Podcasts about Navajo

Kate Adie presents stories from Turkey, the South China Sea, Ukraine, the US and Angola.Outlawed Kurdish group the PKK, which has waged a 40-year insurgency against Turkey, has announced it's disbanding. More than 40,000 people were killed during its fight for an independent Kurdish state - now the group says the Kurdish issue 'can be resolved through democratic politics'. Orla Guerin reports from Diyarbakir, in the Kurdish heartland.In the South China Sea, the tiny island of Pagasa is at the centre of a dispute between the Philippines and China. For the past 10 years, China has been expanding its presence in the region - but the Philippines is one of the few southeast Asian countries to stand its ground. Jonathan Head gained rare access to the island.Over the last decade, the Ukrainian Orthodox church gradually distanced itself from the Moscow Patriarchate, until it formally severed ties in 2022. But some priests and parishioners are reluctant to give up the traditions that were so familiar to them. Nick Sturdee reports from Western Ukraine.In Arizona, we meet the Native American 'knowledge keepers', who are now willing to share some of their secrets, as part of a cultural project which is uniting some of the major tribes, including the Navajo, the Hopi and the Apache nations. Stephanie Theobald went to find out more about their vision.Angolan president, João Lourenço, has made it his mission to claw back millions of dollars stolen by corrupt past leaders. At the National Currency Museum in the capital Luanda, Rob Crossan reflects on the meaning of money - asking where has it all gone?Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

In this powerful episode of Get Real or Die Trying, host Amadon DellErba sits down with Cliff Matias, International President of Redrum MC (@redrummc) a prominent motorcycle club with a mission to unite and uplift indigenous communities. As a proud Taino, Quechua, and Boricua, Cliff also serves as the Cultural Director of the Red Hawk Native American Council (@redhawknativeamericancouncil), where he works to preserve and promote Indigenous culture and traditions. This episode also features a special segment with Kris Dosela (Gila River Pima, Apache, and Navajo), who shares his insights on Indigenous heritage, personal growth, and the ongoing challenges faced by Native communities. Together, they address the critical issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (#MMIW), honoring the memory of 14-year-old Emily Pike of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, whose tragic loss in 2025 underscores the urgency of this crisis.Join Amadon, Cliff, and Kris for a raw and inspiring discussion about transformation, cultural preservation, and the power of standing together."Nothing You Do Matters, Unless What You Do Matters"Website: http://getrealordietrying.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/realordietrying/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bhiI3dYEHyVHRGJN6D8bS?si=pOFiZW7cSUu0LRQ48ehDnAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-real-or-die-trying-with-amadon-dellerba/id1506317027Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getrealordietrying/X: https://X.com/realordietrying"Pain is temporary. Victory is eternal."

This week on Regional Roundup, we hear about a recent study that scrutinizes early stage plans from Congress to use public lands for housing developments. We also hear about a water conservation program in Western Colorado, and a story about a horse rescue group working to save mustangs from kill buyers. To finish, we hear about a Navajo community in San Juan County that now has access to running water for the first time.

Natalie Benally (Diné) knew early on she was a performer. She has channeled her determined creative spirit in any number of disciplines for the stage and screen. She has performed and taught dance after honing her craft at Fort Lewis College in Colorado. Along the way, she has embodied enduring characters in film and television, including Natalie Bluehouse on the AMC series, Dark Winds, and was the delightful voice of Dory, in the Navajo version of "Finding Nemo". She is also the driving force behind her own production company, Tse'Nato'. Natalie Benally is the May Native in the Spotlight.

  New center can keep Native families together, out of social services   Climate change increases pregnancy heat risks in Mountain West region   New live-action puppet series teaching Navajo language hits the road  

Today on the I Am Dad Podcast, we are honored to welcome Albert M. Pooley, a visionary leader and the Founder and President of the Native American Fatherhood & Families Association (NAFFA). A proud member of the Hopi and Navajo nations, Mr. Pooley has devoted his life to strengthening families and communities through culturally grounded education, advocacy, and healing. With a background in social work and public administration, and as a marriage and family counselor, Mr. Pooley brings deep professional and personal insight to the conversation on responsible fatherhood. He and his wife Julia have raised six children and are grandparents to sixteen—living examples of the legacy he is working to build. Under his leadership, NAFFA's transformative curricula—Fatherhood Is Sacred®, Motherhood Is Sacred®, Linking Generations By Strengthening Relationships®, Addressing Family Violence & Abuse©, and Suicide Prevention©—have reached 60,000 parents and trained over 2,500 facilitators across North America. Today, we'll explore how Albert Pooley's passion for cultural preservation and healthy parenting has become a national movement, and why the values of sacred fatherhood and motherhood resonate far beyond Native communities.

In this newscast: Five candidates have applied to fill an empty seat on the Juneau School District Board of Education after Will Muldoon resigned; Alaska regulators have assessed a $49,000 fine against Hilcorp for lapses in Cook Inlet offshore well management, the Alaska Beacon reports; Some Southeast Alaska communities had their earliest harmful algal bloom on record this year, and there is currently a paralytic shellfish toxin advisory across region for recreational and subsistence harvest; Local and state transportation officials are wrapping up a study that hones in on five locations for a potential second bridge; Thousands of new books are landing in the hands of kids across Southeast Alaska this month as the result of a partnership between the region's largest tribal government and a Native-led nonprofit with roots in the Navajo and Hopi nations

Indie, Reggae, Folk, Punk, Jazz, Conscious Hip Hop, Throat-singing, Country and Rock from members of the Choctaw, Kānaka Maoli, Mi'kmaq, Métis, Northern Ute, Navajo, Atikamekw, Paiute, Ojibwe, Mexica, Inuit, Creek, Seminole and Navajo Nations. Brought to you by⁠⁠ Tunes From Turtle Island⁠⁠ and⁠⁠ Pantheon Podcasts⁠⁠. If you like the music you hear, go out and buy/stream some of it. :) All these artists need your support. Tracks on this week's show are: Samantha Crain - Gumshoe Irie Love - Oraganic Woman Drives The Common Man - Not Afraid To Die Tonight Street Pharmacy - The Internet elijah jsmal asani & Aaron White - one ear to the land ,,, the other to each whisper of a cloud Sakay Ottawa - Tante? Dead Pioneers & Petrol Girls - Love Language Napua Davoy - Intimacy Zone Celeigh Cardinal - Dont Waste Your Love On Me Jayli Wolf - Gold Silla - Kaukuarjuk Silla - The Great Angakkuq Keith Secola - Fry Bread Rant (Dark Winds Version) Jamie Coon - Guitars, Cadillacs Q052 - Space Invaders Xiuhtezcatl - Home Scarlet Night - Jack Of Hearts All songs on this podcast are owned by the artist(s) and are used for educational purposes only. All songs can be found for purchase or streaming wherever you get your great music. Please pick up these amazing tracks and support these artists. More info on the show ⁠⁠here

In this episode, Dr. Farina King is joined by Dr. Gavin A. Healey, a contributing author of COVID-19 in Indian Country and Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Applied Indigenous Studies at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Gavin highlights how Indigenous graffiti and muralism emerged as vital tools of community care and resistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from his chapter, “Native American Graffiti and Aerosol Muralism of the Pandemic,” Gavin addresses works by artists such as Ivan Lee (Diné), whose mural of a masked Diné woman sends a COVID-19 warning, and Jemez Pueblo artist Jaque Fragua, whose pieces amplify Indigenous sovereignty and survival. Photographer Kayla Jackson's documentation of pandemic murals adds another dimension to the discussion. Gavin reflects on how these public art forms became acts of visual sovereignty, cultural expression, and collective healing in Indian Country, "demistifying" aerosol muralism.Gavin A. Healey holds an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in American Indian Studies from the University of Arizona with an emphasis in Native Art and public art. His expertise in community-based participatory research and mixed method design aspires to provide agency to individual and community voices with a focus on Native graffiti muralism. This work with collaborators focuses on Native art and Native public art as dialectics of place-making and Native sovereignty. Coupled with his universities' duties, Gavin has spent his career working with Native artists and communities, urban and reservation, as an artist assistant on public murals, curator of museum and gallery exhibitions, and a conscientious ally in community wellbeing. His doctoral research produced the first empirical data collected on Native public art through public surveying. He is working on a forthcoming edited volume with Indigenous artists.Resources:Gavin A. Healey, “Native American Graffiti and Aerosol Muralism of the Pandemic: Alternative Messaging of Community Well-Being,” in COVID-19 in Indian Country: Native American Memories and Experiences of the Pandemic, eds. Farina King and Wade Davies (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024).Gavin Alexander Healey, NAU Directory WebpageMural by Navajo graffiti artist, Ivan Lee in COVID-19 archive.Jaque Fragua (Jemez Pueblo) featured on SODO Track ArtistsKayla Jackson photography, "Creative Cowboy."NAU Applied Indigenous StudiesHoka Skenandore (Oneida, Oglala Lakota, and Luiseno) artist website 

UFC star Navajo Stirling jumps on the podcast to talk about his win at UFC 315, his biggest learnings and takeaways and his fight plans for the rest of the year.Following that we disect the Warriors win over the Dragons and look ahead to this weekends clash against the Dolphins. Then we tuck into the Super Rugby, Ryan Fox's big win on the PGA tour, the AFC's upcoming semi final and we talk some punting thanks to the TAB.Rugby, NRL, NBA, UFC, Golf & Soccer- this podcast has it all.

This is a more in-depth look at the First Peoples of Texas. Why” because there were people here long before the Spanish and any other Europeans set foot on the land, First, allow me to try and clear up some terminology especially one word and that word is “Indians”.  The people Columbus encountered when he first reached the shores of the continent where misnamed, because Columbus thought he had reached India and as we know, he was wrong.  That's all I'm going to say about the subject. The inhabitants themselves did not refer to themselves in any specific way, other than often using the term “the people”, they did refer to other tribes with names. For example, the early Spanish encountered a group of nomadic buffalo hunters, they called Querechos.  That group was later named Apache, which came from the Zuni word for enemy “apachu” which is what they were called by the Navajo.  While some tribes were “farmers” the Apaches were hunter-gatherers and didn't do a lot of agriculture.  When we speak of the tribes, it is important that we remember that those tribes that were hunter-gatherers had a certain lifestyle dictated by necessity as did those who were farmers.  There is no one broad brush we can paint all tribes with; however, there are certain characteristics that many tribes have in common with one another. One area that was of particular importance to all tribes was in the area of religion or spirituality. Prior to the arrival of the Europeans in the 16th century, the tribes that lived in the area that is now Texas maintained a variety of religious practices.  The majority of them embraced the idea of some type of supreme being and they all had creation stories.  They were usually not monotheistic; many held a belief in a variety of powers often organized in a form of hierarchy. For agricultural tribes, there were various ceremonies that accompanied the planting and harvesting of crops. Hunter-gatherers often sought the help of spirits before searching for game which served as food for the tribe. Most tribes saw the universe in three levels.  The upper level was one of predictability, lower level of chaos, and the level where humans lived which was a mixture of both of the other levels.  The world was divided into 6 regions, north, south, east, west, up, and down and the year had a cold period and a hot period. All believe there is a spirit in everything, including animals such as buffalo, wolves, bears, etc. Spiritual leader shaman,AKA medicine man while all shamans were medicine men, not all medicine men were shamans. Shamans in addition to using plants and instructions from spiritual helpers, they also went into trances to visit land of the dead, where they gathered information on the sickness. What were some of the Hunter-Gatherer Tribes and where did they live? Comanches – North Central / Northwest Texas Kiowas – Panhandle – shared territory with Comanche Held a summer Sun Dance – to insure regeneration of the Buffalo Tonkawas - Gulf Coast (Houston area) Venerated the Great Wolf Karankawas – Gulf Coast (shared territory with Tonkawas – inner gulf coast) Apache – (Lipan) South and Southwest Texas – (Mescalero) West Texas – El Paso Coahuiltecans (KOE-ha-HWEE-ta-kanz) Rio Grande valley in what is now southern Texas and northeastern Mexico Farmers Farming groups tended to revere the earth, corn, rain, sun, and developed their beliefs based on fertility, and crop cycles. Spiritual leader priest – The medicine man or woman, acted like Shamans even going into trances for healing help.  Priests, who most often were men, were religious specialists, had a long period of training valued not for healing abilities but because they knew the rituals and ceremonies to ensure bountiful harvests and healthy people. They also had witches who were evil.  Could change their appearance, become animals, or even sparks of a fire. They stole people's lives and souls.

Rez Woman Accountability -this segment is about why Navajo women seem to be reusing to take responsibility for their actions and why they also seem to push the blame elsewhere like a man. #Dinéh_Matriarchal_Society

There is a singular Navajo word, Hózhǫ́, that encompasses engulfment in beauty that also includes immersion in balance, harmony, wellness, adaptability, and gratitude. The nuances are complex and varied with subtle connotations all pointing toward personal peace and harmonious societal coexistence. There is no single English word with a one-to-one correlation in meaning thus the listed words are necessary to help one to understand the Navajo word tangentially.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra get you ready for UFC with a pair of fighters from this Saturday's card joining the show. First up is undefeated light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling, making his UFC Unfiltered debut. Stirling shares how his journey from warehouse work to the UFC took shape, and what it's been like sharpening his game at City Kickboxing alongside some of the best in the world as he prepares for a fight against Ivan Erslan on Saturday's prelims. Between interviews, Jim and Matt offer their takes and make a few predictions for UFC 315. Then, 9th-ranked flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius returns to the show to preview her pivotal bout against former champion Jessica Andrade. Jasmine opens up about her current four-fight win streak, representing Niagara Top Team, and what a win in Montreal would mean for her continued climb up the rankings.

In this episode Truth talks James McCloud – a podcaster from Nevada. James is a Washo / Paiute Native American and came on to talk about supernatural entities that he or friends have had experiences with.  We touched on skinwalkers, water babies, spirits, lake serpents, phantom cars and more!  Check out his podcast – The Ripe Potatoes – wherever you get your podcasts! For more info: IG: @xchief_beefx /  @the_ripe_potatoes   As always, please hit the subscribe button if you like and support what we do! You'll get early access to new episodes! Also please leave a review!    Follow us on IG: @bigtruth TikTok: @bigtruthpodcast YouTube: @thebigtruthpodcast   For feedback, questions, sponsorship info contact: bigtruthpodcast@gmail.com For more info: http://www.bigtruthpodcast.com To support the show: http://www.patreon.com/bigtruth   The Big Truth Podcast is proudly sponsored by: - Choppahead Kustom Cycles (IG: @choppahead / www.choppahead.com) - Jeffrey Glassman Injury Attorneys ( www.jeffreyglassman.com )  IG: @gottagetglassman - Tattoo Flash Collective – www.tattooflashcollective.com – use promo code: BIGTRUTH for 10% off your order - Omerta (IG: @omertamia / www.omertamia.com) - use code: BIGTRUTH at checkout for 20% off your order! - Heavy (IG: @heavyclothing / www.heavy.bigcartel.com)  

Today on the show - 0.00 - Tim Freide - Snake Guy 5.24 - Community News 13.25 - Space Fax 18.59 - NBA Update 21.51 - Mullsys Mum 27.57 - Lessons Learned The Hard Way 37.14 - Aidan Ross 42.09 - One Second Song 44.25 - Navajo Stirling 55.44 - Heller's Comet

"He said to me, 'You're running away from something... I didn't have the ability to tell him to quit talking to me because he was a good friend of mine. He handed me over a Bible and told me that Jesus could help me."

Today on the News Reel, we speak with Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Moab Times Independent, about a section of the Navajo Nation in San Juan County that recently got running water for the first time. We also discuss the Moab Museum's new co-directorship system, which was set up after the previous director was fired earlier this year. Plus, a quick update about the county's planning and zoning department, which is still struggling to fill the director position amidst a major overhaul of the land use code. - Show Notes - • A small Navajo community celebrates running water milestone after 25 years https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/a-precious-life-source-a-small-navajo-community-celebrates-running-water-milestone-after-25-years/ • Grand County hires recruiter to fill key vacancies https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/grand-county-hires-recruiter-to-fill-key-vacancies/ • Moab Museum shifts to co-leadership after director's removal https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/moab-museum-shifts-to-co-leadership-after-directors-removal/

Former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce and radio host Derek Underhill share perspectives with young New Mexicans Danielle Hernandez, & Denice Sanchez on the biggest local and national headlines every week!Discussed in this week's show:They delve into the New Mexico judge who was hiding a Tren de Aragua gangbanger. What is really behind this scandal?CYFD fails again. Teen in foster care takes his life—every year Dems pass on fixing CYFD to prevent more deaths. What is being done?Trump revives Navajo coal jobs, but will Dems block this lifeline for miners?Hear how the border militarization is already making our country safer.Dems defend another ‘Maryland man'. They discuss why Democrats are so intent on saving a wife-beating MS-13 gang member?Judge halts Trump's voter ID order. How far will Democrats go to prevent fair elections?Trump makes students pay back their federal student loans. Is this an economic disaster or fairness?Then they delve into the straw donors being investigated for allegedly funneling illegal cash to Democrats through ActBlue.Hamas is still holding an American hostage 564 days. Have and Dems tried rescue him like they have for the MS-13 gang member?Tune in to hear it all and more, and join us weekly for a closer look Inside New Mexico!

Host Diana Korte speaks with award-winning journalist and novelist Anne Hillerman, author of 18 books, whose newest title is SHADOW OF THE SOLSTICE (#10 in her Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito series). In the new book, Navajo Nation police are on high alert when a U.S. Cabinet Secretary schedules an unprecedented trip to the little Navajo town of Shiprock, New Mexico. The visit coincides with a plan to resume uranium mining along the Navajo Nation border. Tensions around the official's arrival escalate when the body of a stranger is found nearby. Is it coincidence that a cult with a propensity for violence arrives at a private camp outside Shiprock the same week to celebrate the summer solstice?Anne Hillerman was approached several years ago by Robert Redford and George R.R. Martin to create the popular tv series, “Dark Wind,” now in its third season that is based on her and her dad's (Tony Hillerman) crime novels.            

Think of a mother living in a remote village in Alaska. It's a cold morning, temperatures well below freezing, and she needs urgent medical care for her child—but there's no road connecting her village to any hospital. Her only hope is a plane or a boat, neither of which might arrive in time. Across America, thousands of Native Americans face similar hurdles every day—lack of access to basic healthcare, clean water, and enough nutrition. This is not a challenge of the distant past; it's happening today, in the wealthiest country in the world. I first met Roselyn Tso at last year's Rosenman Symposium, where her talk left a profound impression on me. Her insights into the healthcare barriers that tribal communities face struck a deep chord, highlighting an urgent issue that many of us rarely think about. Stepping forward to tackle these issues head-on is Roselyn, a proud Navajo Nation citizen who has dedicated her life to improving healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives. As Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) from 2022 to 2025, Roselyn managed healthcare delivery to approximately 2.8 million individuals, becoming the first Navajo citizen and second woman to ever hold this role. Her career spans more than four decades, each day driven by a deep personal commitment shaped by her own upbringing on the Navajo reservation. Roselyn believes real solutions require more than just medicine—they demand community engagement, cultural sensitivity, and innovation. Under her leadership, Indian Health Service championed initiatives addressing food insecurity, transportation challenges, and infrastructure gaps, fundamentally reshaping what healthcare means in tribal communities. In our conversation, Roselyn shares her powerful personal journey, the realities faced by Native communities, and her visionary approach to leadership and collaboration. She offers compelling insights into the systemic changes needed to make healthcare truly equitable and effective. Do you have thoughts on this episode or ideas for future guests? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@rosenmaninstitute.org.

Christian Historical Fiction Talk is listener supported. When you buy things through this site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Become a patron and enjoy special perks and bonus content.Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti Giron join us to chat about their new book, Land of Dreams. One of the pioneers in the Christian fiction industry, Lauraine now teams with Kiersti to continue to bring books that entertain and that strengthen our faith. We chatted about what working together is like, how a volcano kicked off Lauraine's writing career, and how important trusting God is. Patrons will hear what is the biggest difference in the writing styles of the two of them. Land of Dreams by Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti GironOn the ship to America, Norwegian immigrant Amalia Gunderson makes a solemn promise to a dying mother, vowing to watch over her five-year-old daughter, Ruth. Together, Amalia and Ruth trek to Iowa to claim the farm and former boardinghouse that Ruth has inherited, despite opposition from a difficult cousin. Struggling with an empty house and scarce resources, Amalia resolves to return the boardinghouse to its former purpose, aided by the kindness of strangers and the resilient spirit of her young charge. As Amalia and Ruth fight for their new home, a trail of orphans shows up on their doorstep, and Amalia makes a promising friend in Absalom Karlsson, the magistrate's son. With each challenge they face, Amalia and Ruth find hope in believing that faith and determination can overcome even the most daunting of trials.Get Land of Dreams by Lauraine Snelling and Kiersti Giron.Award-winning and bestselling author Lauraine Snelling began living her dream to be a writer with her first published book for young adult readers, Tragedy on the Toutle, in 1982. All total, she has over eighty books published with more than 4.5 million copies in print.As a sought-after speaker, Lauraine encourages others to find their gifts and live their lives with humor and joy. Her readers often clamor for more books, and Lauraine would like to comply ... if only her paintbrushes and fragrant flowers didn't call quite so loudly.Lauraine and her husband, Wayne, have two grown sons and a daughter in Heaven. They live in the Tehachapi Mountains with Lapcat, and “The Girls” (three golden hens).Visit Lauraine's website.Kiersti Giron holds a life-long passion for history and storytelling and currently collaborates on series of historical fiction with Lauraine Snelling, as well as writing her own historical novels. She loves to write stories that show the intersection of past and present, explore relationships that bridge cultural divides, and probe the healing Jesus can bring out of brokenness. Her novel manuscripts set in the American West have been contest finalists and winners, including two ACFW Genesis Awards, and her debut solo novel, Beneath a Turquoise Sky, releases April 2025.Much of Kiersti's interest in Native American cultures and history comes from the relationships built with Native friends after living five years on the edge of the Navajo reservation in New Mexico. She has a heart for racial healing, justice, anThe Cross pt. 2Welcome to Ask Me Anything, the podcast where we give you biblical answers to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Meet Mylo Fowler from @navajomylo In this episode you will hear more about Mylo. Mylo is a father of two and loves to share stories that are rich and deeply rooted in his Navajo culture. He was born at the Navajo Nation capital and raised in Northern Arizona as an 80's kid.  Growing up and living off the land on 12 acres with his grandparents, Mylo learned his Navajo language and his love for nature began before he was in school. Now a renowned photographer mylos photos have been featured in numerous companies like National Geographic, Nissan, adobe lightroom, Thule, real salt lake, native peoples magazine and many more In this episode we discuss Mylo's childhood, values he wishes to pass on to his children, how he has used lessons as a child to become who he is today, his photography and humanitarian work he does.

The medicine man told Lawrence that someone had witched him. Someone wanted him to leave his wife and family, and eventually kill himself. He had turned to the medicine man for help because of how things were going, but what Lawrence needed was something that this man could not provide.

Casey is a fifth-generation rancher in Northern Arizona whose family has worked the same land for over 120 years. In this conversation, he explains how large-scale solar projects are threatening local ranchers and reshaping the landscape. He shares stories from his family's history, the role of trading posts with the Navajo and Hopi, and what it takes to keep ranching alive in tough country.Key Topics:The threat of industrial solar on public and private landsRanching in extreme conditions: drought, range management, and cultureArizona's lost homesteads and surviving family legaciesTrading post history and Navajo relationsA call to keep ranching alive across generationsCasey Murph X

Part of the Navajo tribe, he was groomed to be a medicine man for his people. But would his own reckless use of hallucinatory drugs be his downfall? Join us for this compelling story of Milt Shirleson, another true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled!

Foreign students get a break in federal court; Navajo educators resist Trump's anti-DEI initiative; Some local inventors want to turn the sky electric; and more...

When the sun sets over the Navajo reservation, ancient legends come alive — and those who've seen the skinwalkers will never forget the eyes watching from the shadows.Download The PDF For This Episode's FREE Word Search Game: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mue9zcxhDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:35.685 = Show Open00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters00:45:35.637 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion00:50:49.458 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings00:59:28.709 = Struck By A Meteor01:07:33.569 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster01:14:37.565 = Matilda01:18:08.469 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml“Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI“Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx“Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5“The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG“Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 2022EPISODE PAGE – Includes list of sources: https://weirddarkness.com/FaceToFaceWithFearTAGS: skinwalkers, navajo legends, shapeshifters, paranormal encounters, supernatural beings, cryptids, ghost stories, weird darkness, flatwoods monster, unexplained phenomena, true crime history, alien encounters, haunted mansion, UFO sightings, native american folklore, butcher of kansas city, real ghost experiences, mysterious creatures, horror stories, urban legends, paranormal eyewitness, creepy tales, folklore, unsolved mysteries, strange sightings, darren marlar, creepy podcast, supernatural podcast, scary stories

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expediting permits for the Line 5 oil pipeline project. It's the first project to be put on a fast track under President Donald Trump's executive order declaring a national energy emergency. The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is among a number of tribes in at least three states that oppose the project by Canadian energy company Enbridge, saying it posing significant risk to the environment, most notably the Great Lakes. The existing pipeline runs across Bad River land, but the company's new route bypasses the reservation. We'll get a perspective on the new status of the project and the near-term possibilities. GUESTS David Gover (Pawnee and Choctaw), senior staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund Jennifer Smith, director of U.S. tribal engagement at Enbridge Stefanie Tsosie (Navajo), senior attorney in the Tribal Partnerships Program at Earthjustice

Welcome, my friends, to Paranormal Heart podcast.  I'm your host, Kat Ward. Thank you so much for tuning in.A formal disclosure: Paranormal Heart Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. All information shared in this podcast is NOT professional advice. The views and opinions expressed on Paranormal Heart Podcast are not necessarily those of the show host, network or producers. Paranormal Heart Podcast is always respectful and courteous to all involved.My special guest tonight is from the Navajo Nation, Don had an early connection to the mystique. Over the past 8 years, his passion for the unknown has driven him to explore the paranormal and search for evidence of Bigfoot, delving deep into the region's storied landscapes and legends. His investigations have taken him into encounters with a diverse array of phenomena—ranging from little people, lizard men, and goat man to the infamous Skinwalkers. Alongside these, he's explored paranormal occurrences, gargoyles, and mysterious portals that defy conventional explanation. For the past 3 years, has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned researcher William Jevning, further honing his investigative skills and expanding his understanding of these phenomena. his work is dedicated to bridging ancient lore with modern exploration, shedding light on the hidden and unexplained narratives woven into the fabric of the Navajo Nation and beyond. Thank you to my special guest tonight and UPRN 107.7 New Orleans and 105.3 the Gulf Coast.Remember, if you enjoyed the show, please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. “Another way to help support the show is by grabbing some swag! If you'd like to pick up your very own Paranormal Heart Podcast mug, just drop me an email at paranormalheart13@gmail.com. Until next time, take care of each other. Much love to you all!”Don's Contact Info and Links:YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@AlileeNaalkaahFacebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558299687443

“The secret is cost shifting.  That's the secret. So we shift the cost from expensive mechanical systems into the quality of the building shell, of the building envelope.  We have what we call a super-insulated building envelope.  We have triple-glazed windows. We have insulated frames.  They get installed in a certain fashion.  And we basically take… we beef up the building envelope.  it's super-insulated that means insulation is cheap.  Insulation is the cheapest building material on the planet.  It's much less expensive than batts.  That's really the issue.” - Joaquin KarJoaquin Karcher is a founder/owner/principal architect for Zero E Design based in Taos, New Mexico.  The discussion centered on Joaquin's expertise in eco-architecture and his work with Zero E Design, particularly focusing on cold climate architecture in northern New Mexico. Karcher shares his journey from his early passion for eco-architecture in Germany to his current projects, emphasizing the importance of achieving carbon neutrality in buildings by 2030. He highlighted his collaboration with the Navajo tribe to improve housing using local materials and labor, as well as his insights gained from the Passive House Institute in Germany. The conversation also delved into the principles of passive house design, its affordability in California, and the benefits of enhancing building envelopes to create energy-efficient homes.Karcher discussed the resilience of passive houses in extreme weather and fire-prone areas, suggesting specific materials and techniques for safety. Although he has not yet worked on redesigning homes affected by wildfires, he expressed a vision for affordable, resilient zero energy buildings, particularly through offsite construction methods like panelized construction. 

Lawrence was raised on the Navajo reservation in Tuba City, Arizona. He has seen a lot of changes over the years, from dirt roads to paved roads... from horse-drawn wagons to the automobile. He married a Christian gal and his boy believed too. When he hit hard times, God used Lawrence's young son to speak truth to him... but he wasn't ready to listen just yet.

In this episode of the Slay podcast, we're joined by Megalyn Echikunwoke - an actress, writer, producer, singer, and film director. Megalyn's incredible life has taken her from being a young athlete on a Navajo reservation to discovering her passion for the performing arts and breaking into the film industry. Megalyn shares her creative process, the importance of physical fitness in her life, and the highs and lows of Hollywood. Want insights into what it's really like to live and work in the world of creativity and performance? Then this episode is for you!

In this episode of Screens in Focus, Diana and Renee Hansen break down Dark Winds Season 3, Episode 6, “Ábidoo'niidę́ę́ (What We Had Been Told).” They explore Joe Leaphorn's haunting, a dreamlike journey — where past trauma, Navajo legend, and present-day reckoning unfold in parallel, colliding in a powerful episode. They discuss the emotional weight of the episode, themes of memory suppression and cultural storytelling, and the care taken in portraying childhood trauma — both on screen and behind the scenes. Plus, they wrap up with some favorite TV and movie recommendations you won't want to miss.

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes back Kendall Hughes, D.Min., to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Join us as Dr. Hughes shares moving stories—from a group of teens who made amends after a traumatic act of vandalism, to incarcerated men working through shame and accountability in a high-security penitentiary. These stories highlight the power of restoring dignity and finding healing through meaningful change.  Reflecting on his rich learning journey, Dr. Hughes draws from Indigenous teachings, global traditions, and interfaith wisdom. His commitment to continued education and cultural responsiveness showcases why lifelong learning is essential for restorative facilitators. Whether it's through role-playing in training sessions or learning from Ojibwe, Navajo, Somali, and Liberian communities, Hughes emphasizes the importance of humility and curiosity in this work. Dr. Hughes has extensive experience starting and leading restorative programs in the Federal Bureau of Prisons and for the state of Minnesota Office of Restorative Practices. He began his career in a nonprofit, learning from leaders in lower income communities as they built affordable housing, places of worship, and schools. He spent two decades as a chaplain in federal prisons. Working with incarcerated men, he developed an18-month residential program offering skill building, encouraging relationships, and opportunities for transformative dialogues with survivors of violent crimes and men who had caused deep harm. In 2019, Dr. Hughes co-founded Three Rivers Restorative Justice, focusing on pre-charge restorative conferences and training facilitators. He has served on the Third Judicial District's Committee on Equity and Justice as well as the Dodge and Olmsted County Corrections Taskforce. While earning his Doctorate of Ministry, he wrote a thesis on how chaplains in the Bureau of Prisons can reduce recidivism.  Tune in to learn more from Dr. Hughes and to explore how dignity-centered approaches create space for social and personal transformation.

Bringing back Southwest peach orchards won't be easy, but researchers are on the lookout for remaining trees—and they need help. And, the newly discovered Lokiceratops is challenging paleontologists' understanding of how horned dinosaurs evolved and existed together. How A Navajo Plant Researcher Is Reviving A Desert PeachWhen you think of states known for their peaches, Utah might not be at the top of your list. But there is a variety—the Southwest peach—that grows in this arid landscape, and Native communities have cultivated this tree since the 1600s. But many of the orchards were intentionally destroyed by colonizers hundreds of years ago, and the remaining trees are now scattered across the region.A local scientist and member of the Navajo Nation is on a mission to track down Southwest peach trees so we can learn more about how these peaches are so well-suited to grow in the desert.At a live event in Salt Lake City in March, Host Flora Lichtman spoke with Reagan Wytsalucy, plant scientist and assistant professor at Utah State University Extension in San Juan County, Utah. She researches traditional Native American crops, including the Southwest peach.Meet Lokiceratops, A Giant Dinosaur With Blade-Like HornsThe Intermountain West is a dinosaur nerd's dream because it's such a hotspot for fossils. Some of the most famous dino fossils in the world, like T. rex, triceratops, and stegosaurus can be found in western North America. So, of course, Science Friday couldn't go to Salt Lake City, Utah, without digging into some dinosaur science.At a live event in Salt Lake City in March, Host Ira Flatow spoke with the scientists behind the discovery of Lokiceratops, a large dinosaur with impressive horns that was unveiled in 2024. Dr. Mark Loewen, vertebrate paleontologist at the University of Utah and the Natural History Museum of Utah; and Savhannah Carpenter, paleontologist and school outreach coordinator at the Natural History Museum of Utah, discuss how they figured out Loki was a new dinosaur, the process of describing and naming the fossil, and what it taught them about dino evolution.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.  Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Real Native Roots: Untold Stories Podcast is honored to feature Claudia Oldman—a grounded and wise Navajo matriarch, storyteller, and beloved auntie. In this tender, laughter-filled episode, Claudia joins her niece and host Vickie Oldman to reflect on healing, kinship, forgiveness, and what it means to show up fully as ourselves. From boarding school memories to Bee Gees ballads, Claudia offers deep wisdom (don't hold a grudge!), infectious humor, and heartfelt lessons passed down from her father, the late Jim Oldman. This special episode also features a recap of all the 2024 podcast guests, where Claudia and Vickie reflect on what they learned from each person: From @Ka_naatamakayt, we're reminded of the sacredness of petroglyphs, land protection, and being “free on the land.” @LorenAnthony1 shows us what community service, humor, and metal music can look like in harmony. @ahasteengrapgics - Jack Ahasteen brings powerful storytelling through cartoon art and cultural critique, wrapped in oral tradition and visual satire. @_juan_2_tree and @ burn_the_wagon -- Juan Dominguez lights a path for Native men to decolonize, heal from toxicity, and rise in truth. @wisdomofwillow -- Willow Blythe Carroll teaches us to retrain our minds, embrace our light, and bravely confront the fear of being seen. Like, follow, and share this podcast with your relatives, community, and kindreds! We're streaming on all major platforms: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more. #RealNativeRootsUntoldStories #RealNativeRootsPodcast #Ka_naatamakayt #LorenAnthony #JackAhasteen #JuanDominguez #WillowBlytheCarroll #IndigenousVoices #NativeStorytelling #HealingThroughStory #MatriarchWisdom #CyclesOfHealing

In this episode of Native Circles, Dr. Farina King, co-editor of COVID-19 in Indian Country, talks with co-authors Dr. Amoneeta Beckstein and Dr. Tapati Dutta about their chapter, exploring the lived experiences of eight Native American college students during the pandemic. Drawing from semi-structured interviews, the chapter centers the students' voices as they navigate the challenges of COVID-19—illuminating themes of historical trauma, mental health struggles, and educational disruptions rooted in colonial legacies. Yet, amid these hardships, stories of resilience or "reziliency," cultural strength, and community support arise. In this conversation, the authors reflect on their perspectives as researchers and underscore the students' expressions of survivance, collectivistic coping, and cultural healing.Dr. Beckstein is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Fort Lewis College whose work focuses on multicultural counseling, mindfulness, and decolonizing psychology to promote healing for BIPOC and Indigenous communities. He previously directed the Counseling Center at Webster University Thailand and brings a creative approach to mental health, including poetry and advocacy. Dr. Dutta is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Fort Lewis College with over 25 years of experience in global health, focusing on health disparities and community-based interventions for marginalized populations. She is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist and a TEDx speaker recognized for her work in HIV prevention and compassionate public health education.Resources:Amoneeta Beckstein and Tapati Dutta, "Lived Experiences of Native American College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic," in COVID-19 in Indian Country: Native American Memories and Experiences of the Pandemic, eds. Farina King and Wade Davies (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024), 121-143.Amoneeta Beckstein professional profile website; and Amoneeta's ResearchgateTEDx Talk "Life Lessons via Cannibals, Sex Workers & Marginalized People," TEDx Indianapolis Women.Undergraduate Research Talk "The Radical Potential of Community Research by Tapati Dutta." "Translation and assessment of encultured meaning of the Multi-Dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support in Diné bizaad (Navajo) using community-based participatory action research methods.""Students' COVID-19 vaccine behaviors, intentions, and beliefs at a US Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI).""College leadership decisions and experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic: an elite interview study."Spotlight on COVID-19: An Interview with Dr. Tapati Dutta, MCHES®, by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Evolution of storytelling pedagogy in global health course at a U.S. Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution from Fall 2019 to Spring 2023 Fort Lewis College's Virtual International Internships

Joe Leaphorn finds a level deeper into his troubled psyche, within which we're able to visualize his inner turmoil. Between the Navajo creation myth of the Hero Twins and the appearances of Henry Leaphorn & Silvia Washington, we take a hard look at what justice looks like from different perspectives.

From hearing moaning sounds and windbreakers in an empty car on the reservation to seeing a lady with no feet standing at her sink, Land's paranormal encounters are chilling. She recounts ghostly sightings of white horses with figures resembling the Grim Reaper, UFOs, and even skinwalker stories from the Navajo reservation. Her family's own near-death experiences and the spirits they encountered have shaped her belief in the supernatural. If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. is overseeing an unprecedented cut of nearly a quarter of the department's staff, drawing widespread concerns about possible adverse affects for thousands of Native Americans who depend on those services. Everything from bill processing to testing and research to prevent lead contamination in children could be constricted. At the same time, Sec. Kennedy successfully reversed Elon Musk's termination of 900 Indian Health Service employees by the Department of Government Efficiency. Kennedy is also reaching out to tribes and maintaining contact through the department's Tribal Self Governance Advisory Committee. We'll look at the latest word on what some of the potential effects of the federal actions are on Native health and health care. GUESTS A.C. Locklear (Lumbee), CEO of the National Indian Health Board Kristen Bitsuie (Navajo), tribal health care outreach and education policy manager for the National Indian Health Board Kim Russell (Navajo), policy advisor for Sage Memorial Hospital

In Larissa FastHorse's (Sičháŋǧu Lakota) new play, a nonprofit works to accommodate “race shifters”, people who are compelled to change the ethnicity they're born with. “Fake it Until You Make It” is a satirical look at the serious topic of Native identity, helped out by a talented cast and Indigenous-grounded writing. The new children's TV puppet series, Navajo Highways, is making the rounds on screens across the Southwest. Written and directed by Pete Sands (Diné), the show follows young Sadie from her urban home to her introduction to Navajo land, culture, language and food. With a nod to the popular PBS show, Sesame Street, it's filled with characters Native audiences will find familiar. It's slated for public distribution on FNX. GUESTS Larissa FastHorse (Sičháŋǧu Lakota), playwright Pete Sands (Diné), writer and director of “Navajo Highways” Kimberly Kee (Diné), tribal early childhood specialist and she plays Ms. Pete

WAYS OF KNOWING: A NAVAJO NUCLEAR HISTORY tells the story of the impact of uranium mining on the Navajo community. This film is a unique collaboration between a Navajo storyteller Sunny Dooley and nuclear nonproliferation expert Lovely Umayam where the story of US nuclear history is told through an indigenous lens. This means telling the story of how nuclear policy has impacted Navajo land, but also on the intergenerational impact on the Navajo people. The fully immersive quality of 360 video allows Dooley to preserve the full context of how she would tell the story to her community. This was my favorite interview from SXSW 2025 as it is another great example of how the immersive quality of VR is able to capture and transmit indigenous ways of knowing, and how this indigenous perspective is also changing how nuclear nonproliferation experts are thinking about these nuclear policy issues. This film would also not be able to be told the same way if it was only 180 degrees, and it is a prescient example of the affordances of VR to be able to tell the story of a place with its full relational context. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE Join us in a compelling episode with Kent Tompkins, a transpersonal psychotherapist and the author of "Finding The Balance...The Vision Story That Led To A Retrospective Of Images And Stories From 1977-2022." Kent shares his profound experiences from living and learning among the Navajo and Blackfoot tribes for two decades.  This discussion delves into the integration of indigenous wisdom, quantum physics, and holistic healing, highlighting how these ancient practices have informed his psychotherapy and personal growth. Kent explores the transformative power of wilderness training, his work with the tribes' medicine men, and the impact of these teachings on modern therapeutic practices. Connect with Kent:

What's the best way to fight evil? Laugh at fascist idiots and keep hunting Nazis, with your camera and the power of your voice.    This week, we're honored to welcome legend Sandi Bachom, an award-winning documentary filmmaker of such powerful films as Telling Jokes in Auschwitz and a Getty Images contributor whose work has appeared in acclaimed films like Laura Poitras's All The Beauty and All The Bloodshed, Danny's Strong's Dopesick, and Alex Gibney's Crime of the Century. But Sandi isn't just behind the camera—she's on the frontlines, documenting Nazis, like Trump's MAGA rallies, and the Charlottesville tiki torch march where Heather Heyer was murdered. Sandi was also at the Capitol on January 6th, capturing Trump's violent coup attempt in real time, footage used by the January 6 committee in Congress.  Stay loud. Stay brave. And as always—get ungaslit.    Join the Resistance Gaslit Nation Book Club: This Monday, March 31st at 4 PM ET, we're discussing From Dictatorship to Democracy by Gene Sharp—the handbook that inspired revolutions from Ukraine to the Arab Spring. Grab your copy in the show notes and join us!  Share Your Story: History is unfolding now—and we need your eyewitness accounts. Take our Reject Hypernormalization Survey (linked in the show notes) to combat gaslighting and preserve the truth.   This week's episode is sponsored by Factor: Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTOR MEALS.com/gaslit50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping.    Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!   Show Notes:   Take Gaslit Nation's Reject Hypernormalization Survey https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/survey-reject-hypernormalization   Read or listen to for free: Gene Sharp's From Dictatorship to Democracy https://archive.org/details/from_dictatorship_to_democracy_1306_librivox   Patti Smith clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxqhg6z-t9o   Humiliation as Propaganda: Videos of Shackled Detainees Have History in El Salvador https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/19/world/americas/deportation-videos-el-salvador.html Amid ‘DEI' purge, Pentagon removes webpage on Iwo Jima flag-raiser Pages celebrating Navajo code talkers and other minority service members were also erased. https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2025/03/17/pentagon-dei-native-american-iwo-jima/     Olga Lautman unmasks the making of a Russian/Trump group chat: https://x.com/OlgaNYC1211/status/1904344536521797806   EVENTS AT GASLIT NATION: March 31 4pm ET – Gaslit Nation Book Club: From Dictatorship to Democracy: A Conceptual Framework for Liberation, which informed revolts in Ukraine, the Arab Spring, Hong Kong, and beyond NEW! April 7 4pm ET – Security Committee Presents at the Gaslit Nation Salon. Don't miss it! Indiana-based listeners launched a Signal group for others in the state to join, available on Patreon.  Florida-based listeners are going strong meeting in person. Be sure to join their Signal groupavailable on Patreon.  Have you taken Gaslit Nation's HyperNormalization Survey Yet?: https://www.gaslitnationpod.com/survey-reject-hypernormalization Gaslit Nation Salons take place Mondays 4pm ET over Zoom and the first ~40 minutes are recorded and shared on Patreon.com/Gaslit for our community  

Vaccines for the coronavirus have reduced the scope and severity of COVID-19 infections, but for as many as a third of the people who contract COVID, symptoms of the disease persist and cause potentially disabling affects day after day. Long COVID affects as many as 23 million Americans. Symptoms include persistent headaches, fatigue, shortness of breath, and memory and concentration problems. In addition to the personal and medical burdens, several studies indicate the global financial drain from long COVID is anywhere from $1 trillion to $6 trillion. The Trump administration just announced it is closing the federal office that facilitates research and information-sharing among medical institutions on long COVID. GUESTS Rebecca Nagle (Cherokee), writer, advocate, host of the podcast This Land, and author of By the Fire We Carry Rita Bilagody (Navajo), activist and grandma Troy Montserrat-Gonzales (Lumbee and Chicana), mental health therapist and health care consultant Dr. Ivy Hurowitz, associate professor Division of Infectious Diseases at University of New Mexico Department of Internal Medicine Dr. Douglas Perkins, professor of Medicine and director of the Center for Global Health in the University of New Mexico Department of Internal Medicine

Subscribe for $5.99 a month to get bonus content most Mondays, bonus episodes every month, ad-free listening, access to the entire 800-episode archive, Discord access, and more: https://axismundi.supercast.com/ In this episode of Straight White American Jesus, Brad and Dan discuss a range of controversial issues. They start with the ongoing mass deportations of Venezuelan nationals under the Trump administration, ignoring a judge's injunction. They talk about the use of tattoos as markers for gang affiliation, comparing the treatment of Venezuelan migrants to that of Pete Hegseth, who has Crusader tattoos associated with white nationalism. The episode also covers the recent removal of historical references, including tributes to Jackie Robinson and the Navajo code talkers, from government websites under Pete Hegseth's directive. Finally, they discuss Trump's latest interactions with Vladimir Putin, highlighting Trump's continued excessively amiable stance. The guys wrap up with reasons for hope, including a court ruling preventing the deportation of an Indian-born Georgetown fellow and a middle school teacher's brave stand against mandated content-neutral posters in Idaho. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's book: https://bookshop.org/a/95982/9781506482163 Check out BetterHelp and use my code SWA for a great deal: www.betterhelp.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John's monologue this time discusses Trump's executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education," and to do so "to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law." Experts say this will devastate low income students and rural communities. Then, he welcomes back Reverend Barry Lynn to chat about Elon and DOGE, the future of US education, and the best movies this year. And finally, Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Francella are back for their Native American segment "We're Still Here". They talk with listeners about the recent federal White-Washing of non-white history including the Navajo code talkers, Greenpeace being found liable for $667 million in damages from the Dakota Access pipeline protests, and the media's snubbing of missing indigenous women. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this conversation, Dan and Kara Beam discuss Kara's deep-rooted connection to hunting, stemming from her upbringing in the Navajo tribe. Kara shares her journey from childhood hunting experiences with her family to her aspirations of becoming a guide. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of being a female hunter and guide, as well as the importance of family and community in the hunting culture. Kara's passion for elk hunting and her experiences balancing motherhood with her guiding ambitions are also explored, showcasing her dedication to the sport and her family. In this conversation, Kara shares her journey of returning to the Navajo reservation and the opportunities that arose, particularly in encouraging women to participate in hunting. She discusses the unique regulations for hunting on the reservation, her personal experiences hunting with her mother, and the emotional significance of these moments. The conversation highlights the growing demographic of women in hunting and the importance of family heritage in outdoor activities.   Connect with Kara Bean On Instagram   Connect with Brett Davis On Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube and Online   Connect with Michael Heffernon On Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Youtube and Online   Connect with Rack Hub On Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Online   Connect with The Nomadic Outdoorsman On TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Shop Dan's Podcast Gear, Hunting Gear and Merch   Connect with XOP On Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, Youtube and Online   Connect with Infinite Outdoors On Instagram, Youtube and Online    Connect with Rapid Rope  On Instagram and Online   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices