Build Power by Organizing: Michael Ansara
September 3rd, 2026
”Build deep, real political power, and that means organizing.”
We discuss the basics of organizing and the fruits of that work. Michael reminds us that “organizers organize organizations.”
Michael Ansara is a seasoned community organizer and the author of The Hard Work of Hope: A Memoir.
Your civic action toolkit recommendations from Michael are:
Gather 4-5 friends to talk about what’s happening
Share ideas on what you can do to resist
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Credits:
Host: Mila Atmos
Guest: Michael Ansara
Executive Producer: Zack Travis
Executive Editor: Mila Atmos