{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ae4779753fe55e775c1ac6c/6ae477bb092a0dff19fe6ec9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Reasons for Hope in Turbulent Times, with Rebecca Solnit","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6ae4779753fe55e775c1ac6c/82ef4c47b753195da8affac91cdbcbf4.png?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Rebecca Solnit </strong>is an award-winning American writer and activist whose incisive work explores feminism, democracy, climate change and social justice.</p>\n<p>In this episode, she joins <strong>Mythili Rao </strong>to argue that, despite today's anxieties about democratic backsliding, technological disruption and environmental crisis, the past four decades have seen extraordinary social progress. From civil rights and environmental protection to LGBTQI+ equality and women's rights, many of the freedoms and values we now take for granted were won through collective action and sustained activism.</p>\n<p>Solnit reflects on how hard-fought gains can feel fragile when they come under attack, but reminds us that those attacks are often driven by a minority in power rather than a shift in public values. Drawing on history, she explores why progress is often slow, uneven and contested—and why participating in movements for change remains both meaningful and necessary.</p>\n<p><strong>Rebecca Solnit</strong> is the author of more than 25 books, including <em>Orwell’s Roses</em>, <em>Hope in the Dark </em>and <em>Men Explain Things to Me</em>, Her latest book, <em>The Beginning Comes After the End</em>, is available in bookstores and online now.</p>\n<p><strong>Mythili Rao</strong> is a journalist, book critic and podcaster.</p>\n<p>If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.</p>\n<p>For £4.99 per month you'll also receive:</p>\n<p>- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts</p>\n<p>- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series</p>\n<p>- 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events </p>\n<p>... </p>\n<p>Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99:</p>\n<p>- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts</p>\n<p>- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series</p>\n<p>…</p>\n<p>Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access.</p>\n<p>…</p>\n<p>Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more.</p>\n<p>https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Intelligence Squared"}