Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

Margaret finishes telling Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in the US changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret tells Samantha McVey some of the history of public libraries and how the first Puerto Rican librarian in the US changed everything.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you the story she figures probably inspired Predator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret finishes telling Molly Crabapple a story about the legends and reality of pirate utopia in Madagascar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret tells Molly Crabapple a story about the legends and reality of pirate utopia in MadagascarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you a spooky vampire story that's quite a bit different.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reports on her trip down to Asheville North Carolina and all of the work she saw people doing down there to keep people safe during crisis.  Part 2/2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reports on her trip down to Asheville North Carolina and all of the work she saw people doing down there to keep people safe during crisis.  Part 1/2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margaret reads you even more William Morris, but this story has swords in it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katy Stoll, an advocate for mutual aid and community support, joins to share inspiring stories of collaboration during crises. They dive into the powerful impact of grassroots organizations, particularly after Hurricane Katrina, and discuss emotional struggles faced in disaster recovery. Katy highlights the challenges local services endure amidst chaos and critiques institutional responses, revealing how smaller communities often step up in big ways. The discussion is infused with humor and heart, showcasing the resilience and unity that emerge when people come together.