How citizens (not politicians) are building the future | Jon Alexander
Summary
Citizen strategist John Alexander argues that democracy is not a static possession but an active practice built by ordinary people. He shares examples from Melbourne and Altadena, where communities organized mutual aid and civic initiatives during crises like wildfires and lockdowns. Alexander contrasts passive subjecthood and self-interested consumerism with a proactive "citizen story," urging listeners to engage locally to shape their future.
Topics discussed
Intro: John Alexander on citizen-led democracy
Sponsors: Defender, Dell, and Apple Card
Democracy is something we have to build
Case Study: Regen Melbourne's community goals
Global examples and the 'Citizen Story' framework
Altadena mutual aid and call to action
Outro and production credits
Sponsors: Ground News, CFA Institute, Capital One
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