Roots and Real
Claim This Podcastby Che Guerrero & La Co-Host
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<p>Che Guerrero, an independent journalist, content creator and comedian, and "La Co-host", a lawyer looking to help the masses in their critical thinking skills, dive into social injustice issues, news stories, pop culture and everything in between while showing their research methods in arriving to their conclusions. Listen and follow along to level-up your research skills!</p><p>(**LEGAL DISCLAIMER FROM "LA CO-HOST": THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED ATTORNEY REGARDING ANY SPECIFIC LEGAL QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE.**)</p>
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Recent Episodes
February 14, 2026
Episode 35 - Is the criminal justice system made for the wealthy?
<p><strong>On this episode of Vital Questions, Che Guerrero and La Co-Host sit down with Millie, a career public defender in Queens and Manhattan, to ask a difficult but necessary question: Is the criminal justice system made for the wealthy?</strong></p><p><strong>We begin with the recent release of millions of additional Epstein files — and the outrage over redactions, prosecutorial discretion, and the lack of accountability for powerful figures. While poor and undocumented communities are aggressively policed, detained, and deported, many wealthy individuals tied to financial crimes and abuse scandals seem insulated from consequences.</strong></p><p><strong>If justice depends on your bank account, is it really justice?</strong></p><p><strong>This episode connects the dots between wealth, power, prosecution priorities, and who actually faces consequences in America.</strong></p><p><strong>🔗 Follow & support Che Guerrero:</strong></p><p><strong>• Website / hub:</strong><a href="https://www.cheguerrero.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.cheguerrero.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.cheguerrero.com/</strong></a></p><p><strong>• Linktree (all platforms):</strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/Cheguerrero" rel="nofollow"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://linktr.ee/Cheguerrero" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://linktr.ee/Cheguerrero</strong></a></p><p><strong>• TikTok:</strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cheguerreroeng" rel="nofollow"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cheguerreroeng" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.tiktok.com/@cheguerreroeng</strong></a></p><p><strong>• Instagram:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheguerreroeng/" rel="nofollow"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheguerreroeng/" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.instagram.com/cheguerreroeng/</strong></a></p><p><strong>• Substack:</strong><a href="https://substack.com/@cheguerreroeng" rel="nofollow"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://substack.com/@cheguerreroeng" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://substack.com/@cheguerreroeng</strong></a></p><p><strong>• YouTube:</strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheGuerreroeng" rel="nofollow"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheGuerreroeng" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/@CheGuerreroeng</strong></a></p><p><strong>#VitalQuestions #CriminalJustice #EpsteinFiles #PublicDefender #WhiteCollarCrime #MassIncarceration #CourtReform #ImmigrationJustice #CheGuerrero</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
February 5, 2026
Ep. 34- Why are the wealthy able to fund elections? ( W/ Tiffany Muller, President of ECU)
<p><span>On this episode of </span><strong>Vital Questions</strong><span>, Che Guerrero and La Co-Host speak with </span><strong>Tiffany Muller</strong><span>, President of </span><strong>End Citizens United</strong><span>, about why the wealthy are able to fund elections — and how the </span>Citizens United<span> Supreme Court decision opened the floodgates for Super PACs, dark money, and billionaire control of U.S. politics.</span></p><p><span>We break down how corporations were granted First Amendment “speech” rights, why transparency failed, how Big Oil and Big Tech became early beneficiaries, and what the 2024 election revealed about corruption, deregulation, and power. </span></p><p><span>Most importantly, we talk about </span><strong>solutions</strong><span> — including how candidates can win without corporate PAC money through initiatives like </span><strong>Unrig Washington</strong><span>.</span></p><p><span>If you’ve ever asked </span>“how is this legal?”<span> — this episode answers that, and what we can actually do about it.</span></p><h3><span>Resources mentioned in this episode:</span></h3><p><span>• </span><strong>End Citizens United</strong><span> (fighting big money in politics):</span></p><p><a href="https://www.endcitizensunited.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.endcitizensunited.org/</a></p><p><span>• </span><strong>Unrig Washington</strong><span> (candidates rejecting corporate PAC money & dark money):</span></p><p><a href="https://www.endcitizensunited.org/unrig-washington?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.endcitizensunited.org/unrig-washington</a></p><p><span>• </span><strong>Let America Vote</strong><span> (ECU’s voting-rights arm):</span></p><p><a href="https://letamericavote.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://letamericavote.org/</a></p><p><span>• </span><strong>USCIS Case Status Tracker</strong><span> (referenced in Ep. 33):</span></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/case-tracker-for-uscis-nvc/id921827126" rel="nofollow">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/case-tracker-for-uscis-nvc/id921827126</a><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/case-tracker-for-uscis-nvc/id921827126" rel="nofollow"> </a></p><h3><span>🔗 Follow & support Che Guerrero:</span></h3><p><span>• </span><strong>Website / hub</strong><span>:</span><a href="https://www.cheguerrero.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.cheguerrero.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.cheguerrero.com/</a></p><p><span>• </span><strong>Linktree (all platforms)</strong><span>:</span><a href="https://linktr.ee/Cheguerrero?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://linktr.ee/Cheguerrero?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/Cheguerrero</a></p><p><span>• </span><strong>TikTok</strong><span>: </span><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@cheguerreroeng" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@cheguerreroeng</a></p><p>• <strong>Instagram</strong><span>:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheguerreroeng/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cheguerreroeng/?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/cheguerreroeng/</a></p><p><span>• </span><strong>Substack: </strong><a href="https://substack.com/@cheguerreroeng" rel="nofollow">https://substack.com/@cheguerreroeng</a></p><p>• <strong>YouTube</strong><span>: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@CheGuerreroeng" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@CheGuerreroeng</a></p><p><br></p><p><span>#VitalQuestions #EndCitizensUnited #GetMoneyOutOfPolitics #CitizensUnited #DarkMoney #SuperPACs</span></p><p><br></p>
January 31, 2026
Ep. 33 - What can I do about what’s happening?
<p><strong>On this episode of Vital Questions</strong><span>, we’re asking the question so many people are struggling with right now: </span><strong>what can I do about what’s happening?</strong></p><p><span>Since our last episode, we’ve witnessed more devastating and undeniable examples of state violence — from children detained by ICE, to families torn apart, to people killed in the streets. These are not abstract policy debates. These are real lives, real harm, and real consequences.</span></p><p><span>In Episode 33, we break down what’s been happening — including the detention of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father, the separation of 2-year-old Chloe Renata Tipan Villacis from her dad, and the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis — and talk honestly about the fear, anger, and helplessness many of us are feeling.</span></p><p><span>But this episode isn’t just about naming the harm. It’s about </span><strong>action</strong><span>.</span></p><p><span>We walk through real, accessible ways people can help — even if protesting isn’t an option for you. From calling your representatives, donating money or time, supporting immigrant defense organizations, learning your rights, documenting abuses, boycotting corporations that profit from ICE, voting locally, and using your own skills to support your community.</span></p><p><span>This episode is about </span><strong>community pressure, accountability, and joyful resistance</strong><span> — because authoritarianism depends on silence and isolation, and we refuse both.</span></p><p><span>⚠️ </span><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></p><p><span>Although La-CoHost is a lawyer, everything shared in this episode (and ALL EPISODES for that matter unless otherwise stated) is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Please do your own research and consult a qualified attorney for legal questions.</span></p><h2><span>Resources & Notes</span></h2><p><strong>Minnesota-Specific Support</strong></p><ul><li><span>Stand With Minnesota</span></li><li><a href="https://standwithminnesota.com/" rel="nofollow">https://standwithminnesota.com</a></li></ul><p><strong>Know Your Rights / Legal & Protest Support</strong></p><ul><li><span>American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)</span></li><li><a href="https://www.aclu.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.aclu.org</a></li><li><span>Immigrant Legal Resource Center</span></li><li><a href="https://www.ilrc.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ilrc.org</a></li></ul><p><strong>Immigrant Legal Defense & Advocacy</strong></p><ul><li><span>Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)</span></li><li><a href="https://www.chirla.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.chirla.org</a></li><li><span>Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC)</span></li><li><a href="https://floridaimmigrant.org/" rel="nofollow">https://floridaimmigrant.org</a></li><li><span>The Legal Aid Society (NY)</span></li><li><a href="https://legalaidnyc.org/" rel="nofollow">https://legalaidnyc.org</a></li><li><span>Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition (PIC)</span></li><li><a href="https://www.paimmigrant.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.paimmigrant.org</a></li><li><span>RAICES (Texas)</span></li><li><a href="https://www.raicestexas.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.raicestexas.org</a></li></ul><p><strong>Children’s Advocacy</strong></p><ul><li><span>Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights</span></li><li><a href="https://www.theyoungcenter.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.theyoungcenter.org</a></li></ul><p><strong>Civic Action Tools</strong></p><ul><li><span>5 Calls</span></li><li><a href="https://5calls.org/" rel="nofollow">https://5calls.org</a></li><li><span>Ballotpedia</span></li><li><a href="https://ballotpedia.org/" rel="nofollow">https://ballotpedia.org</a></li></ul><p><strong>Democracy & Policy Reform</strong></p><ul><li><span>End Citizens United</span></li><li><a href="https://endcitizensunited.org/" rel="nofollow">https://endcitizensunited.org</a></li></ul><p><strong>Case Tracker App:</strong></p><p><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/case-tracker-for-uscis-nvc/id921827126" rel="nofollow">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/case-tracker-for-uscis-nvc/id921827126</a></p><p><br></p><p><span>#VitalQuestions #VitalQuestionsPodcast #WhatCanIDo #ImmigrantJustice #AbolishICE #ACLU #KnowYourRights #CommunityCare #JoyfulResistance #MutualAid #ResistFascism #IndependentJournalism</span></p>
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- What is Roots and Real?
<p>Che Guerrero, an independent journalist, content creator and comedian, and "La Co-host", a lawyer looking to help the masses in their critical thinking skills, dive into social injustice issues, news stories, pop culture and everything in between while showing their research methods in arriving to their conclusions. Listen and follow along to level-up your research skills!</p><p>(**LEGAL DISCLAIMER FROM "LA CO-HOST": THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONSULT WITH A QUALIFIED ATTORNEY REGARDING ANY SPECIFIC LEGAL QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE.**)</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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