Radical Roots Podcast

🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 33: DOGE is Dead. Musk is Loose. What Now?📅 Sunday, June 1, 2025 | 🕗 8:30 PM ET This week, we jump into a series of events that highlight the intersections of local politics, national controversies, and global human rights concerns. In this episode:🤵🏼Monroe Mayor Robert Burns' Lavish Campaign Kickoff: A look into Mayor Burns' opulent fundraising event...

🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 32 | United Fronts: Building Coalitions from Monroe NC to the World📅 Sunday, May 25 | 🕗 8:30 PM ET | 📍 Live from Union County, NCAs we mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s death, we’re not just remembering — we’re organizing. From local power to BIG BAD BILLS, and plays to global unrest, this episode confronts today’s boldest challenges and rallies for...

🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 31: From Undocumented to Unstoppable📅 Sunday, May 18 | 🕗 8:30 PM ET | 📍 Live from Charlotte, NCThis week, we’re joined by Juan Diego “JD” Mazuera Arias—immigrant rights advocate, community organizer, and Charlotte City Council District 5 candidate. From undocumented student to civic leader, JD’s story is a powerful testament to resilience, representation, and...

🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 30: Alcatraz, Habeas, & the Rise of Stephen Miller's Supremacist Policy📅 Sunday, May 11 | 🕗 8:30 PM ET | 📍 Live from Union County, NCIn this episode, we delve into the latest developments shaking the foundations of American democracy:🗝️ Trump's Alcatraz RevivalPresident Trump announces plans to reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison, citing it as a sy...

🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 29: SINNERS – Blood, Blues & Black Resistance📅 Thursday, May 8 | 🕗 8:30 PM ET | 📍 Live from Union County, NCTonight, we dive deep into Sinners (2025), the groundbreaking Southern Gothic horror film by Ryan Coogler starring Michael B. Jordan. Set in 1930s Mississippi, this vampire thriller isn't just about the supernatural—it's a diverse and profoun...

🎙️ Radical Roots Podcast – Ep 28: Sinners, Saints, and Systems of Oppression... Donny the next Pope?📅 Sunday, May 4 | 🕗 8:30 PM ET | 📍 Live from Union County, NCTonight’s episode dives headfirst into the controversy, contradictions, and consequences of power, politics, and media. We’re talking about the provocative film Sinners — and breaking down headlines that expose the hypocrisy of the mome...

🎙️ 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, la...

🎙️ 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...

🎙️ 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 enviro...

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 d...

🎙️ 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 inclu...

🎙️ 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 Boa...

🎙️ 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....

🎙️ 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...

🚨 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...

📢 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 grassro...

📢 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 w...

📢 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 ri...

🔥 Episode 15 | Radical Roots Podcast 🔥Organizing for Power: Voter Suppression, Messaging, and Elon Musk’s First Cabinet Meeting 🔔 Follow so you never miss an episode! 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 Caroli...

🎙 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 –...

📢 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 – 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...

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. 🔥 Monr...

📢 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 th...

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 Reflectio...