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The Persistent Legacy of White Women's Role in Segregation and Resistance

In this episode, hosts Mandy Griffin and Katy Swalwell initiate a conversation on their new book focus, 'Mothers of Massive Resistance' by Elizabeth Gillespie McRae, which explores the pivotal role of white women in maintaining white supremacy. They highlight the author's background, the central themes of the book, and how it reveals the active and intentional efforts by white women in various societal arenas such as social welfare, public education, and popular culture. The hosts reflect on the relevance of these historical insights to current events and stress the importance of local-level activism in combating entrenched systems of oppression.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:31 Personal Struggles and Small Wins
02:31 Travel and Current Events
04:03 Generational Reflections
04:38 Podcast Purpose and New Book Introduction
06:04 Listener Engagement and Community Building
10:12 Author Background and Book Details
13:52 Introduction to Segregation's Constant Gardener
14:24 The Plant Metaphor of White Supremacy
15:42 Four Areas of Focus in the Book
17:10 White Women's Role in Segregation
19:54 The Threat of White Apathy
23:44 Historical Parallels to Modern Politics
32:54 The Importance of Local Level Actions
34:01 Conclusion and Next Steps