EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 22 MIN
Will the 'No Kings' protest be a defining moment in Trump's second term?
from In Focus by The Hindu · host The Hindu
On March 28, millions of people took to the streets across the U.S. under one banner — “No Kings” — marking one of the largest protest mobilisations in recent American history. What began as a loose coalition of advocacy groups has rapidly evolved into a broad-based movement cutting across issues such as civil liberties, immigration enforcement, foreign policy and the cost of living.With organisers claiming participation in the millions across thousands of events, the protests represented one of the most significant expressions of political dissent since the return of Donald Trump to the White House.Is “No Kings” a genuinely grassroots uprising or a network-driven mobilisation? What role have issues like the Iran conflict and global democratic anxieties played in expanding its reach beyond the U.S.? And ultimately, can a decentralised protest movement convert its momentum into real political influence? Host: Reuben Joe Joseph Guest: Anisha Dutta, New York-based journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On March 28, millions of people took to the streets across the U.S. under one banner — “No Kings” — marking one of the largest protest mobilisations in recent American history. What began as a loose coalition of advocacy groups has rapidly evolved into a broad-based movement cutting across issues such as civil liberties, immigration enforcement, foreign policy and the cost of living.With organisers claiming participation in the millions across thousands of events, the protests represented one of the most significant expressions of political dissent since the return of Donald Trump to the White House.Is “No Kings” a genuinely grassroots uprising or a network-driven mobilisation? What role have issues like the Iran conflict and global democratic anxieties played in expanding its reach beyond the U.S.? And ultimately, can a decentralised protest movement convert its momentum into real political influence? Host: Reuben Joe Joseph Guest: Anisha Dutta, New York-based journalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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