🌱 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 …

The Margin of Effort | 2024 Voting & Activism

Sam Chavez

I had an amazing chat with political organizer, Natalie Burdick, where we discussed the upcoming election, Democratic messaging, and the importance of strategic campaign efforts in Arizona and the California Central Valley. Focusing on Impactful Campaign Efforts The 3 Messaging …

Disrupting Misogynoir at Top of the Ticket

Sam Chavez

Hi Y’all! 👋🏽 As soon as enthusiasm grew around VP Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President, mysogynoir and racism in media accelerated. I spoke with Dr. Heliana Ramirez about the impact of racial trauma, the concept of misogynoir, …