
The Red Nation Podcast
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/
Latest episodes

Jun 23, 2025 • 1h 18min
No War on Iran! w/ Nina Farnia and Ali Alizadeh
Nina Farnia, a law professor with connections to Iran, and Ali Alizadeh, an Iranian political analyst in London, delve into the rising tensions between Israel and Iran. They discuss the implications of U.S. involvement in the region and the complex geopolitical landscape shaping these conflicts. The conversation highlights the resilience of Iranians amid ongoing struggles and contrasts their lived experiences with Western media narratives. They also connect the crises in Palestine and Iran, calling for international solidarity against imperialism and highlighting anti-imperialist movements.

Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 14min
RPH vs. Sinners (2025)
Red Power Hour is back! RPH co-hosts Melanie Yazzie and Elena discuss Ryan Coogler's new horror film, Sinners (2025) Watch the video edition on The Red Nation YouTube channel! Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr Join us for our book launch and tour as we release Red Media's second publication! Bordertown Clashes, Resource Wars, and Contested Territories: The Four Corners in the Turbulent 1970s by John Redhouse Find events and link to livestream here:https://redmedia.press/events/

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 10min
Red Power Hour - The banality of colonial evil
Red Power Hour is back! Co-hosts Melanie Yazzie and Elena survey the burning tirefire of US imperial decline and ask the perennial question, what is even left to say? Video edition coming soon! Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon www.patreon.com/redmediapr

Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 39min
Anti-Imperialism and Indigenous methodologies w/ Sardana Nikolaeva and Masha Kardashevskaya
TRN Podcast host Nick Estes is joined by Sardana Nikolaeva and Masha Kardashevskaya, two researchers from the Sakha Republic and hosts of Red Media's newest media project, TYMSYY. Make sure to check out Sardana's earlier episodes of the show! Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr

May 26, 2025 • 1h 36min
Best of 2022 Mixtape (pt.1)
Celebrate five years of The Red Nation Podcast with us! This mixtape is a part of our "best of" series. This tracklist features some of the best of the show from the year 2022. Part two will be available on our Patreon as patron-exclusive content! Much gratitude to our patrons who have kept the show alive these past five years! Please support the show and gain access to bonus content on the Red Media Patreon! Every episode can be found on our channels and will be listed on therednation.org Tracklist: TRN-KREZ Solidarity is Medicine w/ Samia Assed No Country for Eight-Spot Butterflies w/ Julian Aguon No War, No NATO in Ukraine w/ Onyesonwu Chatoyer and Austin Gonzalez The life and death of Larry Casuse w/ David Correia and Ursula Casuse Carrillo Mess with the seal, get the flipper w/ Malia Lum-Kawaihoa Marquez Remembering the Reign of Terror at Oglala The spirit of resistance w/ Petuuche Gilbert Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr

May 19, 2025 • 1h 25min
RPH vs. Thunderheart (1992)
RPH is back! Cohosts Elena Ortiz and Melanie Yazzie do a very deep dive reading of Thunderheart (1992). Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redmediapr

13 snips
May 12, 2025 • 1h 2min
Reading J. Sakai’s "Settlers” w/ Jared Ware (Pt.1)
Jared Ware, host of Millennials Are Killing Capitalism, joins the conversation to analyze J. Sakai's influential book, 'Settlers.' They discuss the controversial themes of settler colonialism and its implications for revolutionary movements. The history of underground publishing is explored, shedding light on the shift from zines to modern methods. Ware highlights the complexities of Sakai's legacy and critiques mainstream narratives surrounding labor and class. The discussion reveals a nuanced perspective on America's past, challenging established myths and emphasizing the roles of indigenous peoples and enslaved individuals.

May 5, 2025 • 1h 39min
Fascism, imperialism, and the law w/ Nina Farnia
TRN Podcast host Nick Estes is joined by legal scholar Nina Farnia (@NinaFarnia) to discuss America's supposed slide into oligarchic fascism, what remains of the Western "rules-based order," and how the war in Ukraine and the Gaza holocaust have enriched the US ruling class. Check out her article, "Imperialism in the Making of U.S. Law" Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon www.patreon.com/redmediapr

Apr 28, 2025 • 1h 35min
Best of 2021 Mixtape (pt.1)
Celebrate five years of The Red Nation Podcast with us! This mixtape is a part of our "best of" series and features some of the best of the show from 2021. Part two will be available on our Patreon as patron-exclusive content! Much gratitude to our patrons who have kept the show alive these past five years! Empower the show and gain access to bonus content on the Red Media Patreon! Every episode can be found on our channels and will be listed on therednation.org Tracklist: TRN-KREZ Settlers Gone Wild: Capitol Hill Edition US Frontiers as Forever Wars w/ Alex Aviña The Myth of “Sex Work” w/ Esperanza Fonseca and Khara Jabola-Carolus To Palestine, with love In Memory of Haunani-Kay Trask Public land is stolen land w/ Dina Gilio-Whitaker Bolivia is Medicine for the World w/ Vivi Camacho Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 30min
Red Power Hour - Who's got the power? We've got the power!
Red Power is back! Co-hosts Melanie Yazzie and Elena Ortiz dissect the fascist assault on institutions of higher learning. Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Empower our work: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-red-medias-indigenous-content Subscribe to The Red Nation Newsletter: https://www.therednation.org/ Patreon www.patreon.com/redmediapr