Native Roots Radio Network

Guest host Miisko catches up with State Sen. Mary Kunesh to unpack the latest Minnesota election results and their future impact on Native communities. Earlier in the show, Miisko breaks down a controversial pipeline reroute near the sacred Pipestone National Monument and shares details for the upcoming Returning Adoptees Powwow. Finally, Wendy and Robert Pilot…

Robert Pilot and producer Miisko bring on Robert Lilligren to unpack the monumental shifts from the recent elections. They highlight the historic wave of Indigenous and BIPOC candidates securing victories across the country and tackles the ongoing realities of political gerrymandering. Later they talk about Section 106 in shielding sacred tribal lands and historical sites…

Robert is joined by Arvina Martin

Joining Robert Pilot today are former Minneapolis City Council Vice President and White Earth Ojibwe citizen Robert Lilligren, Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh, political consultant and former Madison Alder Arvina Martin, and Heartland Media Senior Political Analyst Aaron Kleinman.

Joining Robert Pilot today is Arantxa Chaire-Kobb, Community Engagement Specialist with the City of Golden Valley, to discuss connecting residents and government, advancing equity, and supporting underserved communities. Then, Bob Blake of Solar Bear joins us with the latest solar news and sports!

Joining Robert Pilot: Lt. Gov and US Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, State Sen Mary Kunesh, and Wendy Pilot!

Joining Robert Pilot today is Kaohly Vang Her, Saint Paul, Minnesota’s 56th and current mayor, who took office on January 2, 2026. She is historic as the first woman and the first Hmong American/Asian American to serve as St. Paul’s mayor. We will then be joined by Arvina Martin, a political consultant. Arvina Martin made…

Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald today is Jon Martin with the City of Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services. Follow the “Minneapolis AIR” (American Indian Relations) on AM950 for important information from the City.

Joining Robert today is María Isa Pérez-Vega, an American politician, professional hip-hop artist, community organizer, and youth worker, and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who is running for County Commissioner. Then Robert is joined by Hunter Thundercloud, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and founder and CEO of Thundermaker Wellness Center, a…

Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar News, and Wendy Pilot

Robert Pilot live from Beloit for a conversation with political consultant Arvina Martin on Native voices, political engagement, and the issues shaping our communities.

Joining Robert Pilot: US Sen. Tina Smith, Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin, Vin Dionne

Joining Robert Pilot: Sheila Lamb and Bob Blake

Robert Pilot chats with Attorney General Keith Ellison about the critical role of the Native vote and the ongoing fight to protect tribal sovereignty. They also cover pressing issues for Indigenous communities across the state, ranging from defending the Indian Child Welfare Act to addressing housing affordability.

Joining Robert Pilot today are Gwen Leaffe Carr, a citizen of the Cayuga Nation (Heron Clan), who is an Indigenous leader, political strategist, and award-winning artist, as well as Keith Ellison, the 30th Attorney General of Minnesota, serving since January 7, 2019.

Joining Robert Pilot today are Native Roots Radio producer Miiskogihmiiwan, actor Tokala Black Elk, who plays Takoda on NBC’s Happy’s Place, and Dr. Antony Stately, President and Executive Officer at NACC. Wendy Pilot also joins us for the Sacred Animals segment.

On today’s show Robert welcomes State Sen. Mary Kunesh and producer Missko!

Joining Robert Pilot: Tom Weber, producer Miiskogihmiiwan, and Wendy Pilot

Joining Robert Pilot today is Bob Blake, the Solar Bear with the solar news and sports!

Joining Robert Pilot today are two influential Native political leaders: Holly Cook Macarro, a Native politico, tribal advocate, political strategist, and federal government relations expert; and political consultant Arvina Martin, who made history as the first Native person elected to Madison, Wisconsin’s Common Council and served as its vice president in 2020.

Host Robert Pilot celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with producer Miisko; encore conversation s with Tom Weber and Wendy Pilot.

Robert is joined by State Sen. Mary Kunesh and producer Miisko.

Joining Robert Pilot today is Barb Fabre, the CEO of Indigenous Visioning and All Nations Rise. We’re also joined by Angela Two Stars, a public artist and curator. She directs All My Relations Arts, a project of the Native American Community Development Institute in Minneapolis, MN.

Joining Robert Pilot today are our producer, Miiskogihmiiwan, and political consultant Arvina Martin. Arvina Martin made history as the first Native person elected to Madison, Wisconsin’s Common Council and served as Vice President in 2020.

Joining Robert Pilot today on Native Roots Radio: Gwen Leaffe Carr, a Cayuga Nation citizen (Heron Clan), Indigenous leader, political strategist, and award-winning artist. Also joining us is Tom Weber, author, longtime journalist, and Senior Director of Special Initiatives at the Minneapolis Foundation.