Native Roots Radio – January 28, 2026

Joining Robert Pilot: William “Nąąwącekǧize” Quackenbush, Kaesha Baloch, Managing Director of Great Lakes Lifeways Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in land-based education, cultural practice, and community care across Minneapolis and the Great Lakes region.

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Native Roots Radio Presents: Controlled Fire – Ep. 2: Thundermaker Wellness Building Community Through Ceremony

Hunter Thundercloud and Arrow Funmaker share the story of founding Thundermaker Wellness Center, discussing how they are building a community rooted in ceremony to support Native men in recovery. They join Robert Pilot to explore the importance of traditional cultural practices as everyday life rather than occasional events, highlighting the power of connection and shared…

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Native Roots Radio – January 12, 2025

Joining Robert Pilot: Chase Iron Eyes is a Native American activist, attorney, and an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota and Standing Rock Sioux Tribes. He is a co-director and lead counsel of the Lakota People’s Law Project as well as a co-founder of the Native American news website Last Real Indians. ANTONY STATELY, PHD…

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Native Roots Radio – January 9, 2025

Robert Pilot welcomes State Senator Mary Kunesh to discuss the urgent response to ICE enforcement actions and the heartbreaking loss of community members in the Twin Cities. They explore the legislative battle for safer schools and the power of local resistance before diving into the corporate connections behind these government contracts. To close, Wendy Pilot…

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Native Roots Radio Presents: Controlled Fire – Ep. 1: Debut Episode!

Hunter Thundercloud and Robert Pilot discuss the revolutionary indigenous recovery model at the Thundermaker Wellness Center alongside co-founder Aero Funmaker. The conversation highlights how integrating Ho-Chunk cultural traditions and long-term stabilization periods can effectively address generational trauma and empower native men within their communities.

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Native Roots Radio – November 21, 2025

Robert Pilot and Bob Blake tackle some of the most pressing issues facing Native communities today, starting with the surprising threat that massive data centers pose to our energy grid and water supply. They follow this hard-hitting news with uplifting stories of Native entrepreneurship, giving a shout-out to celebrated chefs and young, innovative minds at…

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Native Roots Radio – November 7, 2025

Host Robert Pilot is joined by guest Bob Blake (the “Solar Bear”) to break down the major “blue tsunami” of the recent US elections, analyzing key Democratic victories and the public’s response to the administration’s economic policies, including the SNAP cuts. They also critique the mainstream media’s “softball” coverage of political figures and discuss the…

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Native Roots Radio – October 31, 2025

In this episode of Native Roots Radio, host Robert Pilot discusses the government shutdown’s impact on SNAP benefits and healthcare, featuring an update from Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. He then interviews Charlotte Cummings from the Madison Children’s Museum about their upcoming Indigenous Heritage Celebration. Finally, Bob Blake of Solar Bear joins the show to provide…

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Native Roots Radio – October 22, 2025

Robert Pilot welcomes Arvina Martin, who is a trailblazer as the first Native person ever elected to the Madison, Wisconsin Common Council and now the Executive Director of Emerge Wisconsin. They dive into why it’s so important for Native people to be in positions of power and how Emerge Wisconsin is creating a strong pipeline…

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Native Roots Radio – October 16, 2025

Today on Native Roots Radio: Robert Pilot welcomes visiting artist Mikaela Shafer, whose exhibit Matrilineal Memory opens today from 6–8 PM at All My Relations Arts. Plus, Wendy Pilot joins to share about our sacred animals and their importance in Native culture.@everyone @followers

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Native Roots Radio – September 10, 2025

The name “Minneapolis AIR” comes from Minneapolis American Indian Relations. Guest Host: Christine McDonald, American Indian community specialist talks about how and when to vote in this year’s municipal elections and the Make Voting a Tradition campaign. Guest Zach Becka and Jolene Jones, NACDI

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