Organizing Chaos

Roots to Results
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If democracy had a group chat, this would be it. In 20 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

  1. 4D AGO

    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?  Sometimes, sadly, it is to further an agenda as opposed to report the news accurately. During this episode we will take a look at a few recent headlines and talk about what is really behind the story.  There will probably be musical theater references. Sarah has been warned.

    23 min

  2. FEB 11

    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 working to educate, empower, and organize migrant communities to defend their human and civil rights. As national attention turns to recent events in Minnesota, this conversation looks beyond headlines to examine what is often missing from mainstream coverage, how systems of enforcement impact communities on the ground, and why solidarity begins at the local level. Together, we talk about community safety, organizing in moments of crisis, and what meaningful support looks like for people who want to show up for their neighbors. This conversation goes beyond our usual episode length. The full interview is available on our YouTube channel. To learn more about Resistencia en Acción or to support their work, visit https://resistenciaenaccionnj.org/

    22 min

  3. JAN 22

    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.

    21 min

  4. JAN 9

    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 yet another year of organizing and pushing back against fascism. We’re manifesting clarity, courage, and communities that choose each other over cynicism — because hope isn’t naïve, it’s strategic.

    18 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    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"!

    22 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    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.

    22 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    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 dinner table. #OrganizingChaosPod #RootsToResults

    21 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    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.

    16 min

  9. 11/15/2025

    Organizing Chaos Minisode: The Epstein Files

    CONTENT WARNING: This video contains discussions of sexual violence and violence against children.

    17 min

  10. 11/10/2025

    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 not to shut ourselves down in the process.

    21 min

  11. 11/06/2025

    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.

    24 min

  12. 10/28/2025

    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 we're watching in 2025 and what the upcoming races can tell us about 2026.

    20 min
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About

If democracy had a group chat, this would be it. In 20 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.

Information

  • Creator
    Roots to Results
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Roots to Results
  • Show Website
    Organizing Chaos