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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 1H 1M

Climate, Democracy, and the Power of Local Action

from Let's Talk Democracy · host Tina Johnson

In this episode of Let's Talk Democracy, host Tina Johnson talks with sociologist Dana R. Fisher about the intersection of climate activism and democracy. They explore how local organizing drives systemic change, why grassroots movements matter, and what gives hope in the face of political and environmental challenges.You can buy Saving Our Selves and American Resistance using the link https://cup.columbia.edu/search-results/?keyword=American+Resistance+ and for discount use #COP20 for a 20% discount.Listen to Dana Fisher´s Ted Talk using the link   https://www.ted.com/talks/dana_r_fisher_how_to_be_an_apocalyptic_optimist

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