Maria Stephan
Political scientist and co-author of Why Civil Resistance Works. She discusses the effectiveness of nonviolent resistance movements and the 3.5% rule.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 51min
Lessons From Hungary’s Democratic Backsliding. Plus, What Makes a Resistance Movement Successful?
Andrew Marantz, a staff writer at The New Yorker, shares crucial lessons from Hungary's slide into autocracy, offering warnings for the U.S. Márton Gulyás, founder of Hungary's leading independent news show, discusses the fight for press freedom under oppressive regimes. Maria J. Stephan, a political scientist, introduces the powerful '3.5% rule,' explaining how even small segments of a population can lead successful nonviolent resistance. Together, they explore resilience in the face of democratic erosion and strategies for effective resistance.
Jan 24, 2026 • 12min
Nonviolence Scholar Maria J. Stephan
Maria J. Stephan, a scholar of nonviolent resistance and co-author of Why Civil Resistance Works, shares practical ways citizens can push back without violence. She covers tactics like neighborhood groups, strikes and playful protests. She also discusses faith communities, discipline under repression, and joy as a tool for ethical collective action.
