The Muscogee Pod
The Muscogee Pod is the official podcast of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. Hosted by Press Secretary Jason Salsman, the podcast is an informal conversational exploration of day-to-day life on the Muscogee Reservation featuring dynamic guests, timely topics, and useful information.
Episodes
This episode was recorded 'on-location' at the 49th Muscogee Nation Festival!
In honor festival week, we switched it up and chatted with some fellow Mvskokvlke at the first event of #MNFest25 -- the Elder Gathering.
We're joined by elders, Mvskoke youth and royalty who all share what makes the annual festival so special to each of them. Listen in as we discuss all of the exciting events and activities in store this year!...
Tulsa Mayor, Monroe Nichols IV, was gracious enough to take time out of his most busiest of schedules to join us in the Pod Cave for an in depth chat about how the first 5 months of his term has been going as mayor of the largest city within the Muscogee Nation Reservation. Mayor Nichols shares his goals he's hoping to achieve for the betterment of all who reside within 'TVLSE', his outlook and ideas on enhancing city/t...
In this episode, we step back in time to the year 1896 to explore the complicated & intriguing story of Timmie Jack, the last person to face public execution on the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Council House lawn. This story has been one of legend within the Mvskoke community not only for its historical significance but also for some interesting details leading up to the event and how our society and legal system operated at that time.
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We are very excited for the 4th Annual Mvskoke Art Market, so for this episode we asked MAM Coordinator, ShaVon Agee and Mvskoke Artist, Leslie Deer to join us in the Pod Cave!
ShaVon shares her insights on the early years and how the Market came to be and also about how much growth has occurred each of the three previous years to now. And what exciting new exhibits and activities are in store for this year!
An award winning Mvskoke ...
Growing up within Indian Territory in Oklahoma, you've come to know our tribal police by the term 'Lighthorse'. But did you know how that term originated or when the very first Lighthorse company was formed? In this episode, learn more about the early formation of the Lighthorsemen, how they served a significant role in the assertion of our sovereignty and how much all of that history ties into the present-day. Another ...
In this "Conversation from our Reservation" we pay homage to the life and legend of Indigenous rocker Jesse Ed Davis. The Kiowa/Comanche/Mvskoke/Seminole/Cheyenne guitarist was one of the greatest of all-time, recording for and appearing with so many iconic artists including: Bob Dylan, John Lennon, George Harrison, Rod Stewart, Taj Mahal, B.B. King, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and so many others. Davis' legacy i...
In this episode Drew Edmondson joins us in the Pod Cave to reflect on his distinguished career in public service, particularly his 16 years as Oklahoma's longest serving Attorney General. A proven advocate of positive tribal relations, Mr. Edmondson shares his thoughts on the state of Oklahoma's response to the United States Supreme Court's decision in McGirt v. OK and how different his handling of the situation would have been had...
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David W. Hill took some time out of his wildly busy schedule as the leader of the fourth largest tribe in the U.S. to join us in the Pod Cave for a conversation about everything from tribal sovereignty and the ongoing tobacco compact negotiations to discussing his favorite holiday foods! As we approach the end of 2024, Chief Hill reflects on the challenges and accomplishments of the past five...
Join us as we re-cap the historic trip to Atlanta for oral arguments in Muscogee (Creek) Nation v. Poarch Band of Creek Indians before the 11th Circuit US Court of Appeals. We’ll breakdown highlights of the trip, a history of the dispute, and we’ll be joined by MCN’s lead attorney Mary Kathryn Nagle to provide analysis of the most crucial points made during arguments. It’s another “Conversation from our Reservation” that you can’t ...
In this episode we chat with Riyaz Kanji, widely considered the leading trial and appellate litigator on behalf of Indian Nations and tribes across the country. He takes us on a journey through his storied career, from his beginnings in Indian law and the battles of the “Fish Wars” in the Pacific Northwest, to his monumental arguments before the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the Muscogee Nation in McGirt v. Oklahoma. You...
Richard Ray Whitman joins us in the Pod Cave to tell the story of how a chance encounter with a LIFE Magazine cover led to a career in fine art, photography, poetry and acting. Whitman, a Yuchi-Muscogee, describes his journey from the tiny community of Gypsy, Oklahoma to a life of world-wide acclaim as a multidisciplinary visual artist. An eclectic life story told in this "Conversation from our Reservation!"
In this episode we discuss the unique dichotomy of spiritual life in Muscogee culture between traditional and ceremonial practices and Christianity and Muscogee churches. We talk with Rev. Chebon Kernell, a clergy and representative of the Native American Comprehensive Plan of The United Methodist Church, who is also an active member of Helvpe Ceremonial Ground, about the existence of the two ways of life and how they have sha...
It's TVLSE TIME on the Muscogee Pod! In Episode 2 of our Storyteller Series, we are joined by associate professor at the University of Alberta Dr. Russell Cobb. Cobb discusses his upbringing in Tulsa and how he uncovered the true history of the "Oil Capital of the World." We talk Tulsa's origins, land swindles, the struggle to tell Oklahoma's true history and how a Creek Town became an Oil Town in this "Conversation from our Reserv...
In this final episode of our three-part series "1979: The Formation of the Modern Muscogee Government" we look back on the dust settling from the drafting and approval of the Muscogee Constitution and discuss it's ramifications then and in present day. Former Executive Director Ed Mouss and former Principal Chief Bill Fife candidly examine how the Constitution has aged, how it applies now, and things that they would have done diffe...
Join in as we continue our chat with former Executive Director Ed Mouss and former Principal Chief Bill Fife on the implementation of the 1979 Muscogee Constitution. In Part 2, we explore the political dynamics at the time, the vote and building the government we know today around the document. Another trip through history, in this #ConversationFromOurReservation.
We begin Season 2 of the podcast by taking a look back in time to the formation of what we know today as the Muscogee (Creek) Nation government. In this Storyteller Series, we visit with then-Executive Director, Ed Mouss and former Principal Chief, Bill Fife about the state of the tribe at that time and the steps taken to form the tribal government as we know it today. You do not want to miss this conversation from our reserv...
In this episode, we visit with Manager of Fan Development for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Michelle Matthews. Michelle discusses her work with the Thunder in Native communities as well as being a tribal citizen from a small town, working her way into a dream job. A behind the scenes look at an NBA franchise, right here on this “Conversation from our Reservation!”
In this episode, we chat with Muscogee Nation National Council Speaker Will Lowe. Lowe describes his journey from U.S. Marine, to an MBA, to Speaker of the House for America’s 4th largest tribe. You don’t want to miss this “Conversation from our Reservation!”
Muscogee Creek National Council
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)
A homecoming queen, a U.S. Marine and the Attorney General for America's fourth largest tribal nation...it seems there's not much that Geri Wisner can't do. In this episode, we talk with Attorney General Wisner about her story and the lessons throughout the journey that have guided her life and career. Don't miss this "Conversation from our Reservation!"
In this week's episode we speak with Lil Mike & FunnyBone also known as Mike Bone. These two brothers talk about their career as Native rappers and their experience on America's Got Talent and Reservation Dogs. We also discuss this year's Muscogee Nation Festival where Mike Bone will be performing.
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