Activism 101 Podcast
This podcast follows local activism efforts I am spearheading to address the surveillance state in Lexington, Ky. Through this series, you will get an inside look at boots-on-the-ground activism as it happens. The goal is to create a step-by-step how-to on tackling issues at the local level. As we update with new episodes, you’ll be able to access them on this page.
-Michael Maharrey
You can also subscribe to this podcast in iTunes, here.
Activism 101 Podcast #12: Building a Media List
In order to reach out to local newspapers, radio stations and TV stations, you'll need to develop a media list ...
Activism 101 Podcast #13: Writing a Good Press Release
In this episode of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about writing and send press releases, including some guidance on what kind of information is worthy of a presser, some ...
Activism 101 Podcast #14: Dealing with Good Guys and Bad Guys
In this episode of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about how to approach and deal with both the good guys and the bad guys to advance your activism goals ...
Activism 101 Podcast #15: Putting on Events
In this episode of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about putting on live events. I discuss some different event ideas, things to think about as you plan and some ...
Activism 101 Podcast #16: What Do I Do When My Event Flops?
In this episode of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about some ways you can turn a poorly attended event into a positive experience and still use it to advance ...
Activism 101 Podcast #17: What Do You Do when the Cops Won’t Give Up the Documents?
In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about how I appealed and won when the Lexington Police Department denied my request for documents relating to mobile surveillance ...
Activism 101 Podcast #18: Getting on the Radio, and Prepping for an Interview
In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about how I got invited to appear on the radio show, and I offer some tips on how to prepare ...
Activism 101 Podcast #19: Let People Help
In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about the importance of delegating tasks and responsibilities to other people, and explain how my own unwillingness to let some ...
Activism 101 Podcast #20: Local Government Sues Me to Keep Documents Secret
The city of Lexington really doesn't want me to have information on the police department's mobile surveillance cameras. When I won an open records appeal to the attorney general's office, ...
Activism 101 Podcast #21: Keeping Your Focus
In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about the importance of keeping your focus on your activism plan and your ultimate goals when unexpected things (like a ...
Activism 101 Podcast #22: Seize the Day
In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I talk about the importance of seizing the day and taking advantage of every opportunity as they pop up. ...
Activism 101 Podcast #23: Handling the Media Crush
In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I offer some tips for handling the media crush ...
