EPISODE · Feb 28, 2025 · 1H 39M
Radical Roots - Ep 14| Convo with Jordan Lopez, NC State House Representative. Purple State Politics
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🎙 Episode 14 Highlights:➡️ Interview with NC Rep. Jordan Lopez (HD 112) – The youngest Democrat in the NC House joins us to discuss his journey from community organizing to public office, policy priorities, and what it's like working in a GOP-controlled legislature. We talk affordable housing, food insecurity, public transit, and navigating partisan roadblocks.➡️ Inside the NC Legislature – What it really takes to pass legislation in a Republican supermajority state. Can bipartisanship work, or is it just a talking point?➡️ Fighting for Democracy – Rep. Lopez shares insights on resisting extremist policies, mobilizing communities, and how YOU can engage in the fight.➡️ Economic Blackout & Direct Action – What’s happening with the February 28th economic blackout? Why are mass boycotts a crucial tool for resistance?➡️ Republican Town Hall Chaos – Viral clips show GOP lawmakers getting dragged by their own voters. Is the MAGA base waking up, or is this just performative outrage?➡️ Elon Musk & AI National Security Risks – Why aren’t lawmakers demanding oversight on Musk’s unchecked access to government data and infrastructure? We discuss the real dangers of a billionaire controlling our cybersecurity.💥 Our Mission:We’re here to inform, inspire, and ignite action. Through real conversations, historical context, and radical honesty, we aim to help build a more just and equitable future—starting from the roots.📢 Join the Movement:👍 Like, share, and subscribe to keep the conversation going.📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content!💬 Drop a comment – we want to hear your thoughts!📌 #EconomicBlackout #Feb28 #RadicalRootsPodcast #JordanLopez #NCPolitics #AfroLatinoLeadership #CommunityAdvocacy #PublicService #LivePodcast #EastCharlotte #NCGA #YouthInPolitics #OrganizingForChange #RelationalOrganizing #EconomicJustice #NCPolitics #resistance #blackvoices #latinovoices #YouthInPolitics #GrassrootsOrganizing #NCDemocrats #PoliticalEngagement #FutureLeaders #elonmusk #MAGA #donaldtrump #ai
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🎙 Episode 14 Highlights:➡️ Interview with NC Rep. Jordan Lopez (HD 112) – The youngest Democrat in the NC House joins us to discuss his journey from community organizing to public office, policy priorities, and what it's like working in a GOP-controlled legislature. We talk affordable housing, food insecurity, public transit, and navigating partisan roadblocks.➡️ Inside the NC Legislature – What it really takes to pass legislation in a Republican supermajority state. Can bipartisanship work, or is it just a talking point?➡️ Fighting for Democracy – Rep. Lopez shares insights on resisting extremist policies, mobilizing communities, and how YOU can engage in the fight.➡️ Economic Blackout & Direct Action – What’s happening with the February 28th economic blackout? Why are mass boycotts a crucial tool for resistance?➡️ Republican Town Hall Chaos – Viral clips show GOP lawmakers getting dragged by their own voters. Is the MAGA base waking up, or is this just performative outrage?➡️ Elon Musk & AI National Security Risks – Why aren’t lawmakers demanding oversight on Musk’s unchecked access to government data and infrastructure? We discuss the real dangers of a billionaire controlling our cybersecurity.💥 Our Mission:We’re here to inform, inspire, and ignite action. Through real conversations, historical context, and radical honesty, we aim to help build a more just and equitable future—starting from the roots.📢 Join the Movement:👍 Like, share, and subscribe to keep the conversation going.📲 Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content!💬 Drop a comment – we want to hear your thoughts!📌 #EconomicBlackout #Feb28 #RadicalRootsPodcast #JordanLopez #NCPolitics #AfroLatinoLeadership #CommunityAdvocacy #PublicService #LivePodcast #EastCharlotte #NCGA #YouthInPolitics #OrganizingForChange #RelationalOrganizing #EconomicJustice #NCPolitics #resistance #blackvoices #latinovoices #YouthInPolitics #GrassrootsOrganizing #NCDemocrats #PoliticalEngagement #FutureLeaders #elonmusk #MAGA #donaldtrump #ai
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