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The world watched Christine Blasey Ford publicly detail her allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. While she earned widespread support, she continues to endure backlash from the president on down, all questioning her motives and character. Native women are among those joining the discussion, pointing out how harmful the dispute is on a population that suffers high rates of sexual violence. We’ll consult with Native women’s advocates about the potential dangers of the current public debate and where we should go from here.
Guests:
Rebecca Nagle (Citizen of Cherokee Nation) – writer and advocate
Leanne Guy (Diné) – founding executive director for the Southwest Indigenous Women’s Coalition
Caroline Felicity Antone (Tohono O’odham) – founder of I:MIG LLC consulting agency
Break 1 Music: Tapwe Oma (song) Fawn Wood (artist) Iskwewak (album)
Break 2 Music: Standing Rock (feat. Nick Ørbæk Jacobsen) (song) Uyarakq (artist) Miseraq (album)
