Adriana Rodriguez
Reporter who traveled to South Texas to document peyote harvesting and Indigenous ceremonies; producer and narrator of this episode who shares first-person reporting and reflections.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 47min
In Texas’s Peyote Gardens
Adriana Rodriguez, a dedicated reporter, immerses herself in the peyote harvesting rituals of South Texas. She discusses her journey to document Indigenous practices alongside spiritual leader Sandor Ironrope and elder-relative Julius Not Afraid. They explore the cultural significance of peyote, the conservation efforts to protect this sacred plant, and how ceremonies reconnect youth with their language and identity. Adriana shares her personal experiences of harvest and her emotional journey home to her Lakota roots.
Oct 16, 2024 • 26min
The Peyote Plan
Adriana Rodriguez, a dedicated reporter, shares her insights on peyote conservation efforts at the Native American Church conference. She discusses Indigenous leaders' urgent push for federal protections before the election. The conversation explores the shrinking peyote supply, the legal history around its use, and contemporary threats like poaching and environmental pressures. Youth engagement in preserving peyote traditions also takes center stage, highlighting a commitment to cultural continuity and activism. Rodriguez's narrative captures the intertwined fate of a sacred plant and its community.
