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Our weekly Native American talk radio show will discuss national and local Native American news and events. Local and national guest will help us keep current with Mother Earth, Tribal and Twin Cities issues. Native American Issues are human Issues. We invite all people to walk hand in hand wi…

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    Native Roots Radio – September 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 48:15


    Robert and Missko kick things off with a rundown of the upcoming Ho-Chunk Nation Labor Day Powwow and share some highlights from the Minnesota State Fair. State Sen. Mary Kunesh then jumps on the mic to unpack a critical school trust fund ballot amendment and discuss her inclusion in a newly released book about Indigenous…

    Native Roots Radio – September 2, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 48:43


    Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin

    Native Roots Radio – September 1, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 48:15


    Joining Robert Pilot: MN State Rep. Heather Keeler and Bob Blake with the Solar News

    Native Roots Radio – August 31, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 52:49


    Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Stately of NACC and Wendy Pilot

    Native Roots Radio 8.28.2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 48:47


    Robert Pilot and crew all live from the Minnesota State fair!

    Native Roots Radio – August 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 49:40


    Join Robert Pilot today, Nicole Matthews! She is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC). We will also converse with Zack Filipovich, an accountant from Duluth and a former City Council President. He is running to be your next State Auditor. We are live from the…

    Native Roots Radio – August 26, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 52:49


    Joining Robert Pilot today are Holly Cook Maccaro, Tribal Affairs advisor, and Bob Blake, the Solar Bear with the solar news and sports!

    Native Roots Radio – August 25, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 52:55


    Joining Robert Pilot today are Gwen Leaffe Carr, an Indigenous leader, strategist, and speaker, along with Arvina Martin, a political consultant. Arvina made history as the first Native person elected to Madison, Wisconsin’s Common Council and served as Vice President in 2020.

    Native Roots Radio – August 24, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 52:49


    Joining Robert Pilot today: Dr. Anthony Stately, Executive Officer and President of the Native American Community Clinic in South Minneapolis. We’re also joined by Indi Prairie Chicken, Assistant Clinical Director at the Indian Health Board of Minneapolis, and a second-year PhD student in the University of North Dakota’s Indigenous Health Program.

    Native Roots Radio 8.21.2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 48:24


    Joining Robert Pilot: State Sen. Mary Kunesh

    Native Roots Radio – August 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 48:50


    Joining Robert Pilot today is Tony (Chinoodin) Drews Founder & CEO of Nashke Native Games. We are also joined by Miisko, the show’s producer, and Wendy Pilot for our Sacred Animals segment.

    Native Roots Radio – August 19th, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 52:49


    Joining Robert Pilot today, Barb Fabre is the CEO of Indigenous Visioning and All Nations Rise. We’re also joined by Robert Blake, the Solar Bear, with solar news and sports.

    Native Roots Radio – August 18, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 48:49


    Today, Robert Pilot is joined by Gary Farmer, a First Nations actor and musician from Ohsweken, Ontario, followed by Arvina Martin, political consultant.

    Native Roots Radio – August 17, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 52:49


    Joining Robert Pilot: Wendy Pilot and Miisko

    Native Roots Radio – August 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 45:21


    Robert and Miisko catch up on a packed schedule of local events, highlighting the massive Shakopee Powwow and the upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Maren Hardy stops by to preview the third annual Native American Elders Day, sharing fun details about free haircuts, a Native Elvis impersonator, and her upcoming first…

    Native Roots Radio – August 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 52:50


    Joining Robert Pilot today is Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI). Robert is enrolled in the White Earth Ojibwe Nation. He served for 12 years as the Vice President of the Minneapolis City Council, the first Tribal member elected to public office in the City of Minneapolis.

    Native Roots Radio with Minneapolis A.I.R. – August 12, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 52:48


    Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald are Chaunte Boatman-Ford, Officer, MTPD; Joe Dotseth, Chief, MTPD; and Ariah Fine, Partnership Engagement Fund organizer. Learn about how Metro Transit is keeping riders safe. Then, hear about how you can use City funding for your community project in Minneapolis.

    Native Roots Radio – August 11, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 52:49


    Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Evan Adams and Sean Sherman

    Native Roots Radio – August 10, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 48:48


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

    Native Roots Radio 8.7.26

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 49:06


    Robert and Miisko sit down with State Senator Mary Kunesh to catch up on essential updates ahead of the Minnesota primary elections. They cover the search for a new director of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives office and break down the school trust lands constitutional amendment on the upcoming ballot.You’ll also get the details…

    Native Roots Radio – August 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 52:56


    Joining Robert Pilot: Angie Vig, producer Miisko, and a best of Wendy Pilot.

    Native Roots Radio – August 5, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 52:49


    Join Robert Pilot as he talks with Sheila Lamb, Cloquet City Council member and youth advocate, followed by Ruth Buffalo, CEO of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC). We’ll wrap up with Wendy for the Sacred Animal Segment, featuring special guest Aaron Zellhoefer, Minnesota State Director for Humane World for Animals.

    Native Roots Radio – August 4, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 52:49


    Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar News, plus a special update from Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on her US Senate camapign

    Native Roots Radio – August 3, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 52:49


    Joining Robert Pilot: Wendy Pilot, plus Dr. Antony Stately of NACC

    Native Roots Radio – July 31, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 48:15


    Host Robert Pilot is joined by Tom Weber and Mary Kunesh

    Native Roots Radio – July 30, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 52:47


    Host Robert Pilot is live at the Minneapolis Institute of Aet with exciting rotating guests today.

    Native Roots Radio – July 29, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 48:36


    Joining Robert Pilot today is Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar news and sports plus producer Miiskogihmiiwan!

    Native Roots Radio: July 28, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 49:39


    Joining Robert Pilot: Holly Cook Macarro, Wendy Pilot, and Gwen Leaffe Carr

    Native Roots Radio – July 27, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 52:53


    Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin

    Native Roots Radio – July 23, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 52:37


    Join guest host David Cournoyer (Rosebud Sioux) with guests Lee Francis, EdD (Laguna Pueblo) and Brett Ramey (Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska) for a conversation on Indigenous creativity, environmental stewardship, pop culture, and building a brighter future.

    Native Roots Radio – July 22, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 52:35


    Join guest host David Cournoyer (Rosebud Sioux) for a special conversation with three accomplished Native leaders exploring Indigenous leadership, community development, and creating positive change in Native communities.

    Native Roots Radio – July 21, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 48:42


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

    Native Roots Radio: July 20, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 48:49


    Joining Robert Pilot: Liam Mackin and Colette Lawrence

    Native Roots Radio 7.16.2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 49:20


    On today’s show Robert is joined by State Senator Mary Kunesh and producer Miisko.

    Native Roots Radio – July 16, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 52:54


    Joining Robert Pilot: Tom Weber, and Robert Lilligren of NACDI

    Native Roots Radio – July 14, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 52:48


    Joining Robert Pilot today is Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar News and Sports, and Rayette Peltier, Marketing & Communications Specialist at the American Indian Family Center.

    Native Roots Radio – July 13, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 53:19


    Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Stately of NACC

    Native Roots Radio 7.10.2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 48:50


    Joining Robert Pilot today is Mary Kunesh-Podein, Member of the Minnesota State Senate. Misko joins Robert for the Young Women Warriors Segment

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    Native Roots Radio – July 9, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 48:59


    Joining Robert Pilot, Ray Janis is an Oglala Lakota artist and graphic designer creating contemporary work rooted in culture, identity, and storytelling. Working across digital design, painting, murals, and illustration, his art blends Lakota perspectives with modern visual language to inspire connection and celebrate Indigenous creativity. After, we will talk to Arvina Martin , Ho-Chunk…

    Nativer Roots Radio – July 8, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 52:59


    Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald is Shor Silkas, 2SLGBTQIA+ Equity Manager for the City of Minneapolis, and Katie Smith, Director of elections. Follow the “Minneapolis AIR” (American Indian Relations) on AM950 for important information from the City.

    Native Roots Radio – July 7, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 53:21


    Joining Robert Pilot: Nikki Love and Miisko

    Native Roots Radio – July 6, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 52:49


    Joining Robert Pilot: Producer Miiskogihmiiwan followed by Dr. Stately of NACC and Bob Blake from Red Lake, Solar Bear with the Solar News

    Native Roots Radio – July 1, 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 52:49


    Joining Robert Pilot today is Kristie GoForth, Executive Director of Bikes for Kids Wisconsin, to share how the organization is making a difference in communities through the power of bicycles. Then, we’ll welcome Wendy Pilot for our beloved Sacred Animals segment�. To wrap up the show, we’re joined by Angela Vig- who, to her knowledge,…

    Native Roots Radio – June 30 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 53:04


    Joining Robert pilot today Maren hardy of Spirit Care Services, and Vin Dionne, a Minneapolis-based Indigenous activist, community leader, and harm-reduction outreach worker. Raised in the Little Earth community in South Minneapolis, he is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. He currently serves as a co-founder and board chair of the…

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