Listen "The 1960s and its protest movements in Boston with Michael Ansara"
Episode Synopsis
Time is a flat circle. In this episode, we're joined by Michael Ansara, author of the recently released memoir, The Hard Work of Hope, to talk about the 1960s and its mass protest movements in Boston. A community organizer and student leader at Harvard during this tumultuous era, Ansara has insight into how that historical moment roiled the region — and how its echoes reverberate today. This is a can't-miss conversation!
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The Phillie Phanatic riffs on the Coldplay cheating scandal
The Delaware River Hot Dog man
Somebody Feed Phil comes to Boston
Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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