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Getting to the Root of it with Venus Roots

niki franco
Palestine
U.S. Imperialism
Korean War
Venezuela
Reunification Of Korea
Nodutdol
Anti-War Movement
SOUTH KOREA
North Korea
Gaza
United States
Israel
Mass Protests
Militarization
U.S. Military Bases
Sanctions
Palestine Heirloom Seed Library
Colonization
Party For Socialism and Liberation
Capitalism

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... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Niki interviews author, writer, and organizer Bobuq Sayed about their new forthcoming debut novel, No God But Us.

In the conversation, the two explore the responsibility of writers and artists, speak against pinkwashing, and how the... more

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 uni... more

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 d... more

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 m... more

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Boruq Sayed
Writer, organizer, author
Author of No God But Us
Episode: No God But Us, with author Bobuq Sayed
Ramsey Robinson
Candidate for Governor of California
Peace and Freedom Party
Episode: Ramsey 4 Governor and a Socialist California
Manolo de los Santos
Executive Director at the People's Forum
People's Forum
Episode: War on Venezuela and Latin America, with Manolo de los Santos
Mohammed Al-Kurd
Writer, poet, and organizer
Episode: Perfect Victims, with Mohammed el-Kurd
Kei Pritsker
Journalist with Breakthrough News and co-director of The Encampments
Breakthrough News
Episode: The Encampments, with Kei Pritsker
Vivien Sansour
An author, storyteller, and the founder of Palestine Heirloom Seed Library.
Palestine Heirloom Seed Library
Episode: Seed Saving as an Antidote to Colonization, with Vivien Sansour of Palestine Heirloom Seed Library
Eugene Puryear
Journalist and author, host on Breakthrough News
Episode: The Incoming Trump Administration, with Eugene Puryear
Marina Magloire
Scholar and professor at Emory University, author of 'We Pursue Our Magic, A Spiritual History of Black Feminism'
Emory University
Episode: Audre Lorde and June Jordan's Black Feminism and Palestine, with Marina Magloire
Jamie Tyberg
Organizer with Nodutdol
Nodutdol
Episode: US Out of Korea, with Jamie Tyberg of Nodutdol

Host

Niki Franco
Host of conversations focused on radical truth-telling, community organization, and social justice. Niki serves as a facilitator for collective study and navigation of oppression-related discourse.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
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    Waiting for your interview with Butch Ware. 😌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    falkor4ever
    United States3 months ago
  • Trust this.

    This is a voice I trust. I enjoy the scholarship, vulnerability, eloquent rage and sisterhood in every show. Thank you 🙏🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Customer 2547
    United States4 years ago
  • an enlightening experience

    to be brief, this podcast is an amazing opportunity to expand perspective, to ground yourself in the perspectives that seek to support historically marginalized and oppressed communities. it asks some important questions and doesn't impose answers and for that, it is one of my favs!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jadejojo
    United States5 years ago
  • a must listen for all

    Niki’s timing is impeccable and brilliant. Each episodes ushers us into the important and pressing conversations we need to have with ourselves and with each other in community. Tracing the organizing and intellectual traditions of our elders, Niki unmoors the realities of our present and asks us to imagine more for ourselves. I can’t think of a better podcast to listen to. It brings me joy, laughter, wisdom while also guiding me into a reflective moment after each episode. Truly amazing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mariana peñaloza
    United States5 years ago
  • A cultural reset

    This podcast keeps me clear and honest about our collective dreams of liberation. So grateful to see content like this existing in the world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clarissa brooks
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for its engaging conversations that challenge oppressive systems and provide a space for reflection and community building.

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Ramsey 4 Governor and a Socialist California
Q: How do you see the future of the Peace and Freedom Party beyond elections?
Beyond the electoral system, it's about mass movements that demand our rights and ensure accountability from elected officials through street protests and community organizing.
Ramsey 4 Governor and a Socialist California
Q: How does your platform respond to the crisis around ICE?
My platform will ban collaboration between state agencies and ICE, ensuring that all immigrants, documented or not, receive housing, healthcare, and jobs.
Ramsey 4 Governor and a Socialist California
Q: What does it mean to guarantee an affordable cost of living for all Californians?
Guaranteeing an affordable cost of living means taxing the wealthy and banning corporate lobbying so that the working populace can reclaim the wealth they generate.
Ramsey 4 Governor and a Socialist California
Q: Can you talk to us a little bit about the Peace and Freedom Party? What is it about and why did you decide to run through this party?
The Peace and Freedom Party started in 1967 to provide an anti-war platform when neither the Democrats nor Republicans offered one, linking together various struggles to keep the party viable over decades.
Seed Saving as an Antidote to Colonization, with Vivien Sansour of Palestine Heirloom Seed Library
Q: What are some specific lessons from your work around the seed library?
One lesson is to listen to and respect the relationships people have with their land.

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1. Boruq Sayed
2. Ramsey Robinson
3. Manolo de los Santos
4. Mohammed Al-Kurd
5. Kei Pritsker
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