In this episode, the Rise and Resist Podcast sits with Mike Ignatowski, Organizer with ResistAustin (www.resistaustin.us).

During the episode, we examine the impact of the murder of Alex Pretti in Minnesota and its significance for the resistance movement.

The conversation delves into the importance of midterm elections, the firing of Greg Bovino, and the international response to ICE agents at the Winter Olympics.

Personal reflections on family history and the fight against authoritarianism are also highlighted.

Takeaways

• Impact of Minnesota events on the resistance movement
• Importance of midterm elections and political impact

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Rise and Resist Podcast
• 05:55 Minnesota Events and Their Impact on the Resistance Movement
• 11:45 Importance of Midterm Elections and Political Impact
• 20:05 ICE Agents at the Winter Olympics and International Response
• 25:38 Personal Reflections and Family History
• 31:18 Framing the National Debate and the Fight Against Authoritarianism

The podcast features Nevin Kamath and Matt Koesters discussing the Resist Trump Campaign and its efforts to promote nonviolent civil resistance. They explore the challenges to democracy, introduce guest Vanessa K from the #FoxTakedown activist campaign, discuss the impact of activism, and share insights on social media and community building. The conversation highlights the importance of hope and unity in the fight against authoritarianism.

Takeaways

• Nonviolent civil resistance
• Community building

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Resist Trump Campaign
• 06:01 Challenges to Democracy
• 19:35 Social Media and Content Creation
• 27:33 Reflection and Community Impact

ResistTrump Campaign Director Nevin Kamath and Fortify Democracy Founder and ResistTrump Pro-Bono Advisor Matt Koesters speak with Scott Peoples, the Executive Director of Veterans for Responsible Leadership.

Veterans for Responsible Leadership: https://www.vfrl.org/

Fortify Democracy: https://www.fortifydemocracy.com/
ResistTrump Campaign: https://www.resisttrump.us/

#ResistTrump Campaign Director Nevin Kamath and Fortify Democracy Founder and #ResistTrump Pro-Bono Advisor Matt Koesters talk about recent actions by the Trump regime and the lawful, nonviolent civil resistance movement opposing it.