My Second Cup of Coffee
A podcast to create Common Memory, Walk in Beauty and help people make sense of the USA's social, political and religious chaos, one cup of coffee at a time. Mark Charles is a dual citizen of the United States and the Navajo Nation. He lives in Washington DC and is one of the leading experts on the Doctrine of Discovery. He co-authored "Unsettling Truths - the ongoing, dehumanizing legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery". Mark ran as an independent candidate for President of the United States in 2020 with a vision of building a nation where "We the people" actually means ALL the people.
Episodes
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Many people are very excited about the election of a new Pope who, not only is from North America, but has also critiqued President Trump. Today, over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss why I have said very little re: this transition.
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Reflections from the Hogan: Disappointment...Deep Disappointment
https://wirelesshogan.blogspot.com/2015/09/pope-francis-in-dc.html
My Second Cup of Coffee: P...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Over the past few months I have read numerous book re: brain health and mental focus. And today, over My Second Cup of Coffee, I discuss dealing with distractions. I invite you to grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and join me.
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Common Memory Tour 2025
https://www.gofundme.com/f/common-memory-tour-2025
Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy
A few months ago I discussed the chaos of the Trump administration and our need to "protest strategically". This morning I am thrilled to share My Second Cup of Coffee with Matt Mikalatos, an author, screenwriter and, most recently, a strategic protester of the Trump administration's immigration policies. I invite you to grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and join us.
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Matt Mikalatos
https://www.mikalatos.com/
Facebook:...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. President Trump has created a lot of chaos in his first 3 months in office, but his recent attack on the Smithsonian is one of his most dangerous moves yet. I invite you to join me for My Second Cup of Coffee as I discuss his Executive Order: "RESTORING TRUTH AND SANITY TO AMERICAN HISTORY".
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NPR: Sen. Cory Booker on his marathon, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor
https://www.np...
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the security leak by the Trump administration of Classified US military plans. I invite you to grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and join me.
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Mark Charles on Native Bidaské – The Return of Manifest Destiny?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pTdFcQntMI
NBC News: The Atlantic publishes full Signal chat messages showing military plans abo...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. It has been nearly 2 weeks since President Trump's address to Congress and today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am finally ready to discuss it. I am joined by my good friend Leroy Barber and we invite you to join us.
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The Voices Project
https://www.voices-project.org/
C-Span: President Trump Full Speech to Joint Session of Congress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR5Dmj6GK88
C-Span: Complete Democratic Respo...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I take time to honor Marcella LeBeau of the Cheyenne River Sioux. I also discuss the GOP's vindictive behavior towards the District of Columbia. I invite you to grab your favorite morning beverage and join me.
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Native News Online: Marcella Rose LeBeau
https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/women-s-history-month-marcella-rose-lebeau-2
NPR: City crews have begun removing the...
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Self-care is important, especially in our current political, social and theological environment. So today I will talk some about politics, but I am also discussing self-care, health and protesting strategically. I invite you to join me.
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TalkSpace: How to live with a Narcissist
https://www.talkspace.com/mental-health/conditions/articles/how-to-live-with-a-narcissist/
Healthline: 10 Tips for Dea...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the latest books I've read ("Magic Pill", "In Defense of Food" and "The End of Craving") as I continue my journey to decolonize my health. I invite you to join me. Due to time restraints this recording is Part 1 of 2.
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CNN: Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Social media is exhausting, public spaces are tense, global relationships are strained and government workspaces are toxic. Barely 4 weeks into his second term and Trump is already wearing out his welcome, not only from his opponents but even his supporters. I invite you to join me for My Second Cup of Coffee and a discussion about the need to protest strategically. Walk in Beauty my relatives.
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. As we enter the third week (only 205 weeks left) I take some time to sort out the chaos emanating from Trump and Musk re: DEI and USAID. I invite you to join me.
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Patreon: Video/Podcast: Decolonize faith; Confront racism/white supremacy
https://www.patreon.com/wirelesshogan
AP News: What USAID does, and why Trump and Musk want to get rid of it
https://apnews.com/article/usaid-fore...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I share a few preliminary thoughts on Trump's Inauguration speech in which he mentioned the "untamed wilderness", (SCOTUS speak for calling Native Americans "savages"), and he promised to pursue our nation's "manifest destiny" (white evangelical speak for justifying the ethnic cleansing and genocide of Indigenous peoples). Anywa...
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. 2024 was a year of reading for me. And today I would like to share with you my Top 12 books of 2024. I invite you to grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and join me for My Second Cup of Coffee.
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Book Summary: The Psychology of Money
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/book-summary-psychology-money-morgan-housel-tanvir-ahmed-shaikh/
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today I am discussing the legacy of Jimmy Carter, often described as "the only man in history to use the American presidency as a stepping stone to greatness." I will also touch on New Year's Resolutions and a new Christmas tradition our family started this year of giving each other experiences instead of gifts. I invite you to join me for My first Second Cup of Coffee of 2025.
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Patreon: Video/Podcast...
Another US Govt. Shutdown? Decolonizing Health and remembering the 2009 Buried US Apology to Natives
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the potential of yet another US government shutdown and the 15th anniversary of the US buried apology to Natives. I also add a few thoughts about my recent travels and speaking events. I invite you to join me.
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My Second Cup of Coffee: 14th Anniversary of the US government's buried Apology to Native Peoples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCctoeLHb0Y
AP New...
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am discussing the sweeping pardon that President Biden gave to his son Hunter. This pardon puts him in complete agreement with Donald Trump; that the US Criminal Justice is weaponized and cannot be trusted. As an advocate for Criminal Justice reform, I think we can build on this. But we MUST be willing to critique both sides.
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White House: Statement from President ...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. After a short two week break I am back in my studio and thrilled to share a cup of coffee with you. The political news these past 2 weeks has been unrelenting and today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss some tips for surviving the next 4 years of Trump. I invite you to join me.
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New York Times: Trump, Visiting New York, Finds a Friendly Crowd at a Fight
Yá'át'ééh. Today is Friday, November 8, 2024. It was 5 years ago that Unsettling Truths was first published. And today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am having a conversation with my co-author Soong-Chan Rah. I invite you to join me.
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Preaching at Calvary Baptist Church in Minneapolis
Sunday, November 10 at 10 AM (Central Time)
https://www.calvarychurchmpls.org/sundays
Sunday Nov. 10 at 7-8:30 PM CT
Decolonizing Faith (and Health...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Thursday, November 7 and #Election2024 is over. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I offer a few thoughts re: a second Trump term in office and my (initial) reactions to the election. I invite you to join me.
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AP News:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iimj0j4NYME
Purchase Signed Copies of Unsettling Truths -
#UnsettlingTruthsTurns5
Book Study Special - 10 signed books and 45 minute virtual Q&...
Yá'át'ééh. Today is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. It was 5 years ago that Unsettling Truths was first published AND it's #ElectionDay2024. I invite you to join me for a conversation about walking in beauty amidst some Unsettling Truths.
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TEDx: Mark Charles - The truth behind 'We the People' - the three most misunderstood words in US history
https://www.ted.com/talks/mark_charles_the_truth_behind_we_the_people_the_three_most_misund...
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