The podcast episodes on 'Building Local Power' explore the topic of neighborhood revitalization, highlighting the efforts of individuals and organizations who have taken on the challenge of reviving communities that have faced economic and social challenges.

In the episode Essential Tools for Neighborhood Revitalization, Gina Schaefer shares her experience of opening a chain of Ace Hardware stores in Washington, DC, with a focus on revitalizing the Logan Circle neighborhood and hiring from the local community, including those facing barriers to employment.

The episode It Takes an Avalon Village delves into the story of Mama Shu, who founded Avalon Village in Highland Park, Detroit, transforming a neglected block into a thriving eco-village that fosters healing, prosperity, and self-reliance for the community.