The Mechanism Podcast

Pulling the Threads Together

May 7, 2026·45 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In the season finale of the Mechanism Podcast, Vincent Sagisi and Andrew Dahlgren of Mechanism reflect on the biggest themes from their conversations across the textile and soft goods industry this past season.From lifelong learning and worker voice to degrowth and solidarity, they revisit the ideas that challenged business as usual and pointed toward more human-centered systems. It’s a thoughtful, hopeful wrap-up that reminds us: treating people with respect isn’t radical — it’s foundational.To learn more about the guests featured on this episode, visit:Mechanism (mechanism.community) The Industrial Commons (www.theindustrialcommons.org)Custom Collaborative (customcollaborative.org)Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center (ISAIC) (isaic.org)Garment Worker Center (garmentworkercenter.org)

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