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Several high profile police shootings have the country once again discussing where social justice and safety collide. Where does Native America fit into this discussion? Also the political conventions are coming to an end and we are formally in the presidential election home stretch. We’ll discuss the highs and lows of both conventions and what Native American voters might be taking away from the rhetoric. We’ll discuss the news that is important to Native America.
Guests:
Mark Trahant (Shoshone Bannock) – journalist with TrahantReports.com and Charles R. Johnson Endowed Professor of Journalism at the University of North Dakota
What’s at stake for Indian Country?
Michelle McCalope – freelance journalist
Jennifer Canfield (Dena’ina) – The Meaning of Names
Full interview with Cherri Foytlyn (Diné/Cherokee) -state director for Bold Louisiana and a volunteer for Bridge the Gulf:
Today’s Show:
Break Music: El Danzante (song) Xavier Quijas Yxayotl (artist) Aztec Dances (album)
