We discuss the radical idea that dissidence belongs to all of us. Living with truth is the starting point to being a citizen changemaker and to taking impactful civic action.

Gal's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

1. Be in person

2. Be deliberate about how you operate online

Gal Beckerman is a staff writer for The Atlantic and the author of How to Be a Dissident.

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Host: Mila Atmos

Guests: Gal Beckerman

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