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The Barbie brand has experienced a banner year with the record-breaking success of the Greta Gerwig film. However, the Barbie Inspiring Women collectible dolls, which includes the former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, is getting both praise and criticism – and spurring conversations about how non-Native companies accurately honor Native individuals and tribes. We’ll dive into the controversy.
GUESTS
Kristina Kiehl, long-term friend of Wilma Mankiller
Travis Owens (Cherokee Nation), vice president of cultural tourism for Cherokee Nation
Break 1 Music: Sisters (song) The Halluci-Nation (artist) Nation II Nation (album)
Break 2 Music: Pisuppunga (song) Twin Flames (artist) Omen (album)
