2026 State of Tech with Sam & Joe

Hi y’all! 👋🏽 Joe Cardillo (they/them) and Sam Chavez (she/they/he) are back to tackle the big topic of Big Tech as we close 2025 and the 1st year of Trump's 2nd term. We cover how tech has changed drastically and how activists, organizers, & organizations can navigate the uncertainty with grace and humanity. We bring in some of our old school love of the internet as we envision a hopeful tech future without the bros at the helm. "We need to invest in people, not AI." 🌱 <a href="https://www.rootschangemedia.com/#/portal/">Become a Seedling Member Today! </a> Get more behind-the-scenes action from our trip and go deeper with activists & organizers at just $2/month. Timestamps: 00:00 The Power of Tech and a Hopeful Future 06:10 Navigating Big Tech's Limitations 11:50 The Importance of Friction in Connection 17:28 Rediscovering Humanity in Tech 21:16 Celebrating the Joy of Niche Communities 23:25 The Intersection of Science and Media 26:28 Local News and