Pivot Jane Fonda on How to Turn Rage Into Hope: On with Kara Swisher
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Feb 17, 2026 
Jane Fonda, award-winning actor and longtime climate and democracy activist, discusses turning despair into sustained action. She talks about building a climate PAC, training artists to defend free expression, targeting local races, and grassroots organizing beyond donor politics. Short personal routines for resilience and planning a meaningful final act are also highlighted.
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Culture Can Expose Authoritarianism
- Artists and comedians uniquely expose authoritarian weakness through ridicule and storytelling.
- Jane Fonda says courageous cultural figures enable other pillars to stand up.
Talk To People Where They Are
- Go into communities, listen, avoid partisan talking points, and present facts to change minds.
- Prioritize organizing over one-off rallies to build lasting impact in the middle of the country.
Reinvest In Local Organizing
- Rebuild local organizing by funding community-based work instead of only relying on donors.
- Invest in neighborhood pods, training, and resilience to sustain movements and elections.