My Second Cup of Coffee

Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I share my take on the chaos and crises driven by Donald, the White House and our majority white Congress. I also offer a few thoughts on how we can all strive to Walk in Beauty. I invite you to join me. LINKS: YouTube: Churches For Middle East Peace - God's Earth, Not Ours to Own: Undoing Possession Through Christian Hope https://www.yout...

Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Many people are very excited about the election of a new Pope who, not only is from North America, but has also critiqued President Trump. Today, over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss why I have said very little re: this transition. LINKS: Reflections from the Hogan: Disappointment...Deep Disappointment https://wirelesshogan.blogspot.com/2015/09/pope-francis-in-dc....

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Over the past few months I have read numerous book re: brain health and mental focus. And today, over My Second Cup of Coffee, I discuss dealing with distractions. I invite you to grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and join me. LINKS: Common Memory Tour 2025 https://www.gofundme.com/f/common-memory-tour-2025 Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racis...

A few months ago I discussed the chaos of the Trump administration and our need to "protest strategically". This morning I am thrilled to share My Second Cup of Coffee with Matt Mikalatos, an author, screenwriter and, most recently, a strategic protester of the Trump administration's immigration policies. I invite you to grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and join us. LINKS: Matt Mikalat...

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. President Trump has created a lot of chaos in his first 3 months in office, but his recent attack on the Smithsonian is one of his most dangerous moves yet. I invite you to join me for My Second Cup of Coffee as I discuss his Executive Order: "RESTORING TRUTH AND SANITY TO AMERICAN HISTORY". LINKS: NPR: Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on t...

Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the security leak by the Trump administration of Classified US military plans. I invite you to grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and join me. LINKS: Mark Charles on Native Bidaské – The Return of Manifest Destiny? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pTdFcQntMI NBC News: The Atlantic publishes full Signal chat mess...

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. It has been nearly 2 weeks since President Trump's address to Congress and today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am finally ready to discuss it. I am joined by my good friend Leroy Barber and we invite you to join us. LINKS: The Voices Project https://www.voices-project.org/ C-Span: President Trump Full Speech to Joint Session of Congress https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR5D...

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I take time to honor Marcella LeBeau of the Cheyenne River Sioux. I also discuss the GOP's vindictive behavior towards the District of Columbia. I invite you to grab your favorite morning beverage and join me. LINKS: Native News Online: Marcella Rose LeBeau https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/women-s-history-month-marcella-rose-lebeau-2...

Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Self-care is important, especially in our current political, social and theological environment. So today I will talk some about politics, but I am also discussing self-care, health and protesting strategically. I invite you to join me. LINKS: TalkSpace: How to live with a Narcissist https://www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/how-to-live-with-a-narc...

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the latest books I've read ("Magic Pill", "In Defense of Food" and "The End of Craving") as I continue my journey to decolonize my health. I invite you to join me. Due to time restraints this recording is Part 1 of 2. LINKS: CNN: Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased...

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Social media is exhausting, public spaces are tense, global relationships are strained and government workspaces are toxic. Barely 4 weeks into his second term and Trump is already wearing out his welcome, not only from his opponents but even his supporters. I invite you to join me for My Second Cup of Coffee and a discussion about the need to protest strategically....

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. As we enter the third week (only 205 weeks left) I take some time to sort out the chaos emanating from Trump and Musk re: DEI and USAID. I invite you to join me. Links: Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy https://www.patreon.com/wirelesshogan AP News: What USAID does, and why Trump and Musk want to get rid of it https://apnews.c...

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I share a few preliminary thoughts on Trump's Inauguration speech in which he mentioned the "untamed wilderness", (SCOTUS speak for calling Native Americans "savages"), and he promised to pursue our nation's "manifest destiny" (white evangelical speak for justifying the ethnic cleansing and gen...

Ya'at'eeh my relatives. 2024 was a year of reading for me. And today I would like to share with you my Top 12 books of 2024. I invite you to grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and join me for My Second Cup of Coffee. LINKS: Book Summary: The Psychology of Money https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/book-summary-psychology-money-morgan-housel-tanvir-ahmed-shaikh/ Patreon: Video/Podcast:...

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today I am discussing the legacy of Jimmy Carter, often described as "the only man in history to use the American presidency as a stepping stone to greatness." I will also touch on New Year's Resolutions and a new Christmas tradition our family started this year of giving each other experiences instead of gifts. I invite you to join me for My first Second Cup of Coffee of 2...

Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the potential of yet another US government shutdown and the 15th anniversary of the US buried apology to Natives. I also add a few thoughts about my recent travels and speaking events. I invite you to join me. LINKS My Second Cup of Coffee: 14th Anniversary of the US government's buried Apology to Native Peoples https://www.youtu...

Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am discussing the sweeping pardon that President Biden gave to his son Hunter. This pardon puts him in complete agreement with Donald Trump; that the US Criminal Justice is weaponized and cannot be trusted. As an advocate for Criminal Justice reform, I think we can build on this. But we MUST be willing to critique both sides. LINKS: Whit...

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. After a short two week break I am back in my studio and thrilled to share a cup of coffee with you. The political news these past 2 weeks has been unrelenting and today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss some tips for surviving the next 4 years of Trump. I invite you to join me. LINKS: New York Times: Trump, Visiting New York, Finds a Friendly Crowd at a Fight https://w...

Yá'át'ééh. Today is Friday, November 8, 2024. It was 5 years ago that Unsettling Truths was first published. And today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am having a conversation with my co-author Soong-Chan Rah. I invite you to join me. LINKS: Preaching at Calvary Baptist Church in Minneapolis Sunday, November 10 at 10 AM (Central Time) https://www.calvarychurchmpls.org/sundays Sunday Nov. 10 at 7-8:...

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Thursday, November 7 and #Election2024 is over. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I offer a few thoughts re: a second Trump term in office and my (initial) reactions to the election. I invite you to join me. LINKS: AP News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iimj0j4NYME Purchase Signed Copies of Unsettling Truths - #UnsettlingTruthsTurns5 Book Study Special - 10 sign...

Yá'át'ééh. Today is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. It was 5 years ago that Unsettling Truths was first published AND it's #ElectionDay2024. I invite you to join me for a conversation about walking in beauty amidst some Unsettling Truths. LINKS: TEDx: Mark Charles - The truth behind 'We the People' - the three most misunderstood words in US history https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_charles_the_truth_behin...

Yá'át'ééh. Today is Friday, Nov. 1 (Native American Heritage month) and over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the apology given (actually yelled) by President Biden re: the USA's history of Indian Boarding Schools, during what seemed like a campaign event at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona. I invite you to join me. Links: Purchase Signed Copies of Unsettling Truths - #UnsettlingTruthsT...

Yá'át'ééh. On Thursday, Oct. 24 over My Second Cup of Coffee I discussed two articles I read recently. One on Donald Trump's lack on inhibitions and another on the harmful effects of Baby Food Pouches. Surprisingly, they are not that disconnected. I invite you to join me. LINKS: LA Times: Kids are sucking down baby food pouches at record rates. ‘We’re going to pay for it,’ experts say https://www....

Yá'át'ééh. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 16 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I share some thoughts re: Indigenous Peoples Day. I also touch on AI as well as the 2024 election (both National and Local - to DC). I invite you to join me. LINKS: Adrian Dominican Sisters: Indigenous Peoples Day Teach In with Mark Charles - 10-14-2024 https://vod.adriandominicans.org/CablecastPublicSite/show/259?site=16 Denv...

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, Oct. 11. I'm currently reading the book "Deep Nutrition" by Catherine Shanahan. I've also recently watched the political ad released by Evangelicals for Harris titled "Keep Clear". I invite you to join me for My Second Cup of Coffee as I discuss both. LINKS: Denver Seminary: The Church and Politics https://denverseminary.edu/compelling-and-credible-witness-...