the roots of change agency

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 We’re back for season 4 to combat the storytelling that the regime is spreading. Host Sam Chavez discusses the importance of storytelling in activism and social change. They highlight the current socio-political climate, emphasizing the need for …

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 For our last public podcast of the year, we root into the winter with collaborator Taryn Talley. We recorded on Trans Day of Remembrance and addressed the hate against the trans community as a fear of freedom. …

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 Joe Cardillo (they/them) and Sam Chavez (she/they/he) are back to tackle the big topic of Big Tech as we close 2025 and the 1st year of Trump’s 2nd term. We cover how tech has changed drastically and …

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, we unlock our 1st ever private podcast episode with guests Lisa Hurley and Sharon Hurley Hall to talk about rooted community that outlasts white supremacy. To commemorate the winter as a time of gathering, we …

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, we had double the Chavez! Host Sam Chavez (she/they/he) spoke with Andres Chavez (he/him) from the Chavez Foundation about the foundation’s work, the impact of the government shutdown on their programs, and the legacy of …

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, host Sam Chavez (she/they/he) speaks with astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo (she/her) about meeting fascism with care, community, & constellations. We dig into the intersection of astrology and activism, discussing how astrology can empower ourselves as individuals …

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, host Sam Chavez (she/they/he) speaks with community organizer, Daniella Sherrill (she/her) about the critical issues surrounding water access and rights in the Southwest, particularly in Arizona. She shares her experience with Arizona Water for All, …

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 this week, we officially land in Arizona after a looong drive through California. Arizona has so much beauty and nature to offer when we stop and listen. Watch on YouTube and PeerTube. At our camp spot, we …

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 This week, we dig into the sloppy AI news and why artificial intelligence will never be supportive for our movements. The latest news out of Big Tech and AI keep showing us who they are and what …