Radical Roots Podcast
Radical Roots: Progress Through Action Live from Union County, North Carolina! Radical Roots is a bold and unapologetic podcast where we dig deep into politics, community empowerment, and social change through the lens of history and lived experiences. From national policies to local grassroots efforts, we expose hypocrisy, challenge propaganda, and amplify voices that fight for progress.
Episodes
🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 27: Starving for Justice: The Power of Radical Resistance📅 Sunday, April 27 | 🕗 8:30 PM ET In this timely episode of Radical Roots, we sit down with Professor Ralph Armbruster-Sandoval of UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies. A leading scholar and activist, Professor Armbruster-Sandoval brings decades of insight into social movements, labor struggles, and the fight for r...
🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 26: The System Is the Scandal📍 Live from Union County, NC
In this powerful and urgent episode of Radical Roots, we call the system what it is: the scandal. We dig deep into how immigration enforcement and political cowardice are actively eroding civil liberties and weaponizing white supremacy — not just against immigrants, but now U.S. citizens.
🚨 We highlight the disturbing cases of:
➡️ Kilma...
🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 25: Post DEI?... Building Belonging Amidst Political TurmoilJoin us this Sunday, April 13 at 8:30 PM ET for a compelling conversation with Franklin Ellis, Assistant Director of Intercultural and Inclusion Student Services at Coastal Carolina University. With over two decades in higher education, Franklin brings a wealth of experience in fostering inclusive environments and supporting student succ...
Radical Roots Ep 24 | From School Hallways to Courtrooms to White House – Battle for Accountability
In this episode, we tackle pressing issues shaping our communities and nation:🔥 Monroe City Council Showdown: Raum pulls no punches in his return to the mic, dismantling Mayor Robert Burns’ fearmongering and the coordinated attacks on drag, DEI, and democracy.⚖️ Power Grab in the Courts: We break down the Appeals Court ruling threate...
🎙️ Episode 23 – Power, Policy, and Radical Truths with Kristie Puckett 💥
This week on Radical Roots, we’re joined by advocate, policy strategist, and truth-teller Kristie Puckett-Williams for one of our most raw and powerful conversations yet. Kristie unpacks what it means to lead from lived experience, write policy for impact (not just intention), and organize for a democracy that actually includes all of us.
🧠 From addiction and...
🎙️ Episode 22 – Tariffs, Tyrants, and Temper TantrumsLive from Union County, North Carolina, Radical Roots returns with a firestorm of truth in Episode 22: Tariffs, Tyrants, and Temper Tantrums. We’re calling out hypocrisy, unraveling economic chaos, and exposing how political theater—from school boards to stock markets—is hurting real people.🔥 Topics Covered:📍 Local MadnessAt a Union County Board of Education meeting, a brave s...
🎙️ Episode 21 – Upholding Justice: A Conversation with North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls ⚖️In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with Justice Anita Earls of the North Carolina Supreme Court for an honest, inspiring, and deeply human conversation about her journey, the role of the judiciary, and the importance of protecting democracy — even when the system tries to silence you.
Justice Earls opens up about her ea...
🎙️ Episode 20 – North Carolina Politics, Domestic Violence & Gun Laws, and the Fight for Our Future ft. Senator Woodson Bradley 🗳️
In this powerful episode, we sit down with State Senator Woodson Bradley from North Carolina’s 42nd District—one of the most closely contested seats in the country. A survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, Senator Bradley shares how her lived experience fuels her leadership, advocacy, an...
🚨 Episode 19: Monroe’s Mayor & the Madness of MAGA 🚨Last night’s Monroe City Council meeting was 🔥 intense as the community clashed over DEI removal, Drag, and redefining ‘adult entertainment’—and I took the mic to call out the Mayor for his divisive rhetoric and blatant lies. We’re breaking it all down.🚨 State & National News You Need to Know 🚨🛑 NC Republicans Push Permitless Carry (HB5 & SB50) – Moms Demand Acti...
📢 Episode 18: Steven Stegall on Building Bridges & Creating Change for Monroe, NC🔥 Episode 18: Change for Monroe – Organizing for Progress 🔥Live from Union County, North Carolina! Radical Roots is a bold and unapologetic podcast where we dig deep into politics, community empowerment, and social change through the lens of history and lived experiences. From national policies to local grassroots efforts, we expose hypocrisy, c...
📢 Radical Roots Ep 17 | Government Shutdown, Tesla at the White House, and Are Democrats Too Weak?📢 Tonight on Radical Roots, we’re breaking it all down:🚗 Tesla’s White House Infomercial? – Why did Trump roll out the red carpet for Elon🇵🇸 Mahmoud Khalil – The latest updates and what it means.⏳ Government Shutdown Eve – What’s at stake, and how did we get here (again)?📜 Continuing Resolution with Demands – What’s in it, and wh...
📢 Radical Roots Ep 16 | Politics for the Week of Trump’s Address, What’s Next?
603 Days Until the Midterms: The Fight for Our Future
What’s up, everyone? Welcome back to Radical Roots, where we dig deep to reach high, and as always, it’s progress through action! In this episode, we get real about the state of American democracy, the weakness of the Democratic Party, and the relentless march of right-wing authoritarianism.
🔴 KEY TOPI...
🔥 Episode 15 | Radical Roots Podcast 🔥Organizing for Power: Voter Suppression, Messaging, and Elon Musk’s First Cabinet Meeting
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Welcome back to Radical Roots, where we dig deep to reach high—because it’s always progress through action. In this episode, we cover the latest political moves, grassroots organizing, and the battle over democracy in North Carolina and beyond.
🎙 Special Guest: Brand...
Radical Roots - Ep 14| Convo with Jordan Lopez, NC State House Representative. Purple State Politics
🎙 Episode 14 Highlights:
➡️ Interview with NC Rep. Jordan Lopez (HD 112) – The youngest Democrat in the NC House joins us to discuss his journey from community organizing to public office, policy priorities, and what it's like working in a GOP-controlled legislature. We talk affordable housing, food insecurity, public transit, and navigating partisan roadblocks.
➡️ Inside the NC Legislature – What it really takes to pass legisla...
📢 Radical Roots Podcast – Live from Union County, North Carolina! Radical Roots is a bold and unapologetic podcast where we dig deep into politics, community empowerment, and social change through the lens of history and lived experiences. From national policies to local grassroots efforts, we expose hypocrisy, challenge propaganda, and amplify voices that fight for progress.In Episode 13 of the Radical Roots Podcast, we are honor...
📢 Radical Roots Podcast – Live from Union County, North Carolina! Radical Roots is a bold and unapologetic podcast where we dig deep into politics, community empowerment, and social change through the lens of history and lived experiences. From national policies to local grassroots efforts, we expose hypocrisy, challenge propaganda, and amplify voices that fight for progress.In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kimberly Hardy, Se...
Kendrick, Super Bowl, and The Culture. Politickin'🎙️
Welcome back to Radical Roots! In our 11th episode, we’re diving deep into the political chaos, culture wars, and real grassroots action needed to fight back against the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S.
📢 What We Cover in This Episode:
🔥 Target & Amazon Boycott – Why shopping local and resisting corporate overreach matters.
🔥 Monroe City Council Meeting – Calling out...
📢 Radical Roots Podcast🔥 Special Guest: Local Activist Nayra Valle📌 What We’re Covering:➡️ Latino Community in Union County – Challenges, resilience, and activism.➡️ ICE in Schools – The impact on students and families.➡️ Union County School Board Meeting & Protest – What went down and what’s next.➡️ Indivisible Charlotte Protest Against Senator Thom Tillis – Why the community is hitting the streets.💡 Grassroots action star...
The stakes are high, and the path forward for Democrats is anything but clear. This week, we sit down with Anderson Clayton, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, to discuss critical political issues facing North Carolina and the nation. We cover everything from local organizing to national strategy and the challenges ahead in 2025. 🎙 What We’re Covering: ✊🏾 Black History Month Reflections: Recognizing the historical a...
Radical Roots Podcast - Ep 8 | Turn Anxiety into Action. Personal Accountability. War on DEI 1/26/25
🔥 The first week of Trump 2.0 is here, and the stakes have never been higher. We break down the attacks on civil rights, the corporate rollbacks on DEI, and how community organizing is our best path forward.
🎙 Topics We’re Covering:
🗓️ Celebrating Activism: Highlights from Indivisible Charlotte’s 8th Anniversary & grassroots organizing strategies.
💻 The Role of Activism in a Digital Era: How social media is shaping ...
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