Potent protests: the value of performance in resistance

A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Increasingly, protest has become theatre. Costumes, comedy, and calm defiance can disarm authority, stir sympathy, and turn even tear gas into a photo opportunity. Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.