The Red Nation Podcast features discussions on Indigenous history, politics, and culture from a left perspective. Hosted by Nick Estes and Jen Marley with help from our friend and comrade Sina. The Red Nation Podcast is also the home of Red Power Hour, hosted by Melanie Yazzie and Elena Ortiz.
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Theme song: "Dead Horse" by Weedrat https://weedrat.bandcamp.com/
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Paiute scholar Kristen Simmons talks about the white terror that dispossessed Natives to create the state of Nevada w/ settler militias, the Bundys, the Nevada Test Site, Las Vegas, & mass shooters. Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jackie Fielder is a queer Indigenous socialist, a community organizer living out of her van, backing the #RedDeal, and fighting for housing rights. She's also running for California Senate. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
This episode delves into the history of US imperialism and military occupation in Hawaii, framing contemporary Native Hawaiian struggles for liberation and sovereignty, particularly at Mauna Kea. It exposes the ongoing impact of settler colonialism on the land, economy, and people, highlighting the devastating effects of military presence and exploitative tourism. The discussion also explores Hawaiian concepts of genealogy and kinship, contrasting indigenous science with imperialist astronomy, and calling for an end to the confluence of power and oppression in the islands.
In this talk, Nick Estes commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Alcatraz occupation by connecting the Red Power movement to a longer history of Indigenous and Black resistance and global solidarity. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therednation
Mahtowin Munro and Kimimila Sa (Kisha) James talk about the National Day of Mourning, which celebrates Indigenous resistance, on a make-believe holiday settlers celebrate as "Thanksgiving." Learn the true history of this day and its significance to the Wampanoag people — and all Indigenous people. Listen to Moonamun James's National Day of Mourning speech at 1:05:40. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Maya Ajchura Chipana and Juan Lazaros Mendolas, Indigenous Quechua from Bolivia, offer an Indigenous perspective on the coup in Bolivia and the significance of Evo Morales. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Federico Fuentes debunks accusations of Evo Morales and his party, the Movement toward Socialism, as "bad" for the environment and Indigenous rights. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therednation
LaNada War Jack, a Shoshone Bannock elder and activist, explains her role in the 1969 Alcatraz occupation, a watershed moment in the Red Power movement. Nov. 20 marks the 50th anniversary. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Journalist Ben Norton ( @BenjaminNorton) breaks down the recent fascist-backed coup against Evo Morales and Bolivia's Indigenous socialist project. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Andrew Curley ( @wahgraph y) argues that current "green" transition plans largely misunderstand settler colonialism and imperialism. The Navajo Nation, a resource colony, is at the heart of the debate, as there are attempts to move away from harmful extractive economies. But who benefits? Whose economies are sacrificed? Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Jorge Arreaza ( @jaarreaza ) talks about the Indigenous socialist vision of the Bolivarian Revolution and how US sanctions have affected the country. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
What is imperialism and anti-imperialism? Manu Karuka defines it as global class rule, with specific campaigns. Christina Heatherton looks to nineteenth century, making connections between Africa, America, and Europe. And Lara Kiswani asks what an anti-imperialist movement looks like in North America between Black, Indigenous, and Palestinian movements. These talks were recorded at the 2019 Native Liberation Conference in Gallup, New Mexico. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr...
Manoomin, or wild rice, is central to Ojibwa history, culture, and prophecy. In this episode, Ojibwa wild rice harvesters and caretakers Courtney Calia and Kathy Smith share their knowledge of Manoomin's central role in Ojibwa society and its connection to the health of water, the planet, and people. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therednation
A preview of some of the great bonus content available to patrons of the show. Sign up for as little as $1 and help support the podcast. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Nick Estes (@nickwestes) gives a lecture and Colorado University-Denver on the history of Indigenous resistance from Alcatraz to Standing Rock. Recorded October 10, 2019. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Vijay Prashad from the Tricontentinental talks about US hybrid wars and imperialism in Latin America and the Middle East. Subscribe to our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes.
Jen, Justine, Hope, and Melanie tell us the origin story of the Red Nation, how it started and why they joined. Theme song: "Dead Horse" by Weedrat https://weedrat.bandcamp.com/ Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Sina Rahmani ( @UrOrientalist ) from the East is a Podcast ( @east_podcast ) interviews the Red Nation Podcast host, Nick Estes, about writing Indigenous history and contemporary Indigenous politics. Theme song: "Dead Horse" by Weedrat: https://weedrat.bandcamp.com/ Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr...
Vijay Prashad ( @vijayprashad ) from the Tricontinental ( @tri_continental) talks about imperialism, socialist writing, and the politics of hope. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
In the course of several interviews (1990-1992), Lenape scholar Jack D. Forbes pieces together the story of the real Columbus — a ruthless slaver and mass killer — and the often forgotten history of African and Native American encounters.
