Show Summary: Community and labor activist Fred Ross’s story remains poignant and relevant today, though he first started organizing in the 1930s. Author Gabriel Thompson joins Angie to talk about his book America’s Social Arsonist: Fred Ross and Grassroots Organizing in the 20th Century.

Fred Ross: One of the most influential community organizers in American history

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Angie Coiro is an independently produced, weekly interview
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that fall through the cracks of major media coverage. Featuring lively,
thought-provoking interviews with newsmakers, politicians, and behind-the-scenes
notables, each show illuminates the issues and forces shaping the national
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In Deep with Angie Coiro is an independently produced, weekly interview program. Hosted by award-winning Bay Area journalist Angie Coiro, In Deep is a closer look at news and issues of the week, particularly the important stories that fall through the cracks of major media coverage. Featuring lively, thought-provoking interviews with newsmakers, politicians, and behind-the-scenes notables, each show illuminates the issues and forces shaping the national narrative.

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Fred Ross: One of the most influential community organizers in American history

Fred Ross: One of the most influential community organizers in American history