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Parkland students create nationwide movement

March 24, 2018 / 00:47

This episode discusses student activism, political trust, and the role of young people in social movements. Key topics include the importance of student-led initiatives and historical examples of youth involvement in movements.

The conversation highlights the idea that politicians cannot be relied upon to enact change, emphasizing that students must take action themselves. The speaker notes that young people have historically been at the forefront of significant movements, such as the anti-war and civil rights movements.

Listeners are encouraged to recognize the power of youth in shaping the future and the necessity of collective action among students to drive change.

TLDR

Students must lead the revolution for change, as politicians fail to act.

Episode

0:47
00:00:02
we couldn't trust the politicians on this that we needed to do it because they weren't doing it so we're here
00:00:08
together and we keep waiting for them to do something about it you can't rely on
00:00:13
the adults that this has to be a student movie so I guess we'll come together because we have to for the entire nation
00:00:19
we are the revolution and we can do this together students are the heart and soul
00:00:24
of this movement and I've told them that because I've met with a lot of them young people have literally been the
00:00:33
forefront of every movement if you look at the anti-war movement if you look at the civil rights movement these were
00:00:39
pioneered by young people because young people are the people that are looking forward
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Episode Highlights

  • The Power of Youth
    Young people are driving change and leading movements across the nation.
    “We are the revolution and we can do this.”
    @ 00m 19s
    March 24, 2018
  • Students Unite
    Students come together to demand action when politicians fail them.
    “Students are the heart and soul of this movement.”
    @ 00m 22s
    March 24, 2018

Episode Quotes

  • Students are the heart and soul of this movement.
    Parkland students create nationwide movement
  • Young people have literally been the forefront of every movement.
    Parkland students create nationwide movement

Key Moments

  • Trust Issues00:02
  • Student Power00:13
  • Historical Impact00:36