Podcasts about non-violent protest

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. Dick Gregory was a prominent comedian and activist who was very active in the civil rights movement during the 1960s. While initially known as a comedian, his activism would, particularly during this decade of change, define his legacy. Joining us is his son and manager, Christian Gregory, who discusses his father's legacy as a prominent civil rights figure. A new book, The Essential Dick Gregory, features a collection of the activist's greatest works. It is available now wherever books are sold. Then, New York Times bestselling author, Thomas E. Ricks, joins us to talk about the Civil Rights Movement from a military perspective and discusses the non-violent strategies that were used and what we can learn from this approach today. This is covered in greater detail in his book, Waging a Good War: A Military History of the Civil Rights Movement 1954-1968, which is also out now wherever books are sold. Thomas E. Ricks will appear in-person at the Texas Book Festival in Austin, TX, on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Guests:  Christian Gregory Editor, “The Essential Dick Gregory” Dick Gregory's Son & Manager Thomas E. Ricks New York Times Bestselling Author Author, “Waging A Good War: A Military History of the Civil Rights Movement 1954 – 1968” Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

“America belongs to everyone who lives here.”This week, Guy and Heidi Burgess are back to finish their conversation with Duncan. Check out the first part HEREWhile it's important to break down oppressive structures, we don't have a concrete vision for what we'd replace them with. How can we ensure the replacement system doesn't continue oppressing others? Duncan explains how important nonviolent protest is for being able to make real change. Guy and Duncan talk about the importance of treating the “losers” of any political process fairly and respecting their views. We need to be able to empathize with people, even when we don't agree with them. We have to open up to new perspectives, and Heidi tells a moving story about the power of bringing different viewpoints together.  Episode Highlights: Guy talks about the importance of how we treat the “losers” in our current election system.Heidi explains why we have to start at the end.Guy talks about why forcing our views on other people is wrong, but we all have a right to an opinion.Heidi tells a powerful anecdote about abortion.Discover an ongoing debate about neutrality in the face of oppression as opposed to partisan progressivism.Learn the difference between neutrality and impartiality.Duncan explains the importance of empathy, even when we don't understand or agree with someone.Understand how we inadvertently drive hostility and extremism. About This Episode's Guest: Guy and Heidi Burgess are a husband-and-wife team of Ph.D. social scientists. They have been studying, teaching, and practicing conflict resolution for 40+ years. They co-direct the Conflict Information Consortium and its underlying project, Beyond Intractability, an online resource library about peace-building, strengthening democracy, and conflict resolution.  Their current focus is the Constructive Conflict Initiative and The Hyper-Polarization Crisis: A Conflict Resolution Challenge Connect with Heidi & Guy:WebsiteEmail: burgess@beyondintractability.orgSubstack Here are some resources mentioned in the show. Beyond IntractabilityThings you can do to helpConstructive Conflict InitiativeThe Hyper-Polarization Crisis: A Conflict Resolution Challengefeature article, published in the Conflict Resolution Quarterly (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/crq.21334).For more resources and content from this episode go to the episode page HERE Where Else can you find this episode?  Watch On Youtube On SubstackEpisode PageLooking to learn more about how we can change the future of our democracy? Connect with Duncan & the Omni-Win Project: FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInYouTubeSubstack

Andre Henry is an award-winning musician, writer, and activist. He is the host of the podcast “Hope and Hard Pills.” and his new book "All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep" will be launching  March 22nd. He is a student of the incredible power of nonviolent struggle, having organized protests in Los Angeles, where he lives, and studied under international movement leaders through the Harvard Kennedy School. His work in pursuit of racial justice has been featured in The New Yorker, The Nation, the Liturgists Podcast, and so many more!This conversations covers everything from the history of racism in America from its founding to the present, to the power of non-violent resistance, to mental health and activism, to pursuing creatvity and joy!Get his book TODAY!All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep!Website:https://www.andrehenry.coNon-violent protest (Must Reads)Radical King - Collection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s SpeechesBlueprint for Revolution - Srdja Popovic

Fifty years after the Free Speech Movement, engagement in civic life can still involve challenging authority and current policy. But it is consensus through civil discourse - not just protest or partisan opposition for its own sake - which holds the greatest promise for inspiring public involvement and stimulating social progress. Panelists Henry E. Brady, Robin Lakoff and Waldo E. Martin, Jr. discuss civility and free speech in a polarized society - particularly as they play out in university settings - and address the ways public institutions can best foster thoughtful conversations, spirited debate, and constructive dissent. Moderated by Richard “Dick” Beahrs (’68). Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 28872]

Fifty years after the Free Speech Movement, engagement in civic life can still involve challenging authority and current policy. But it is consensus through civil discourse - not just protest or partisan opposition for its own sake - which holds the greatest promise for inspiring public involvement and stimulating social progress. Panelists Henry E. Brady, Robin Lakoff and Waldo E. Martin, Jr. discuss civility and free speech in a polarized society - particularly as they play out in university settings - and address the ways public institutions can best foster thoughtful conversations, spirited debate, and constructive dissent. Moderated by Richard “Dick” Beahrs (’68). Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 28872]

Fifty years after the Free Speech Movement, engagement in civic life can still involve challenging authority and current policy. But it is consensus through civil discourse - not just protest or partisan opposition for its own sake - which holds the greatest promise for inspiring public involvement and stimulating social progress. Panelists Henry E. Brady, Robin Lakoff and Waldo E. Martin, Jr. discuss civility and free speech in a polarized society - particularly as they play out in university settings - and address the ways public institutions can best foster thoughtful conversations, spirited debate, and constructive dissent. Moderated by Richard “Dick” Beahrs (’68). Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 28872]

Fifty years after the Free Speech Movement, engagement in civic life can still involve challenging authority and current policy. But it is consensus through civil discourse - not just protest or partisan opposition for its own sake - which holds the greatest promise for inspiring public involvement and stimulating social progress. Panelists Henry E. Brady, Robin Lakoff and Waldo E. Martin, Jr. discuss civility and free speech in a polarized society - particularly as they play out in university settings - and address the ways public institutions can best foster thoughtful conversations, spirited debate, and constructive dissent. Moderated by Richard “Dick” Beahrs (’68). Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 28872]

Jan Lundberg interviews (1) Jennifer Banka Schneider and (2) Kerry Liz McKee, peppersprayed as passive resisters in sit-ins to protect ancient redwoods, and (3) Bill Simpich who is a lawyer for the plaintiffs in the civil rights lawsuit against law enforcement agencies and the County of Humboldt, California. The police swabbed pepperspray in the eyes of nonviolent forest defenders who were locked together with heavy steel sleeves that immobilized the protesters. Despite this summary punishment that the ACLU has called "tantamount to torture," the protesters did not back down and are having their third trial in federal court in San Francisco which began April 12, 2005. Jan Lundberg's daughter Spring is one of the plaintiffs in this case, and his band The Depavers (www.culturechange.org/depavers.html) provides a short song, Mother Earth First, at the end of the half-hour program.