Reclaimed

Today, the Navajo Nation has no guaranteed right to use the water that flows in and around their reservation. In this season of "Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation," journalist Charly Edsitty follows the history of oppression and exclusion that kept the Navajo from their water -- and traces the fight to reclaim their sovereignty. Now, the Navajo people are demanding their water back, and they’re closer than ever to securing this basic human right. Last season, “Reclaimed: The Forgotten League” told the stories of professional baseball’s often-overlooked greats and how newly acknowledged Negro Leagues statistics could rewrite history books. Earlier seasons included “The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley,” recognized with the Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Podcast, and “Tulsa’s Buried Truth,” on the search for mass graves beneath Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the fight for justice for the descendants of the Black Americans killed in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

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The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation, Ep. 4: The Vote

The fate of the Navajo Nation comes down to a historic vote. Will the tribe's future finally be secured?

Dec 09, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 4

The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation, Ep. 3: The People vs. Navajo Nation

The Navajo Nation works towards a settlement for its water rights. But its citizens must decide: How far are they willing to compromise?

Dec 02, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 3

The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation, Ep. 2: 'Prior and Superior'

The Navajo Nation heads to the Supreme Court to demand an answer to a critical question: Is the U.S. government responsible for helping them secure the water they need to survive?

Nov 18, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 2

The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation, Ep. 1: Dry Country

On the Navajo reservation, water is sacred — and scarce. While its surrounding states are guaranteed water from the Colorado River, the Navajo Nation has been denied this basic human right.

Nov 11, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 1

Introducing 'Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation'

In this season of “Reclaimed,” journalist Charly Edsitty follows the history of oppression and exclusion that kept the Navajo from their water — and traces the fight to reclaim their sovereignty.

Nov 07, 2024•2 min

The Forgotten League, Ep. 6: 'A White Man's Sport'

The odds of seeing a Black American baseball player on the diamond were higher in the 1950s than they are today. Baseball's future will be defined by how it reckons with the past. But is it too little too late? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 30, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 6

The Forgotten League, Ep. 5: The Hall

Baseball's institutions fail to recognize Negro Leaguers as pressure builds for the sport to reconsider who counts as one of the greats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 23, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 5

The Forgotten League, Ep. 4: Crossing the Line

When Jackie Robinson is signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers, he opens a door that was closed for decades. The move changes baseball forever and sets Negro Leagues players on a new trajectory. But integration comes with a heavier price than they could've ever imagined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2023•38 min•Season 3Ep. 4

The Forgotten League, Ep. 3: Call and Response

To draw crowds to their games, Black baseball players develop a signature style of play. It captivates audiences around the world — even gets the attention of one of Latin America's most notorious dictators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 09, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 3

The Forgotten League, Ep. 2: Golden Age

The newly founded Negro Leagues struggle to catch on — until savvy businessmen and fierce rivalries propel Black baseball to the national stage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 02, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 2

The Forgotten League, Ep. 1: A Gentlemen's Agreement

Vanessa Ivy Rose is on a quest to learn more about the legacy of her grandfather, Norman "Turkey" Stearnes. That means going back all the way to the beginning of baseball, when a covert agreement shuts Black players out of the nation's pastime — until they boldly create their own league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 02, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 1

Introducing 'Reclaimed: The Forgotten League'

For decades, Black baseball players were excluded from the major leagues and forced to create their own space: the Negro Leagues. Vanessa Ivy Rose, granddaughter of Negro Leagues star Norman “Turkey” Stearnes, brings us on a quest to excavate his story and those of other Black players who were shut out of the majors, a legacy that still haunts the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2023•3 min

The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley, Ep. 3: Justice

After the verdict is handed down, Mamie Till-Mobley turns her grief into a rallying cry for justice and becomes an important figure in the civil rights movement. "Reclaimed: The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley" is a companion podcast to the ABC News docuseries "Let the World See," now streaming on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 3

The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley, Ep. 2: Guilt

Following the murder of her son, Mamie Till-Mobley takes the stand to testify, speaking her truth not only to a crowded courtroom, but an entire nation. "Reclaimed: The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley" is a companion podcast to the ABC News docuseries "Let the World See," now streaming on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 08, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 2

The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley, Ep. 1: Innocence

Mamie Till-Mobley’s early life outside of Chicago was shaped by family, faith, and education — values she would later pass on to her only son, Emmett. "Reclaimed: The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley" is a companion podcast to the ABC News docuseries "Let the World See," now streaming on Hulu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 01, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Introducing 'Reclaimed: The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley'

You may know the story of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old boy who was brutally beaten and murdered in Mississippi. But you might’ve never heard his story if it weren't for one woman: Mamie Till-Mobley. In this three-part season of Reclaimed, we explore who Mamie Till-Mobley was before she lost her son: a young girl growing up in Illinois. We trace her journey after Emmett’s death, and how she turned her grief into a movement that changed the course of American history. "Reclaimed: The Story of Mami...

May 31, 2022•3 min

Tulsa's Buried Truth, Bonus: The Survivors

New clues about the Tulsa Race Massacre are unearthed from a mass grave, but the city remains divided. The highly anticipated findings from the graves investigation leaves many Tulsans disappointed, and the community is demanding answers to the question that still remains: What does justice look like for the Black families affected by the massacre? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 4