How To Citizen with Baratunde

How To Citizen with Baratunde

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Episodes 70
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 3.8 (2,139)
Since Aug 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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How To Citizen with Baratunde reimagines the word “citizen” as a verb and reminds us how to wield our collective power. So many of us want to do more in response to the problems we hear about constantly, but where and how to participate can leave us feeling overwhelmed and helpless. Voting, while critically important, simply isn’t enough. It takes more to make this experiment in self-governance work! Listen in to learn new perspectives and practices from people working to improve society for the many. Join writer, activist, and comedian Baratunde Thurston on a journey beyond politics as usual that will leave us all more hopeful, connected, and moved to act.

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