Native Land Pod

Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has called on the left to embrace MTG (Marjorie Taylor Greene), Candace Owens, and other MAGA who have disowned Trump. On its face, it might seem like a bad idea–MTG in particular has made racist remarks toward Omar on the House floor–but Rep Omar’s logic is hard to argue with. 34:50   Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers,...

After a politician has done something wrong, when do we say they are redeemed? When do we let them back in? Of course it’s different if it's a public figure like a politician vs. just a friend, but are there red lines where we never allow them back again?  There’s been a spate of members of Congress credibly accused of fraud, sexual misconduct, and assault. Who is redeemable and w...

On episode 127 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host, Joshua Doss!   Former organizer turned political strategist, Joshua Doss spearheads HIT Strategies’ (Black) voter research. The data Hit Strategies collects helps candidates and communities address the real concerns of Black people. Read more: https://hitstrat.com/member/josh...

Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel was called to do a wellness check on Samuel “Big Sam” Brown last month. The encounter ended with the officer knocking Brown into the pavement, causing severe brain damage, and eventually death. Officer Hadel is under investigation for police misconduct.    It turns out this isn’t the first time Officer Hadel has been investiga...

Astronaut Victor Glover with inspiring words from Artemis II’s moon mission.    Victor Glover is the crew’s pilot, and the first Black man to orbit the moon.    Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers along with guest-host Errin Haines for this segment from episode #126 that aired on 04-09-26   If you’d like to submit a question, check ou...

Viral-comedian Druski’s video mocking conservative women, particularly Erika Kirk, was spot on. It certainly caught the attention of viral-idiot Jake Paul, who mused on Theo Von’s podcast that he ought to do a blackface version of Druski’s skit.    Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers along with guest-host Errin Haines for a conversation about the wh...

On episode 126 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host Errin Haines.    Errin Haines is an award-winning political journalist focused on issues of race, gender, and politics. She’s worked at multiple outlets and co-founded her own nonprofit newsroom, The 19th. Among her accomplishments, she was crucial in bringing national at...

President Trump has made headlines across the world for doubling down on threats to “send Iran back to the stone age” and bomb ALL of their infrastructure: railways, powerplants, bridges, etc. Destroying civilian infrastructure is a war crime according to the Geneva Conventions (which apparently doesn’t mean anything anymore).    Even Conservatives like Tucker Carlson,...

The Supreme Court heard arguments from the Trump administration this week to end birthright citizenship, the automatic granting of US citizenship to anyone born in the USA. Their argument centers around the 14th amendment, which was originally created to guarantee citizenship for formally enslaved African Americans.    Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers along with g...

We live in an era where our favorite artists’ mistakes are put on blast in real-time. Inevitably, they will disappoint us. What do we do with our disappointment? Our hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, Bakari Sellers, and guest-host Brittany Packnett Cunningham, continue a conversation from episode 125 that aired 04-02-26 .    If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tu...

What a week it's been!  On episode 125 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host, Brittany Packnett Cunningham.   Known for her prominent role in nationwide protests and policing reform, Brittany Packnett Cunningham hosts the hit show UNDISTRACTED, your weekly guide to the revolution. Vote for her in the Webby Awards below! &nbs...

A promoter in Seattle was caught RED-HANDED covering a Black Lives Matter mural of Rahwa Habte with concert posters. Local community member (and our guest for today), Omari Salisbury, confronted him in a video that’s since gone viral.    Our host, Angela Rye, will talk to Omari about the confrontation, and why seeing Rahwa’s mural covered struck such a nerve, as part of the l...

Our very own Andrew Gillum hosts a town hall with Black mayors to discuss how local leaders are responding to federal actions (and inactions), and what protections cities are able to provide to their residents. Federal law enforcement actions are ramping up within our cities, directly impacting Black and immigrant communities. Residents are looking to mayors for leadership and protection while cit...

California Sheriff, and candidate for governor, Chad Bianco, is chasing clout with Republican voters by launching a phony investigation into California’s 2025 election. He’s confiscated more than 500K ballots from his own Riverside county.      California’s 2025 election saw the passage of Prop 50, which redrew electoral maps in Democrats favor. The Sheriff sa...

Solange’s son Julez Smith (21) was seen in a social media post on a date with reality star Tommie Lee (41). It has revived an age-old conversation: how young is too young? Is it any different for young men dating older women than vice-versa?    Check out the clip that the hosts watch at the beginning of the show: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DWPLqHHkQ0-/   Join hosts Andrew...

It’s March MADNESS on episode 124 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by friend-of-the-show, Cari Champion!   Cari Champion is a broadcast journalist, co-host of Flagrant and Funny with Jemele Hill, and host of NAKED with Cari Champion on Black Effect.     FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS: 1. Trump admonishes Congress to pass the SA...

TSA employees have been asked to work without pay for weeks, creating chaos and long lines at airports.    Angela Rye is joined by Aaron Barker, Lead TSO and President, AFGE Local 554, representing bargaining unit employees in the Transportation Security Administration.    Our second guest, Everett Kelley is the National President of the American Federation of Government Employ...

This week, the “Secretary of War,” Pete Hegseth, used his platform to criticize the media’s coverage of the Iran war. He went so far as to offer rewrites of specific headlines that he disapproved of, and said that he “can’t wait” for David Ellison to take over CNN.     Billionaire David Ellison is close to Trump and recently acquired CNN (as part...

The Atlanta Hawks basketball team were all set to host “Magic City Monday” as part of their ongoing series highlighting cultural institutions in Atlanta. Magic City is a (much beloved) local strip club. The people of Atlanta were down for it, but apparently NBA commissioner Adam Silver was not…    Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers, along with guest-host Garrison...

On episode 123 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host, Garrison Hayes.    Garrison is an NAACP-nominated journalist with the news magazine, Mother Jones. He produces short documentaries where he explores the hidden or forgotten corners of Black history, faith, and politics (and his love of books). Look him up on YouTube and social...

On this week’s SoloPod, our host Angela Rye is joined by the Executive Director for the Congressional Black Caucus, Vincent Evans, to discuss the SAVE Act, and touch on the Target Boycott.   Full Fannie Lou Hamer Clip: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DCGNnm7oqZF/   Presented by Republicans as a bill to protect against non-citizens voting, the SAVE Act would disenfranchise tens of m...

Our very own Andrew Gillum previews an upcoming town hall with Black mayors to discuss how local leaders are responding to federal immigration enforcement and overreach, and what protections cities are able to provide to their residents.   The town hall was going to be today but our mayoral panel was impacted by severe storms. We're rescheduling to March 30th.   Welcome home y’all!...

Trump’s “Stop the Steal” movement is apparently never ending, and now has the weight of the federal government behind it. NLP covers the latest Trump administration efforts to investigate the 2020 election, including seizing ballots in Arizona and Georgia.    Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with guest-host Jemele Hill, for this segment fr...

Angela Rye has accomplished so much in her career but she’s never had a family of her own. Thankfully, she has lots of friends to play auntie to, like her co-host Andrew Gillum! In this heartfelt episode, Angela quizzes Andrew about fatherhood.    We don’t talk about the realness of parenting enough. Parenting is hard, it requires sacrifice, and changes every aspect of your p...

On episode 122 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest co-host, Jemele Hill.    Jemele Hill is a renowned sports journalist known for fusing politics and sports. She’s worked for major outlets like ESPN and The Atlantic, and now hosts her own podcast, S’politics, on our very own Reasoned Choice Media network.   &nb...