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Everything Co-op with Vernon Oakes

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Journalism, Housing Justice & Building Stronger Communities with Steve Dubb, Shelterforce Editor

July 9, 2026 In this segment, Vernon welcomes Steve Dubb, Strategic Initiatives Editor at Shelterforce, an independent nonprofit newsroom that has spent five decades reporting on affordable housing, community development, and housing justice. Together, Vernon and Steve will explore how independent journalism helps shape public understanding of affordable housing challenges, elevates community…

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Tony Pickett on Cooperative Housing & Doug O'Brien on America's 250th Through a Cooperative Lens

July 2, 2026 In this segment, Vernon interviews Tony Pickett, Chief Executive Officer of Grounded Solutions Network. Vernon and Tony will explore how community land trusts and shared equity housing are creating pathways to affordable homeownership and stronger, more resilient communities. Before Vernon's conversation with Tony Pickett Vernon welcomes Doug O'Brien for a timely discussion on his…

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Vernon Oakes discusses  Men's Health and the Power of Cooperatives

June 25, 2026 In this segment, Vernon explore the connection between cooperatives and men's health, highlighting how cooperative principles can help address the social isolation, economic challenges, and lack of support systems that often affect men's physical and mental well-being. He also discusses health disparities between men of color as compared to those who are not of color. June is Men's…

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Nathan Schneider discusses Progress & Prospects for Cooperatives in Using Artificial Intelligence

June 18, 2026 This episode features an interview with Nathan Schneider, professor of media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Vernon and Nathan discuss the current progress and prospects for cooperatives in Artificial Intelligence, and explores ways in which cooperatives can navigate the rise of AI without losing control of their intellectual property. Nathan Schneider is a professor…

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Everything Co-op Explores the Cooperative Business Model with host Vernon Oakes

June 4, 2026 In this special edition of Everything Co-op, host Vernon Oakes presents an in-depth overview of the cooperative business model, explaining how cooperatives are owned and governed by the people they serve and how they create economic opportunities while strengthening communities. Drawing on decades of experience in the cooperative movement, Vernon examines the history, principles, and…

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Michael Peck, Iñigo Albizuri, Ibon Zugasti & Kaisu Tuominiemi discuss the Social Economy Road Show to NYC & Boston

May 14, 2026 This episode of Everything Co-op features Part II of the Social Economy Road Show to NYC & Boston, with guests Michael A. Peck, Iñigo Albizuri, Ibon Zugasti and Kaisu Tuominiemi. Vernon and his guests explore the vision behind the initiative and highlight what participants can look forward to during the Road Show. The initiative will include a series of events that will focus on…

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Christina Clamp & Rodrigo Ricxu Bacus  discuss the Social Economy Road Show to NYC & Boston

May 7, 2026 This episode of Everything Co-op features Part I of the Social Economy Road Show to NYC & Boston, with guests Christina Clamp, and Rodrigo Ricxu Bacus. Vernon and his guests explore the vision behind the initiative and highlight what participants can look forward to during the Road Show. Sponsored by ASBN and introducing the Arizmendiarrieta Social Economy Think Tank in collaboration…

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International Year of  the Woman Farmer Series: Episode II with Karen Washington

April 9, 2026 Everything Co-op continues its observance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026 (IYWF 2026) with distinguished guest, Karen Washington, farmer, food justice activist, and co-owner of Rise & Root Farm in Chester, New York. Vernon and Karen discuss her journey as a farmer and food justice activists, the vital role women play in agriculture, and how initiatives like Black…

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International Year of  the Woman Farmer Series Launch, with Noémi Giszpenc

April 2, 2026 Everything Co-op kicks off its observance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026) with a distinguished guest, Noémi Giszpenc, Executive Director of The Keystone Development Center (KDC). A nationally respected leader in cooperative development, Noémi Giszpenc brings more than two decades of experience advancing democratic ownership and community-based economic…

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Caroline Shenaz Hossein discusses The Banker Ladies, and  the Future of Solidarity Economies

January 15, 2022 - This episode features Caroline Shenaz Hossein. Dr. Hossein is a leading global scholar on solidarity economies, cooperative finance, and the economic contributions of racialized communities. She and Vernon will discuss her new book, The Banker Ladies, along with the benefits—and obstacles—of being at the forefront of building and sustaining solidarity economies. Caroline Shenaz…

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