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Episode 210 "The Choice Is Clear. Choose Wisely." Feb 29, 2020

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In this episode we are talking politics. Some are calling this up coming presidential election "The most important election in this nations history.". But how involved should Native people be in American elections? We look at Voter supression, and some of the history behind Indigenous peoples "Right To Vote"
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Episode 209 "Strange Times Are Becoming More Strange" Feb 22, 2020

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American federal policy has a lot to be desired when it comes to how it affects our tribal nations across the country. In this episode, we look at the history of infringement cases, lack of tribal consultation in policy. We also take a very hard look Former New York Ciy Mayor, and Media Billionare Mike Bloomberg. Is he right for Indian Country? We think we have the answer.
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Episode 208 "Say Nothing At Your Own peril" Feb 15, 2020

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EPISODE SUMMARY:
What can Native American Indian tribes do to protect their burial and sacred sites from destruction?. What if the people doing the destruction is the Federal Government? In this episode, we look at the situation with the border nation of Tohon O' Odam who's a burial site and cultural grounds are being destroyed for Trump's Border Wall...
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Episode 207 “WE ALSO HAVE A DREAM.” Feb 12, 2020

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*PLEASE NOTE* This episode is being re-released due to a previous audio quality problem. There is also additional content that was not featured in the original release of this episode.
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Dr. Martin Luthor King's "I have a dream" speech is a narrative people so often take out of context. In America's history of the civil rights fight, Native people have been largely left out of that part of American History. We look at why, and how Native people did benefit from the work of, Dr. King through an article by Levi Rickert. (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation) Also, we deconstruct a discussion about race in the New Hampshire democratic debates.
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BONUS: Plus we are doing some testing Feb 07, 2020

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This is some bonus content for you guys. I am on the mend, slowly but surely. Short music clips are featured in this bythe following artists:
JimmyWolf: http://jimmywolf.com/home
YARINA, Music from the Andes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nawi/115566138
ROBBIE ROBERTSON: https://music.apple.com/us/album/making-a-noise/724750139?i=724751178
Joseph Firecrow & Oliver Shanti:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/best-of-oliver-shanti-friends-circles-of-life/301275627
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Episode 206 "America Has a Paralizing Fear of The Truth" Feb 03, 2020

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With 2020 being an election year, and so much focus on politics, and what now divides this country. We look at history and a forgotten presidential candidate from 1904. Also, what has possessed a decision to move the National Archives at Seattle to Southern California and Kansas City, Missouri? Plus our weekly “racism in America” segment.
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IGNORANCE AND HATE DOES NOT CREATE WINNERS. Jan 28, 2020

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How do some academics look at history, and where do Indigenous people fit in? Co-Host Michael Kickingbear takes a personal look at some problematic ways historians and authors depict Indigenous histories. Also, an excerpt from an interview with the executive director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Plus, Native News, listener feedback and Voicemail.
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BONUS: Interview with Sarah Kastelic Jan 26, 2020

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Dr.Sarah Kastelic is the Executive Director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Dr. Kastelic became the executive director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association in January 2015, assuming the responsibility of founding director Terry Cross who had the responsibility for operations and management of the 28-year-old national child advocacy organization.
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Episode 204 "GET YOUR RAIN GEAR! THE FAN IS ON!" Jan 19, 2020

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What do we mean when we say “Fight The Good Fight!”? In this episode, we tackling Indigenous Issues at the state level. Also, how important is it for Indigenous people to be counted in the American Census? We look at the positives and the negatives of this for Indian Country.
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WANT GOOD RESULTS? LEAD BY EXAMPLE! Jan 12, 2020

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In this episode, we take a look at an example of tribal leadership providing a POSITIVE example to their community by living a clean lifestyle. Also, Tribal Gaming in Oklahoma… why does the Governor want more money from the tribes? Is it a legitimate need, or a form of extortion?
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