Organising from Elsewhere Podcast Organising Post-Collapse: What the Left Still Doesn’t Get! w/Richard Hames
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Jun 6, 2025 Richard Hames, an audio producer at Novara Media and author on far-right movements, shares insights on organizing amidst societal collapse. He reflects on his diverse experiences, from music schools to anti-fascism, emphasizing the necessity for innovative strategies. Hames critiques the left's struggle to envision positive futures and warns against allowing figures like Elon Musk to monopolize the narrative. He underscores the importance of resilience, community support, and adaptive methods in navigating the challenges of a post-collapse world.
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Left Lacks Positive Futures
- The left struggles to articulate positive, attractive futures beyond collapse narratives.
- If we cede the future story to figures like Elon Musk, we lose public imagination and political leverage.
Winning A Small Union Fight
- Richard organized cleaners at his conservative music college and used experienced union organizers to pressure management.
- The intervention secured pay rises after managers were jolted from complacency.
DFLA Coalition Tradeoffs
- Richard recounted anti-fascist work against the DFLA and tension over whether to refute or outmaneuver them.
- Short-term feminist-led tactics drove the DFLA off streets but demobilized anti-fascism long-term.
