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Organizing Chaos
by Roots to Results
If democracy had a group chat, this would be it. In 30 minutes or less, we unpack current events, legislation, and organizing strategies that build real power. Smart, candid, and a little irreverent — it’s how we make sense of the mess and move the movement forward. Hosted by Roots to Results Founders Laura Miranda-Browne and Sarah Virgo and Creative Director Meg Simons.
Episodes
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Democracy.exe: AI on the Ballot
If I say “AI” and it makes you think of ChatGPT, bunnies on trampolines, or “see what I would look like in the 80’s!”, you’re not wrong, but you’re also missing what’s likely going to be the most important issue ahead of the midterms. AI is an electric bill issue, a water issue, a climate issue…
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Parenting and Politics with Jamie McGonnigal
When did parenting get so political? The short answer is, it always has been. The Organizing Chaos team chatted with Maryland School Board Candidate (and parent) Jamie McGonnigal about how to have it all (and by all, we mean how to parent your kids, live your values, and not lose your mind in the...
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Supreme Court Chaos
Can your state hold companies accountable for their role in climate change? Can we protect our communities and ban assault weapons? Will Republicans just let us vote already? Find out on this season of "The Supreme Court"! [we hope you read this in your best TV announcer voice] Meg and Laura…
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Unpacking The Summer
Organizing Chaos is back to unpack what the hell happened over the past three months. From diarrhea lettuce to Trump's attempts to end mail-in voting, we'll cover the summer's hottest headlines and give you the tools you need to do something about it.
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Healthcare: The American Way
What if healthcare wasn't tied to your job? What if getting sick didn't mean risking bankruptcy? And what would it actually take to guarantee healthcare for everyone in America? In this episode of Organizing Chaos, we break down one of the most debated issues in American politics: universal...
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You call this Justice? Unpacking the Supreme Court with Rachel Sklar
The Supreme Court shapes everything from our rights to our daily lives—but who is it really working for? We’re joined by Rachel Sklar to break down recent decisions, what they mean, and why “justice” doesn’t always feel so just.
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Sleep Is Not a Luxury. It's a Strategy.
We thought this was going to be a conversation about rest and self-care tips for burnt-out organizers. We were not prepared for what actually happened. Lindsay Scola (former Obama campaign advance staffer turned sleep expert) joins us to talk about why so many of us are exhausted, why our doctors...
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In the News: The WTF Edition
Let’s be honest—March felt like it lasted approximately 14 years, so we’re doing an “In the News” recap to try and make sense of the ongoing fever dream that is the Trump administration. We’re breaking down some of the headlines you probably saw (and some you maybe wish you hadn’t): the Markwayne...
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Women's History Month: Heroes and Villains
Oh look. A podcast of women talking about Women’s History Month. Groundbreaking… except this one actually is. We’re flipping the script with a game of Two Heroes and a Villain. Each of us brings two women we admire and one we’d gladly erase from history. One minute each. Round-robin style. If you...
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DON’T. SKIP. THE. PRIMARIES.
Primaries are often called “the election before the election” for a reason. In this episode of Organizing Chaos, we break down how primaries became such a powerful part of American politics, why turnout is usually so low, and why skipping them can shape the outcome of elections long before...
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Vaccines, AI, the SAVE Act — Oh My!
Breaking news or breaking democracy? You’ve seen them flash across your phone as a breaking news alert. You’ve seen them across your social media feeds, but what is ACTUALLY the point of some of the most salacious and scary headlines? You mean, other than to drive eyeballs and increase profits?...
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What Community-Led Immigration Advocacy Looks Like Right Now
This episode is a little different. Instead of our usual banter, we’re having a deeper conversation about what’s happening right now and what it means for our communities. We’re joined by our very first guest, Ana Paola Pazmiño, of Resistencia en Acción, a grassroots migrant justice organization...
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Grassroots vs Astroturfing
A love letter to real organizing; the kind that involves clipboards, phone calls, and community trust, not just hashtags and photo ops. We’ll explore how to tell the difference between authentic grassroots work and performative political theater.
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Manifesting Greatness
Grab your crystals (or your spreadsheets) — we’re manifesting. Instead of looking back, we’re starting this season by naming what we want from 2026. In this episode, we talk about what we’re hoping to see from our candidates, our political parties, and our friends and neighbors as we head into…
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GTFO Awards
2025 has been a s#itshow, and we’re done. Before we look ahead to 2026, we want to give a final “don’t let the door hit you on the way out” to the things we’re leaving behind in 2025. Welcome to the "GTFO Awards"!
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Local Politics
Elections aren’t just about the White House. They start in your backyard. We’ll talk about why local politics matter, who’s actually running your town, and how potholes might be the most underrated political issue of our time.
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Thanksgiving Survival Guide
Stuffing, sides, and unsolicited political opinions. This episode breaks down how to survive Thanksgiving debates — from “pass the potatoes” to “please stop quoting Facebook.” Already grabbed our Thanksgiving Rebuttal Guide? Pair it with this episode and consider yourself fully armed for the…
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Organizing Chaos Minisode: Shutdown Reactions
The shutdown is (mostly) over, but at what cost? We’re talking fallout, funding, and the fine print behind America’s favorite political dysfunction.
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Organizing Chaos Minisode: The Epstein Files
CONTENT WARNING: This video contains discussions of sexual violence and violence against children.
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America's Favorite Dysfunction: The Government Shutdown
NOTE: This episode was recorded on November 2, 2025 - before the deal to end the government shutdown was reached. The government’s closed, but the drama’s wide open. We’ll explain what a shutdown really means, who’s impacted, and why this political Groundhog Day keeps happening —all while trying...
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The Hangover Episode: Election Reactions
Grab your snacks and pour a drink. The ballots are counted, the dust is settling, and we’re here with caffeine, group texts, and too many tabs open to break it all down. In this reaction episode, we’re unpacking the results, analyzing the shifts, and figuring out what it all means for 2026.
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Predicting the Future: 2025 Elections
Hey organizers! It's election season, and what better way to kick off a new podcast than with our predictions for the 2025 elections. Grab a snack, lock in, and join Roots to Results co-founders Laura Miranda-Browne and Sarah Virgo and Creative Director Meg Simons as we talk about the elections...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If democracy had a group chat, this would be it. In 30 minutes or less, we unpack current events, legislation, and organizing strategies that build real power. Smart, candid, and a little irreverent — it’s how we make sense of the mess and move the movement forward. Hosted by Roots to Results Founders Laura Miranda-Browne and Sarah Virgo and Creative Director Meg Simons.
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If democracy had a group chat, this would be it. In 30 minutes or less, we unpack current events, legislation, and organizing strategies that build real power. Smart, candid, and a little irreverent — it’s how we make sense of the mess and move the movement forward. Hosted by Roots to Results...
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