Mother Country Radicals

I was raised at about the same time as Zayd by progressive, politically active parents. This podcast really resonated with my memories of my childhood, particularly in the way the Vietnam War cast a shadow on my early years. That the podcast is staged against the backdrop of our current political and social climate made for a hopeful reminder that causes and ideas are worth fighting for. But how one fights is of the utmost importance. I found this podcast thought provoking and moving.

Fascinating program. I was involved in the anti war movement at Tufts University, 1968-1972. I recall despising the Weatherman group because they were violent and elitist Your program made me more empathetic to these activists. But with one exception - Bill Ayers. He demonstrates very little capacity or willingness to engage in self reflection.

This podcast is one of the very best I’ve had the privilege of listening to. As a mother and so-called radical, this story hit me like a gut punch—especially when hearing from the children of the revolutionaries. Especially well-done in its nuanced approach to issues of race, revolutionary action, and relationships. This story is timely, thoughtful, and engaging. I’m filled with gratitude to the creators and the participants. Thank you for putting this out into the world. I’d be thrilled to read more and/or see a documentary from the creators!

What a great show, it brought back so many memories. My father worked for the “Citizens Action Committee”, he helped poor people of all races to get housing and jobs in the late 60s early 70s. He was also from Chicago and was familiar with some of the revolutionary people spoken about in this podcast. When I was a child he had a sticker that said “impeach Nixon”, I was too young to know what it meant. Thank you for this wonderful podcast, it’s a reminder we are still in the fight.