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Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes PodcastThe Resistance vs. Trump 2.0 with Omar WasowWe’ve seen a good number of protests during Trump 2.0. What role does our ability to organize and protest play in this moment as we see the erosion of democracy right in front of us? Omar Wasow, associate professor of political science at UC Berkley, joins to discuss how he’s making sense of American politics at this moment, protests in this era and more.
2025-07-2252 min
KQED's ForumWhat Protests of the Past Can Teach Us About Protests of TodayIn the days since President Trump sent the National Guard and Marines to quell protests in Los Angeles, demonstrations against ICE raids have been held across the Bay Area and nationwide. This weekend’s “No Kings” protests, timed to the day of President Trump’s military parade, are expected to draw large crowds across the country. We take this moment to look back at times when protests have been successful instigators of change, and times when protests may have hurt a movement. What does it mean to have a successful protest? Who is the audience and how are they persuade...2025-06-1257 min
Matrix PodcastMatrix on Point: Shifting Alignments in the 2024 ElectionRecorded on October 25, 2024, this panel examined the shifting demographic and political forces that are redefining the traditional bases of the Democratic and Republican parties and their efforts to build new electoral coalitions. Panelists analyzed voter trends and realignment along key dimensions, including gender, age, race and ethnicity, and explored how issues like the economy, abortion, immigration, and threats to democracy are motivating different segments of the electorate. The panel featured Ian Haney López, Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Public Law at UC Berkeley; David Hollinger, the Preston Hotchkis Professor Emeritus of History at UC Berkeley; a...2024-11-261h 22
Plain English with Derek ThompsonA Political Scientist on How Protests Can Change Minds or BackfireIn the last week, hundreds of protests across college campuses and American cities have taken place in response to the war in Gaza. Campus life has shut down at Columbia University in NYC. The news is strewn with images of police confrontations on campuses, from Texas to California. Hundreds of demonstrators across the country have been taken into police custody. And many people now anticipate that, without a major course correction in the war in Gaza, demonstrators will converge on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, in a replay of the infamous 1968 anti-war protests and police riots that defined...2024-04-2655 min
Free Time with Jenny BlakeGrowth Loops + Why it’s Better to be Respected than Liked with Todd Herman“Liking is the great fog of the mind.”—Todd HermanYou’ve heard the adage that people need to know, like, and trust you to want to do business with you. But is that really true?Today’s guest, longtime entrepreneur and peak performance coach Todd Herman, believes liking is not nearly as important as respect, and can even prevent us from making strong decisions. We also cover how to organize your work according to your strengths, creating growth loops for growing the business, and making key adjustments as your business grows.More About Todd...2023-06-1346 min
Community SignalElon Musk’s Quest to Make Twitter WorseElon Musk’s presence has loomed over Twitter since he announced plans to purchase the platform. And for these few weeks that he’s been in charge, many concerns have proven to be justified. Musk laid off 3,700 employees, and then 4,400 contractors. He is firing those who are critical of him. The verification process, perhaps one of Twitter’s most trusted features, has been unraveled. He’s offered severance to those who don’t want to be part of “extremely hardcore” Twitter. Following the results of a Twitter poll, he reinstated the account of Donald Trump, who was suspended from the platform for his...2022-11-2155 min
The Rhys ShowHow to Build More and Better Housing With Jessica Trounstine & Omar WasowIn this episode, political science professors Jessica Trounstine & Omar Wasow join us to talk about how we can improve housing, build more housing and the history of racial segregation housing.
Jessica’s work studies the process and quality of representation in American democracy. She is focused on the ways in which formal and informal local political institutions generate inequalities. She has served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Justice, city governments, and various community organizations; and serves on numerous editorial and foundation boards.
Omar’s research focuses on race, politics and statistical methods. His paper on the poli...2022-11-2150 min
A Word … with Jason JohnsonCould Musk Kill Black Twitter?Black Twitter has grown into a community where jokes, memes, and activism flourish. But with Elon Musk taking over, many users fear the most vital conversations will be silenced. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Omar Wasow, a pioneer in online culture, and the co-founder of the BlackPlanet social network. They discuss what Musk’s definition of free speech and his record on race could mean for the future of Black Twitter, and whether it’s time to leave the platform.Guest: Omar Wasow, assistant professor of politics at Pomona CollegeP...2022-04-2931 min
Meditative StoryReframing the question, with Rohan GunatillakeWe’re inviting you into the Meditative Story library to explore the idea: what’s possible when you reframe the question? You’ll hear excerpts from some of our most beloved episodes in which storytellers see challenges from a new perspective, reframe something that they might have been stuck on, and ultimately move forward with a new sense of possibility.Listen to Meditative Story episodes featured in this episode:Omar Wasow: https://listen.meditativestory.com/OmarWasowReframeVanessa Hua: https://listen.meditativestory.com/VanessaHuaReframeRuss Ellis: https://listen.meditativestory.com/RussEllisReframeGrac...2022-03-0222 min
Dream Nation LoveEthan Zuckerman: Talks Metaverse, building a better internet, and the power of local communities.
Ethan Zuckerman is a Professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (my alma mater), where he teaches Public Policy, Communication, and Information. His work focuses on designing and advocating for versions of social media that have positive social and civic impacts. Which means moving beyond existing models of funding and governance.On the show, Ethan talks about the Metaverse, trust, Facebook vs Apple, making the Metaverse a safe space, governance of online spaces, data ownership, what the biggest piece missing from the Metaverse conversation is, Omar Wasow and Black Planet, and technical barriers when it comes t...2022-02-0253 min
Dream Nation LoveEthan Zuckerman: Talks Metaverse, building a better internet, and the power of local communities.Ethan Zuckerman is a Professor at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (my alma mater), where he teaches Public Policy, Communication, and Information. His work focuses on designing and advocating for versions of social media that have positive social and civic impacts. Which means moving beyond existing models of funding and governance.
On the show, Ethan talks about the Metaverse, trust, Facebook vs Apple, making the Metaverse a safe space, governance of online spaces, data ownership, what the biggest piece missing from the Metaverse conversation is, Omar Wasow and Black Planet, and technical barriers when it comes t...2022-02-0253 min
Reimagining the InternetA Reimagining CarolWe celebrate our 50th episode with a holiday special, where Ethan is visited by the Reimagining the Internet producers of past, present, and future to remember some of our favorite interviews from 2021. Tune in for highlights with Omar Wasow, Fred Turner, Heather Ford, Michael Wood Lewis, Lola Hunt and Eliza Sorensen, Damon Krukowski, Elizabeth Hansen-Shapiro, and Tracy Chou.2021-12-2228 min
Marketing Talks: Companies & CommunitiesBlackPlanet Founder Omar Wasow: How Social Media Has Evolved From MySpace & BlackPlanet To Facebook & TwitterBlackPlanet. MySpace. Livejournal. Neopets. Before the rise of Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, social media was a much different landscape. Tech founder Omar Wasow was at the center of the social networking scene in the late '90s and early '00s. He created the BlackPlanet platform (along with MiGente and AsianAvenue) that boasted over 20M+ users at peak. In this interview, he discusses what it was like, how social media has evolved over the years to where we're at now, and advice for today's successful social media marketing.2021-11-0134 min
Reimagining the InternetBonus: Omar Wasow part 2In this bonus episode, Omar Wasow talks about his paper published last year documenting the political impact and public opinion resulting from the 1960s civil rights movement in America.2021-10-0241 minReimagining the Internet31 The AOL-era Black Internet with Omar WasowWell before Facebook achieved social media dominance, Black Planet was the online home to millions of Black Americans. The site’s founder Omar Wasow joins us to talk about why it was so important to create an online space for Black people, and what a next generation of the Internet might look like for such communities.2021-09-2127 min
Sleep SongSlow changesMusic adapted from Omar Wasow’s Meditative Story, "Getting unstuck, reframing the question."In this quiet gathering of sounds, a soulful chorus of voices and guitar vibes play above a gentle bed of echoes. As the music progresses, a synth line rises ever so slowly into a bright open soundscape, creating a space for slow realizations and spacious thoughts.Original music from composer Ryan Holladay.Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. Think of it as an alternative way into a mindfulness prac...2021-08-2759 minMeditative StoryGetting unstuck, reframing the question, by Omar WasowOmar Wasow had a fabulous life as a reporter and tech expert – he even taught Oprah how to use email! But an important piece of unfinished business from his college days kept nagging at him, and even tempted him to run away from his life and hide. Why did this one-time gifted kid struggle to complete something that mattered to him? Why couldn't he even get started? In another classroom, in the face of a small girl struggling with her own "impossible" task, he realizes the answer – and reframes the question.If this episode resonates with you, we’d...2021-05-0631 min
Marketing Talks: Companies & CommunitiesBlackPlanet Founder Omar Wasow on the Differences Between Offline and Virtual Community BuildingIt is hard to imagine life without social media. But did you ever think about the early days of social networking? If your answer is yes, we have the pleasure to present to you one of the pioneers in the field. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Omar Wasow. Omar is a professor of politics at Princeton University, but he was also a founder of BlackPlanet, one of the first social networking websites. Fun Fact: BlackPlanet was an inspiration for the development of MySpace. In this episode, Omar talks about the roots of BlackPlanet and how playing vi...2021-04-0234 min
The Irish Times World View PodcastBiden's inauguration, and the meaning of January 6thOur Washington correspondent Suzanne Lynch was one of the lucky few to attend President Joe Biden's inauguration yesterday. She talks to foreign editor Chris Dooley about the message Biden sent in his address and his early policy moves.
And we talk to Omar Wasow, an assistant professor of political science at Princeton University. He says the violent events of January 6th were more akin to a lynch mob than a riot or a coup, and explains why he thinks calls for unity are unlikely to work in the long run.2021-01-2132 min
The Irish Times World View PodcastBiden's inauguration, and the meaning of January 6thOur Washington correspondent Suzanne Lynch was one of the lucky few to attend President Joe Biden's inauguration yesterday. She talks to foreign editor Chris Dooley about the message Biden sent in his address and his early policy moves.
And we talk to Omar Wasow, an assistant professor of political science at Princeton University. He says the violent events of January 6th were more akin to a lynch mob than a riot or a coup, and explains why he thinks calls for unity are unlikely to work in the long run.2021-01-2132 min
In The ThickWhitelashMaria and Julio are back to process last week's events, including the white supremacist violence at the U.S. Capitol. They are joined by ITT All-Star and contributing opinion writer at The New York Times, Wajahat Ali, and national politics reporter for The Boston Globe, Jazmine Ulloa, who was reporting from the Capitol building at the time of the attack. They also hear from Azadeh Shahshahani who is the legal and advocacy director at Project South and co-counsel on a class action lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Dr. Mahendraa Amin for the forced hysterectomies of immigrant women at...2021-01-1336 min
Digging a Hole: The Legal Theory PodcastOmar WasowOn our last episode this season, we speak with Omar Wasow, assistant professor of politics at Princeton, about his new article that studies how 1960s Black-led protests impacted voting patterns. A key finding is that, while peaceful protests improved Democratic vote share in the 1968 election, violent protests likely led to a shift towards Republicans. We discuss the role of media in framing the protests then and today, and the moral and ethical considerations behind violent and nonviolent protest. Lastly, we also discuss the conversation and controversy the article generated this summer.
Additional reading, including articles or books...2020-12-1552 min
The Good FightThe Best Way to Lose an ElectionMost people believe that the candidates they like best are also most likely to win. If you are far left, you are likely to think that far left candidates are also most likely to beat their opponents. If you are moderate, you are likely to think that moderate candidates are most likely to beat their opponents. David Shor is the rare exception: a self-described democratic socialist, he believes that the Democratic Party needs to moderate its rhetoric and abandon some of its policies to win the majorities it needs to pass ambitious legislation.Long known to insiders a...2020-11-281h 02
The New Liberal PodcastProtests, Violence and Voting ft. Omar WasowHow do protests - both non-violent and violent - impact the public's voting behaviors? How does the media filter messages about protests to the public? Princeton professor Omar Wasow joins the show to discuss his research on protests, violence and voting. We discuss all of the above, as well as how can we compare the protests of the 1960s to today's protest movements. Further reading: Agenda Seeding: How 1960s Black Protests Moved Elites, Public Opinion and Voting - https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/agenda-seeding-how-1960s-black-protests-moved-elites-public-opinion-and-voting/136610C8C040C3D92F041BB2EFC3034C#2020-10-201h 07Community SignalBlackPlanet’s Founder on Building Impactful Platforms and Communities“Let the people see what I have seen.” This is what Mamie Till, the mother of Emmett Till, said when she insisted on an open casket funeral for her brutally murdered son in 1955. Photos of Emmett’s disfigured body circulated and encouraged many to join the civil rights movement. Darnella Frazier is the teenager that caught George Floyd’s murder on camera and posted it to Facebook. She later stated “that could’ve been one of your loved ones, and you would want to see the truth as well.” As the video circulated, it inspired protests across th...2020-09-2847 min
The Dan Proft Show PodcastSeptember 17, 2020Dr. Scott Atlas is COVID relief from ascientifc policy-making. There's nothing to fear except what pols like Nashville Mayor John Cooper withhold. Crisis Magazine's MW Davis on why MLK will be canceled. JunkScience.com's Steve Milloy on junk energy policy. FB election study & "The Social Dilemma" George Soros is off-limits on Fox News? Princeton Politics Professor Omar Wasow on what the 1960s Civil Rights protests can tell us about how nonviolence vs. violence informs public opinion and impacts electionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-09-181h 52
People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology PodcastDo violent protests and riots cause people to vote more conservatively?, with Omar WasowAn interview with Omar Wasow, author of a paper titled "Agenda Seeding: How 1960s Black Protests Moved Elites, Public Opinion and Voting," in which he found that civil rights-related violent activity in the U.S. in the 1960s shifted public opinion and voting more conservative/Republican. Topics discussed include: how violence in the streets can affect voting; what lessons there are for today's racial justice activists; negative responses to his work; thoughts on 2020 political climate and how current protests may be affecting people's politics.
Learn more about the show and get transcripts at behavior-podcast.com. Learn m...2020-09-171h 14
Political GabfestPool BoyThe Republican convention, violence in Kenosha, and whether the Falwell and Conway families’ dramas matter.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Thomas B. Edsall for the New York Times: “‘I Fear That We Are Witnessing the End of American Democracy’”Omar Wasow for the Washington Post: “The Protests Started Out Looking Like 1968. They Turned Into 1964.” Black Lives Matter Protests in Wisconsin: Charles Franklin Marquette Law School Poll 2020-08-26Here are this week’s cocktail chatters:Joh...2020-08-271h 10
TatterEpisode 56: When They Hit You (w/ Omar Wasow)ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Princeton political scientist Omar Wasow joins me to talk about a recent paper of his that focuses on the relative impact of violent and nonviolent protest of racial injustice. In the wake of such deaths as that of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, and in light of subsequent protests, his paper has been quite timely. It's also been met with some controversy. Wasow and I discuss his background, the paper, the implications of the paper for activists, reactions to the paper, and more. (Special thanks to my colleague Paul Schofield, who suggested one of the...2020-07-161h 07
ChicagolandThe Role of Media in Civil Rights Protests: Dr. Omar WasowTrigger Warning: this episode contains graphic descriptions of police and racial violence.Recent Harris graduate and former president of Black Action in Public Policy Studies Alexis Pearson chats with Dr. Omar Wasow. He is the Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics at Princeton University. He has been researching protests in the United States for the last 15 years. For today's episode, Alexis and Dr. Wasow discuss his recent article, "Agenda Seeding: How 1960s Black Protests Moved Elites, Public Opinion and Voting".A digital copy of his study is available here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals...2020-07-0645 min
Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron MatéOmar Wasow on Violent vs. Non-Violent Protests, Plus Katie and Matt on Trump's RallyOmar Wasow, assistant professor of politics at Princeton, joins the show to discuss his paper on protest tactics and 'Agenda Seeding,' and the polarized reaction it's received. Matt and Katie analyze a scene from Delaware involving a manly encounter with a shark.
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Useful Idiots with Katie Halper and Aaron MatéOmar Wasow on Violent vs. Non-Violent Protests, Plus Katie and Matt on Trump's RallyOmar Wasow, assistant professor of politics at Princeton, joins the show to discuss his paper on protest tactics and 'Agenda Seeding,' and the polarized reaction it's received. Matt and Katie analyze a scene from Delaware involving a manly encounter with a shark.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/subscribe2020-06-261h 42
Not Another Politics PodcastDo Protests Affect Elections?In the last few weeks, the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Rayshard Brooks, and many other black people at the hands of police have driven nationwide protests. To be true to the mission of our show, we want to look at this complex moment through the lens of political science research. There’s almost no paper getting more attention at this moment than Princeton Assistant Professor Omar Wasow’s “Agenda Seeding: How 1960s Black Protests Moved Elites, Public Opinion and Voting”. We decided to devote this entire episode to our interview with Omar during which we discuss...2020-06-1734 min
Bay CuriousWhat History Teaches Us About How Protests Spark ChangeWe look back at protests from the civil rights era — both nonviolent and violent — to understand how these actions lead to changes in public policy. This history gives us ideas about how the media coverage and public opinion polls of today could be early signs that public policy change will follow. Featuring longtime San Francisco resident Darrell Rogers and Omar Wasow, an assistant professor of politics at Princeton University.Additional Reading:
What it Takes for Protests to Bring Change — Clues From History
“Agenda Seeding: How 1960s Black Protests Moved Elites, Public Opinion and Voting.” (PDF)
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Top of Mind with Julie RoseTitle IX, Protests, Wilderness Survival ExamNew Federal Rules on School Handling Sexual Misconduct - The Argument For (0:32)Guest: Joe Cohn, Legislative & Policy Director, Foundation for Individual Rights in EducationThe US Department of Education recently issued new rules for how schools must investigate and discipline cases of sexual harassment and assault. This responsibility, that schools of all levels have, falls under a law called Title IX which prohibits sex discrimination. How that law applies to assault and harassment has been under a lot of scrutiny in recent years. The Obama Administration advised schools to ramp up investigations of sexual misconduct and threatened to...2020-06-081h 44
Top of Mind with Julie RoseTitle IX, Protests, Wilderness Survival ExamJoe Cohn of Foundation for Individual Rights in Education on Title IX changes. Shiwali Patel of the National Women’s Law Center on Title IX changes. Omar Wasow of Princeton Univ on protests. Margret Aldrich of Little Free Library on libraries becoming pantries. Reopening Stories. Frankie Urquhart of Schoenbar Middle School on wilderness survival exam. Ben Golliver of the Washington Post on NBA Disney World.2020-06-081h 44
Policy PunchlineProtest Tactics and Non-Violence: From Civil Rights to BLMGiven the tragic incident of the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests, it’s probably the right time to talk about protests. What are the effective ways to protest? How have the shape and form of protests transformed throughout the past decades as black people fought for their rights? And certainly, how justified is violence or how effective is non-violence in protests? Unfortunately, some of the protests recently have contained violence and looting, and President Trump even threatened to deploy troops on the protestors, further escalating the tension. Many have accused the protestors for not doing...2020-06-081h 34
Policy PunchlineProtest Tactics and Non-Violence: From Civil Rights to BLMGiven the tragic incident of the killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests, it’s probably the right time to talk about protests. What are the effective ways to protest? How have the shape and form of protests transformed throughout the past decades as black people fought for their rights? And certainly, how justified is violence or how effective is non-violence in protests?
Unfortunately, some of the protests recently have contained violence and looting, and President Trump even threatened to deploy troops on the protestors, further escalating the tension. Many have accused the protestors for not doing it “right,” but is...2020-06-081h 34
Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike EagleWhen Protests Changed MindsYou can’t escape the images of protest and unrest happening in our country this week. But what will be their lasting impact on Americans’ — especially white Americans’ — views? We look back to the 1960s civil rights movement for clues. Princeton political science professor Omar Wasow work focuses on how the two different waves of protest in that era effected both voting patterns and Americans’ interest in cause of ending racial discrimination.SHOW LINKSHow 1960s Black Protests Moved Elites, Public Opinion and Votinghttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/agenda-seeding-how-1960s-black-prot...2020-06-0553 min
The Good FightOmar WasowYascha Mounk talks to Omar Wasow, a professor of political science at Princeton University, about the case for non-violent protest, and how best to bring about greater racial equality in the United States.Email: goodfightpod@gmail.comTwitter: @Yascha_MounkWebsite: https://www.yaschamounk.com/Podcast production by John T. Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-0559 min
The Rachman ReviewGeorge Floyd and the politics of protestThe killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police officers sparked protests in cities across the United States and a government crackdown after nights of unrest. Gideon Rachman talks to Omar Wasow, a professor at Princeton University, about how narratives about rights, justice and crime shape our understanding of protest movements.--- You can find more on Dr. Wasow’s research here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/agenda-seeding-how-1960s-black-protests-moved-elites-public-opinion-and-voting/136610C8C040C3D92F041BB2EFC3034CFor more insight and analysis into how the coronavirus pan...2020-06-0424 min
WalletPopBuying Electronics 101WalletPop's Lan Nguyen chats with Omar Wasow, a tech expert and founder of BlackPlanet.com, on how to research, search and buy electronics in today's Web-based economy.2009-12-0714 min
- FutureMedia News, Reviews, Interviews, Analysis, Expos, Press Events, PartiesVid.Vlogosphere to NBC Today - This Is Not A Test 10.13.05Click on Image to Watch Video in QuickTime Player.Alexis Glick for Today, Thursday 10.13.05Steve - "...and you kinda get video for free as a bonus."Continuous Caption: Handheld TV - New iPod Plays VideoAnonymous Consumer in an Apple Store - "I've actually been looking for something that I could play video on."Omar Wasow, Technology Analyst - iPod has gone from an early adopter technology buff market to a mainstream mass market phenomenon now a part of our culture.Alexis - "Their new test is to...2005-10-1607 min