Social media has played an important role in activism in the 21st century. From the Arab spring protests in the Middle East, to calls against police violence in the U.S., sites like Facebook and Twitter have helped activists communicate with one another and spread awareness to an international audience. On today’s show, we examine what organizing and activism looks like in America today. And the future of solitary confinement in Connecticut.

GUESTS:
Alicia Garza: Principal of Black Futures Lab and Author of The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart
Barbara Ford : Licensed clinical social worker, activist, and lead organizer for Stop Solitary CT

This week's episode was produced by James Szkobel-Wolff, Zshekinah Collier, and Catie Talarski, Michayla Savitt and Sara Gasparotto.

Social media has played an important role in activism in the 21st century. From the Arab spring protests in the Middle East, to calls against police violence in the U.S., sites like Facebook and Twitter have helped activists communicate with one another and spread awareness to an international audience. On today&rsquo;s show, we examine what organizing and activism looks like in America today. And the future of solitary confinement in Connecticut.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Alicia Garza: Principal of <a href="https://blackfutureslab.org/">Black Futures Lab</a> and Author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/the-purpose-of-power-how-we-come-together-when-we-fall-apart/9780525509684">The Purpose of Power: How We Come Together When We Fall Apart</a></li>
<li>Barbara Ford : Licensed clinical social worker, activist, and lead organizer for <a href="https://www.stopsolitaryct.org/">Stop Solitary CT</a></li>
</ul>
This week's episode was produced by James Szkobel-Wolff, Zshekinah Collier, and Catie Talarski, Michayla Savitt and Sara Gasparotto.

Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.

Visit ctpublic.org/disrupted for more! 

Disrupted is about the changes we all encounter and the forces driving those changes. Some disruptions spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. But the show isn't just about those disruptions; it’s about embracing them, exploring new perspectives, and feeling more connected to ourselves and our communities. Host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean creates a place where changemakers come together to help us see the world differently and challenge us to grow together.
Visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupted">ctpublic.org/disrupted</a> for more!

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