Natural disasters rip away our collective sense of control, so it’s critical that the road of recovery is paved with community voice and agency. With disasters increasing year on year we need new ideas for how governments and communities can work together when everything has been destroyed. <br /><br />Democracy After Disasters is a nine part narrative documentary podcast series that explores how we can re-build democracy on the road of recovery. We'll talk to people from Macedon to Mallacoota, to experts in history, philosophy and political science. And we'll uncover ideas that can dramatically improve the path of community recovery.<b> </b><br /><br />Listen and subscribe to Democracy after Disasters wherever you get your podcasts.
Democracy After Disaster
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10 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Natural disasters rip away our collective sense of control, so it’s critical that the road of recovery is paved with community voice and agency. With disasters increasing year on year we need new ideas for how governments and communities can work together when everything has been destroyed. <br /><br />Democracy After Disasters is a nine part narrative documentary podcast series that explores how we can re-build democracy on the road of recovery. We'll talk to people from Macedon to Mallacoota, to experts in history, philosophy and political science. And we'll uncover ideas that can dramatically improve the path of community recovery.<b> </b><br /><br />Listen and subscribe to Democracy after Disasters wherever you get your podcasts.
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December 1, 2025
9. Democratic Phoenix
In this final episode of 'Democracy After Disaster,' we hear about Dolly Parton's ‘My People's Fund” and its inspiration for a universal basic income (UBI) after a disaster. We look at the benefits of UBI, including mental health and social cohesion, and some of the common criticisms. We also explore participatory and deliberative democracy, highlighting successful examples and the potential for self-organizing systems in community recovery.<br /><br /><a href="https://storyground.com.au/democracy-after-disaster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Democracy After Disaster Website</a><br />
November 24, 2025
8. Circle Talk
In this eighth episode of 'Democracy After Disaster' we learn about ways we can better create space for meaningful conversations and inclusive decision making. On New Year's Eve 2019 the small town of Cobargo where Dave Newell lives, was devastated by bushfire. His story shares examples of participation frameworks like the Art of Hosting, Circle, and Open Space. We also discuss broader concepts like complexity theory, majority rule, and the significance of building relationships for effective recovery and decision-making.<br /><br /><a href="https://storyground.com.au/democracy-after-disaster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Democracy After Disaster Website</a><br />
November 17, 2025
7. People, Paradox and Power
In Episode 7 of 'Democracy After Disaster,' we explore the intricate dynamics of power in disaster recovery. Examining the relationships between governments and communities, the episode focuses on the need for partnership, and how fostering democratic values encourages civic participation and tempers the corruption of power, leading to better community recovery. <br /><br /><a href="https://storyground.com.au/democracy-after-disaster" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Democracy After Disaster Website</a><br />
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