Episode Rundown

Audience Pushback to Migrant Solidarity

The Death Throes of Democracy

Scott Pelley's Viral Commencement Speech

Where Did the End of Our Democracy Begin?

Re-thinking Democracy, Re-thinking Power

CTAs

This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum define our democracy (what’s left of it). 

 

Nowadays it’s popular to say that the USA is a “democracy in decline.” But what does that actually mean when for many of us the system has been failing! Our hosts identify specific areas where our democracy has crumbled and begin to answer the question: exactly HOW and WHY has our democracy failed? This will be an ongoing conversation, and we’d love your input, send us a video!  

 

Speaking of ongoing conversations, we hear your pushback to this idea that we ought to stand in solidarity with migrants. In a video we received, one of y’all was also questioning the idea that there could ever be self-sufficient communities for Black and Brown folks. We’ll play that video so the hosts can respond to your criticism. We love being in conversation with y’all, even when we disagree! 

 

We invite you to think radically, consult your local communities, and imagine how our democracy can be salvaged–or completely reconstructed?? 

 

If you’d like to submit a question or statement, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. 

 

Check out the research paper Angela mentioned on the Trump admin’s immigration policies and their impact on Black migrants: https://baji.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BAJI-First-100-Days-2025.pdf

 

Find out more about the State of the People tour: https://stateoftheppl.com/

 

We are 523 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! 

 

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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; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren 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.

This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum define our democracy (what&rsquo;s left of it).&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Nowadays it&rsquo;s popular to say that the USA is a &ldquo;democracy in decline.&rdquo; But what does that actually mean when for many of us the system has been failing! Our hosts identify specific areas where our democracy has crumbled and begin to answer the question: exactly HOW and WHY has our democracy failed? This will be an ongoing conversation, and we&rsquo;d love your input, send us a video!&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Speaking of ongoing conversations, we hear your pushback to this idea that we ought to stand in solidarity with migrants. In a video we received, one of y&rsquo;all was also questioning the idea that there could ever be self-sufficient communities for Black and Brown folks. We&rsquo;ll play that video so the hosts can respond to your criticism. We love being in conversation with y&rsquo;all, even when we disagree!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We invite you to think radically, consult your local communities, and imagine how our democracy can be salvaged&ndash;or completely reconstructed??&nbsp;
&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;d like to submit a question or statement, 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;
Check out the research paper Angela mentioned on the Trump admin&rsquo;s immigration policies and their impact on Black migrants: <a href="https://baji.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BAJI-First-100-Days-2025.pdf">https://baji.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BAJI-First-100-Days-2025.pdf</a>
&nbsp;
Find out more about the State of the People tour: <a href="https://stateoftheppl.com/">https://stateoftheppl.com/</a>
&nbsp;
We are 523 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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<a href="http://nativelandpod.com">NativeLandPod.com</a>
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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.
&nbsp;
Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren 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, Tiffany Cross, 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, Tiffany, 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:

Tiffany Cross @tiffanydcross 

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, Tiffany Cross, 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, Tiffany, 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:
Tiffany Cross <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tiffanydcross/?hl=en">@tiffanydcross&nbsp;</a>
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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We the People–But Who’s “We”?

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