Margaret talks with Mountain Goats singer John Darnielle about the wild-eyed radicals of the English Civil War.

Margaret talks with Mountain Goats singer John Darnielle about the wild-eyed radicals of the English Civil War.

As long as there’s been oppression, there’ve been people fighting it. This weekly podcast dives into history to drag up the wildest rebels, the most beautiful revolts, and all the people who long to be—and fight to be—free. It explores complex stories of resistance that offer lessons and inspiration for us today, focusing on the ensemble casts that make up each act of history. That is to say, this podcast focuses on Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff.

As long as there’s been oppression, there’ve been people fighting it. This weekly podcast dives into history to drag up the wildest rebels, the most beautiful revolts, and all the people who long to be—and fight to be—free. It explores complex stories of resistance that offer lessons and inspiration for us today, focusing on the ensemble casts that make up each act of history. That is to say, this podcast focuses on Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff.

Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff

As long as there&rsquo;s been oppression, there&rsquo;ve been people fighting it. This weekly podcast dives into history to drag up the wildest rebels, the most beautiful revolts, and all the people who long to be&mdash;and fight to be&mdash;free. It explores complex stories of resistance that offer lessons and inspiration for us today, focusing on the ensemble casts that make up each act of history. That is to say, this podcast focuses on Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff.

Part One: The Diggers, the Levelers, the Ranters, and John Darnielle

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Margaret talks with Miriam about the people fighting tooth and nail to save lives right now in Vancouver, Canada

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Margaret talks with Miriam about the people fighting tooth and nail to save lives right now in Vancouver, Canada
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Previous episodes of this show Personal correspondence https://www.cbsnews.com/news/overdose-deaths-decline-2025-rate-cdc-data/ https://govfacts.org/health-healthcare/mental-health-substance-use/the-federal-agencies-fighting-americas-opioid-crisis/ https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/about/understanding-the-opioid-overdose-epidemic.html https://www.drugpolicyfacts.org/chapter/overdose_crisis https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/fentanyl-deadly-drug-dealers-lace-illicit-drugs-96827602 https://harmreduction.org/issues/fentanyl/ https://govfacts.org/health-healthcare/mental-health-substance-use/substance-use-disorder-treatment/safe-injection-sites-and-needle-programs-do-they-save-lives-or-enable-drug-use/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-premier-involuntary-care-prince-george-surrey-1.7645702 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-human-rights-commissioner-drug-stigma-9.6978690 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_intentional_homicide_rate https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/deaths.htm https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S095539592400015X https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/26/b-c-drug-club-co-founder-felt-invincible-arrested/ https://filtermag.org/dulf-conviction-challenge-compassion-club/ https://filtermag.org/dulf-constitutional-challenge-health-canada-official/ https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/vancouver-compassion-club-founders-guilty-of-drug-charges-but-sentencing-on-hold https://www.capilanocourier.com/2026/01/01/dulf-and-the-case-for-radical-harm-reduction/ https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/fatal-drug-overdoses-have-doubled-mexico-15-years-2024a1000f6b?form=fpf

Part One: DULF: the Drug User Liberation Front and the Fight For a Safe Supply

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In part two of this weeks episode, Margaret continues her conversation with producer Sophie Lichterman about the stray dogs who fight cops and guard protestors around the world.

Original Air Date: 5.24.2023

In part two of this weeks episode, Margaret continues her conversation with producer Sophie Lichterman about the stray dogs who fight cops and guard protestors around the world.
Original Air Date: 5.24.2023

CZM Rewind: Part Two: Riot Dogs Are Very Good Dogs

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Margaret talks with producer Sophie Lichterman about the strays dogs who fight cops and guard protestors around the world.

Original Air Date 5.22.2023

Margaret talks with producer Sophie Lichterman about the strays dogs who fight cops and guard protestors around the world.
Original Air Date 5.22.2023

CZM Rewind: Part One: Riot Dogs Are Very Good Dogs

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ac98bc71-ab32-441d-b72c-b45500226919/transcript

Part One: The Diggers, the Levelers, the Ranters, and John Darnielle

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