Was America Built on Protest?

An episode of the Chatting With Betsy podcast, hosted by Betsy Wurzel, titled "Was America Built on Protest?" was published on February 26, 2026 and runs 55 minutes.

February 26, 2026 ·55m · Chatting With Betsy

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Summary

Was America Built on Protest?Betsy Wurzel speaks with Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall about her book, A Protest History of the United States, and the role protest has played in shaping American democracy.From Indigenous resistance and civil rights to labor strikes and modern-day demonstrations, this conversation explores how civic action influences change — and why meaningful reform often takes time. Professor Browne-Marshall also shares personal insights, safety advice for protesters, and how listeners can become involved in their own communities.Learn more:https://www.browne-marshall23.comhttps://indivisible.org/get-involved/take-action/And Learn more about Passionate World Talk RadioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.💡 At Passionate World Talk Radio, we believe real conversations matter. Stay inspired and keep listening to Chatting with Betsy at www.passionateworldtalkradio.com.

Episode Description

Was America Built on Protest?

Betsy Wurzel speaks with Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall about her book, A Protest History of the United States, and the role protest has played in shaping American democracy.

From Indigenous resistance and civil rights to labor strikes and modern-day demonstrations, this conversation explores how civic action influences change — and why meaningful reform often takes time. Professor Browne-Marshall also shares personal insights, safety advice for protesters, and how listeners can become involved in their own communities.

Learn more:
https://www.browne-marshall23.com
https://indivisible.org/get-involved/take-action/

And Learn more about Passionate World Talk Radio

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.

💡 At Passionate World Talk Radio, we believe real conversations matter. Stay inspired and keep listening to Chatting with Betsy at www.passionateworldtalkradio.com.