Young people are taking to the streets. From student protests in France to youth-led movements across the world, a generation seems increasingly unwilling to sit around and accept things the way they are. But what's driving this wave of youth activism, and what can psychology tell us about it?In this episode, we explore the psychology of protest: identity, belonging, injustice, anger, hope and the desire to make a difference. We consider why collective action can be so powerful during adolescence, whether protest can support young people's wellbeing, and what happens when institutions fail to listen.But youth activism isn't always progressive. We also explore the growing attraction of some young people to far-right and authoritarian movements, and the psychological needs these movements can tap into.Are young people demanding a better future, rejecting the world they've inherited, or searching for somewhere they feel they belong? We get stuck in.

This is the Educated Guess podcast. We’re Dr Dan O’Hare and Dr Cora Sargeant – two Educational Psychologists revealing how little we really know (and having a laugh along the way).Each episode we talk about topics in education, psychology, and society, laughing together, and demonstrating just how much we don't know. We also welcome some brilliant Educated Guests who help us shed light on the complexities we explore. Welcome to the Educated Guess podcast.

This is the Educated Guess podcast. We’re Dr Dan O’Hare and Dr Cora Sargeant – two Educational Psychologists revealing how little we really know (and having a laugh along the way).Each episode we talk about topics in education, psychology, and society, laughing together, and demonstrating just how much we don't know. We also welcome some brilliant Educated Guests who help us shed light on the complexities we explore. Welcome to the Educated Guess podcast.