Outside Agitators Are Good, Actually

“Outside agitators have played an incredible role in social movements,” says Astra Taylor.

Episode 1 of the Movement Memos podcast, hosted by Truthout, titled "Outside Agitators Are Good, Actually" was published on May 9, 2024 and runs 54 minutes.

May 9, 2024 ·54m · Movement Memos

Summary

"When people come from outside your community or your campus, it makes you feel like you're connected to a bigger whole," says Solidarity co-author Astra Taylor. "It makes you feel like what's happening there matters. It creates a sense of a larger coalition. And that's powerful, which is exactly why the people in power don't like it." In this episode, Kelly talks with Taylor and Leah Hunt-Hendrix about solidarity, divide-and-conquer tactics, and the concept of “outside agitators.” Music: Son Monarcas, Curved Mirror, Pulsed & David Celeste You can find a transcript and show notes (including links to resources) here: truthout.org/series/movement-memos/ If you would like to support the show, you can donate here: bit.ly/TODonate If you would like to receive Truthout's newsletter, please sign up: bit.ly/TOnewsletter

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