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The Dissenters

Debra Messing and Mandana Dayani

DEBRA MESSING is an actor, philanthropist and global icon. MANDANA DAYANI is an entrepreneur, attorney and the creator/co-founder of I am a voter. And they are the biggest nerds you’ve never met.
Join them each week as they speak to one of their heroes. Each of these 20 Dissenters just made the decision one day to dissent: to challenge the status quo, stand up to an injustice or make a tremendous difference in their communities. Learn how a stay at home mom took on the NRA and built the largest grassroots movement in our country, and how a college student went on to pass over 30 laws to protect sexual assault survivors (and even got nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize). These Dissenters will give you the courage and hope to find your purpose and chase your passion.
There are heroes everywhere. Discover them. Become one.

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DEBRA MESSING is an actor, philanthropist and global icon. MANDANA DAYANI is an entrepreneur, attorney and the creator/co-founder of I am a voter. And they are the biggest nerds you’ve never met.
Join them each week as they speak to one of their heroes. Each of these 20 Dissenters just made the decision one day to dissent: to challenge the status quo, stand up to an injustice or make a tremendous difference in their communities. Learn how a stay at home mom took on the NRA and built the largest grassroots movement in our country, and how a college student went on to pass over 30 laws to protect sexual assault survivors (and even got nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize). These Dissenters will give you the courage and hope to find your purpose and chase your passion.
There are heroes everywhere. Discover them. Become one.

Episodes
Hillary Clinton on Dissent and Democracy
Dr. Edith Eva Eger: The Healing Survivor on Trauma, Healing and Forgiveness
Jane Fonda: The Climate Crusader on Political Activism, Feminism and Fighting Climate Change
Carole Cadwalladr: The Dismantler of Disinformation, on Facebook and the election
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The RBG Tribute Episode
Lena Waithe: The Truth-Teller, on Breaking the Rules, and Mentorship
Cindy Eckert: The Sexual Revolutionist, on owning pleasure and the female sexual revolution
Christian Siriano: The Inclusion Pioneer, on Disrupting Fashion, Championing Inclusion, and Changing Runways Forever
Preet Bharara: The Guardian of Justice, on a Lifetime of Doing Justice, Being Fired by Trump, and Banned by Putin
Schuyler Bailar: The Trans Trailblazer, on Why You Should be Intentional About Language
Eva Longoria: The Latina Visionary, on the Power and Opportunity of Latinos
Mark Bustos: The Humanit-hair-ian, on The Power of Kindness
Kate Roberts: The Women's Health Maverick
Jameela Jamil: The Shame Assassin on Fighting Unrealistic Beauty Standards
Ali Wentworth: The Mental Health Champion, on Parenting and Activism
Patrisse Cullors: The Freedom Fighter and Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter
Zach Skow: The Rescue Savior
Sophia Bush: The Equality Warrior
Congressman Adam Schiff: The Chairman of Democracy, on Standing up for what is Right
Shannon Watts: The NRA's Worst Nightmare, on Fighting Like a Mother
Amanda Nguyen: The Civil Rights Astronaut, on Fighting for Freedom
Meet the Hosts: Debra Messing and Mandana Dayani
Glennon Doyle: The Love Warrior, on Getting Untamed
The Dissenters Trailer