In this episode of the Activism 101 Podcast, I talk about the importance of playing a long game and not getting too caught up in the events of the moment. (Or lack thereof.)

Activism 101 with Mike Maharrey

Activism 101 Podcast #26: Playing the Long Game

What is the difference between the common perception of activism and what I'm doing? It comes down to understanding the difference between tactics and strategy.

Activism 101 Podcast #25: Strategy vs. Tactics

Is it dangerous to heavily utilize social media in your activism efforts?

Activism 101 Podcast #24: Is Social Media Dangerous?

In this installment of the Activism 101 podcast, I offer some tips for handling the media crush.

Activism 101 Podcast #23: Handling the Media Crush

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 #22: Seize the Day

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 lawsuit) pop up in the midst of your work.

Activism 101 Podcast #21: Keeping Your Focus

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, the city took it to the next level and sued me.

Activism 101 Podcast #20: Local Government Sues Me to Keep Documents Secret

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 things go has hindered our work.

Activism 101 Podcast #19: Let People Help

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 for a successful interview. 

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 appealed and won when the Lexington Police Department denied my request for documents relating to mobile surveillance cameras.

Activism 101 Podcast #17: What Do You Do when the Cops Won’t Give Up the Documents?

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 your activism.

Activism 101 Podcast #16: What Do I Do When My Event Flops?

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 pitfalls to avoid. 

Activism 101 Podcast #15: Putting on Events

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 #14: Dealing with Good Guys and Bad Guys

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 helpful tips on when to send them out, and some common mistakes to avoid.

Activism 101 Podcast #13: Writing a Good Press Release

In order to reach out to local newspapers, radio stations and TV stations, you'll need to develop a media list.

Activism 101 Podcast #12: Building a Media List

Go on a journey with Mike Maharrey as he learns the ropes of local activism – standing for privacy and resisting the surveillance state locally.

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Activism 101 with Mike Maharrey

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