How can public revolts safeguard democracy in times of crisis? In this video, New York Times best-selling author and journalist Greg Palast explains the importance of rebelling against unjust circumstances.

This segment is part of a video series produced by Video Nation in collaboration with On the Earth Productions featuring progressive thinkers and leaders such as Sen. Bernie Sanders, Jim Hightower and Thom Hartmann. Watch the series introduction and check back each Wednesday for a new video in the series.

—Jin Zhao