Nonviolent resistance
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Nonviolent resistance has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Daily Show (Nov 2026). Erica Chenoweth recommended it: If countries want to be democratic, small d democratic, non-violent resistance is an important pathway to get there.
Nonviolent resistance, or nonviolent action, sometimes called civil resistance, is the practice of achieving goals such as social change through symbolic protests, civil disobedience, economic or political noncooperation, satyagraha, constructive program, or other methods, while refraining from violence and the threat of violence. This type of action highlights the desires of an individual or group that feels that something needs to change to improve the current condition of the resisting person
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2026 on The Daily Show |
| Field | Political science / Social movements |
Who talks about Nonviolent resistance on podcasts?
Nonviolent resistance came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2026 on The Daily Show.
What is Nonviolent resistance mentioned alongside?
Nonviolent resistance is most often mentioned alongside Maria Stephan, Jimmy Kimmel and Disney.
Mentioned together: Maria Stephan, Jimmy Kimmel, Disney, Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know, No Kings, Mahatma Gandhi, Revolutionary War, Lexington, Continental Congress, Declaration of Independence