The Red Nation Podcast
The Red Nation
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.
Our show is entirely supported by our patrons on Patreon, support the show and get access to bonus content and other patron exclusive benefits here: Patreon.com/redmediapr
Website: therednation.org
Follow the hosts on Twitter @nickwestes and @JenMarley1680 and the Red Nation @The_Red_Nation.
Theme song: "Dead Horse" by Weedrat https://weedrat.bandcamp.com/
Our show is entirely supported by our patrons on Patreon, support the show and get access to bonus content and other patron exclusive benefits here: Patreon.com/redmediapr
Website: therednation.org
Follow the hosts on Twitter @nickwestes and @JenMarley1680 and the Red Nation @The_Red_Nation.
Theme song: "Dead Horse" by Weedrat https://weedrat.bandcamp.com/
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 7, 2022 • 53min
Indigenous Plurinationalism w/ New Amauta (Pt.1)
New Amauta (@Amautanew) joins Nick Estes (@nickwestes) for a discussion on the roots of Indigenous resistance and decolonization from an international perspective. Can't wait to listen to the entire episode? Sign up as a patron! www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jan 31, 2022 • 1h 19min
Time for the Reverse Mayflower
Red Power Hour host Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) is joined by Jennifer Marley(@JenMarley1680) and Uahikea Maile (@uahikea) for Part 2 of Indigenous Tourism. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jan 24, 2022 • 43min
The War on Terror & the "crusading society" w/ Adnan Husain (Pt.2)
Historian and co-host of Guerrilla History Podcast (@guerrilla_pod) Adnan Husain (@adnanahusain) sees the war on terror as part of a long history going back to the medieval crusades. This deep-dive historical discussion traces the early forms of racial capitalism and settler colonialism as they arose in Europe and the Americas. Make sure to check out the first half of the conversation! Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jan 22, 2022 • 46min
In Memory of Clyde Bellecourt
Clyde Bellecourt was an Ojibwe leader and one of the founding members of the American Indian Movement (AIM). He gave this convocation in October 1971 to students at Augsburg University titled "Custer Died For Your Sins," a reference to Vine Deloria's book of the same name. Introduction by Nick Estes (@nickwestes) Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys-3ZtCpz5s
Jan 17, 2022 • 1h 23min
Traveling While Indigenous
Red Power Hour co-hosts Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) and Melanie Yazzie kick off 2022 discussing something we all want but can't have right now: traveling and vacationing (from an Indigenous left perspective, of course). Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 6min
The War on Terror & the "crusading society" w/ Adnan Husain (Pt.1)
Historian and co-host of Guerrilla History Podcast (@guerrilla_pod) Adnan Husain (@adnanahusain) sees the war on terror as part of a long history going back to the medieval crusades. This deep-dive historical discussion traces the early forms of racial capitalism and settler colonialism as they arose in Europe and the Americas. What this episode on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel https://youtu.be/ZyERl80Joik Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jan 5, 2022 • 16min
(Preview) On "patriotic" socialism
Nick Estes (@nickwestes) and Sina Rahmani (@urorientalist) from The East is a Podcast to discuss the rise of a self-described group of "patriotic socialists." Listen to the entire conversation by signing up for as little as $1 per month at https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Jan 3, 2022 • 1h 4min
Hope is revolutionary, hope is Indigenous (Pt.2)
Red Power Hour is back! RPH co-hosts Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) and Melanie Yazzie break down the major stories for Indigenous liberation in 2021 in a two-episode series (yes it took us that long to talk about 2021). Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel or watch this episode ad-free by signing up on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Dec 27, 2021 • 1h 16min
Unsettling Mormonism w/ nic & Kobi
Guests nic and Kobi delve into the troubling intersection of Mormonism and settler colonialism. They share personal journeys and discuss how foundational narratives of the church impact Indigenous populations. The duo critiques the church's attempts to validate its beliefs through Mesoamerican archaeology and the resulting cultural damage. They also address online harassment faced by progressive Mormons and the church's evolving stance on race and LGBTQ+ issues, emphasizing the importance of accountability and community in navigating their identities.
Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 6min
Hope is revolutionary, hope is Indigenous (Pt.1)
Red Power Hour is back! RPH co-hosts Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) and Melanie Yazzie break down the major stories for Indigenous liberation in 2021 in a two-episode series (yes it took us that long to talk about 2021). Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel or watch this episode ad-free by signing up on Patreon for as little as $1 a month. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr
