The Return of the Protest Song | Ruth Ungar & Mike Merenda of The Mammals | Ep 5
October 23, 2025
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as posted by the channelMusicians Ruth Ungar and Mike Merenda of @TheMammals—dubbed “a party band with a conscience” by the Boston Globe—join Sienna Mae Heath to explore the poetic rebel heart. Their music bridges joy and resistance, weaving together stories of nature, activism, and human connection. Through their albums Nonet and Touch Grass, Ruth and Mike breathe new life into the tradition of the protest song—infusing it with messages of environmental justice, labor solidarity, peace, and community restoration. Together, they reflect on music’s power to heal, unite, and inspire change in an increasingly divided world.
For more information on The Mammals, check out their website: themammals.love
This series is also available as a podcast on your app of choice. Follow Sienna Mae Heath on Instagram @thesovereigngardener, Facebook @thesovereigngardener, or at
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