Part One: The Diggers, the Levelers, the Ranters, and John Darnielle

Margaret talks with Mountain Goats singer John Darnielle about the wild-eyed radicals of the English Civil War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As long as there’s been oppression, there’ve been people fighting it. This weekly podcast dives into history to drag up the wildest rebels, the most beautiful revolts, and all the people who long to be—and fight to be—free. It explores complex stories of resistance that offer lessons and inspiration for us today, focusing on the ensemble casts that make up each act of history. That is to say, this podcast focuses on Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff.