Our hosts go deep on the phenomenon of Black republicans, and rappers stumping for republicans. 

 

We miss when hip hop stars rallied against the system. Now they’re more often concerned with getting their taxes cut, and being close to power.  

 

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Our hosts go deep on the phenomenon of Black republicans, and rappers stumping for republicans.&nbsp;
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We miss when hip hop stars rallied against the system. Now they&rsquo;re more often concerned with getting their taxes cut, and being close to power.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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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. 

 

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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;
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Rappers' Unnatural Allegiance to Losers | NLP Replay

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Power Ranking

Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election, sports-center style.

 

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Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election, sports-center style.
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Power Ranking the 2028 Presidential Candidates | Bakari Sellers SoloPod

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The Rich Friend

Wife in the Backseat

Billionaire Lebon James’ wife, Savannah James, stirred some controversy when she shared that she doesn’t pay for her best friend’s travel when they vacation together. What are the responsibilities of the “rich” friend? 

 

And our hosts react to a story from the “Call The Girls” podcast about a husband who put his wife in the backseat so his female coworker could sit up front. 

 

Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPod.





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00:00:00 Intro

00:00:55 The Rich Friend

00:13:25 Wife in the Backseat 





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Billionaire Lebon James&rsquo; wife, Savannah James, stirred some controversy when she shared that she doesn&rsquo;t pay for her best friend&rsquo;s travel when they vacation together. What are the responsibilities of the &ldquo;rich&rdquo; friend?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And our hosts react to a story from the &ldquo;Call The Girls&rdquo; podcast about a husband who put his wife in the backseat so his female coworker could sit up front.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this week&rsquo;s MiniPod.
 
IN THIS EPISODE
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00:00:00 Intro
00:00:55 The Rich Friend
00:13:25 Wife in the Backseat&nbsp;
 
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Do Black People Expect Too Much from Their “Rich Friend”? | MiniPod

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Rundown

FYSA Hot Topics

Battle for the Senate

Black Republicans and Their Rapper Surrogates

CTAs

The midterm elections are 33 days away. It’s a good time to recap where the race for the Senate stands. Plus, our hosts go deep on the phenomenon of Black republicans, and rappers stumping for republicans. Are these clowns convincing anyone? 

 

Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 151 of Native Land Pod. Welcome home y’all! 

 

FYSA HEADLINES

 

– Crystal Mason, a Black Texas woman who was sentenced to five years in prison in a controversial illegal voting case, has finally been acquitted.

 

– The White House is rescinding more than $800 million in congressionally appropriated funds across a range of government programs.

 

– Singer Disana Ross gets harassed on stage by a deranged white woman. 

 

– Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was told he will not be able to play if he keeps wearing the names of Palestinian children who have been murdered in Gaza on his eye tape.

 

– Atlanta is leading the nation in evictions, and Black families face the greatest risk.

 

– Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James [R] goes on a ride along with Detroit rapper, 42 Dugg. 

 

– Residents of South Central Los Angeles to receive “environmental reparations” after living for decades next to an oil field. 

 

– Senator Eric Schmitt [R] mixes up the Atlanta Hawks with the Ohio Buckeyes, embarrasses himself while questioning Jack Smith, the former special counsel for the DOJ investigating January 6th. 





LINKS AND RESOURCES

 

RCP Senate Battle Map: https://www.realclearpolling.com/maps/senate/2026/toss-up

 

ATL’s High Eviction Rate: https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/metro-atlanta-eviction-crisis/

 

The White House Rescinds $800m: https://abcnews.com/Politics/white-house-orders-800m-funds-rescinded-collins-calls/story?id=136772703&cid=social_twitter_abcn

 

Crystal Mason Acquitted: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/24/texas-court-crystal-mason-voting-case

 

Environmental Reparations for South Central Families: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/black-los-angeles-inglewood-residents-environmental-justice-reparations-oil-toxic-industrial-california-ab-1661-isaac-bryan/

 

Technofeudalism, What Killed Capitalism:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75560037-techno-feudalism

 

 

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Theme music created byDaniel Laurent.

The midterm elections are 33 days away. It&rsquo;s a good time to recap where the race for the Senate stands. Plus, our hosts go deep on the phenomenon of Black republicans, and rappers stumping for republicans. Are these clowns convincing anyone?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 151 of Native Land Pod. Welcome home y&rsquo;all!&nbsp;
&nbsp;
FYSA HEADLINES
&nbsp;
&ndash; Crystal Mason, a Black Texas woman who was sentenced to five years in prison in a controversial illegal voting case, has finally been acquitted.
&nbsp;
&ndash; The White House is rescinding more than $800 million in congressionally appropriated funds across a range of government programs.
&nbsp;
&ndash; Singer Disana Ross gets harassed on stage by a deranged white woman.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ndash; Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was told he will not be able to play if he keeps wearing the names of Palestinian children who have been murdered in Gaza on his eye tape.
&nbsp;
&ndash; Atlanta is leading the nation in evictions, and Black families face the greatest risk.
&nbsp;
&ndash; Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James [R] goes on a ride along with Detroit rapper, 42 Dugg.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ndash; Residents of South Central Los Angeles to receive &ldquo;environmental reparations&rdquo; after living for decades next to an oil field.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&ndash; Senator Eric Schmitt [R] mixes up the Atlanta Hawks with the Ohio Buckeyes, embarrasses himself while questioning Jack Smith, the former special counsel for the DOJ investigating January 6th.&nbsp;
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES
&nbsp;
RCP Senate Battle Map: <a href="https://www.realclearpolling.com/maps/senate/2026/toss-up">https://www.realclearpolling.com/maps/senate/2026/toss-up</a>
&nbsp;
ATL&rsquo;s High Eviction Rate: <a href="https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/metro-atlanta-eviction-crisis/">https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/metro-atlanta-eviction-crisis/</a>
&nbsp;
The White House Rescinds $800m: <a href="https://abcnews.com/Politics/white-house-orders-800m-funds-rescinded-collins-calls/story?id=136772703&amp;cid=social_twitter_abcn">https://abcnews.com/Politics/white-house-orders-800m-funds-rescinded-collins-calls/story?id=136772703&amp;cid=social_twitter_abcn</a>
&nbsp;
Crystal Mason Acquitted: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/24/texas-court-crystal-mason-voting-case">https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/24/texas-court-crystal-mason-voting-case</a>
&nbsp;
Environmental Reparations for South Central Families: <a href="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/black-los-angeles-inglewood-residents-environmental-justice-reparations-oil-toxic-industrial-california-ab-1661-isaac-bryan/">https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/black-los-angeles-inglewood-residents-environmental-justice-reparations-oil-toxic-industrial-california-ab-1661-isaac-bryan/</a>
&nbsp;
Technofeudalism, What Killed Capitalism: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75560037-techno-feudalism">https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75560037-techno-feudalism</a>
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Are Rappers the GOP’s Shortcut to Black Voters? 

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