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Sam Oser
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Reporting on the movements that fight back at All Real Radio.

  1. Music Empowering Social Justice: Root Cause w/ Andrea

    2d ago

    Music Empowering Social Justice: Root Cause w/ Andrea

    There are so many ways to show up in the movement. From protests at the front lines to mutual aid and policy work, there isn't a shortage of ways to show up in whatever capacity you can. This interview focuses on combining the music community with the political community.  Andrea is the founder of Root Cause which is a community kick back that uplifts musicians in the community and brings in social justice initiatives.

    22 min
  2. What is War Tax Resistance?

    Jun 11

    What is War Tax Resistance?

    From local taxes to state and federal, the money we pay our government continues to fund atrocities that violate human rights. Our taxes continue to fund "wars" that no one asked for. Ken from the the National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee (NWTRCC) joins me to talk about the ongoing movement to resist war taxes. We talk about the history of war tax resistance, what it looks like now, along with myths and general education. NWTRCC is a coalition of local, regional, and national groups and individuals from across the United States. For everyone interested in or actively refusing to pay taxes for war, NWTRCC offers information, referral, support, resources, publicity, campaign sponsorship, and connection to an international network of conscientious objectors to war taxes.

    23 min
  3. Tenant Rights Movement in Houston

    May 24

    Tenant Rights Movement in Houston

    When folks think about public safety, they tend to think about cops. Instead of seeing cops as a means of safety, what else can keep us safe? Housing as a human right is one of the many ways we can reimagine safety in our communities.  Dominica and Diana from Houston Tenants Union (HTU) join me to talk about how housing is a human right and provide tips on how to read your lease. HTU's meetings are weekly with a potluck, childcare, and an option to join online.

    31 min
  4. Movement for a People's Budget in Houston

    May 8

    Movement for a People's Budget in Houston

    As we all watch the national news, it feels helpless watching our tax dollars go to endless violence, bailing out corporations, and a random ballroom. However, every city and county has a budget season! The season for the Houston budget is here, and there is a movement demanding a budget that serves the working class. The Houston People's Budget is a community movement to demand elected officials prioritize community safety, public infrastructure, and flood prevention for Houston and Harris County. Felix from West Street Recovery, NAC, and the Houston People's Budget joins me to talk about how the current budget overfunds police while not paying city workers a living wage and cutting public services in general. The FY2026 budget cut $122M from public health, parks, libraries, housing, and the arts, reduced the total city workforce by 10%, and diverted $90M meant for drainage. We talk about the ways in which you can join the movement and help with plenty of events coming up before the vote in June.

    23 min
  5. How Houston Electeds are Over-Complying w/ ICE

    Feb 9

    How Houston Electeds are Over-Complying w/ ICE

    Houston city officials and police are cowardly claiming they are “just following” the 2017 SB4 (the “Anti-Sanctuary” law). However, the law mandates compliance with ICE detainers, formal requests to hold someone already in custody. It does not require, or even mention, compliance with ICE administrative warrants.  This means HPD is doing more than the controversial state law requires, essentially volunteering for federal immigration enforcement while violating the 4th amendment. Jennifer, a policy attorney with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC), joins me to break it all down. Resources so you can learn more: https://store.ilrc.org/ https://houston-leads.org/rapid-response-training/https://houston-leads.org/current-campaigns/

    41 min
  6. Movement to End Houston Police's Collaboration w/ ICE

    Feb 2

    Movement to End Houston Police's Collaboration w/ ICE

    We all know what's going on with ICE. There is movement in Houston putting pressure on City Council to end collaboration with ICE. Thuan and Adam from Houston DSA, part of the Houston Leads coalition, join me to talk about the current movement to put pressure on to get ICE out of the city.  There are a few ways to get involved! From helping get signatures for petitions, showing up to city council and county commissioners meetings, to doing rapid response training. We are not hopeless!

    29 min
  7. Bridging the Gap: Connecting Farmers & Community

    Jan 25

    Bridging the Gap: Connecting Farmers & Community

    Farmers love to farm. They love plants more than they love people, and I don't blame them. How can farmers and the community connect, reinvigorate the food supply chain, and keep farm safety a priority? Jonathan from the Kalos Project joins me to discuss challenges farmers face and how their work aims to bridge the gap between farmers and the community. https://www.instagram.com/kalosproject.earth/

    25 min
  8. Building Community Through Growing Food

    12/18/2025

    Building Community Through Growing Food

    Nothing quite brings community together more than food. AJ from Lone Oak Farm Tech joins me to talk about being a first generation farmer while also working on conservation efforts along the Colorado River. We cover her adventure into rural farming, the plans for the farm contributing to local food supply, and she offers tips on how to engage with your HOA or apartment complex for a community garden.

    22 min
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