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Listen Now: We Came to the Forest

Jan 27, 2025

Vienna's delivery job turns into a fight against the construction of Cop City, as she joins passionate activists in Atlanta. The South River Forest becomes a place of community, love, and determination. However, a fateful morning transforms their world, igniting deep questions about sacrifice and justice. Laughter and adventure shift to tension and fear as local activists face a looming law enforcement operation. Explore the gripping realities behind activism and the challenges that arise when principles clash with authority.

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The podcast highlights the profound sense of community and love that activists experience while opposing the construction of Cop City in Atlanta.

The violent confrontation raises urgent questions about accountability and justice in the face of escalating tensions between activists and law enforcement.

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The Tensions Surrounding Activism

The story describes a vibrant community of environmental activists who camped in a forest to oppose the construction of the largest police training facility in the country. These activists, driven by their ideals, faced increased tensions with authorities, which led to a significant law enforcement operation intended to clear them out. The podcast highlights the emotional backdrop of the activists, showcasing their camaraderie and resolve during a shared outing just hours before tragedy struck. This context sets the stage for understanding the motivations and stakes that culminated in the violent confrontation.

Intro

2min

A Night of Innocence Before a Storm

3min

Tension in the Forest

2min

Vienna is working a delivery job when she hears about Cop City, a massive police training facility planned for Atlanta. She decides to join the activists trying to stop construction. When Vienna arrives in the South River Forest, she quickly finds a community, a cause and a love unlike any other. But the events of one morning shatters everything. Vienna and everyone connected to the forest begin to question what are you willing to die for? Wondery, Campside and Tenderfoot TV present: We Came to the Forest.

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