Breakdances With Wolves

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Ep. 101 - The Intersection Of Natives & Black Folk Feb 05, 2019

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Gyasi and Wes sit down with the young homie Randy Tippins to talk the intersection of Black and Native identity, what it means and how to navigate it.

Ep. 100 - A Conversation With Nathan Phillips Jan 30, 2019

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Not a lot to say about this one. And we shouldn't have to. We're talking with Native icon and activist Nathan Phillips about the Covington kids, the Black Israelites, his history and his character.

Ep. 99 - Media Representation & Politics with writer Rebecca Nagle & Matt Remle Jan 24, 2019

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Gyasi and Wes are joined by Last Real Indians' Matt Remle and force of nature Rabecca Nagle to talk about Liz Warren, Native internal politics, media representation and controlling the narrative! It's a deep dive into how Natives can take control of their stories and their future.

Ep. 98 - Cyntoia Brown Victory?, The Arrugh, Deb Haaland & 3 Things Jan 15, 2019

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The gang is back in the building and they have the place all to themselves, it's a deeper dive into three stories that together paint a picture of what's wrong with in our darkest corners and what lights are shining a way out: Cyntoia Brown, R. Kelly and the newly elected Native Women in the Congress of the United States. Plus those three things we're feeling.

Ep. 97 - Effed Up in Albuquerque with Leon Howard of the ACLU Jan 07, 2019

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The recent assault of a Native American high school student in Albuquerque that ended with his hair being forcibly cut hasn't raised as much notice in mainstream media, or resulted in the sanctions one might expect. Gyasi and the gang are joined by attorney Leon Howard to discuss the case and the inexcusable inaction around it.

Ep. 96 - Your Old Tweets Will Kill You + Christmas! Dec 17, 2018

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Gyasi and Wes are blessed once again with the presence of the wonderful Mama Mint Diva, who back from here east coast tour, has a lot to say. Which is good, because on today's menu are Kevin Hart's boneheaded stunts, Christmas and few things we're feelin'.

Ep. 95 - Live From South Seattle College Dec 11, 2018

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Aaaaaaay! We did a show live at South Seattle College. Not all the audio went as planned (we blame our token white dude), but what we do have is a little bit about who we are, what we do, and the things in life that have us feeling good. Plus if you stick around 'til the end, we have some dope music from Anthony Bluehorse. Dig in family, we do this for you!

Ep. 94 - Pretendians w. Fern Renville & Roger Fernandes Dec 03, 2018

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Gyasi and Wes are joined by Fern Renville and Roger Fernandes to talk Identity, Indigeneity, Pretendians, and culture intertwined with the idea of who we are and where we belong.

Ep. 93 - The Amazing Elaine Miles, Actress Nov 27, 2018

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Gyasi and Wes are joined by the funny, sweet and amazing Elaine Miles, an actress known for roles in TV's Northern Exposure and Smoke Signals among a lot of other stuff. It's an amazing conversation about chance, opportunity and life in the entertainment world.

Ep. 92 - Native American Heritage Month w. Sarah Ortiz & OG Nancy Shippentower Nov 12, 2018

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Gyasi and Wes are joined by educator and activist Sarah Marie Ortiz and Triple OG Warrior Woman Nancy Shippentower to talk Native American Heritage Month, and whether or not it's something positive or just tokenism. Or maybe something else. Kick back and get a dose of Native magic.

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