Commons Conversations Podcast

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  • The Commons Conversations Podcast


    The Commons Conversations Podcast is hosted by the Commons Social Change Library. The Commons is an online library for the change makers of the world and for those interested in activism, advocacy and justice.


    Listen to our podcast where campaigners and changemakers share their experiences and insights into activism, learning in movements, radical history and more. The podcast started in 2023 and is also broadcasted on 3CR Radical Radio, a community radio station in Australia.


    You can find transcripts and more information about each episode and interviewees here.


    About the Commons Library


    Visit commonslibrary.org - a hub for social change resources.


    The Commons Social Change Library exists to make activism smarter and stronger. We gather the collective wisdom of people engaged in social change in one accessible online place. All of our materials are free, digital, and directly available.


    The Commons Library includes educational resources on campaign strategy, community organising, digital campaigning, communications and media, working effectively in groups, fundraising, diversity and inclusion and much more. We have over 1000 resources available in a range of formats and languages including videos, podcasts, manuals, case studies, articles, practical how-to guides, and training materials.


    The Commons Library is Australian based with a world wide reach. We have over 10 000 visitors a week.


    Would you like to be involved with our podcast?


    Are you interested in being interviewed? Do you know of someone you would like to hear interviewed? Have any other questions, comments or feedback. We would love to hear from you! Contact us via our online form.


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    Here are some resources featured in the library if you would like to start exploring.


    New to Activism, Organising and Campaigning? Start Here!

    Campaign Strategy: Start Here

    Books to Read if you are Interested in Activism, Social Change and Justice

    Films and Documentaries about Social Justice, Movements, Victories and Leaders


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Episodes
  • Citizen Science and Blockading at Roxby Downs with Al Lad and Annie McGovern

    Citizen Science and Blockading at Roxby Downs with Al Lad and Annie McGovern
    Jan 21 2025
    In this episode Emily Trounce-Wood interviews anti-nuclear activists Al Lad and Annie McGovern. They discuss their four decades of campaigning against the Olympic Dam uranium mine at Roxby Downs, including taking part in blockades and maintaining a vigil during 1983 and 1984 and conducting citizen science in the years since.

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    42 mins
  • Fighting Disinformation and Transphobia with Alex Kelly and Jackie Turner

    Fighting Disinformation and Transphobia with Alex Kelly and Jackie Turner
    Jan 21 2025
    In this conversation Alex Kelly interviews Jackie Turner about the importance of building solidarity, community and knowledge of history while combating disinformation. Alex is an activist,filmmaker and the Economic Media Centre Communications Director. Jackie is the Director of the Trans Justice Project.

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    53 mins
  • Winning Climate Justice Campaigns with Kenzie Harris

    Winning Climate Justice Campaigns with Kenzie Harris
    Jan 21 2025

    In this episode Commons Librarian Iain McIntyre interviews Kenzie Harris from the Global Grassroots Support Network about the assistance and resources the group provides to justice oriented activist groups from around the world. Particular attention is paid to findings and insights gleaned from a research report about climate justice campaigns entitled How We Win, which was released during 2024.

    To find out more visit-

    https://blueprintsfc.org/ggsn/(link is external)

    https://commonslibrary.org/ingredients-for-wins-lessons-from-successful-climate-justice-campaigns-in-north-america/(link is external)



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    48 mins

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