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Native Land Pod

@nativelandpod.bsky.social

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Hosted by Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, Andrew Gillum & Bakari Sellers A political show with political voices who sound like the ones in your head! ✊🏾🎙️

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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 15h

When the group chat finally meets in real life 😭

ICYMI: We welcomed Bakari Sellers (aka Beyoncé) to the #NLPFam this week!

Catch our latest episode, now live everywhere you get your podcasts!

Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 1d

Tiffany’s calling out conservative infiltration at HBCUs, and Bakari’s strip club analogy hits hard. When there’s no counter-messaging, the loudest voice wins.

🎧 Full convo → https://bit.ly/3J7Yag5
##NativeLandPod #NLP100 #WelcomeHomeYall #HBCUs #Culture

Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 1d

Angela’s reflecting on how fast everything is moving, and how many people have stopped fighting back.
She’s naming the frustration and the urgency of this moment.

🎧 Full conversation → https://bit.ly/3J7Yag5
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 2d

#NLPFam y’all keep asking how Bakari ended up on the mic… well 👀

From the DMs to the podcast 😭 Welcome to the family, Bakari! (whether you begged or not 😂)

Catch the full story and our exclusive stream with @joyreidshow over on our Substack!
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 2d

Disturbing scenes from a Chicago raid: families frightened, children escorted out and zip-tied. Witnesses are shaken.

Andrew asks an urgent question about conscience and duty — when do people refuse orders that are unjust?

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3J7Yag5
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 3d

#NLPFam, we made it to 100 episodes! 💯

Bakari Sellers joins Angela, Tiffany, and Andrew as our newest co-host.
We’re breaking down everything from ICE raids in Chicago to white supremacist infiltration on HBCU campuses.

Episode 100 out now!
##NativeLandPod #NLP100 #WelcomeHomeYall

Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 5d

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. There really are two Andrews now. 😏
Welcome Bakari Sellers to the chaos — Thursday can’t come fast enough.##NativeLandPod #WelcomeHomeYall

Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 6d

Rep. Jasmine Crockett spoke on Angela’s solo-pod about what it’s been like working with this administration.

Trump is clawing back money that’s already been negotiated — a dangerous move that shows just how broken the system has become.

🎧 Full episode: https://bit.ly/48whRsv
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 7d

Masked men taking people off the street shouldn’t be normal. Communities have power when we show up, film, and demand accountability.

💬 How do you show up when your community is under threat?
🎧 Full episode: https://bit.ly/4gTk5UN
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 7d

Angela Rye and Rep. Maxine Waters broke down the myth about SNAP.

Republicans push the idea that food stamps mostly serve people of color, but cuts to SNAP and Medicaid devastate rural and white communities too.

🎧 Full episode: https://bit.ly/48whRsv
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 8d

🚨 The red line has been crossed. 🚨

Defunding the government. Attacking the military. Plans beyond Project 2025. Coordinated chaos is here and it’s a fire. 🔥

Closing your eyes won’t stop it. Stay awake. Stay engaged.

Full video: https://bit.ly/4gTk5UN
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 8d

#NLPFam, THANK YOU for rocking with us all weekend at #ALC54. We felt your energy and love, even if it was virtually! ❤️

And we’re not done! The cohosts are headed to CultureCon next! 🎉 For those not in the room, you’ll be able to catch the replay on YouTube!
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 9d

On Angela Rye’s solo-pod this week, Rep. Jasmine Crockett opened up about what keeps her in the game, even when the work feels heavy.

The episode also features Rep. Maxine Waters and Jotaka Eaddy.

🎧 Full episode: https://bit.ly/48whRsv
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 9d

🚨 Federal agencies are being directed to treat progressive and left-leaning groups as “DOMESTIC TERRORISTS.”

This is about criminalizing dissent and opening the door to mass arrests. Please take this seriously.

Full video: https://bit.ly/4gTk5UN
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 10d

This Friday’s MiniPod features Dr. Joy Harden. We laughed, joked, and dug into what it means to truly get IN your feelings.

💬 What helps you lean in instead of shutting down?
🎧 Streaming Friday wherever you get your podcasts.
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 10d

Episode 99 of Native Land Pod is live: shutdowns, Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, and Trump’s NSPM-7 directive to target “domestic terrorists.”

This could be the biggest underreported story of the year. Are you paying attention? 👀

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 11d

During #ALC54 we discussed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act with Dr. Todd A. Cox of the NAACP LDF.

He explained that Section 2 protects Black voters and voters of color from having their voices diluted.

Full video: https://bit.ly/4pOybLd

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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 11d

During #ALC54 CBC Executive Director Vincent Evans spoke on how the stakes have shifted.

Even so, the joy and energy of being surrounded by brilliant Black people fueled renewal and the fight to stay on the battlefield. ✊🏾

Full video: https://bit.ly/4pOybLd

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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 11d

During our CBCF ALC live show, Maryland Governor Wes Moore opened up about a moment when his wife reminded him the attacks mean he’s winning and to keep going.

Full video: https://bit.ly/4pOybLd

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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 12d

During our CBCF ALC live show, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford explained why speaking truth to power is not optional.

As a Black man and father, he shared why protecting constitutional rights in this moment matters.

Full video: https://bit.ly/4pOybLd

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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 12d

History is repeating: lynchings, Jim Crow, voting rights rolled back.

At #ALC54, voices like Rep. Jolanda Jones reminded us that we’re made for this moment — to lean on each other and keep building.

📺 Watch here: https://bit.ly/4nPFMqU

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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 12d

We just came off CBCF ALC and now we’re headed to Culture Con! 🎤 Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross & Andrew Gillum will be on the Culture Stage this Saturday (10/4) at 6PM.

Stay tuned — you never know where Native Land Pod will pop up next! #NativeLandPod

Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 13d

The Post once stood tall for press freedom. Firing Karen Attiah shows those values have changed, and it puts a target on Black journalists who refuse to stay quiet about race.

🎧 Watch: https://bit.ly/3IkHAcG
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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 13d

Roland Martin says civil rights orgs are “frozen” as the generation that carried our movements retires or is gone.

So the urgent question is: who replaces them?

📺 CBCF ALC Live Special — watch here: https://bit.ly/4nOHCbE

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Native Land Pod @nativelandpod.bsky.social · 14d

Congress passed a resolution to honor Charlie Kirk. But let’s be clear: this move empowers white supremacy and citizens should demand answers from their representatives for voting yes.

Watch now: https://bit.ly/3IkHAcG
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