Land, Power, and Democracy: Michael Albertus
April 3rd, 2025
“ Land ownership confers its holders with economic, social, and political power.”
We discuss the great reshuffle of land in the last few centuries and the intersection of land, power, and democracy.
Michael Albertus is professor of political science at the University of Chicago and the author of five books. His most recent is Land Power: Who Has It, Who Doesn’t, and How That Determines the Fate of Societies.
Your civic action toolkit recommendations from Michael are:
Support conservation easements
Learn about the indigenous communities that have been displaced from the land where you live and find ways to support reallocation
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Credits:
Host: Mila Atmos
Guest: Michael Albertus
Executive Producer: Mila Atmos
Producer: Zack Travis