7 chapters across the catalog
Footage from Los Angeles protests shows demonstrators claiming a "historic right" to defend their communities against ICE, citing indigenous ancestry and the pre-colonial history of the Southwest. One protester interviewed expressed support for Soviet-style socialism as a model for the United States. Critics point out that these narratives ignore the historical reality of the Mexican-American War and subsequent land purchases.
Turtle Island, University of Minnesota Decolonization
A University of Minnesota professor and indigenous activists are promoting the concept of "Turtle Island" as a name for North America. The movement advocates for "Land Back" and the dismantling of the "settler project" of the United States, drawing parallels between the U.S. government and the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
Australian Ambassador for Women, Climate Change Violence
An Australian ambassador for women claimed that the climate crisis exacerbates the risk of sexual and gender-based violence, particularly for indigenous girls. The hosts mock the statement, questioning the logical link between rising temperatures and increased rates of sexual assault. They view the rhetoric as an example of intersecting forms of "discrimination" narratives being forced into the climate discussion.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez linked the "climate crisis" to racial injustice and indigenous rights in a recent speech. The hosts argue that Earth Day has been co-opted from its original environmental awareness roots into a catch-all political vehicle for social justice.
Canadian Mounties and Indigenous Pipeline Protests
Leaked documents reveal that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) prepared to use lethal force against Indigenous land defenders in British Columbia. The snipers were deployed during a raid on a protest camp blocking the construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline on ancestral lands.
First Nations, Pierre Trudeau and Canadian Indigenous Relations
The relationship between the Canadian government and First Nations people is examined through the lens of the 1969 White Paper introduced by Pierre Trudeau, which sought to abolish legal distinctions for indigenous peoples. Justin Trudeau has attempted to distance himself from his father's legacy by promising a "nation-to-nation" relationship. The hosts also touch on Pierre Trudeau's personal life, including his past relationships with Barbra Streisand and Margot Kidder.
Vancouver Winter Olympics Protests, Indigenous Rights, Budget Criticism
Activists in Vancouver organized the "Olympics Resistance Network" to protest the Winter Games, citing concerns over indigenous land exploitation and the $7 billion budget. The hosts critique the broad nature of the protesters' grievances, which include poverty and the militarization of policing.
