The Red Nation

The Red Nation Podcast

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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/redmediaprWebsite: therednation.org Follow the hosts on Twitter @nickwestes and @JenMarley1680 and the Red Nation @The_Red_Nation. ​Theme song:...

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The Red Nation

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www.therednation.org

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Settlers Gone Wild: Inauguration Hangover 25.01.2021

Kim Tallbear ,  Andray Domise, and Melanie Yazzie join co-hosts Nick and Jen for a post-inauguration recap. Support: www.patreon.com/redmediapr  

Hank Adams: In Memoriam 25.01.2021

Hank Adams (1943-2020) was a renowned Red Power activist from the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. In this recording, Adams talks to long time friend Billy Frank Jr. about the Northwest fishing wars and much more. Rest in power. Source Support: patreon.com/therednation 

The Scam of Reconciliation w/ Eva Jewell 18.01.2021

Dr. Eva Jewell (Ma'iingan Dodem)—Anishinaabekwe from Deshkan Ziibiing with Haudenosaunee lineage—explains that Canadian reconciliation with Indigenous peoples won't be fulfilled until 2074. Uahikea Maile talks with Dr. Jewell about the Yellowhead Institute's new report to hold Canada accountable for genocide. They discuss crocodile tears, genocide deniers, and the scam of reconciliation.

Settlers Gone Wild: Capitol Hill Edition 11.01.2021

The Red Nation comrades Melanie Yazzie and Sina Rahmani join host Nick Estes to introduce new cohost  Jen Marley , and to discuss the Jan. 6 MAGA siege of the US Capitol building.  Support: patreon.com/therednation  

Protecting Maunakea in a Time of COVID w/ Shelley Muneoka 04.01.2021

Shelley Muneoka , a Kanaka Maoli land defender, talks story with Uahikea Maile . They reflect together on Hawaiian internationalism, community organizing in Hawaiʻi, and protecting Maunakea from the Thirty Meter Telescope in a time of COVID-19.   Support: patreon.com/therednation 

Indigenous Architecture: Building Historical Consciousness 29.12.2020

Indigenous scholars Elsa Hoover, Chris Cornelius, and Nick Estes discuss the role that architecture, infrastructure, and land play in building historical consciousness.  This discussion was hosted by Anooradha Siddiqi and presented in her course "Building Solidarities" at Barnard College. Support: patreon.com/therednation 

Venezuela: Sanctions and Democracy 23.12.2020

Report-back and observations on the current political situation featuring: Zoe PC , VIjay Prashad , Nick Estes , and T. Sheri Dickerson Moderated by: Lou Cornum  Support:  https://www.patreon.com/therednation   Available on the Red Nation Youtube Channel   Recorded on December 21, 2020

John Trudell - "Power, Authority and Tribal Genocide" (1994) 21.12.2020

Happy holidays, comrades! Enjoy this special archival episode with noted Dakota poet and revolutionary, John Trudell. Pilamayaye for all the support! Consider giving a Patreon subscription as a holiday present: patreon.com/therednation

(Preview) Nothing new about (Neo)colonialism w/Lou and Nicolás 18.12.2020

A preview of some of the great bonus content available to patrons of the show. Sign up for as little as $1 and help support the podcast. Support:  patreon.com/therednation  Lou and Nicolás discuss neocolonialism: what is it and how does it relate to our current conditions in the US setter state?

(Preview) Anti-imperialism, policing and decolonization after the Trump presidency feat. Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz 15.12.2020

The first fifteen minutes of a webinar hosted by the Committee of Anti-Imperialists in Solidarity with Iran ( CASI ).  Please check out the entire episode by subscribing to The East is a Podcast (created by Sina Rahmani, producer of this show)   Speakers: Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz Nick Estes Toussaint Losier Navid Farnia Zhun Xu Moderator: Suzanne Adely Recorded on Dec 14, 2020. For more info, contact...

"Who'z Ya People?": Being Lumbee and Indigenous in the South (Pt. 2) 14.12.2020

Second half of the conversation between guest host Jorden Revels and Lumbee scholar Dr. Malinda Maynor Lowery exploring the social, political, and cultural dynamics of Lumbee history in the context of the Southeastern U.S. experience. Support:  https://www.patreon.com/therednation    

(Preview) YOTED: Are Indian Reservations Socialism? 09.12.2020

A preview of some of the great bonus content available to patrons of the show. Sign up for as little as $1 and help support the podcast. Support:  patreon.com/therednation  Nick talks to Majerle Lister and Zitkato about the uses and abuses of socialism when talking about Indian policy. We also discuss Russel Means' anti-Marxist tract, "For America to Live, Europe Must Die."  

"Who'z Ya People?": Being Lumbee and Indigenous in the South (Pt. 1) 07.12.2020

Guest host Jorden Revels is joined by Lumbee scholar Dr. Malinda Maynor Lowery  in discussing the social, political, and cultural dynamics of Lumbee history in the context of the Southeastern U.S. experience.   Support:  https://www.patreon.com/therednation    

Guatemala: #NoNosPela (Español) 01.12.2020

(This episode is in Spanish!) En este episodio, los tres invitados incluyen a Andrea Ixchíu (K'iche'), Floridalma Boj Lopez (K'iche') y Alejandro Flores . Los invitados conversan sobre las recientes manifestaciones y levantamientos en Guatemala, que fueron provocados por la reciente aprobación de un presupuesto que reduce el financiamiento para programas de derechos humanos y salud, pero que tiene...

Guatemala: #NoNosPela 01.12.2020

Andrea Ixchíu , Floridalma Boj Lopez  , and Alejandro Flores  join guest host Giovanni Batz  to discuss the recent Guatemalan protests and uprising, which were sparked by the recent approval of a budget that reduces funding for human rights and health programs, but which have historical roots. Topics explored include why people are protesting, government repression, the impacts of the pandemic and...

(Unlocked) I want to be YOTED w/ Lou Cornum (pt.1) 30.11.2020

Unlocked from behind the paywall! Lou Cornum talks about government coverups from an Indigenous perspective, covering New Mexico as a site for conspiracy theories as well as the popular TV show, the X-Files. As part of our YOTED special series, we talk about conspiracy theories that have infected the settler mind. Part two of this conversation is only available to Patreon subscribers. Support:  Pa...

[ARCHIVE] Alcatraz is not an island w/ LaNada War Jack (2019) 28.11.2020

[REPOSTING FROM NOVEMBER 2019] LaNada War Jack, a Shoshone Bannock elder and activist, explains her role in the 1969 Alcatraz occupation, a watershed moment in the Red Power movement. Nov. 20 marks the 50th anniversary. Support:  https://www.patreon.com/therednation  

National Day of Mourning: 400 years of genocide and resistance w/ Kisha & Mahtowin 26.11.2020

Kisha James and Mahtowin Munro from United American Indians of New England talk about the importance of the National Day of Mourning and destroying 400 years of the Pilgrim mythology.  More info: http://www.uaine.org Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/qB7Vbz0WJXc  

Sounds from Sovereignty Camp 25.11.2020

The Red Nation is proud to stand with the Warriors of the Sunrise in occupying their aboriginal territory Canoe Place, desecrated by the construction of Sunrise Highway. The central demand is that New York state drop it's frivolous and racist lawsuit that a judge already dismissed. This episode features songs and stories live from the camp (please excuse audio quality) Warriorsofthesunrise.wordpre...

#NativeReads ep. 10: Memory Songs w/ Lydia Whirlwind Soldier 23.11.2020

Lakota author Lydia Whirlwind Soldier talks about her collection  Memory Songs More info:  https://www.oaklakewriterssociety.com/nativereads-podcast-series Music: Frank Waln - "My Stone (instrumentals)" #NativeReads:  https://www.firstnations.org/nativereads/

North Carolina Keeps Breaking My Heart w/ Nick Martin 16.11.2020

Sappony journalist Nick Martin talks about Trumpism, the elections, the politics of writing, and what it means to be Native in the South.  Read: https://newrepublic.com/article/160079/north-carolina-2020-election-results-trump-tillis Support: https://www.patreon.com/therednation   Artwork: "The People of North Carolina" by a Haliwa-Saponi artist Karen Lynch Harley

Veterans' Day & the Demilitarization of Indian Country w/ Krystal Two Bulls 10.11.2020

Krystal Two Bulls is a Northern Cheyenne and Oglala Lakota anti-war veteran and organizer. For Veterans' Day, she joins us to discuss the militarization of Indian Country, and how to end it. Resources: https://aboutfaceveterans.org   https://landback.org   Support: https://www.patreon.com/therednation

Post-Election Hangover Special 08.11.2020

Our comrades Kumars and Roqayah from Delete Your Account Podcast , Andray from Rezistans Nwa , and Jorden join us for a post-election recap. 

(Preview) I want to be YOTED w/ Lou Cornum (pt.2) 05.11.2020

A preview of some of the great bonus content available to patrons of the show. Sign up for as little as $1 and help support the podcast. Support:  patreon.com/therednation  The second half of the conversation with Lou Cornum about government coverups from an Indigenous perspective, covering New Mexico as a site for conspiracy theories as well as the popular TV show, the X-Files.  

The Savage US Constitution w/ Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz 02.11.2020

Historian Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz explains how the drafting of the US Constitution aimed to finance endless Indian wars. Next we ask whether or not the US is a democracy. Read: https://scholarship.law.duke.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3412&context=dlj Support: https://www.patreon.com/therednation

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