Intro

104-year-old Archer

Trump v. The Pope

Record Low Crime Rates in Baltimore

DOJ to Wipe Convictions for J6ers

Young Black Men for Trump

Rep Omar Embraces Ex-MAGA

Eric Swalwell and Misconduct in Office

CTAs

On episode 127 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host, Joshua Doss!

 

Former organizer turned political strategist, Joshua Doss spearheads HIT Strategies’ (Black) voter research. The data Hit Strategies collects helps candidates and communities address the real concerns of Black people. Read more: https://hitstrat.com/member/joshua-doss/

 

FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS:
104-year-old Charles Johnson will compete at a Las Vegas archery competition. 
Pope Leo Says He Has “No Fear” of the Trump administration after Trump attacked the pope for speaking out against the war in Iran.
Senate Leader Thune says the GOP is prepared to fill a SCOTUS vacancy if Justice Alito retires before the midterms. 
Baltimore has recorded its lowest homicide rate in about 50 years. There were 133 homicides in 2025, the next lowest year is 1965 with 131. 
Trump’s DOJ moves to toss out “seditious conspiracy” convictions for the role that members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers played in January 6th. 
According to research from HIT Strategies, 17% of Black men under 50 believe that Trump has made their lives better. 
Representative Ilhan Omar calls on the left to embrace MTG, Candace Owens, and other MAGA who have disowned Trump. 



Congressman Eric Swalwell has dropped out of the California governors race and resigned from Congress (under pressure from his Democratic colleagues) after multiple women accused him of sexual assault. Did they oust him too soon, should allegations be enough to kick someone out? It’s a tough conversation to have post-MeToo Movement, but necessary: how should we respond to credible allegations against politicians that haven’t yet been proven? Where do we draw the line? 





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New Yorker Article about Nick Fuentes: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/how-the-internet-fringe-infiltrated-republican-politics

 

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Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.

 

Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: 

 

Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks  to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. 


Theme music created byDaniel Laurent.

On episode 127 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host, Joshua Doss!
&nbsp;
Former organizer turned political strategist, Joshua Doss spearheads HIT Strategies&rsquo; (Black) voter research. The data Hit Strategies collects helps candidates and communities address the real concerns of Black people. Read more: <a href="https://hitstrat.com/member/joshua-doss/">https://hitstrat.com/member/joshua-doss/</a>
&nbsp;
FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS:
<ol>
<li>104-year-old Charles Johnson will compete at a Las Vegas archery competition.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Pope Leo Says He Has &ldquo;No Fear&rdquo; of the Trump administration after Trump attacked the pope for speaking out against the war in Iran.</li>
<li>Senate Leader Thune says the GOP is prepared to fill a SCOTUS vacancy if Justice Alito retires before the midterms.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Baltimore has recorded its lowest homicide rate in about 50 years. There were 133 homicides in 2025, the next lowest year is 1965 with 131. </li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s DOJ moves to toss out &ldquo;seditious conspiracy&rdquo; convictions for the role that members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers played in January 6th. </li>
<li>According to research from HIT Strategies, 17% of Black men under 50 believe that Trump has made their lives better. </li>
<li>Representative Ilhan Omar calls on the left to embrace MTG, Candace Owens, and other MAGA who have disowned Trump.&nbsp; </li>
</ol>
Congressman Eric Swalwell has dropped out of the California governors race and resigned from Congress (under pressure from his Democratic colleagues) after multiple women accused him of sexual assault. Did they oust him too soon, should allegations be enough to kick someone out? It&rsquo;s a tough conversation to have post-MeToo Movement, but necessary: how should we respond to credible allegations against politicians that haven&rsquo;t yet been proven? Where do we draw the line?&nbsp;
 
Buy Tickets to Native Land Pod LIVE in Atlanta: <a href="https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/native-land-podcast-7q07bh">https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/native-land-podcast-7q07bh</a>
 
READ MORE:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
New Yorker Article about Nick Fuentes: <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/how-the-internet-fringe-infiltrated-republican-politics">https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/how-the-internet-fringe-infiltrated-republican-politics</a>
&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/">http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/</a> and send to @nativelandpod.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We are 201 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y&rsquo;all!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.&nbsp;
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Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NativeLandPod">YouTube</a>.
 
Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.
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Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks&nbsp; to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.&nbsp;
 Theme music created by<a href="https://www.daniellaurent.com/"> Daniel Laurent</a>.

In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home.

In each episode, Angela, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls.

Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home. 

 

Talk to us:

Angela Rye @angelarye

Andrew Gillum @andrewgillum

Bakari Sellers @bakarisellers

In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home.
In each episode, Angela, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls.
Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Talk to us:
Angela Rye <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angelarye/?hl=en#">@angelarye</a>
Andrew Gillum <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andrewgillum/?hl=en#">@andrewgillum</a>
Bakari Sellers @bakarisellers

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