Fresh Air Jane Fonda Is Not Backing Down
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Sep 2, 2025 Jane Fonda, a two-time Academy Award-winning actor and activist, makes a powerful statement about her journey in activism and film. She reflects on her fiery critique of the Trump administration and emphasizes the importance of empathy across political divides. Fonda also delves into personal challenges, from familial complexities to confronting fears of aging. Her commitment to social change shines through as she navigates her career and personal growth, showing that it's never too late to embrace change and stand up for what you believe in.
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Documentary Moment Calls For Empathy
- Jane Fonda frames current U.S. events as a "documentary moment" demanding public bravery and action.
- She urges empathy toward struggling Americans to build a broad coalition against threats to democracy.
Act Outwardly To Protect Democracy
- Do go outward and speak up rather than retreat when democracy is threatened.
- Find nonviolent ways to resist because she believes the country is close to becoming fascist.
Economic Pain Fuels Political Anger
- Fonda connects economic displacement in "flyover country" to voter anger and political shifts.
- She recommends listening without judging and offering alternatives to those who feel left behind.
