‘Capitalism’ Bonus: Live at Motorco

“Now what? Can we find hope and a way forward? In a live show taped December 5, 2024, at Motorco Music Hall in Durham, North Carolina, Season 7 co-hosts John Biewen and Ellen McGirt are joined by journalism professor, podcaster, and two-time Scene on Radio co-host Chenjerai Kumanyika. They discuss how to move toward a more democratic economy and society – with the live audience, and with Camryn Smith and Courtney Smith of Durham’s Communities in Partnership.” We hear about what it takes for ‘community-rooted’ action to be properly resourced, and are called to put trust and energy in the people on the front lines. “Literally, trust black women. Trust indigenous women. Trust women of color who are hard on the ground doing the work. Because we do 98% of the lion’s share of the on the ground work, but we receive less than 3% of all philanthropic funding. Could you imagine what this nation would look like with us, properly supported, doing what we’re doing now?”