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Trailer: The Power of Protest?

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May 4, 2019

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Our new season examines the power of protest and other civic action. Guests include activists who protest and advocates who don’t, from Brad Fitch of the Congressional Management Foundation and Jackie Zammuto of WITNESS to Micah White, co-founder of Occupy Wall Street, and more.

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May 4, 2019

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Now more than ever, the need to be an engaged citizen is critical. Future Hindsight presents interviews that explore how each of us has the power to shape our society and fulfill our shared civic responsibility.

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Pam Elam and Namita Luthra: “The more you understand history, the better agent of social change you can be.” by Future Hindsight
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Tyler Ruzich: Tyler Ruzich is a 17-year old Republican candidate for governor of Kansas, one of eight teens in the race this year. We discuss what it means to be a Republican of the next generation, why it’s important to get involved now, and what young people... by Future Hindsight
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Andrea Miller (Part 1): Andrea Miller is the president of the National Institute for Reproductive Health. We talk about the impact that reproductive legislation has in society and how it’s historically been affected by safety and public health concerns. This... by Future Hindsight
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Census 2020: Ashley Allison (Rebroadcast): “I would tell people to encourage them to participate in the census because when they are counted, they are seen, and resources can come to your community.” by Future Hindsight
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Scott Warren: “Our democracy can be something that's vibrant; something that's living and breathing.” by Future Hindsight
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Mark Hetfield: “Our history shows that we are a nation of immigrants and refugees, and that we have benefited from that.” by Future Hindsight
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Beto O'Rourke: Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke represents his hometown, El Paso, TX. Currently a Candidate for US Senate, he is running a people-powered campaign, visiting every single county in Texas and listening to the needs and concerns of the state’s... by Future Hindsight
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Brian Miller: “Our democracy simply works better when more citizens show up and participate.” by Future Hindsight
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Cristóbal Alex: “It's been pretty profound to see great Latino candidates exploding Latino turnout.” by Future Hindsight
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Robert P. Jones, Ph.D.: “Almost every issue today – if it’s a major issue – gets refracted through the lens of partisanship.” by Future Hindsight
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Bernard Harcourt: Bernard Harcourt is an author, lawyer, and critical theorist. In our conversation, we discover that civic engagement is a learned skill, the power of collective action, and the importance of remembering our truths and values. Voting is a learned... by Future Hindsight
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Robert Hammond: Robert Hammond is the executive director and co-founder of Friends of the High Line, which was the driving force behind turning an abandoned elevated railroad in New York City into a public park. We discuss the essential role of a city’s public open... by Future Hindsight
28 min listen
Paul Lagunes: “Fighting corruption is not an end in and of itself, it's an effort toward improving society at large.” by Future Hindsight
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Brent Wilkes: “To win on the immigration front, we've got to have success on the civic engagement and voter turnout.” by Future Hindsight
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Max Kenner: “Education is not a process of checking a box along the course of someone's life, but a deep investment in the future.” by Future Hindsight
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Ian Bremmer: “The purpose of the government is to make sure that the game is fair and that people have equality of opportunity.” by Future Hindsight
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Maria Yuan: "See if the people that you just elected are actually doing their jobs and are actually representing you." by Future Hindsight
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