– Mary Elizabeth Lease, Kansas Populist Leader, 1890s
Kansas has always been more than just wheat fields and conservative politics, it’s been a battleground for radical change. From Indigenous resistance to abolitionist uprisings, from labor and tenant farmer strikes to disability rights, everyday people in Kansas have fought back, organized, and reshaped history.
Hosted by lifelong Kansan, Lindsay Love, and brought to you by Radical Civics, this podcast tells the stories of real people who stood up, fought back, and changed Kansas history. You'll hear how they organized, what challenges they faced, and how they made a difference in both quiet and dramatic ways, proving that real change always starts with the people, rarely politicians.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Stay informed, stay engaged and keep resisting!
Dedicated to the Kansas proles: past, present, and future.
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