Episode 2986b – American Patriot by Professor Ralph Young

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Professor Ralph Young

Episode 2986 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature an interview conducted by Andy Pham with Temple University professor Ralph Young who discusses his new book American Patriot.

In American Patriots, historian Ralph Young chronicles the key role dissent has played in shaping the United States. He explains that activists are not protesting against America, but pushing the country to live up to its ideals. As he guides the reader through the history of protest, Young considers how ordinary Americans, from moderates to firebrands, responded to injustice. He highlights the work of organizations like SNCC and ACT UP, and he follows iconic individuals like Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Woody Guthrie, charting the impact of their dissent. Some of these protesters are celebrated heroes of American history, while others are ordinary people, frequently overlooked, whose stories show that change is often accomplished through grassroots activism.

Andy conducts an extensive interview with Professor Young that covers the reasons why dissent and protests are good for the country. He explained how dissent help create the USA.

Listen to Episode 2986 and discover more about Professor Ralph Young’s new book American Patriot.

Below is a younger Ralph Young in Central Park.