It’s All Greek to Me! (with Astra Taylor)

It’s All Greek to Me! (with Astra Taylor)

Author: iHeartPodcasts April 1, 2021 Duration: 39:07
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In Season One we asked ourselves, what does it mean “to citizen”? How do we show up and stand up for our community? Coming off the heels of January 6th, 2021, Baratunde starts Season Two by taking a step back with the question, “How can we citizen with so much division?”. In this episode, we speak with author and filmmaker Astra Taylor who takes us back to ancient Greece and reveals how our political and economic rights are deeply intertwined.

Guest: Astra Taylor - writer, organizer, and documentarian

Twitter: @astradisastra

Bio: Astra Taylor is a filmmaker, writer, and political organizer. She is the director of the philosophical documentary What Is Democracy?; the author of The People’s Platform: Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Age; and co-founder of Debt Collective.


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ACTIONS

PERSONALLY REFLECT 

Find a “We”

Are you a worker? A student? A freelancer? Reflect on the communities you are (or could be) a part of and organize with other community members to advocate for causes you all care about. Find strength in numbers!


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PUBLICLY PARTICIPATE

Join the Debt Collective

Are you in debt? Join Astra’s union for debtors, The Debt Collective, at debtcollective.org. Become a part of a movement of debtors who are wielding their collective economic power.


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CREDITS

How To Citizen with Baratunde is a production of iHeartRadio Podcasts and Dustlight Productions. Our Executive Producers are Baratunde Thurston, Elizabeth Stewart and Misha Euceph. Stephanie Cohn is our Senior Producer and Alie Kilts is our Producer. Kelly Prime is our Editor. Original Music by Andrew Eapen. Valentino Rivera is our Engineer. Sam Paulson is our Apprentice. This episode was produced and sound designed by Stephanie Cohn. Special thanks to Joelle Smith from iHeartRadio.

Special thanks to our citizen voices Marie Ture, Glenn Maida, Adan Ayala, and Jennifer Bohmbach.

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Finding your place in a world that often feels broken can be disorienting. How To Citizen with Baratunde, from iHeartPodcasts, tackles that confusion head-on by treating "citizen" not as a static label but as a series of actions we can all learn. This podcast moves beyond the headlines and the outrage to explore the tangible, often surprising ways we can participate in shaping our communities and systems. Each episode is a deep dive into the mechanics of collective power, featuring conversations that span society, culture, technology, and news. You'll hear from people who are actively redefining what it means to belong and contribute, offering practical insights that replace helplessness with agency. The discussions remind us that while voting is crucial, a functioning democracy requires much more from all of us. This isn't about abstract theory; it's about the real-world application of citizenship. Tune in for a thought-provoking and actionable guide to wielding your influence, discovering how to move from being overwhelmed to being effectively engaged. The entire premise of this podcast is built on the idea that we can learn to citizen better, together.
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