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Getting to the Root of it with Venus Roots

Getting to the Root of it with Venus Roots

By: niki franco
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join niki franco (venus roots), a community organizer, writer, and facilitator of spaces for collective study, as she leans into conversations of radical truth-telling with artists, theorists, and organizers living in a world of rigid binaries and multiple truths. she navigates the urgency of solidarity, ancestral preservation, and dismantling systems of oppression that inform and deform our lives. @venusroots www.venusroots.com© 2026 niki franco Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ramsey 4 Governor and a Socialist California
    Jan 27 2026

    In this episode, Niki interviews Ramsey Robinson, a candidate for governor of California representing the Peace and Freedom Party. They discuss Ramsey's socialist platform and key issues such as the housing crisis, healthcare access, the need for union jobs, and the impact of billionaires on the economy.

    Ramsey emphasizes the importance of building working-class power and the role of the Peace and Freedom Party, which was started by the Black Panther Party and anti-war student organizers in the 60's. You can learn more about Ramsey's campaign at www.ramsey4gov.com

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    55 mins
  • War on Venezuela and Latin America, with Manolo de los Santos
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode, Niki interviews Manolo Los Santos to discuss the alarming political escalations in Latin America, particularly focusing on U.S. imperialism and its impact on countries like Venezuela. They explore the historical context of military dictatorships, the current geopolitical landscape, and the interconnectedness of global struggles for liberation and dignity.

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    42 mins
  • Why Is the US Escalating Against Venezuela? with Zoe Alexandra of Peoples Dispatch
    Oct 1 2025

    In this episode, Niki interviews journalist Zoe Alexandra of Peoples Dispatch to discuss the escalating military presence of the U.S. in the Caribbean, particularly focusing on Venezuela. They explore the implications of U.S. sanctions, the role of media in shaping public perception, and the historical context of U.S. interventions in Latin America. The conversation highlights the regional responses to U.S. aggression, the current mood in Venezuela, and calls for action among listeners to challenge the narratives surrounding these issues.

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    57 mins
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