Protest with Annie Marie Leonard and André Carothers

Protest with Annie Marie Leonard and André Carothers

From Climate Changers by Ryan Flahive

May 22, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 137

About this episode

This episode features a discussion with activists Annie Marie Leonard and André Carothers about their book on the history and importance of peaceful protest.

What do clean air, weekends off, and the freedom to marry whom you love have in common? They were all won through the power of peaceful protest. In this episode, we sit down with legendary activists Annie Marie Leonard (former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA) and André Carothers to discuss their powerful new book, *Protest: Respect It Defend It Use It*. Far from a standard how-to manual, this book is a sweeping, visual celebration of over 40 iconic global campaigns and the collective action that shaped our modern world. Together, we explore the incredible history of public dissent—featuring insights from guest essayists like Jane Fonda and Dolores Huerta—while confronting a chilling modern reality: the rapid rise of anti-protest laws and corporate SLAPP suits designed to silence everyday citizens. Tune in for an inspiring, urgent conversation about why defending our right to speak out is more critical now than ever, and how you can help protect the ultimate cornerstone of democracy.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Flahive

Guests: Annie Marie Leonard, André Carothers

Topics covered

  • peaceful protest
  • activism
  • public dissent
  • anti-protest laws
  • democracy
  • collective action

Keywords

  • protest
  • activism
  • democracy
  • public dissent
  • anti-protest laws
  • collective action
  • Greenpeace
  • Jane Fonda
  • Dolores Huerta

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Greenpeace USA

Books & works: Protest: Respect It Defend It Use It

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