100 episodes

At the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, we work to break the chains of monopoly power in all sectors of our economy. From challenging incumbent cable monopolies in order to promote better Internet connectivity to pointing out how Amazon pushes local retailers out of the market, our researchers develop positive policy prescriptions to improve local economies. This podcast series provides a first glimpse at some of our newest original research and a unique economic perspective on today's most pressing topics.

Building Local Power Institute for Local Self-Reliance

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    • 4.9 • 91 Ratings

At the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, we work to break the chains of monopoly power in all sectors of our economy. From challenging incumbent cable monopolies in order to promote better Internet connectivity to pointing out how Amazon pushes local retailers out of the market, our researchers develop positive policy prescriptions to improve local economies. This podcast series provides a first glimpse at some of our newest original research and a unique economic perspective on today's most pressing topics.

    Detroit Has No Time to Waste Food

    Detroit Has No Time to Waste Food

    A Detroit entrepreneur explains how her pilot projects are building community, local self-reliance, and resilience. … Read More

    • 18 min
    Feeding Detroit

    Feeding Detroit

    The Detroit People's Food Cooperative represents a vital step towards fostering food sovereignty in a neighborhood historically affected by food apartheid. … Read More

    • 30 min
    Writing Detroit’s Next Chapter

    Writing Detroit’s Next Chapter

    A Detroit-based bookseller shares the purpose behind her store and its profound impact on the community over the past three decades.… Read More

    • 16 min
    The City Series

    The City Series

    In our new season of Building Local Power, The City Series, we take a tour of cities and towns across the U.S. and talk to guests who are working to make their communities more locally self-reliant.… Read More

    How to Get Away With Merger Season Recap

    How to Get Away With Merger Season Recap

    Local initiatives are resisting profit-driven mergers by mobilizing their communities and building robust local economies. … Read More

    • 19 min
    Cleanup on Aisle 1990

    Cleanup on Aisle 1990

    Communities nationwide proactively address food security by opening grocery stores that adopt innovative ownership, access, and governance approaches. … Read More

    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
91 Ratings

91 Ratings

Mc Finnegan ,

Super informative!

I love this podcast! It brings light to underground issues that don't seem to be on the radar but should be. The conversations are in-depth and brings understanding to complicated issues. Thank you Luke and Jess for your great skill in orchestrating the discussion and the research it takes behind the scenes!!

livrstrat ,

Conversations with real experts

The speakers on this show always give thorough, in-depth explanations and analyses on American policy and how our law makers shape our way of life. I learn so much from every episode. It’s never boring.

J. Barshop ,

Deeply substantial and amazingly practical

It’s obvious that Jess and the ILSR Team put extraordinary effort into finding guests that are authentic and truly care about being a positive force in this world - the insight that they bring to bear on the problems we’re facing is still mind-blowing Every. Single. Time.

No matter the topic, you’re guaranteed to gain something from every episode - can’t recommend Building Local Power enough 🙌

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