Native Land Pod
In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home. In each episode, Angela, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls. Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home. Talk to us: Angela Rye @angelarye Andrew Gillum @andrewgillum Bakari Sellers @bakarisellers
Episodes
What role have white evangelicals played in the current struggle against fascism? Once a political actor tasked with influencing SCOTUS to overturn Roe v. Wade, Reverend Schenck has since come to regret his involvement with the religious right, which he describes as a “cult.” He now calls himself a “dissenting Evangelical organizer.” Our hosts ask the reverend what brought him around.
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It’s widely believed that Bad Bunny will stage an anti-ICE protest during his halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl. The question is, how far will he go–will the performance itself be a protest, and what could that look like?
Our hosts discuss the NFL’s failure to meet its promises to diversify its coaching staff, and play an absolutely EPIC football-related political attack ad by the Georgia ...
On episode 117 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host, Tamika Mallory.
Tamika Mallory is an attorney and activist, co–host of the TMI podcast, perhaps best known for organizing the 2017 Women’s march. She continues her work as an author and organizer online @tamikadmallory on Instagram.
Our guest today is Reverend Dr. Robert Schenck.&nbs...
On this week’s SoloPod, Eddie “Papa” Rye joins his daughter to chat church protests and Super Bowl drama.
Two more have been arrested in connection to the Church protest in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jerome Richardson and Ian Austin. Meanwhile, we’ll play a clip from a different church protest that the Trump administration has completely ignored, probably because the protester was a white preacher spo...
Hosts Andrew Gillum and Angela Rye respond to breaking news that journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort have been arrested by Trump's DOJ for reporting on a church protest in St. Paul, Minnesota. Two others were arrested, AG Pam Bondi announced, Trahern Jeen Crews and Jamael Lydell Lundy.
Guests:
Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation
Elizer (Eli) Darris, ED, MN Freedom Fund
Resmaa Menakem, NYT Best S...
Some of our favorite moments from Tuesday’s town hall in Minneapolis, including a conversation with local faith leaders, a rallying cry from Minnesota's attorney general, Keith Ellison, and a poignant history lesson from Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan. Music by Thomasina Petrus.
On January 27th, Native Land Pod hosted a town hall in Minneapolis in solidarity with the local community, which has been...
On episode 116 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host Elizabeth Booker Houston, attorney, viral comedian, and public health expert @bookersquared.
FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS:
– Alex Pretti Murdered by Federal Agents, Conservatives Divided in Their Response
– Representatives Ilhan Omar and Maxwell Frost Attacked, Conservatives call i...
On this special LIVE episode of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers host a town hall in Minneapolis with local and national leaders to discuss the crisis brought by ICE and CBP agents flooding their streets.
Donate to the Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://mnfreedomfund.org/
Our show is partnering with State of the People to provide tangible support to Minneapolis residents&nda...
Clay Cane is a bestselling author of The Grift, a history of Black Republicans. His next novel, Burn Down Master’s House, is inspired by long-buried stories of enslaved people who fought back. He has some time
Join host Angela Rye for this inspiring conversation with author Clay Cane. You can buy his new book here:
https://bookshop.org/p/books/burn-down-master-s-house-a-novel-clay-cane/3b5e5df179f72150
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Parents of young Black men and boys are familiar with “the talk,” the conversation about how to survive encounters with law enforcement. It’s an unfortunate necessity.
ICE is now indiscriminately asking Black folks for their papers and detaining them. We got a question from one of YOU about how this new reality affects “the talk.” The answer is much the same as it's always been BUT we appr...
On episode 115 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest host, Don Lemon.
Conservatives (including recent convert Nicki Minaj) are calling for Don’s arrest after he covered a protest that occurred inside of a church. We’ll talk with him about the incident and so much more…
FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS:
– Trump gives a...
“We cannot be neutral about the dismantling of our democracy and still expect to be protected by it.”
Walking in the footsteps of great journalists who came before her, local Minnesota reporter Georgia Fort has been bearing witness to history as she covers ICE’s Operation Metro Surge on the ground in Minneapolis.
Georgia Fort is the founder of BLCK Press, a social enterprise newsroom in Minneso...
On this MiniPod, our hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are STUNNED by what Fed Chair Jerome Powell did.
The chair of the Federal Reserve, which sets our nationwide interest rates, is under investigation by the Trump administration. A stalwart bureaucrat, Jerome Powell made a rare public statement about the investigation, claiming that it’s politically motivated, and an attack on the independence ...
On episode 114 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest co-host, Joy Reid! PLUS we’re joined by the famed creator of The 1619 Project and staff writer for the New York Times, Nikole Hannah-Jones.
FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
The Federal Reserve is Under Investigation
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Announces Minnesota is Suing DHS
The Clintons Skip Testifyin...
On this week’s SoloPod, Angela Rye sits down with the sheriff of Philadelphia, Rochelle Bilal.
Rochelle Bilal has gone viral in recent days for saying that her city and state are ready to prosecute federal officers who violate state laws. Her statements come in the wake of the shooting of Renee Good by ICE officers in Minneapolis. Watch her full statement here:
If it feels like ALL hell is breaking loose…it’s because IT IS! Trump’s DOJ now has the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, under criminal investigation.
You may be asking what does this have to do with me and why should I care… this is another test for the Administration, a test of their ability to go after their political enemies. This is about the Fed setting the interest rate on market indicators ...
For the MiniPod this week, our hosts respond to one of your questions: what would America look like if Obama was never president? Policies aside–Obama was such a powerful symbol for Black America. His presidency also inspired a powerful backlash. Our hosts discuss the legacy of Obama and the symbolism of Obama as they ask: was it worth it?
Join our hosts, Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers.
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On episode 113 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers try out a new rapid fire format. We heard y’all want us to get to more topics, well, here we go:
For Your Situational Awareness
Pastor Jamal Bryant catches heat for his wife’s dress? MAGA-coded CBS news anchor Tony Dokoupil bombs on his first day. Incumbent Tim Walz Drops Out of the Minnesota governor ...
On this week’s SoloPod, we mark the 5th anniversary of the attack on the US Capital building by a mob of Trump supporters–the infamous January 6th insurrection.
At the start of his second term, Trump issued a blanket pardon to the J6 insurrectionists, releasing them from prison. The pardons are a part of MAGA’s ongoing effort to rewrite the history of J6 and downplay the violent actions of those involved. C...
What do you do when family members ask you for money? It can become a real problem, particularly if you’ve “made it” in their eyes. On this week’s MiniPod hosts Tiffany Cross and Andrew Gillum navigate money and family.
This episode is a rerun that originally aired on 09-26-25.
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