The Nation Podcasts Mobilizing Against Trump in Week 3: Rebecca Solnit and Leah Greenberg | Start Making Sense
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Feb 5, 2025 
Rebecca Solnit, a columnist and author, teams up with Leah Greenberg, co-founder of Indivisible, to discuss powerful grassroots resistance against Trump's actions. They reflect on how swift public mobilization led to the reversal of his funding freeze, emphasizing the importance of collective outrage. Solnit introduces her blog 'Meditations in an Emergency,' exploring resilience in activism. Greenberg shares Indivisible's strategies for organizing pushback against harmful nominees, illustrating how everyday actions can unite communities and amplify voices in the face of authoritarianism.
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Spending Freeze Reversal
- Trump tried to stop federal grant payments, causing widespread uncertainty about programs like Medicaid and school lunches.
- Public protest led to the administration rescinding the memo within a day.
Trump's Trial Balloons
- Trump tests boundaries to see what he can get away with.
- Public response is crucial in preventing authoritarian overreach.
Engage, Don't Check Out
- Do not give up and cultivate your garden; engage and fight back.
- Protective anger fuels resistance and defense of rights and the Constitution.
