In 1972, Ms. magazine published its first issue — featuring on its cover the Hindu goddess Kali depicted as an over-taxed housewife. And in India, an exploding national film industry was challenging ideas about gender roles and social norms. Two guests join us live to discuss the feminist landscape in print and at the movies.

Activist and analyst Agnieszka Graff joins us from Warsaw to break down the surprising outcome of Poland’s national elections. She says the country’s feminist movement — and the visual arts — played a vital role in challenging the ruling party’s authoritarian creep.

On stage from the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Emily and Siva speak with the author of a new book about the American dream. He has some advice for progressives about how to bring together a broad electorate: it’s the economy, people. And more.

Our friend Steve Parks returns to the show for a wide-ranging conversation with Emily and Siva about the aesthetics of social movements. And we unveil our plans for a new segment featuring pro-democracy activists from around the world.

As Will heads to Oxford for a semester, we welcome a new guest host. And we preview what’s coming up in S7: from a live show in Austin to questions about who owns African art — and African history.

As Israel turns 75 and missiles fall on Palestine, today’s guests ask: Can Israelis protect civil rights and dignity for all citizens?

New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie is at the forefront of the national conversation on police violence and racism. On this episode, he tells us what we might actually do about it.

A former editor and columnist turned media scholar discusses Black Twitter, a community that fueled a movement for racial justice and the end of police brutality. And she explains what this story has to say about the need for reparative journalism.

Musicians and artists of the Anataban movement in South Sudan have been mobilizing to demand free elections and an end to the cycle of violence. A leader of the movement joins us on the show to talk about his work and his music.