[Preview] S3E7 Leadership & Organizing in Uncertain Times

Sam Chavez

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 this week, we speak with leaders from Get Free, the youth led organization. In our private conversation, we discuss their leadership conference and how they are strategizing in this moment: A look into Get Free’s organizing leadership …

S3E6 The 1st 100 Days | We ‘Get Free’ When We Are All Free

Sam Chavez

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 this week, we speak to Executive Director, Nicole Carty (she/her) and Communications Director, Anthony Vidal Torres (he/him) about Get Free, the youth led organization. We dove into what organizing means in 2025: Why Get Free, a youth-led …

🌱 TikTok Ban: a Harbinger for the Social Future

Sam Chavez

Hey y’all! Welcome back. We have tech & disinformation expert, Joe Cardillo, on to dig into TikTok’s eventful January and how it’s a harbinger for more social media uncertainty to come. Upgrade by Friday for 25% off to get access …

🌱 We Are the Message

Sam Chavez

Hey y’all! Welcome back and welcome to season 3 of the roots of change podcast! In our 2025 kickoff, host Sam Chavez (she/they/he) shares a quick update about our visions for 2025 and reflect on Modern Hollywood’s impact on society …

Reflecting on Elections & the Future of Organizing

Sam Chavez

It’s been one week since the 2024 U.S. election and many are still processing, while others are acting and building (I’m moving through both). I want to speak to you no matter where you find yourself. I had planned a …

Elevating Real People in Down Ballot Elections

Sam Chavez

I’ve been on the road in Southwest swing states for almost a month! I’ve been lucky enough to meet some amazing local and state candidates who are just real people who are working hard and caring for their communities. It …