
The Quiet Before - Gal Beckerman | Short
Clip: Season 8 Episode 3 | 2m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Gal Beckerman discusses his book, “The Quiet Before” with host J.T. Ellison.
Chosen as one of the 100 Notable Books of 2022 by The New York Times Book Review, Gal Beckerman’s “The Quiet Before” examines the small moments that led to larger political and cultural revolutions. Beckerman looks at how the tools of communication are used to help create change and foster a space where people can engage with one another, imagine, debate, and begin to think up new ideas.
A Word on Words is a local public television program presented by WNPT

The Quiet Before - Gal Beckerman | Short
Clip: Season 8 Episode 3 | 2m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Chosen as one of the 100 Notable Books of 2022 by The New York Times Book Review, Gal Beckerman’s “The Quiet Before” examines the small moments that led to larger political and cultural revolutions. Beckerman looks at how the tools of communication are used to help create change and foster a space where people can engage with one another, imagine, debate, and begin to think up new ideas.
How to Watch A Word on Words
A Word on Words is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Buy Now
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipA Word on Words is a local public television program presented by WNPT