Native Roots Radio – July 1, 2026

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,…

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Native Roots Radio – June 30 2026

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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Native Roots Radio – June 25, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot today is Alex, a 2025 Sundance Institute Native Lab Fellow, discussing his debut feature film, Spiral. Following that conversation, we’ll welcome Robert Lilligren (White Earth Ojibwe), President and CEO of NACDI, to share updates and insights from the community.

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Native Roots Radio – June 24, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot, Arvina Martin is a Ho-Chunk Nation citizen, community advocate, and former elected official in Madison, Wisconsin. She made history as the first Native person elected to the Madison Common Council. After , we will talk to Barb Fabre, the CEO of Indigenous Visioning and All Nations Rise. She is an enrolled member…

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Native American Patriot Talk – Ep. 10: Defending Democracy & Indigenous Rights from Authoritarianism

Chase Iron Eyes breaks down the ongoing fight against fascist forces threatening American constitutional rights. We dive into the deep-seated issues facing progressives today, from the militarization against peaceful protests to the alarming shift toward authoritarianism. Listen to hear why staying engaged in local elections and standing firm in your values is more crucial than…

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Native Roots Radio – June 23, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot, MN State Rep Heather Keeler, Ruth Anna Buffalo, and Kiki, a knowledge keeper and sharer, and a treaty rights advocate. And, she is an author who wrote her first book, Fishing by Torchlight (Blackbears and Blueberries Press) at 9 years of age. Today she is 11.

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Native Roots Radio – June 16, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot today are Alfred Walking Bull of Walking Bull Story & Culture LLC, an Indigenous and Queer-owned business operating in the Dakota Makoce of Mni Sota at Bde Ota Oṭuŋwe, and Mark Tilsen brings attention to the Magellan Pipeline by ONEOK, which is threatening the National Pipestone Monument.

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Native American Patriot Talk – Ep. 9: What Trump Represents To New York And More Broadly

Chase Iron Eyes discusses the importance of vision quests throughout history to many different peoples and cultures over thousands of years, Donald Trump’s appearance at the NBA Finals and what it represents to common New Yorkers, Pete Hegseth’s racist screed at a D-Day memorial in Europe, and the fascist takeover of the United States. #NativeRights…

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Native American Patriot Talk – Ep. 8: The Draft Surveillance State and Indigenous Spiritual Liberation

Join Chase Iron Eyes for an urgent conversation about the military draft, the war machine, and the rising surveillance state. We dive deep into the history of anti-war movements and explore how modern psychedelic festivals might be sparking a new wave of spiritual liberation. It’s time to stand up for our sacred rights and organize…

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Native American Patriot Talk – Ep. 7: Lakota Youth Victory & the Struggle Against Corporate Tyranny

Chase Iron Eyes dives deep into the fight for sacred lands, celebrating the recent victory in the Black Hills where the Lakota youth successfully shut down a massive mining threat. He breaks down the heavy-handed tactics used by corporate interests and the government, from gerrymandering in the South to new surveillance strategies targeting activists. It’s…

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Native Roots Radio – May 12, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot, Leya Hale is a 2025 Bush Fellow and documentary filmmaker from the Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota and Diné Nations. She is a multiple regional Emmy Award–winning producer for Twin Cities PBS and is known for her nationally broadcasted film and Arvina Martin.

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Native Roots Radio- May 6, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot: Updates from the Circle News and Avina Martin, Polictal Consultant. Martin is the first Native person ever elected to Madison Wisconsin’s Common Council and was elected Vice President in 2020 by her peers. Arvina is an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, is Stockbridge-Munsee.

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Native Roots Radio – May 5, 2026

Christine McDonald hosts tonight’s Minneapolis Air episode. We begin with a conversation about rental help for families impacted by the economic hardships caused by Metro Surge this winter. Joining us to talk about that is a special guest: Will Lehman from Hennepin County.

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Native Roots Radio 4.24.2026

State Senator Mary Kunesh joins Robert Pilot to walk through a vital set of bills designed to sharpen domestic violence laws and ensure suspicious deaths in our communities are finally getting the thorough investigations they deserve. We also get a soulful trip down memory lane with Bob Blake, who opens up about his time working…

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Native Roots Radio – April 17, 2026

Robert Pilot is diving deep into the recent Senate vote that threatens the Boundary Waters and talking with State Senator Mary Kunesh about the urgent need for “Prove It First” mining legislation. Between updates on education funding and school trust lands, we get an inspiring look at the mission to rescue 2,000 beagles over in…

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Native Roots Radio – April 14, 2026

Wendy Pilot joins to discuss her advocacy work and the effort to release over 2,000 dogs from Ridglan Farms in Wisconsin following allegations of systemic animal cruelty. We also hear from John Johnson, President of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, providing an update on the Line 5 pipeline.

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Native Roots Radio – April 9, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot, Robert Lilligren https://nacdi.org/ 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. Plus Wendy Pilot updates us with her Sacred Animals segment.

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Native Roots Radio – March 12, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot, Robert Lilligren CEO 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. Natalie Rademacher Grand Portage Ojibwe descendant Communications Coordinator MAIC.

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Native Roots Radio Presents: Controlled Fire – Ep. 4: Breaking the Stigma of Addiction in Native Communities

Hunter Thundercloud, Arrow Funmaker, and Dr. Alec Thundercloud sit down to chat about the heavy stuff—the multi-layered stigma around addiction and mental health in Native communities. They get into how everything from cultural beliefs to systemic barriers and even historical trauma makes it tough for people to reach out for help. It’s a real, honest…

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Native American Patriot Talk – Ep. 2: Will Kelly and Ian Austin on Defending Against Tyranny

Chase Iron Eyes sits down with military veterans Will Kelly and Ian Austin to discuss their experiences standing up for constitutional rights. These two patriots share their eye-opening journeys from joining the armed forces to getting arrested while defending free speech in Minnesota. It’s a raw, honest conversation about holding the government accountable and fighting…

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Native American Patriot Talk – Ep. 1: Chase Iron Eyes on the Crisis in Minneapolis

Chase Iron Eyes is on the ground in Minneapolis for our debut, breaking down the intense constitutional crisis currently hitting home in the Twin Cities. We’re taking a hard look at recent ICE overreach and the tragic loss of Renee Nicole Good, exploring why defending the Bill of Rights is a sacred duty for every…

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