Henry David Thoreau is one of those historical figures that’s admired by people across the political spectrum. Liberals, socialists, conservatives, and libertarians all look to him for guidance in their own politics. He’s most known for his book Walden, but his political thought has an extremely important place in history. His essay Civil Disobedience influenced major figures who fought for justice, like Martin Luther King, Jr. and Gandhi. In this episode, we examine the life and thought of the radical Thoreau.