Native Land Pod

NLP Hosts CLAP BACK to Kendrick Super Bowl Haters   Hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum ask: how is it that some Black folk become so heinously anti-Black?    We saw it on full display after Kendrick’s halftime show, when a clip went viral of this dude talking about how lame the show was for his white friends… OK. Is this just for attention? Is he a Drake...

The House is on FIRE! Democrats React to COUP feat. Congressman Frost.   This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum address the Trump/Musk power grab, which has swiftly become a constitutional crisis.   Joined by Representative Maxwell Frost (Florida-10), the hosts have some tough questions about what Democrats are doing to limit Trump and Musk’s overreach. Why di...

Representative Lateefah Simon (CA 12th district) was there last Friday when an unknown man calling himself a “federal employee” blocked members of congress from entering the Department of Education. Simon and more than a dozen Democratic members of Congress were trying to speak with the head of the DOE after Trump and Elon Musk made clear their intentions to eliminate the department. S...

When one branch of the government chooses to blatantly ignore another co-equal branch of government, what you have, fam, is a constitutional crisis.    Trump’s Executive Branch is disregarding court orders that go against his far-reaching executive orders. What happens when the president disobeys the courts? Angela breaks down the legal process for what is SUPPOSED to happen next.&...

NLP debates top 5 Black leaders and the audience weighs in.   Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum reveal their picks–and yours–for the top 5 Black leaders.    From Justice Jackson to Elie Mystal to Jasmine Crockett to… Cardi B?? Get ready for a lot of name dropping and debating y’all, it’s tough to build a roster.    If you’d l...

How to fight back. Where are the Dems? Fed employees purged.   Are the Dems fighting? They might be starting to. Are the people fighting? Not enough. Between the end of DEI, migrants deported to Guantanamo, Federal payment systems seized and more–y’all got a lot of questions about The Fight. Hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum will respond. We cannot afford to sit o...

At risk of being attacked by Trump’s oligarchy and their goons, Angela Rye speaks the truth about Elon Musk’s takeover of the federal government. How has Musk not been arrested yet? And doesn’t he have like ten thousand conflicts of interest?    Let’s talk some personal history y’all. “Special Government Employee” Elon Musk has a well-documented...

On this MiniPod hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum teach us how to spot a leader.   Role models who can rally and inspire have always been crucial for effecting change. Our hosts share some of their favorite modern leaders in the Black community–and we want to hear from YOU:   Who are YOUR top 5 leaders? Send us a video!    If you’d like to submit a...

Comedian and actress Leslie Jones is that b*tch in Hollywood. Behind the scenes she’s experienced racism both subtle and overt and she is NOT having any of it.    Leslie tells hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross and Andrew Gillum what she thinks about this political moment, the role of Black Hollywood, and advice for the youth.    If you’d like to submit a question, che...

This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum are joined by comedian Leslie Jones to answer a question that we’ve been hearing a lot lately: “What do we do?”   What do we do in response to a Trump administration that’s upending our government? What do we do to re-focus on our local communities and ourselves? And what do we do about all these companies en...

How the federal funding freeze impacts YOU.    In a legally questionable move, President Trump has issued a federal funding freeze on all public loans, grants, and federal assistance programs. $3 trillion dollars were spent on federal assistance programs in 2024, money that helps fund universities, non-profits, small businesses, and local government grants. These programs touch countless...

With Trump coming into the office, fear is in the air. Mass deportations loom, racists and law enforcement are empowered, and all of Trump’s “political enemies” are at risk. Hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum talk about what to do with our fear.    If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/...

Why Nelly and Snoop went to inauguration. Abuse of presidential pardon power, J6ers v. Marilyn.   This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum react to Biden’s final days in office and Trump’s first.   Former President Biden issued a flurry of last-minute pardons including preemptive pardons for his own family. So he knows how to look out for his own but not o...

Michelle Obama will not be attending Trump’s inauguration. If he truly believes Trump is a threat to democracy, shouldn’t Barack also bail? And why are we seeing Barack and Trump kiki??     On this MLK day, our hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum reflect on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream for racial equality and liberation. In a fitting...

Historically Black community burns, DOJ on Tulsa massacre, and Trump cabinet picks.   This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum acknowledge our brothers and sisters still reeling from the wildfires in the LA area. We’ll pay special attention to a historic Black neighborhood in Altadena that was hit by the Eaton Fire.    A shout out to Marilyn Mosby who&rsquo...

On this MiniPod, hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum share their personal health journeys and the importance of reconnecting with loved ones. We encourage you to prioritize health and authentic connections as you move forward into this New Year!   If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/   We are 659 days a...

Vote for Native Land Pod at the NAACP Image Awards:  vote.naacpimageawards.net/#Cat901   This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum discuss Meta’s turn towards “free speech.” Mark Zuckerberg has decided to end Facebook’s fact-checking program. What are the real motives behind this pivot–more at play than just kissing Trump’s booty?? &...

Best-of moments from a WHOLE year of NLP and we have to look ahead to 2025. Happy New Year NLP Fam! This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum reminisce on an amazing first year run in 2024. They react to old clips and debate whether their positions have changed.  There is new and old shade, a lot of laughs, and most importantly, your voices are heard too! Joi...

This weeks MiniPod is a rerun. Be sure to tune in to our New Years episode this Thursday!    On this MiniPod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum and Tiffany Cross answer a question we’ve gotten many times: why “Native Land” Pod?    The hosts explain the inspiration behind the title of the show, and the show as a whole. Drawing from their own experience, they crit...

Holiday joy, sunshine and pain. Safe spaces and getting deep with loved ones   This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum share personal stories from the holidays, a time of year that can be full of joy and strife.   And we’ll replay a couple of our favorite philosophical segments:    Is this show a safe space? What is our obligation as a show to create...

  This week’s MiniPod is a replay of this 2024’s top MiniPod as selected by you, our audience.    Top NLP Episodes | Audience Picks:   America IS a Racist Country Are You Tireddd? | MiniPod Hypocrisy of the White Church  Project 2025 The Series Finale of America  Say it to My Face     On this episode the hosts discuss:    Are you the &l...

This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum address the drone sightings in New Jersey and the reaction to them. What does this mystery say about the state of our national security, especially considering the very real threats that mainstream media is NOT talking about.    Why is it that folks got all the time in the world for their lashes or their favorite TV show, but n...

This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum discuss the 90 million eligible voters who sat out this last election.    Folks are feeling alienated by a political process that often fails to represent their interests. How do we rebuild community and a sense of personal agency within our political system?    And of course we’ll hear from you! If you’d...

Healthcare CEO murdered, China hacks US phones, Trump DOJ overreach, Syria debrief.    This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum process the recent shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The response to his death by the public has been callous, at times even celebratory. Our hosts dig into the reasons why.    We’ve launched Stories from the G...

This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum answer your questions about how to plot a path forward: advice on how to prepare for a second Trump term and threats to democracy, and how to organize politically. Plus, some input on the format of our show.   We appreciate your input so much y’all! We’ve received so many comments and questions since the election, which is why on this to...