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Movement Memos

Movement Memos

By: Truthout
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An ongoing call to action for movement work and mutual aid efforts around the country. Kelly Hayes connects with activists, journalists and others on the front lines to break down what’s happening in various struggles and what listeners can do to help.© Truthout Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Artificial Intimacy Is Changing Who We Are

    Artificial Intimacy Is Changing Who We Are
    Sep 17 2026
    What happens when machines become easier to relate to than other people? In this episode, Kelly talks with author Sherry Turkle about artificial intimacy, the erosion of empathy and social skills, and the political dangers of replacing human connection with frictionless simulations of care. Music: Son Monarcas and Sarah the Illstrumentalist You can find a transcript and show notes (including links to resources) here: truthout.org/series/movement-memos/ If you would like to support the show, you can donate here: bit.ly/TODonate If you would like to receive Truthout's newsletter, please sign up: bit.ly/TOnewsletter
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Organizing for Survival in an Era of Climate Chaos

    Organizing for Survival in an Era of Climate Chaos
    Sep 3 2026
    Our current infrastructure was built for a world that no longer exists. How do we build the power to survive when the systems we depend on fail us? In this episode, Kelly talks with guests Keyante Aytch, Alice Liu, and Brandon Bunt about the tools and relationships that can help make communities resilient—from mesh networks and off-grid solar to neighborhood disaster hubs.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Silicon Valley’s Billionaire Cults Are Coming for Democracy

    Silicon Valley’s Billionaire Cults Are Coming for Democracy
    Aug 20 2026
    “We can have billionaires or we can have democracy. We cannot have both,” Gil Durán says. In this episode, Gil and Kelly discuss the bizarre fixations and political fantasies of tech billionaires like Peter Thiel, and how those ideas are being translated into real-world governance. Durán and Hayes also discuss Silicon Valley’s Christian cosplay, and how traditional Christian ideas are being used as wrapping paper for the pursuit of AI-first, corporate fiefdoms. Music: Son Monarcas and Dusty Decks
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    57 mins
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