Native Roots Radio Network
Weekdays 5-6 PM
Our Native American talk radio show will discuss national and local Native American news and events.
Local and national guest will help us keep current with Mother Earth, Tribal and Twin Cities issues.
Native American Issues are human Issues. We invite all people to walk hand in hand with our struggles, victories and achievements.
We need to all become AWAKE.
Listen to I'm Awake weekdays from 5-6 PM!

Our Native American talk radio show will discuss national and local Native American news and events. Local and national guest will help us keep current with Mother Earth, Tribal and Twin Cities issues. Native American Issues are human Issues. We invite all people to walk hand in hand with our struggles, victories and achievements. We need to all become AWAKE. Listen to I'm Awake weekdays from 5-6 PM!
Guest host Miisko catches up with State Sen. Mary Kunesh to unpack the latest Minnesota election results and their future impact on Native communities. Earlier in the show, Miisko breaks down a controversial pipeline reroute near the sacred Pipestone National Monument and shares details for the upcoming Returning Adoptees Powwow. Finally, Wendy and Robert Pilot…
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Robert Pilot and producer Miisko bring on Robert Lilligren to unpack the monumental shifts from the recent elections. They highlight the historic wave of Indigenous and BIPOC candidates securing victories across the country and tackles the ongoing realities of political gerrymandering. Later they talk about Section 106 in shielding sacred tribal lands and historical sites…
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Robert is joined by Arvina Martin
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Joining Robert Pilot today are former Minneapolis City Council Vice President and White Earth Ojibwe citizen Robert Lilligren, Minnesota State Senator Mary Kunesh, political consultant and former Madison Alder Arvina Martin, and Heartland Media Senior Political Analyst Aaron Kleinman.
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Joining Robert Pilot today is Arantxa Chaire-Kobb, Community Engagement Specialist with the City of Golden Valley, to discuss connecting residents and government, advancing equity, and supporting underserved communities. Then, Bob Blake of Solar Bear joins us with the latest solar news and sports!
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Joining Robert Pilot: Lt. Gov and US Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, State Sen Mary Kunesh, and Wendy Pilot!
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Joining Robert Pilot today is Kaohly Vang Her, Saint Paul, Minnesota’s 56th and current mayor, who took office on January 2, 2026. She is historic as the first woman and the first Hmong American/Asian American to serve as St. Paul’s mayor. We will then be joined by Arvina Martin, a political consultant. Arvina Martin made…
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Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald today is Jon Martin with the City of Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services. Follow the “Minneapolis AIR” (American Indian Relations) on AM950 for important information from the City.
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Joining Robert today is María Isa Pérez-Vega, an American politician, professional hip-hop artist, community organizer, and youth worker, and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who is running for County Commissioner. Then Robert is joined by Hunter Thundercloud, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and founder and CEO of Thundermaker Wellness Center, a…
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Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar News, and Wendy Pilot
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