Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff
Claim This PodcastHosted by Margaret
Published by Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
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<p>As long as there’s been oppression, there’ve been people fighting it. This weekly podcast dives into history to drag up the wildest rebels, the most beautiful revolts, and all the people who long to be—and fight to be—free. It explores complex stories of resistance that offer lessons and inspiration for us today, focusing on the ensemble casts that make up each act of history. That is to say, this podcast focuses on Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff.</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 21, 2026
Part One: Autistici/Inventati and the Fight for the Autonomous Internet
Margaret discusses Italian hacktivists Autistici/Inventati and their fight for an autonomous internet.
September 20, 2026
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Host Margaret Atwood discusses Madeline ffitch's surreal novel "Ocotillo," exploring the unique landscape of the Southwest.
September 16, 2026
AI Doesn't Work and We All Know It Doesn't Work
Margaret Lee explores the deceptive nature of AI and its potential global impact in this insightful essay.
588 total episodes available with 296 transcripts
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Part One: Autistici/Inventati and the Fight for the Autonomous Internet
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[…] He is unapologetic about his work helping the Palestinian people by running a charity. He wrote in his book, quote, Where is the crime in losing sleep over children with shattered bones and broken hearts? What law of the land or of heaven did we violate when we put together baskets of wheat, oil, rice for hunger-stricken men, women, and children? What sacred moment did we desecrate when we rebuilt blown-up homes from the rubble? Who was terrorized at the sight of little girls singing and dancing while showing off their new dresses that matched their new shoes? Or was it that joy should have been forgiven to the orphaned, forsaken, and deprived? […]
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- What is Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff?
<p>As long as there’s been oppression, there’ve been people fighting it. This weekly podcast dives into history to drag up the wildest rebels, the most beautiful revolts, and all the people who long to be—and fight to be—free. It explores complex stories of resistance that offer lessons and inspiration for us today, focusing on the ensemble casts that make up each act of history. That is to say, this podcast focuses on Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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