Radical Roots Ep 21 | Upholding Justice: Convo w/ NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls + Signal-Gate, Elise StefanikHot Topics

🎙️ 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 early activism, her decision to become a civil rights attorney, and the road that led her to the state’s highest court. We dive into the Judicial Standards Commission’s investigation into her — a case that sent shockwaves through legal and activist communities alike — and she speaks openly about the risks and responsibilities of being a Black woman in power.🔥 Topics Covered:

🌱 From Activist to JusticeJustice Earls walks us through her formative experiences — from youth protests to landmark civil rights cases — and how those moments still shape her approach to justice today.

🧑🏾‍⚖️ Race, Courts, and PowerWe discuss systemic racism, access to justice, and how courts often reflect the imbalances of the broader society — especially in the South.🚨 Silencing the TruthJustice Earls gets real about the investigation into her — and what it means when even Supreme Court justices are targeted for calling out injustice.

👩🏾‍⚖️ The Riggs AppointmentHer perspective on Governor Cooper’s appointment of Justice Allison Riggs and how that moment reflects the shifting political and legal landscape in North Carolina.

🏛️ Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Flip & What It MeansA look at how progressive wins in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court are reshaping national conversations around abortion, voting rights, and judicial elections — and how that momentum can spread.📆 2026 and BeyondWhy Justice Earls is running again, how you can support her, and what’s at stake in the next election.

📱 Signal-Gate and Political CowardiceWe talk about the growing controversy around the messaging app Signal, transparency, and the avoidance tactics the Trump administration are using to dodge accountability.

🏛️ Monroe Mayor Robert Burns & Local LeadershipA conversation on what it means to lead in a red county, Mayor Burns’ approach, and why integrity and vision matter at the local level.

This conversation isn’t just about the law — it’s about courage, legacy, and refusing to back down when democracy is on the line.📢 Join the Movement:💬 Have thoughts on this episode? Drop a comment below!📲 Follow us on Instagram for more updates: @RadicalRootsPodcast🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes.#radicalrootspodcast #AnitaEarls #NorthCarolinaSupremeCourt #JudicialIndependence #CivilRights #LegalInsights #Podcast #blackvoices #blackpodcast #latinovoices #latinopodcast #allisonriggs #Wisconsin #supremecourt