Mario Savio || Bodies Upon the Gears

at home in my head · Apr 27, 2025 · 40m

Mario Savio: The Spark That Set Berkeley on FireHe wasn’t just a student—he was the voice that made the Free Speech Movement impossible to ignore. In this episode, we break down the life, battles, and legacy of Mario Savio: the man who jumped on a police car and challenged a university, a governor, and the FBI—all for the right to speak out.🔹 Topics covered: ✔️ How the Free Speech Movement redefined protest on campus and nationwide ✔️ The wild ride from Freedom Summer to Sproul Hall ✔️ Savio’s legendary “Bodies Upon the Gears” speech—and why it still matters ✔️ The backlash: Reagan…