Rebecca Solnit Says the Left's Next Hero Is Already Here
From The Interview by The New York Times
March 7, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 100
About this episode
Rebecca Solnit discusses the nature of political change and the importance of a long-term perspective.
The writer and activist on how political change happens and taking the long view.
People in this episode
Host: The New York Times
Guest: Rebecca Solnit
Topics covered
- political change
- activism
- long view
- society
- culture
Keywords
- Rebecca Solnit
- political change
- activism
- long view
- society
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Organizations: The New York Times
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