Radical Roots Podcast – Episode 37: Juneteenth Reckoning, ICE Overreach & Trump’s Iran Gamble Thursday, June 19, 2025 | 8:30 PM ET | Live from Union County, NCThis episode cuts to the bone—probing how history, power, and performance shape our world. From Juneteenth's uneasy truths to federal overreach and a billionaire’s geopolitical game, we're not just talking—we're demanding accountability. Juneteenth in the Upside-DownWhat does freedom even mean in 2025? Is Juneteenth a breakthrough or a breakdown? We explore why celebration without action rings hollow. Potential WWIII: Trump’s Iran GambleTrump’s playing a geopolitical game: “I may do it, I may not do it”—with Iran poised on the brink. He’s sent bombs and drones streaking toward Middle East war, while teasing diplomacy like it’s a negotiation tactic. It's not politics—it’s performance art with global consequences. State Overreach: NYC Comptroller Detained by ICEBrad Lander was cuffed in an immigration court just for asking questions. We unpack the chilling message this sends about the weaponization of state power—and how it undermines civil courage. economictimes.indiatimes.com US v. Skrmetti: Courts, Law & Trans RightsThe Supreme Court has green-lit bans on gender-affirming care for minors. We dissect how legal institutions are embedding oppression—and what real resistance looks like beyond the ballot box. Final Charge:No more artifice. No more passive observance. This Juneteenth, this moment, demands courage. What are you building—Delegate? Organizer? Neighbor? Ally? Because if you're not building something bold, you're bowing to the status quo. Join the Conversation: Share your take below! Follow us on Instagram: @RadicalRootsPodcast Subscribe & hit the bell—there’s no safe option left.#RadicalRootsPodcast #Juneteenth #Iran #Israel #Trump #MAGA #tuckercarlson #tedcruz #trans #BlackResistance #UnionCountyNC #GrassrootsMovement #blackpodcasts #blackvoices #latinovoices #nokings #blackvoices #latinovoices