Until They COme For Me Companion Guide
📘 Companion Guide: Reflection & Action 6 episodes
🎙️ Until They Come for Me
A podcast series by El Cameron
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmj5CDbtZ83brb4gC-5rkCEmROehV57Ik
Until They Come for Me is a six-part podcast series exploring the emotional, political, and communal dimensions of free speech—especially in the windswept context of Wyoming. Through personal storytelling, advocacy insight, and poetic reflection, El Cameron traces what it means to speak freely in a state that doesn’t always welcome dissent.
From letters to the editor and livestreamed videos to union chants and public testimony, this series honors the courage it takes to speak—and the cost when systems push back. Each episode blends narrative depth with actionable tools, inviting listeners to reflect, resist, and reclaim their voice.
Whether you’re an organizer, educator, artist, or everyday truth-teller, Until They Come for Me is a love letter to your voice—and a call to keep using it.
Episodes include:
The Right to Speak – What free speech really means
Letters, Laws, and Livestreams – Where we speak today
Wyoming Voices – Speaking freely in a red state
Silencing by Design – When systems push back
Solidarity Sounds Like This – Collective voice and protection
A Love Letter to Voice
Episode 1: “The Right to Speak: What Free Speech Really Means”
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmj5CDbtZ83brb4gC-5rkCEmROehV57Ik
Description: In this opening episode, El Cameron explores the emotional and political dimensions of free speech—from letters to livestreams, from courage to consequence. Set against the backdrop of Wyoming’s windswept resistance, this episode invites listeners to reflect on what it means to speak freely—and what’s at stake when we don’t.
Reflection Questions
When have you felt most free to speak?
What spaces in your life feel unsafe for honest expression?
How do you respond when others speak truths that challenge your comfort?
Action Steps
Write a letter to the editor about a local issue you care about
Share a video or post that reflects your values—even if it feels vulnerable
Attend a public meeting and observe how speech is welcomed or discouraged
Resources
Wyofile – Independent journalism in Wyoming
ACLU Free Speech Toolkit
Protect Democracy
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In this opening episode of Until They Come for Me, El Cameron explores the emotional and political dimensions of free speech—from letters to livestreams, from courage to consequence. Set against the backdrop of Wyoming’s windswept resistance, this episode invites listeners to reflect on what it means to speak freely—and what’s at stake when we don’t.
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🗣️ New Podcast Episode! 🎧 Until They Come for Me: The Right to Speak I write letters. I make videos. I speak up when there’s injustice. In Wyoming, we speak freely—until we don’t. This episode explores what free speech really means, who gets to claim it, and why silence is never neutral. Listen now and join the conversation. #FreeSpeech #WyomingVoices #UntilTheyComeForMe #PodcastLaunch
Episode 2: “Letters, Laws, and Livestreams”
https://youtu.be/rOgT0I4Ug1s
Description: In this episode, El Cameron explores the modern terrain of free speech—from letters to the editor and livestreamed videos to public meetings and digital platforms. Through personal reflection and political insight, El examines the emotional labor of speaking publicly and the evolving risks and rewards of practicing free speech in today’s landscape.
Reflection Questions
What platforms feel safest for you to speak on?
Where have you felt silenced, ignored, or punished for speaking up?
What does visibility mean to you—and what does it cost?
Action Steps
Record a short video sharing a personal story or value
Submit a letter to the editor on a local issue
Host or attend a livestreamed event that centers community voice
Resources
Wyofile – Submit a Letter
YouTube Creator Safety Center
PEN America – Online Harassment Field Manual
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In Episode 2 of Until They Come for Me, El Cameron explores the modern terrain of free speech—from letters and livestreams to the emotional labor of public voice. This episode reflects on the risks, rewards, and rituals of speaking up in a digital and political landscape that’s both expansive and fraught.
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🗣️ New Podcast Episode! 🎧 Until They Come for Me: Letters, Laws, and Livestreams I speak freely—through letters, videos, and public meetings. But where we speak today is complicated. This episode explores the platforms we use, the risks we take, and the emotional labor of showing up. Listen now and reflect on your own voice. #FreeSpeech #WyomingVoices #UntilTheyComeForMe #PodcastSeries
Episode 3: “Wyoming Voices: Speaking Freely in a Red State”
https://youtu.be/P25AndPTeK8
Description: In this episode, El Cameron explores the shrinking landscape of local journalism and its impact on free speech—especially in politically complex regions like Wyoming. As newspapers close and editorial spaces vanish, El reflects on what’s lost when communities no longer have platforms to speak, challenge power, or stay informed. Through personal stories and political insight, this episode examines the courage it takes to speak freely in a state that doesn’t always welcome dissent—and why preserving public voice is essential to democracy.
Reflection Questions
What local news sources do you trust—and what have you lost?
How does the closure of newspapers affect your ability to speak and stay informed?
What stories aren’t being told in your community?
Action Steps
Subscribe to or donate to independent local journalism (like Wyofile)
Write a letter to the editor or op-ed—even if the paper is small
Share local stories on social media to amplify community voices
Resources
Wyofile – Independent Wyoming journalism
Save the News – Campaign to protect local journalism
Free Press – Advocacy for media democracy
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In Episode 3 of Until They Come for Me, El Cameron reflects on the shrinking landscape of local journalism and its impact on free speech—especially in politically complex regions like Wyoming. This episode explores how newspaper closures silence communities and why preserving platforms for public voice is essential to democracy.
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🗞️ New Podcast Episode! 🎧 Until They Come for Me: Wyoming Voices Local newspapers are closing—and with them, our platforms for free speech. In this episode, I explore what it means to speak freely in a red state, and why journalism matters more than ever. Listen now and reflect on the stories we’re losing. #FreeSpeech #LocalNewsMatters #UntilTheyComeForMe #WyomingVoices
Episode 4: “Silencing by Design: When Systems Push Back”
https://youtu.be/lgqO0AwlKao
Description: In this episode, El Cameron examines how institutions quietly retaliate against those who speak up—from reputational smears to procedural delays. Drawing on personal experience and systemic patterns, El explores the emotional toll of being punished for telling the truth and the calculated ways power enforces silence. This episode offers insight into how advocates, educators, and organizers can protect their voice—and each other.
Reflection Questions
Have you ever been punished—formally or informally—for speaking up?
What language do institutions use to silence dissent?
How do you protect yourself emotionally when facing retaliation?
Action Steps
Document incidents of silencing or retaliation
Connect with advocacy groups or legal resources for support
Create or join safe spaces for collective voice (e.g., unions, caucuses, coalitions)
Resources
National Coalition Against Censorship
Wyoming AFL-CIO
Protect Democracy – Retaliation Toolkit
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In Episode 4 of Until They Come for Me, El Cameron examines how institutions quietly punish those who speak up—from reputational smears to procedural delays. This episode explores the emotional and systemic toll of silencing by design—and how advocates, educators, and organizers can protect their voice and each other.
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🚫 New Podcast Episode! 🎧 Until They Come for Me: Silencing by Design Free speech is a right—but systems often punish those who use it. This episode explores how institutions retaliate against truth-tellers, and how we keep speaking anyway. Listen now and reflect on your own story. #FreeSpeech #SilencingByDesign #UntilTheyComeForMe #WyomingVoices
Episode 5: “Solidarity Sounds Like This”
https://youtu.be/4_DzrIC66jc
Description: In this episode, El Cameron explores how free speech becomes collective power through solidarity. From union halls and protest chants to shared letters and livestreams, El reflects on the emotional relief and strategic strength of speaking together. This episode highlights how mutual support transforms vulnerability into resilience—and why shared voice is essential to justice.
Reflection Questions
When have you felt supported while speaking up?
What does solidarity sound like in your community?
How can you show up for others who are speaking out?
Action Steps
Attend a union meeting, protest, or community forum
Share someone else’s story or platform to amplify their voice
Organize a collective letter or statement with others
Resources
Wyoming AFL-CIO
Labor Notes – Tools for organizing and solidarity
Highlander Center – Training for movement building
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In Episode 5 of Until They Come for Me, El Cameron explores how free speech becomes collective power through solidarity. From union halls to protest chants, this episode reflects on the emotional and strategic strength of speaking together—and why shared voice is essential to justice.
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✊ New Podcast Episode! 🎧 Until They Come for Me: Solidarity Sounds Like This Free speech is powerful—but it’s even stronger when shared. This episode explores how collective voice protects, amplifies, and transforms. Listen now and reflect on the sound of solidarity. #FreeSpeech #Solidarity #UntilTheyComeForMe #WyomingVoices #LaborJustice
Episode 6: “Until They Come for Me: A Love Letter to Voice”
https://youtu.be/DvwFrkCo-SU
Description: In the final episode of the series, El Cameron offers a poetic reflection on the emotional and political power of free speech. This love letter to voice honors the courage to speak, the legacy of resistance, and the communities that make speech possible. Through personal storytelling and collective memory, El invites listeners to cherish their voice—and to use it, even when the cost is high.
Reflection Questions
What does your voice love?
Who taught you to speak—and who do you speak for?
What legacy do you want your words to leave?
Action Steps
Record a personal audio reflection or letter to your future self
Host a listening circle or story-sharing event
Archive your letters, videos, or speeches as a record of resistance
Resources
StoryCorps – Record and preserve personal stories
Wyoming Humanities – Support for storytelling and civic dialogue
Freedom of Expression Toolkit – Article 19
✍️ Intro Paragraph for Website or Podcast Platforms
In the final episode of Until They Come for Me, El Cameron offers a love letter to voice—reflecting on the emotional, political, and communal power of free speech. This episode honors the courage to speak, the legacy of resistance, and the enduring beauty of collective truth-telling.
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💌 Final Podcast Episode! 🎧 Until They Come for Me: A Love Letter to Voice This is a love letter to every voice that speaks truth, risks backlash, and builds community. In this final episode, I reflect on the power of free speech—and the legacy we leave when we speak anyway. Thank you for listening. #FreeSpeech #UntilTheyComeForMe #LoveLetterToVoice #WyomingVoices #PodcastFinale