by niki franco
join niki franco (venus roots), a community organizer, writer, and facilitator of spaces for collective study, as she leans into conversations of radical truth-telling with artists, theorists, and organizers living in a world of rigid binaries and multiple truths. she navigates the urgency of solidarity, ancestral preservation, and dismantling systems of oppression that inform and deform our lives. @venusroots www.venusroots.com
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April 20, 2026
<p>In this episode, Niki interviews author, writer, and organizer Bobuq Sayed about their new forthcoming debut novel, No God But Us.<br> In the conversation, the two explore the responsibility of writers and artists, speak against pinkwashing, and how the novel stands against imperialist rationales.</p><p>Bobuq Sayed’s “No God But Us” is out May 26th from Harper Books. <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/no-god-but-us-bobuq-sayed?variant=44262164103202">Pre-order now</a>!</p> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/venusroots" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
January 27, 2026
<p>In this episode, Niki interviews <a href="https://www.ramsey4gov.com/">Ramsey Robinson</a>, a candidate for governor of California representing the Peace and Freedom Party. They discuss Ramsey's socialist platform and key issues such as the housing crisis, healthcare access, the need for union jobs, and the impact of billionaires on the economy. </p><p>Ramsey emphasizes the importance of building working-class power and the role of the Peace and Freedom Party, which was started by the Black Panther Party and anti-war student organizers in the 60's. You can learn more about Ramsey's campaign at <a href="https://www.ramsey4gov.com/">www.ramsey4gov.com</a></p> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/venusroots" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
December 16, 2025
<p>In this episode, Niki interviews Manolo Los Santos to discuss the alarming political escalations in Latin America, particularly focusing on U.S. imperialism and its impact on countries like Venezuela. They explore the historical context of military dictatorships, the current geopolitical landscape, and the interconnectedness of global struggles for liberation and dignity. </p> <strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/venusroots" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a> </strong>
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join niki franco (venus roots), a community organizer, writer, and facilitator of spaces for collective study, as she leans into conversations of radical truth-telling with artists, theorists, and organizers living in a world of rigid binaries and multiple truths. she navigates the urgency of solidarity, ancestral preservation, and dismantling systems of oppression that inform and deform our lives.
@venusroots www.venusroots.com
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