How effective have mass protests been?

Jan. 23, 2017

American History is filled with marches and protest movements. What does it take for a demonstration to lead to real change?

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Credits

Guest:

Todd Gitlin - Columbia University - @toddgitlin

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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