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Native Land Pod

In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home.

In each episode, Angela, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country’s road to the polls.

Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim ‘Native Land.’ This isn’t just news analysis; it’s a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home.

Talk to us:

Angela Rye @angelarye

Andrew Gillum @andrewgillum

Bakari Sellers @bakarisellers

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From Presence to Power ft. Rashad Robinson | Angela Rye SoloPod Jul 21, 2026

Show notes

Why do some fights for justice hit a wall while others succeed?

That’s the central premise of civil rights leader Rashad Robinson’s new book, From Presence to Power (out July 28th). Marches and social media fads alone do not gain the needed leverage over politicians and corporate executives to make change. Rashad shows us how to get from point A to point B, and achieve real power.

Pre-Order From Presence to Power: https://www.rashadrobinson.com/

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Welcome home y’all!

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Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

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Will Hakeem Be Speaker? | NLP Replay Jul 19, 2026

Show notes

Democratic leadership in congress is split over a vote on blocking Israel aid.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told his colleagues that he will not support an amendment aimed at cutting off U.S. aid to Israel. His second-in-command, Katherine Clark, has said that she will.

Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #140 that aired on 07-16-26

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Rep Ro Khanna Detained by Settlers: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/12/detained-by-settlers-us-democrat-ro-khanna-now-faces-pro-israel-attacks

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Welcome home y’all!

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Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube.

Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

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Black Wealth in the Post-DEI Era | MiniPod Jul 17, 2026

Show notes

Was Jaylen Brown Traded for Advocating for Black Wealth?

Jaylen Brown is calling for NBA players to receive equity in the teams they play for. Is this why the Celtics traded him??

It’s not all about the NBA; Jaylen’s efforts to educate the Black community about wealth building do not go unnoticed on Native Land Pod.

Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPod.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

The Boston Exchange: https://bxchange.org/about/

Furloughs at the International African American Museum: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/jun/15/international-african-american-museum-furlough-staff

If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod.

Welcome home y’all!

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We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.

NativeLandPod.com

Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube.

Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

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Pardon me? Lil Boosie is BIG Mad! Jul 16, 2026

Show notes

H to the IZZO and is Yo President a Ho?!

The summer of scam continues! From Mississippi’s governor turning down SNAP funds, to Jay-Z fans crashing through security, to rapper Boosie paying two MAGA-thieves for a Trump pardon that never materialized.

And we’ve received your kind messages about host Andrew Gillum. We’ll playback some of your responses to last week’s episode.

Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 140 of Native Land Pod.

FYSA HEADLINES

--- NYC’s Mayor Mamdani comments on a security breach at a JAY-Z concert in New York.

--- Lindsay Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been tapped to replace Lindsay as S.C.’s acting senator.

--- E Jean Carroll has finally received $5.6 million from Trump after her successful sexual abuse and defamation case.

--- Rapper Boosie Badazz paid known MAGA scammers Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman $600K for a Trump pardon.

--- Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves opted out of Summer EBT (SNAP) for the third year in a row.

--- ICE officers fatally shoot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, two men in less than a week.

--- An update from Lil Durk’s attorney, Drew Findling. Lil Durk is facing a murder-for-hire charges.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

Rep Ro Khanna Detained by Settlers: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/12/detained-by-settlers-us-democrat-ro-khanna-now-faces-pro-israel-attacks

Mississippi Today on Summer EBT: https://mississippitoday.org/2026/07/06/mississippi-summer-hunger-kids/

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We are 110 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all!

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Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube.

Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

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RIP Lindsay? The Real Threat is the Consolidation of Power | Angela Rye SoloPod Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

Trump has been doing his best to bypass Congress and the courts whenever he can. In this episode, we take stock of how far Trump has gone to consolidate power in the executive branch.

In a recent example of executive power expanding, SCOTUS granted the president the right to fire independent Federal commissioners. Trump then removed ALL the board members of the Election Assistance Committee, an independent committee established by Congress to assist States during election time.

One of Trump’s most important supporters in his efforts to become a de facto king was Senator Lindsay Graham, who passed away last weekend.

Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat.

Welcome home y’all!

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We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.

NativeLandPod.com

Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube.

Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

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Are Our Children Safe with Their All-White Friend Group? | MiniPod Jul 10, 2026

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18-year-old Nolan Wells was found dead after going missing while boating off the coast of Mississippi with a group of all-white friends. Nolan is Black, mixed race.

In a county that is 66% white, 19% Black, the white sheriff was quick to close the investigation into Nolan’s death and say there was no wrongdoing. The mother of one of the boys involved is a local judge, and she was quick to get on social media and echo the sheriff’s statement.

We’re not saying there was foul play. We are saying that the rush to claim ‘no foul play’ breeds mistrust in a racially sensitive case.

Our hearts go out to the Wells family in their quest for answers.

GoFundMe for the Well’s Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-nolan-xavier-wells

If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod.

Welcome home y’all!

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We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.

NativeLandPod.com

Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube.

Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

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NLP Responds to the Allegations Against Andrew Jul 09, 2026

Show notes

Native Land Pod is without one of our hosts for this episode. We ask for your prayers and support for Andrew Gillum, who was arrested in Daphne, Alabama last week.

Andrew was charged with marijuana possession and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. One of the officers said they saw a glass pipe in the center console, prompting a search of his vehicle.

In this episode, our hosts respond to the press coverage of Andrew’s arrest, process hard feelings, and reflect on how best to support loved ones struggling with addiction.

Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 139 of Native Land Pod.

LINKS AND RESOURCES

The Grio Post about Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/p/DagtHtxjQ1t/?img_index=1

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00:00 Intro

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We are 117 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all!

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We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.

NativeLandPod.com

Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube.

Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

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Is America Great Yet? Live at Essence Fest Jul 08, 2026

Show notes

America turns 250 this year. It's also a midterm election year. We asked three special guests to answer the question: Is America Great Yet (no but seriously)?

Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum on stage at Essence Fest 2026 in New Orleans.

GUESTS

Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10)

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30)

State Sen. Royce Duplessis (LA District 5)

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Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube.

Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

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The Party We Built ft. Ashley Etienne | Angela Rye SoloPod Jul 07, 2026

Show notes

Black voters have delivered the Democratic Party victory after victory. In return, Democrats have failed to advance and protect the interests of the Black community. It’s time for a hard conversation.

Our guest today is Ashley Etienne and the topic is her recent op-ed article titled, “The Party We Built, The Bill Has Come Due.”

The episode starts with an update on Karmelo Anthony’s trial and NLP host Andrew Gillum’s recent arrest.

READ MORE

Ashley’s Op-Ed: https://www.essence.com/news/politics/black-people-democratic-party/

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Welcome home y’all!

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We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.

NativeLandPod.com

Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube.

Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

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Are Socialists Sabotaging the Democratic Party? | NLP Replay Jul 05, 2026

Show notes

Our hosts debate if the Democratic “big tent” is big enough for socialists after the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) takeover of NYC’s primaries. Will socialists sabotage Democrats in the midterms? Heads up y’all, this one gets heated!

Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #138 that aired on 07-02-26

DSA Party Platform: https://platform.dsausa.org/

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Welcome home y’all!

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We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.

NativeLandPod.com

Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube.

Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.

Theme music created byDaniel Laurent.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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