book, “<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740355/solidarity-by-leah-hunt-hendrix-and-astra-taylor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Solidarity: The Past, Present, And Future of a World-Changing Idea</a>.” Delving into the philosophical depths of solidarity, they trace its origins back to ancient Rome and explore its relevance in today's interconnected world.</p><br><p>Focusing on transformative solidarity, they highlight its potential to bridge diverse experiences and causes, offering a unified approach to address the multifaceted crises we face. Taylor, a co-founder of the <a href="https://theintercept.com/staff/astra-taylor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Debt Collective</a>, a union of debtors, and Hunt-Hendrix, co-founder of progressive philanthropy networks Solidaire and Way to Win, draw on their experience to underscore the necessity of transformative solidarity in movement building.</p><br><p>If you’d like to support our work, go to <a href="https://join.theintercept.com/donate/Donate_Podcast_Deconstructed?source=deconstructedshoutout&amp;recurring_period=one-time" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">theintercept.com/give</a>, where your donation, no matter what the amount, makes a real difference.</p><br><p>And if you haven’t already, please subscribe to the show so you can hear it every week. And please go and leave us a rating or a review — it helps people find the show. If you want to give us additional feedback, email us at [email protected].</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>