Native Roots Radio Network

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.

Robert is joined by Misko Wyatt Pickner from the American Indian Cancer Foundation and Wendy will join tonight

Robert and Missko sit down with State Senator Mary Kunesh to chat about the importance of early voting and the upcoming school trust fund constitutional amendment on the Minnesota ballot. Missko also shares her excitement about the Twin Cities Marathon and the growing presence of Native women runners making their mark at the starting line.

Joining Robert Pilot: Nicole Matthews; US Sen. Candidate Peggy Flanagan; Wendy Pilot

Joining Robert Pilot: State Rep. Heather Keeler, Sean Sherman the Sioux Chef, Ruth Anna Buffalo of MIWRC, and Wendy Pilot

Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Stately of NACC and Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin

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