by Radical Roots
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.
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April 29, 2025
<p>🎙️ 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 racial justice.Symbl EmojisWe dig deep into:✊ The legacy and lessons of hunger strikes as a form of resistance, inspired by his book Starving for Justice.📚 How liberation theology and Marxist theory inform contemporary activism.🤝 The role of multiracial coalitions in challenging systemic oppression.🎓 The impact of student activism on institutional change, including the establishment of Chicana and Chicano Studies programs.🔧 Strategies for sustaining movements in the face of political and social adversity.🛠️ The critical role of labor unions in today's activism, exemplified by the SMART union's demand for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a union apprentice wrongfully deported and imprisoned in El Salvador .We also hit on:🚨 General Strike & Coalition Building🪧 Performative protest vs. real organizing🎭 Spectacle vs. substance🗳️ Failures of the Democratic Party🧠 David Hogg vs. DNC establishment📣 Youth leadership and local power here in Union County, NC📉 The danger of political cowardice📵Pete Hegseth's Failures Putting Us in Permanent DangerJoin us for an enlightening conversation that bridges historical struggles with today's fight for justice.📌 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.📢 Join the Conversation:💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments below!📲 Follow us on Instagram for updates: @RadicalRootsPodcast🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell to stay informed!#RadicalRootsPodcast #StarvingForJustice #SocialMovements #LaborRights #RacialJustice #ChicanoStudies #ChicanaStudies #LiberationTheology #Marxism #StudentActivism #UnionCountyNC #CommunityPower #StayWoke #PoliticalAnalysis #SocialJustice #CurrentEvents #blackvoices #latinovoices #podcast #KilmarAbregoGarcia</p>
April 20, 2025
<p>🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 26: The System Is the Scandal📍 Live from Union County, NC</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>🚨 We highlight the disturbing cases of:</p><p>➡️ Kilmar Abrego Garcia – A Maryland resident and union apprentice with legal immigration status, wrongfully deported to El Salvador by ICE. He remains imprisoned, despite a judge's ruling in his favor.</p><p>➡️ Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez – A 20-year-old American citizen, born in Georgia, detained by ICE in Florida. Despite valid proof of citizenship, a judge refused to release him while under ICE custody. He has since been reunited with his family, but the trauma remains.</p><p>We confront:</p><p>⚠️ How white supremacy adapts and weaponizes policy — from dehumanizing immigrants to targeting legal residents and now, American citizens.</p><p>⚠️ The dangerous silence and deflection from establishment Democrats like Gavin Newsom and Hakeem Jeffries.</p><p>⚠️ The bipartisan complicity that upholds racist systems under the guise of political strategy and economic messaging.</p><p>⚠️ Why centrist complacency isn't harmless — it’s enabling authoritarianism.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into:</p><p>🧠 Why male violence — especially white male violence — remains unaddressed in America's gun crisis</p><p>📉 How “moderate” politics and performative protests are failing to meet this moment</p><p>🗣️ The critical need to organize, speak up, and fight now — before it gets worseThis episode is not just commentary — it’s a call to action.</p><p>💥 You only get to fight a tyrant at the beginning and the end. This is the beginning.📌 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.Join us this Friday, April 18 at 8:00 PM ET 📢 Join the Conversation:💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments below!📲 Follow us on Instagram for updates: @RadicalRootsPodcast🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell to stay informed!#RadicalRootsPodcast #CommunityPower #StayWoke #PoliticalAnalysis #SocialJustice #CurrentEvents #blackvoices #latinovoices #podcast #JuanCarlosLopezGomez #KilmarAbregoGarcia</p>
April 16, 2025
<p>🎙️ 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 success.Vanderbilt University. His career spans roles in residence life, multicultural services, and diversity and inclusion efforts. Dr. Ellis also specializes in multicultural counseling, focusing on demonstrating to non-Black individuals how to effectively serve Black communities within the mental health system, aiming to make the process more familiar and encouraging higher utilization of mental health services.Also in This Episode:🌐 Global Trade Tensions: An analysis of the escalating U.S.-China trade war, including China's recent increase in tariffs to 125% on U.S. imports .🛂 Immigration and Human Rights: The case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist facing deportation due to alleged beliefs contrary to U.S. foreign policy interests .⚖️The wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man sent to El Salvador despite legal protections, and the subsequent legal battles for his return .📢 Government Communication Channels: Addressing concerns over the Social Security Administration's communication strategies and the implications of relying solely on platforms like Twitter (X) .🎧 Tune in for an evening of deep discussions on inclusion, policy, and the challenges facing our communities today.📢 Join the Conversation:💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments below!📲 Follow us on Instagram for updates: @RadicalRootsPodcast🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell to stay informed!#RadicalRootsPodcast #CommunityPower #StayWoke #PoliticalAnalysis #SocialJustice #CurrentEvents #DEI #FranklinEllis #StudentInclusion #USChinaTradeWar #ImmigrationJustice #SocialSecurity #CurrentEvents #blackvoices #latinovoices #podcast</p>
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