The Agitators: The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass
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The Agitators tells of the enduring but tempestuous friendship of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Great allies? Yes. And at times, great adversaries. Young abolitionists when they met in Rochester, New York in the 1840s, they were full of hope and a common purpose. As they grew to become the cultural icons we know today, their movements collided and their friendship was severely tested. Follow these brilliant, flawed, and rebellious activists with host Ashley C. Ford. Their message still matters. This six-part podcast is based on the play The Agitators; playwright Mat Smart used historical documents to imagine Susan...
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Recent episodes
- Episode 6. “Fight for my rights, Aunt Susan”: 1894 and 1895
- Episode 5. Infinite Light: 1883 and 1888
- Episode 4. Seeing Anew: 1870 and 1872
- Episode 3. Reconstruction: 1867 and 1869
- Episode 2. from Bondage to Freedom: 1861
- Episode 1. Beginnings: 1849 and 1861
- Trailer: The Agitators, an adaptation of the play by Mat Smart