

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/
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 9min
Now is not the time for fear!
Jen Marley, a Pueblo woman, discusses feminism, liberation, Palestine, and the future. Topics include personal growth, kinship and community resilience, alliances against a common enemy, Onyate shooting and the resistance in Palestine, the misuse of the term 'terrorist' for indigenous people, and hope for a dignified and empathetic world.

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Jan 15, 2024 • 57min
The Empire is melting w/ Cornel West
Political activist and philosopher Cornel West discusses topics including anti-Palestinian racism at Harvard, the genocide in Gaza, LandBack, and the soulcraft of spiritual resistance to global calamities.

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Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 57min
Palestine Teach-in Series #1: Settler-Colonialism and Imperialism
Nick Estes, a representative from The Red Nation and Red Media, teams up with activist Onyesonwu Chatoyer from the All-African People's Revolutionary Party to dissect the intricacies of settler colonialism and imperialism. They explore the deep historical connections between U.S. imperialism and Israeli colonial practices. The discussion emphasizes the importance of global solidarity against oppression, calling for a collective movement to combat injustices faced by marginalized communities worldwide. They advocate for deeper political engagement and sustainable organizing for social justice.

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Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 53min
Red Power Hour 2023 Retrospective
RPH co-hosts Melanie Yazzie and Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) spend almost two full hours discussing the big stories of 2023. Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr

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Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 47min
The Red Nation Podcast - Year in Review 2023
The hosts discuss their year in review, the impact of their podcast, and ways to support the Red Nation Podcast. They also explore the normalization of settler colonialism and review the movie 'Killers of the Flower Moon'. Additionally, they discuss improving Native film production quality, and have a casual conversation about Door Dash, birthdays, and zodiac signs.

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Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 25min
Christmas is Canceled in Bethlehem - Turtle Island Palestine Mixtape Vol. 2
Christmas is Canceled in Bethlehem Turtle Island Palestine Mixtape Vol. 2 00. [00:00] TRN-KREZ News Radio Weather and updates on the ongoing genocide in Palestine. 01. [01:02] Baby in the Rubble Pastor Munther Isaac Middle East Eye / Bethlehem church altars nativity scene to show baby Jesus wearing keffiyeh in solidarity with Gaza 02. [02:29] Revolution Melanie Yazzie delivers a speech by The Red Nation on November 4, 2023 at the national march for Palestine in Washington D.C. 03. [06:50] Palestinian Solidarity Pt. 1 Mohammed El-Kurd speaks at the September 28, 2023 rally in Espanola, NM. He spoke minutes before the shooting and attempted murder of Indigenous activist Jacob Johns; a hate crime perpetrated by MAGA supporter Ryan Martinez. 04. [10:09] Gaza Before Palestine & The Blockade On Gaza / Osama Tanous Arab Resource & Organizing Center / Friday Night Forums: Amidst a global pandemic, in the year 2020, Israeli settler colonialism hasn’t stopped. A panel commemorating the Nakba, the catastrophe. 05. [24:25] Our Resistance is Global and so Are We Palestine is an Indigenous struggle w/ Elena & Orien The Red Nation-Santa Fe held a rally on Saturday, February 15, 2020 in solidarity with our Palestinian relatives who live under brutal occupation by the settler state of Israel. We were there to support Diné artist Remy and the images he put up in honor of the Palestinian people. 06. [35:56] Resist, My People! Resist! Orien Longknife reads a poem by Palestinian poet Dareen Tatour, and connects Palestinian and Indigenous resistance in Ogapogeh — so-called Santa Fe, NM. 07. [40:44] All Natives Resist Colonists Minneapolis to Palestine Teach-In and Panel Connecting our movements for collective liberation: An Indigenous Perspective Sana Wazwaz with American Muslims for Palestine 08. [52:44] Out of My House You ain't a leftist if you haven’t left yet w/ Mohammed El-Kurd Mohammad El-Kurd joins members of The Red Nation after a press conference opposing a statue of colonizer Oñate in Espanola, NM on September 25, 2023. 09. [01:10:55] Palestinian Solidarity Pt. 2 Wael Omar from Palestinian Youth Movement delivers a speech on Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. 10. [01:15:20] Freedom Indigenous Solidarity With Palestine / Nick Wraps up our mixtape with a poem. We will achieve freedom and liberation! Find links to videos and episodes on our website! Visit The Red Nation website to listen to our Palestine playlist of The Red Nation Podcast. Use and share it as a resource! Red Media produces and publishes The Red Nation Podcast. We need your support, sustain our media work on Patreon. Are you Indigenous? Do you want to take a stand for Palestine? Sign the letter at Indigenous Solidarity With Palestine!

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 1min
Are you a bad man? RPH on Reservation Dogs Season 3
(Note: We released the first hour of this episode the free feed but the conversation continued for another 40 minutes and is available behind the paywall. Subscribe on Patreon to access this and other great bonus content or watch the video edition on our YouTube channel). Red Power Hour is back! Co-hosts Elena Ortiz (@spiritofpopay) and Melanie Yazzie review the third and (sadly) final season of Reservation Dogs. Support www.patreon.com/redmediapr

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Dec 11, 2023 • 2h 12min
From Minnesota to Palestine: Teach In and Panel Discussion
In our utmost solidarity, The Red Nation has remained diligent in responding and taking action in the movements toward Palestinian liberation. The Red Nation was joined by: Anthony from MN Anti-War Committee, Rachel Dionne-Thunder with Indigenous Protector Movement, Nicole Mason with Camp Nenookassi, Sana Wazwaz with American Muslims for Palestine, Jae Yates with Twin Cities Coalition for Justice 4 Jamar Clark, and David Gilbert Pederson with MN Workers United & Freedom Road Socialist Organization. Hosted at the New City Center for Healing Justice in Minneapolis. Urgent visibility and support needed for Camp Nenookassi. Watch the video edition on The Red Nation Podcast YouTube channel Date of recording: Sunday, December 3rd. Are you Indigenous? Do you support Palestine? Learn more about joining the Indigenous solidarity with Palestine movement and sign the letter here: https://indigenousforpalestine.org/ The Red Nation Podcast is sustained by comrades and supporters like you. Power our work here: www.patreon.com/redmediapr

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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 25min
“A Movement of Families”: The Legacy of Wounded Knee, 1973 and an Oral History of the American Indian Movement
Dorothy Ninham, founder of American Indian Alcohol Treatment Council, and Madonna Thunderhawk, a veteran activist, discuss the origins of the American Indian Movement and its importance. They also touch upon the lead-up to the Wounded Knee event, the impact on families and veterans, and the significance of sovereignty and treaties within the movement.

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Nov 27, 2023 • 55min
Palestine will be decolonized w/ Rawan Eid and Fathi Nemer (pt.2)
*We had originally planned to keep this half of the conversation behind the paywall but there was so much positive feedback we decided to unlock the audio.* TRN Podcast co-host Nick Estes (@nickwestes) in conversation with Rawan Eid (@RiverToSea48) and Fathi Nemer (@amaninthesun), the co-creators of decolonizepalestine.com. Are you Indigenous? Do you support Palestine? Learn more about joining the Indigenous solidarity with Palestine movement and sign the letter here: https://indigenousforpalestine.org/ The Red Nation Podcast is sustained by comrades and supporters like you. Power our work here: www.patreon.com/redmediapr