

Native Land Pod
iHeartPodcasts and Reasoned Choice
In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home.
In each episode, Angela, Tiffany, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls.
Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home.
Talk to us:
Tiffany Cross @tiffanydcross
Angela Rye @angelarye
Andrew Gillum @andrewgillum
Bakari Sellers @bakarisellers
In each episode, Angela, Tiffany, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls.
Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home.
Talk to us:
Tiffany Cross @tiffanydcross
Angela Rye @angelarye
Andrew Gillum @andrewgillum
Bakari Sellers @bakarisellers
Episodes
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Aug 5, 2024 • 17min
What Should Biden Do Before He Leaves? | MiniPod
The hosts dive into what bold actions President Biden can take in his final months, discussing the potential for meaningful executive decisions. They explore Kamala Harris's future and Biden's legacy as he steps back from the 2024 race. The conversation turns to the need for accountability within the Department of Justice, particularly for Black prosecutors. Potential candidates for Attorney General are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of diverse legal backgrounds in leadership roles. The urgency of voting rights and reforms also takes center stage!

Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 14min
Say It To My Face
Kamala Harris joins hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum to tackle the barrage of false narratives surrounding her political career. They discuss her record as a District Attorney, Attorney General, and U.S. Senator, emphasizing the importance of combatting misinformation. The conversation also delves into electoral engagement strategies, the impact of Trump's invite to the NABJ, and the significance of community activism in shaping future elections. A spirited reflection on representation and accountability in media adds depth to this timely dialogue.

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 17min
Kamala
Vice President Kamala Harris's historic nomination as Democratic candidate discussed, including debates on her potential debate with Trump and choosing her VP. Reflections on overlooked Black historical figures and the importance of diverse political representation. Exploration of political messaging, demographics of Fox News viewers, and the impact on the upcoming election. Discussions on selecting a comedian for a political ticket and the lack of support for candidates of color. Emphasis on authenticity, diversity in politics, and navigating the prison industrial complex.

Jul 22, 2024 • 20min
NLP Olympic Flashback | MiniPod
From Flo-Jo to Sha’Carri, from the Dream Team to the Redeem Team, NLP hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum throw it back to their favorite Olympic moments, and look forward to this year’s Olympic event. —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2024 • 1h 21min
Shots Fired
WHAT A WEEK y’all, we got lots to unpack. Today hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Tiffany Cross have a candid conversation about the recent political violence at a Trump rally, the imminent threat of another Trump presidency, and debate what Democrats can do to turn the tide. We know you watched the debate and we know you’ve heard all the facts about the assassination attempt. Now we’re asking— how do we deal?? We are mentally, emotionally, and spiritually drained y’all— but we cannot give up! Angela and Andrew debate the viability of Biden’s candidacy with Tiffany moderating (because she finds herself somewhere in between) ended up m. Angela flexes her D.C. political knowledge and drops some gems on how to turn the tide for the Biden campaign. Tiffany brings us some important news you may have missed amongst all the noise. And all three grapple with the overwhelming emotions of this incredible political moment. And as always, we’ll hear from you, our #NLPFam listeners. We are 110 days away from the election. Welcome home y’all! Sign our letter to the Biden administration to defend DEI initiatives and the Fearless Fund at this link. —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 15, 2024 • 22min
Safely Shallow or Dangerously Deep? | MiniPod
NLP Fam: Meet us in our Frantz Fanon because it’s giving a major philosophical pod! Some of us may be experiencing a heat wave this week, but today’s conversation about the shallow end and the deep end is only metaphorically related to a pool: Is it safer, in life and in relationships with others, to go deep or to stay shallow? In this week’s MiniPod, hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum unpack the many sides of that question and discuss how depth can be both intellectual and emotional, and how perceived shallowness can sometimes be deceptively deep. We all choose the moments where we reveal our depth to others, or even to ourselves. How do we make those choices? Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2024 • 48min
Our Black Job is to Vote
This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum are LIVE AT ESSENCE FEST on the G.B.E.F. stage with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and voting rights activist Crystal Mason. Marilyn Mosby was supposed to join for this talk about the politics of the attacks on Black women, but ironically she was barred from attending due to her house arrest… Sign the petition to pardon Marilyn Mosby at justiceformarilynmosby.com. This conversation covers historic and ongoing attacks against the Black community including voter suppression and the criminalization of law abiding citizens. At NLP we’re about taking ACTION and we’re coming at you with a plan. There is plenty we can DO not only to protect ourselves, but to move forward with resilience, and take meaningful steps towards a more equitable nation. It starts with you y’all!! Join the fight against voter suppression at crystalmasonthefight.org. We are 117 number of days away from the election. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on Youtube. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 9, 2024 • 23min
What Do Tulsa, Evanston, and Fearless Fund Have in Common? | MiniPod
Recent legal challenges threaten vital programs aimed at addressing racial inequalities. The Fearless Fund is blocked from supporting women of color-led businesses, while a reparations initiative in Evanston faces court battles. The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismissed a case for Tulsa massacre survivors. Hosts dive into the implications of these events on Black progress and community empowerment. They emphasize the urgent need for systemic change and legislative support to foster equality and justice.

Jul 3, 2024 • 56min
The Series Finale of America
It’s been an eventful week, y’all! IMMUNE. That’s what the Supreme Court said is the case for any “official” act taken by a sitting US President. Boy are they tearing this country up. To quote the dissenting opinion written by Justice Sotomayor, “Orders the Navy's Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival? Immune. Organizes a military coup to hold onto power? Immune. Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon? Immune. Immune, immune, immune… In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law.” Justice Soto, we join your dissent! The hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum dive into what this crisis of a ruling really means for the rest of us. In what is undeniably a difficult political moment, we want to provide y’all some ways to take action. Don’t become despondent!! Support your local candidates and bolster Democratic forces near you AT THIS LINK. And of course we’ll hear from you, our #NLPFam. We are 127 number days away from the election. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on Youtube. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2024 • 25min
Who Can’t Come to the Cookout | MiniPod
On this week’s MiniPod hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum warm up the grill ahead of the July 4th holiday to discuss who–and what–is invited to the cookout. What are you bringing with your plastic wrapped casserole dish? Better not be a store-bought baked good. And will liquor make or ruin the party? Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on Youtube. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


