Is joy an act of resistance?

B.A. Parker

Courtney Stein

Gene Demby

and

Veralyn Williams

WNYC | Jul 30, 2025

The phrase "joy is resistance" has been popping up all over the place lately. But what, exactly, does it mean? In this episode, we're unpacking what joy is, when it can actually be used as a tool for social change, and why the slogan has become so popular (even when joy itself feels more tenuous.)

B.A. Parker

Courtney Stein

Gene Demby

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