
When protesters descended on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 1968, they came to peacefully protest racism, politics and the country’s involvement in Vietnam. But the whole world watched as the police beat and arrested protestors. The conflict became the spark that ignited a revolution, and the men who led the protests were put on trial--which came to be known as “the Trial of the ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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John Froines was one of the Chicago 8. He discusses the protests, the courtroom and his personal memories of Abbie Hoffman, Tom Hayden and Bobby Seale. Plus, his advice for activists today.
Forced onto a national stage, a twist in the trial turns eight defendants into “the Chicago Seven.” And they put on a world-class performance.
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Student leaders, Black Panthers, and counterculture activists are brought up on conspiracy charges and tried as a group, despite their tenuous connections to -- and fundamental disagreements with -- one another.
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Hate this form of bait podcast...
U have 2 join wondaly to hear the rest of the season ... ???
I never thought Aaron Sorkin’s brilliant “Trial of the Chicago Seven” could be topped but this podcast is every bit as fascinating as the film..and even more informative! William Kunstler was a Greenwich Village neighbor of mine that I got to know a bit, walking our dogs in the park and 1968 happened when I was becoming acutely aware of political and social unrest and upheaval as a 12 year old in Texas.
It is such a treat to listen to this brilliant podcast and it brings back vivid images, bot... more
Really good short series. Only exception is if you’re going to “act out” scenes from the story, please hire some actual actors. That part was embarrassing.
A great podcast.
Has anyone noticed these are repurposed episodes from the now defunct legal wars - what’s going with wondry? They make great content but at times episodes disappear from the food and it never explained (e.g. one on one and Legal Wars). Like business wars one person does all the voices - I can see how they can be irritating to some but I enjoy it. Anyway wondery thank you for this content but don’t act like this is new - I listened to these episodes two years ago. And be more transparent with you... more
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