Empowering Communities through Cooperatives

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This chapter delves into the Basque tradition and the Mondragon cooperatives, highlighting the philosophical view of work as a means to contribute to society. It explores the transformative cooperative model, showcasing the Mondragon Corporation's evolution and its focus on worker ownership, profit-sharing, and community support. The discussion emphasizes the potential of cooperatives as an alternative to traditional capitalist structures, advocating for a shift towards sustainable and equitable business practices.

In our season finale, we visit with people on two continents who are turning core structures of capitalism on their heads – or, at least, sideways.

By John Biewen with co-host Ellen McGirt. Interviews with John Fullerton, Ander Exteberria, Deseree Fontenot, Corrina Gould, Regan Pritzker, Dana Kawaoka-Chen, Mateo Nube, and Marjorie Kelly. Story editor: Loretta Williams. Music by Michelle Osis; Lilli Haydn; Chris Westlake; Alex Symcox; and goodnight, Lucas. Music consulting by Joe Augustine of Narrative Music. Episode art by Harper Biewen. "Capitalism” is a production of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, in partnership with Imperative 21.