In this episode, Mike sits down with Ribbit Wrangler and the Portland Frog Brigade, alongside the legendary Gray Panthers, to talk about protest as public art, organizing as a long game, and why humor can be a surprisingly powerful tool for protecting democracy. From frog-costumed street theater to decades of senior-led advocacy, this is a conversation about showing up, staying safe, and keeping your humanity intact while doing the work.
In this episode, we cover:
Who the Portland Frog Brigade is and how you can too!
Why street theater works when speeches don’t
De-escalation, safety, and keeping actions grounded
The Gray Panthers’ long view: organizing across generations
How to turn frustration into action without burning out
Why local politics is where the leverage lives
Learn more:
Portland Frog Brigade:
https://www.portlandfrogbrigade.com
Portland Gray Panthers (Facebook group):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/166228307381091
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