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The Agitators: The Story of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass
The Agitators tells of the enduring but tempestuous friendship of Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass. Great allies? Yes. And at times, great adversaries. Young abolitionists when they met in Rochester, New York in the 1840s, they were full of hope and a common purpose. As they grew to become the cultural icons we know today, their movements collided and their friendship was severely tested. Follow these brilliant, flawed, and rebellious activists with host Ashley C. Ford. Their message still matters. This six-part podcast is based on the play The Agitators; playwright Mat Smart used historical documents to imagine Susan and Frederick’s conversations. The Agitators is brought to listeners by the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission, the National Park Service, and PRX.
Episodes: 7
Episode 6. “Fight for my rights, Aunt Susan”: 1894 and 1895
Duration: 26 min
Episode 5. Infinite Light: 1883 and 1888
Duration: 21 min
Episode 4. Seeing Anew: 1870 and 1872
Duration: 22 min
Episode 3. Reconstruction: 1867 and 1869
Duration: 21 min
Episode 2. from Bondage to Freedom: 1861
Duration: 25 min
Episode 1. Beginnings: 1849 and 1861
Duration: 28 min
Trailer: The Agitators, an adaptation of the play by Mat Smart
Duration: 4 min