Is joy an act of resistance?

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.) See pcm. for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy