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 cowardicePete 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