The Red Nation Podcast

This episode covers the radical history of the Twin Cities, which evolved in a unique and dynamic historical conjuncture in the long 1960s as a site in which African American, American Indian and Mexican American communities were concentrated in an otherwise overwhelmingly white state. The emergence of Black Power, the American Indian Movement, and the Chicano Movement parallel and overlapping in a shared urban site speaks to the socio-political context of injustice. These dynamic movements built infrastructure to confront these shared forms of repression, but through their particular communities: The Way organization in the Black community, Centro Cultural Chicano in the Mexican community, and in several independent schools in the American Indian community. These institutions—also evident in the emergence of the Black Patrol, the AIM Patrol and the Brown Berets in addressing police violence—emerged independently but with points of convergence and direct interaction. Jamie Curry and Jimmy Patiño would also like to add the names and dates regarding the women in AIM: in May - July 28, 1968, the American Indian Movement is founded and conceived in Stillwater State Prison by Eddie Benton-Benai Jr., Dennis Banks, and Clyde Bellecourt; Alberta Strongwoman, Elkwind Dalmond, Caroline Dickinson, Fanny Fairbanks, Laura Waterman Wittstock and Elaine J. Salinas called the first meeting on the Northside. Not once did Clyde or Dennis take action or strategize without input from the women in the movement and are still the backbone today). Calling themselves (in ’68) Concerned Indian Americans (CIA), they start patrols in Minneapolis because of the school’s mistreatment of their sons and daughters, lack of decent housing, to combat weekly police brutality and racism inflicted upon and experienced by Indian people in the Twin Cities. https://www.instagram.com/soulforcemn/   Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel The Red Nation Podcast is sustained by comrades and supporters like you. Power our work here: www.patreon.com/redmediapr

Justine Teba, a passionate traveler, and Maira Olivia-Rios, a dedicated observer, share their firsthand experiences from Venezuela’s 2024 Presidential Elections. They discuss the vibrant atmosphere at Maduro’s massive campaign rally, where joy and hope filled the streets. The duo highlights the significance of youth engagement and the importance of transparency in the electoral process. They also delve into the impact of international sanctions on Venezuela’s economy and the enduring legacy of Hugo Chavez that continues to unite the people.

The people of Venezuela are preparing for the presidential election this upcoming Sunday. For years, the corporate media and the Washington-dominated opposition have spread lies about the legitimacy of Venezuela's elections. Despite U.S. sanctions and coup attempts, the people of Venezuela continue to protect The Bolivarian Revolution. Track Listing: [0:00] - TRN-KREZ Morning Show [1:24] - Is fraud possible in Venezuela?  [3:32] - "Venezuela: Sanctions and Democracy" (Release Date: 12/23/2020) [17:41] - Venezuela & sanctions w/ Abril Viscaya & Carolina Morales (Release Date: 04/18/2020) [33:01] - Venezuela, US sanctions, & Coronavirus w/ Carlos Ron (Release Date: 03/23/2020)[43:44] - Venezuela & anti-imperialism w/ Onyesonwu (Release Date: 02/10/2020 [53:37] -  Indigenous people & Venezuela w/ Jorge Arreaza (Release Date: 11/06/2019)   The Red Nation Podcast is produced by Red Media and is sustained by comrades and supporters like you. Power our work here: www.patreon.com/redmediapr

Jacob Johns, a resilient relative defender from the Hopi and Akimel O’odham tribes, shares his powerful journey of survival after being shot by a Trump supporter. Joined by comrade Justine Teba, who witnessed the incident, they discuss the profound impacts of community healing and artistic expression following trauma. The conversation explores the importance of Indigenous solidarity, cultural resilience, and the transformative power of movement in recovery. Their narratives interweave personal experiences with broader themes of justice and collective action.

[Producer's note: This is the first hour of the conversation. To listen to the entire episode, join our Patreon for as little as $2 a month to access our extensive catalog of bonus content and help support our work! You can also watch the full episode on our YouTube channel linked below]  Nick Estes (@nickwestes), Elena Ortiz, and TRN Podcast producer Sina Rahmani (@UrOrientalist) got together on Amerikkka's birthday to talk about John Ford's very beloved (and very racist) The Searchers (1956). Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel   The Red Nation Podcast is produced by Red Media and is sustained by comrades and supporters like you. Power our work here: www.patreon.com/redmediapr  

RPH is back! Co-hosts Melanie Yazzie and Elena Ortiz return to discuss the reasons behind their recent hiatus, the right-wing surveillance and backlash against Red Nation content and organizing, and why making podcasts can be therapeutic. Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel     The Red Nation Podcast is produced by Red Media and is sustained by comrades and supporters like you. Power our work here: www.patreon.com/redmediapr  

(Note: We had originally planned to keep part two behind the paywall, but there was such an enthusiastic response to this conversation between Nick and Max that we decided to unlock it. Thanks to everyone who signed up last week! You can help support our work and get access to the hundreds of hours of bonus content for as little as $2 a month.) The second half of the conversation between TRN Podcast host Nick Estes (@nickwestes) and  political ecologist Max Ajl, author of The People's Green New Deal (2021), about his two part article, "Palestine's Great Flood".  Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel The Red Nation Podcast is produced by Red Media and is sustained by comrades and supporters like you. Power our work here: www.patreon.com/redmediapr

(Note: This is the first half of Nick's conversation with Max. For the second half, become a patron of Red Media. You can help support our work and get access to the hundreds of hours of bonus content for as little as $2 a month.) TRN Podcast host Nick Estes (@nickwestes) speaks with political ecologist Max Ajl, author of The People's Green New Deal (2021), about his two part article, "Palestine's Great Flood".  Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel The Red Nation Podcast is produced by Red Media and is sustained by comrades and supporters like you. Power our work here: www.patreon.com/redmediapr    

Freedom fighters across Turtle Island already know that today is the day of Leonard Peltier’s parole hearing.  Leonard is now 79 years old. This is likely his last opportunity to be considered for parole. A decision is expected by mid-July. Today, millions across Mother Earth are collectively asking the US Parole Commission to recognize that enough is enough and finally grant Leonard Peltier his freedom.   For more information on how what you can do https://freeleonard-peltier.com/act-now/ Send Leonard a solidarity letter https://www.amnestyusa.org/campaigns/free-leonard-peltier/solidarity-letters/ Check out the Free Leonard Peltier playlist  on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Track Listing: [0:00] - TRN-KREZ Morning Show [1:45] -  NDN Collective’s Nick Tilsen on how to help Leonard (source) [4:31] -  Rachel Thunder speaks at Leonard Peltier's Walk to Justice 2022 (source) [12:18] - Leonard Peltier’s message of solidarity to Palestinians (1982) (Read by Justine Teba) [14:29] - Nick Estes interviews Collen Rowley, the first FBI agent close to the Leonard Peltier case who is now calling for his freedom.  (source) [27:08] - Ernesto B. Vigil, author of The Crusade for Justice: Chicano Militancy and the Government's War on Dissent, on the links between Leonard’s fight for free and the Chicano Rights movement. [33:47] - Rachel Thunder at Leonard Peltier's Walk to Justice 2022 (source) [35:55] - Nick Estes at Leonard Peltier's Walk to Justice 2022 (source) [44:48] - Leoyla Cowboy at the National Day of Mourning 2022 (source) [46:55] -  Herbie Waters reads a message from Leonard Peltier, National Day of Mourning 2022 source) [51:50] Justine Teba at the National Day of Mourning 2022 (source) The Red Nation Podcast is produced by Red Media and is sustained by comrades and supporters like you. Power our work here: www.patreon.com/redmediapr

TRN Podcast host Nick Estes (@nickwestes) interviews writer and activist Tina Ngata (@tinangata) on the Kanak people's liberation struggle and the recent uprising against French colonial rule. Watch the episode on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Learn more about the Kanaky uprising https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2024/05/21/maori-activist-on-new-caledonia-human-rights-should-not-be-subject-to-referendums/ https://theconversation.com/deja-vu-in-new-caledonia-why-decades-of-political-failure-will-make-this-uprising-hard-to-contain-230397 https://info.scoop.co.nz/Kanaky_Aotearoa_Solidarity https://www.instagram.com/ka_solidarity?igsh=MzRwaHU3ZmR2eGhy https://www.instagram.com/kiamauaotearoa?igsh=NHd5d2lnbDV5bTB3 https://m.facebook.com/groups/758131656432342/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT   The Red Nation Podcast is produced by Red Media and is sustained by comrades and supporters like you. Power our work here: www.patreon.com/redmediapr