In this episode, Joy Rice and Yacine Ba take to the streets of Washington, D.C., to hear the voices behind the Hands Off protest against Donald Trump’s return to political power. From former federal workers to anonymous government employees, protesters share raw emotions, deep fears, and powerful critiques of democracy in crisis. Some speak loudly, others ask to remain unnamed—but all have something urgent to say.

In this episode, Joy Rice and Yacine Ba take to the streets of Washington, D.C., to hear the voices behind the Hands Off protest against Donald Trump’s return to political power. From former federal workers to anonymous government employees, protesters share raw emotions, deep fears, and powerful critiques of democracy in crisis. Some speak loudly, others ask to remain unnamed—but all have something urgent to say.

In this episode, Joy Rice and Yacine Ba take to the streets of Washington, D.C., to hear the voices behind the Hands Off protest against Donald Trump’s return to political power. From former federal workers to anonymous government employees, protesters share raw emotions, deep fears, and powerful critiques of democracy in crisis. Some speak loudly, others ask to remain unnamed—but all have something urgent to say.

Democracy, Dismay, and the Hands Off Movement

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