Special - The LA Fires and Lifeboat Capitalism w/ Hamilton Nolan

American Prestige

Danny and Derek speak with journalist Hamilton Nolan about the current LA fires, how we contend with climate change under capitalism, the prospect for labor organizing to help move things in a more sustainable direction, and more.

More of Hamilton's work:

  • Read Hamilton's piece "Lifeboat Capitalism".
  • Also take a look at his book The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor.
  • Follow him on Bluesky.

To help support people in LA:

  • Los Angeles Tenants Union
  • A comprehensive list of mutual aid resources

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