Getting to the Root of it with Venus Roots Podcast
1) Ramsey 4 Governor and a Socialist California
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 h...Show More
2) War on Venezuela and Latin America, with Manolo de los Santos
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....Show More
3) Why Is the US Escalating Against Venezuela? with Zoe Alexandra of Peoples Dispatch
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...Show More
4) Perfect Victims, with Mohammed el-Kurd
In this episode, Niki interviews Palestinian poet, author, and organizer, Mohammed el-KurdΒ to discuss his latest book, Perfect Victims: And The Politics of Appeal. The two unpack the complicity of wes...Show More
5) The Encampments, with Kei Pritsker
In this episode, Niki interviews Kei Prister, co-director ofΒ The Encampments, to discuss the new film, the impact of the student intifada a year later, and what this fight signals for the future of th...Show More
6) Love in a F*cked up World, With Dean Spade
In this Valentine's Day special episode, Niki interviews Dean Spade, a queer and trans organizer, attorney, and an author. They ground the conversation in Dean's new book, Love in a F*cked up World: H...Show More
7) Seed Saving as an Antidote to Colonization, with Vivien Sansour of Palestine Heirloom Seed Library
In this episode, Niki interviews Vivien Sansour, founder of Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. In this conversation, the two discuss the ritual of seed saving among colonized peoples and the many ways i...Show More
8) The Incoming Trump Administration, with Eugene Puryear
In this episode, Niki interviews Eugene Puryear, an author, journalist, and host of Breakthrough News. In this conversation, the two discuss the incoming Trump administration and its implications on t...Show More
9) Audre Lorde and June Jordan's Black Feminism and Palestine, with Marina Magloire
In this episode, Niki interviews Marina Magloire, Atlanta-based Black Feminism scholar, professor, and author of We Pursue Our Magic: A Spiritual History of Black Feminism. In this conversation, the t...Show More
Audre Lorde and June Jordan's Black Feminism and Palestine, with Marina Magloire
49:16 | Aug 27th, 2024
10) US Out of Korea, with Jamie Tyberg of Nodutdol
In this episode, Niki interviews Jamie Tyberg, organizer with Nodutdol to discuss why the Korean War is so unknown amongst Americans, why there are "two" Koreas, the US' continued and increasing aggre...Show More