Radical Roots Podcast
Radical Roots Podcast
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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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The podcast engages with themes of voter suppression, grassroots organizing, and political strategy, with episodes exploring the impact of gerrymandering legislation in North Carolina, the role of community activism in elections, and the historical context behind current political struggles, such as the discussions on economic justice and racial equity.

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.
In politics, local leadership usually leads to larger opportunities to stand up for and protect more and more people. That is the case with Rev. John Kirkpatrick who is a staple in Union County, NC. He has served multiple terms on the school board and is now settign his sights on the NC statehouse to represent his district. We sit down with him to discuss his political motivations, what his vision for NC 55 looks like, and what he needs from the community to help him create change.

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