Ryan Verdin
Professor of Justice and Peace Studies at University of St. Thomas and Founder/Executive Director of Lir Cultural Coaching, an author and DEI consultant.
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Aug 3, 2026
Erik FlemingHOST
So why did you decide to write this book, and why did you decide to write it in a textbook format?
Ryan VerdinGUEST
So the book comes out of my experience as a organizer and cultural worker in Minneapolis.
Ryan VerdinGUEST
I actually tried not to write it as much as a textbook as I think maybe it came out.
Ryan VerdinGUEST
I was like, man, maybe I, maybe I didn't get it enough out of the intellectual part.
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