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
Apr 26, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Red Deal: Decolonization or Extinction
Red Media and Common Notions are pleased to announce the publication of The Red Deal: Indigenous Action to Save Our Earth. Authored by two dozen Indigenous revolutionaries, The Red Deal is a political program for liberation that emerges from the oldest class struggle in the Americas—the Indigenous fight for decolonization. Hosted by Making Worlds Bookstore and Social Center Sponsored by Common Notions Press and Red Media Order your copy here https://www.commonnotions.org/the-red-deal Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Apr 23, 2021 • 29min
Earth Day special: "Acts of war" w/ John Trudell
In celebration of Earth Day, we present a 1980 speech by John Trudell on revolution and loyalty to the earth.
Apr 19, 2021 • 45min
In Memory of Carrie Dann
On January 2nd, Western Shoshone land and treaty defender, Carrie Dann, passed on into the spirit world. This is a tribute to her life and work. Support: patreon.com/therednation
19 snips
Apr 11, 2021 • 1h 14min
Godzilla vs. Kong; It's an Indian Thing
Red Power Hour is reporting back from Hollow Earth! Guests Zitkato (@BandsIsland), Jennifer Marley (@JenMarley1680) and Demetrius Johnson join #RedPowerHour co-hosts Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) and Melanie Yazzie (@melanie_yazzie) to discuss Godzilla vs. Kong. Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr
Apr 5, 2021 • 1h 5min
#NativeReads ep. 12: The Oceti Sakowin Literary Tradition w/ Sarah Hernandez
Nick Estes interviews Sicangu scholar Sarah Hernandez about the Oceti Sakowin literary tradition. More info: https://www.oaklakewriterssociety.com/nativereads-podcast-series #NativeReads: https://www.firstnations.org/nativereads/
Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 31min
Dances With Wolves: We Watched it so You Don't Have to
Red Power Hour is back after a two month break! Guests Zitkato (@BandsIsland) and Nick Estes (@nickwestes) join #RedPowerHour co-hosts Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) and Melanie Yazzie (@melanie_yazzie) to break down and take down Dances With Wolves on the 30-year anniversary of its release. Support https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr Support Wreck Bay water relief
Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 11min
#NativeReads ep. 11: Our History is the Future w/ Nick Estes
Sarah Hernandez interviews Kul Wicasa historian Nick Estes about his book Our History Is The Future: Standing Rock Versus the Dakota Access Pipeline, and the Long Tradition of Indigenous Resistance. More info: https://www.oaklakewriterssociety.com/nativereads-podcast-series Music: Frank Waln - "My Stone (instrumentals)" #NativeReads: https://www.firstnations.org/nativereads/
Mar 15, 2021 • 51min
"Rebellions are built on hope": Star Wars and settler colonialism
Guest host Zitkato (@BandsIsland) is joined by Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay), Demetrius and Enoch to discuss how Star Wars relates to settler colonialism. Support: patreon.com/therednation
Mar 12, 2021 • 9min
(Preview) "First and Foremost: Landback" - Prutehi Litekyan/ Save Ritidian
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 Red Nation's work. Jessica Nangauta, Maria Henandez, and Monaeka Flores from Prutehi Litekyan respond to the question, what does decolonization mean to you? Support: patreon.com/therednation
Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 12min
Decolonizing Guam w/ Jessica Nangauta, Maria Henandez, and Monaeka Flores
We talk with organizers of Prutehi Litekyan/ Save Ritidian (PLSR) about the militarization of Guam and the Chamorro people's struggles against US imperialism. Support: patreon.com/therednation
