Best Urban Refuge Podcasts (2025)

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The Sugarbush Tradition Continues in Minnesota’s Urban Areas, and Khayman Goodsky’s New Film 5:00

4h ago5:00

5:00

This week on Minnesota Native News, a look at Indigenous Minnesotans continuing the sugarbush tradition in urban areas, and a conversation with Khayman Goodsky, director of the Minnesota-produced film, When Thunderbird Dances.By Minnesota Native News

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Counterinsurgency Urbanism with Ted Rutland 1:35:04

9h ago1:35:04

1:35:04

In this episode, recorded mid-2024, we speak with Ted Rutland about the evolution of policing from the mid-20th century's professional model to the counterinsurgency urbanism that emerged in the 1970s and 80s in Canada. Rutland discusses how community policing, initially intended to bring police closer to communities through multicultural training …

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“What Does It Mean to Be at the Table?” - Maryam Kashani on Muslim Study and Survival 1:25:27

1h ago1:25:27

1:25:27

This is the conclusion of our two part conversation with Maryam Kashani on her book Medina by the Bay: Scenes of Muslim Study and Survival Among other things, in this conversation we talk about the impact and meaning of 1492 to the Muslim world. We discuss Kashani’s concept of the Blues Adhan by way of Clyde Woods. We discuss the experiences of wom…

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Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Faces Staffing Cuts; Headlines Affecting Indigenous Minnesotans 5:00

37m ago5:00

5:00

This week on Minnesota Native News, we cover the recent staff terminations at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, and headlines affecting Indigenous communities in Minnesota.By Minnesota Native News

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“The Dark” - D. Óg on the Writings of Irish Revolutionary Brendan Hughes 1:36:20

1h ago1:36:20

1:36:20

In this episode we interview D. Óg, an Irish Republican and Irish language activist who works with Iskra Books, and their Irish language imprint Bradán Feasa. In this discussion we talk about the Iskra Books publication The Dark: Selected Writings of Brendan Hughes. Hughes, was a former Irish Republican Army volunteer, political prisoner, and Hunge…

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Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference & the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Child Tax Credit 5:00

39m ago5:00

5:00

This week on Minnesota Native News, we cover the 22nd Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference in Cohasset, Minnesota. Also, timely information about the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Child Tax Credit. Producer: Deanna StandingCloud Voicing: Emma Needham Host: Marie RockBy Minnesota Native News

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“Medina Is a Place of Refuge and Creativity” - Maryam Kashani on Muslim Study and Survival in the Bay Area 1:26:01

18d ago1:26:01

1:26:01

This is the first part of a two part conversation with Maryam Kashani on her book Medina By The Bay: Scenes of Muslim Study and Survival It’s a cool book that weaves Maryam’s scholarly ethnographic work with her talents as a filmmaker and a DJ to examine and illuminate various strains of Islam in the San Francisco Bay Area from the Black Power Move…

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The Condition of Palestine as the Condition of the World with Dylan Saba 1:47:03

6d ago1:47:03

1:47:03

In this episode recorded mid-2024, Josh spoke with Dylan Saba about some of his essays beginning with one titled "A Struggle to Destroy the World,” where he argued that the condition of Palestine is the condition of the modern world. We discuss the role of the Iron Dome as an offensive system, its historical context, and its implications for the co…

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Leonard Peltier’s Homecoming 5:00

13d ago5:00

5:00

This week on Minnesota Native News, the recent homecoming celebration for recently released AIM activist Leonard Peltier. We also cover state-wide and federal headlines affecting Indigenous nations. Scripting: Deanna StandingCloud, Reporting & Voicing: Emma Needham, Voicing & editing: Britt Aamodt, and Host: Marie Rock…

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Indigenous state-wide climate justice 5:00

20d ago5:00

5:00

This week, Minnesota’s first copper-nickel mine faces delays as legal rulings hold up permits, and a local Indigenous-led coalition’s push for climate justice at the state legislature. Producers: Vincent Moniz, Deanna StandingCloudBy Minnesota Native News

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The Big Auntie Energy Comedy Show Does Valentine’s Day, and Iktomi Tattoo Hosts Arts Festival 5:01

27d ago5:01

5:01

The Minnesota comedy duo Big Auntie Energy prepares a special Valentine’s Day event. Plus, a new Indigenous-owned tattoo shop launches a community art and tattoo festival. Producers: Travis Zimmerman, Deanna StandingCloud Editing help from Chandra Colvin Host: Marie RockBy Minnesota Native News

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The Native Community Approaches Mental Health in Innovative Ways, and February MMIWR Actions and Events 5:01

1M ago5:01

5:01

New mental health care treatments are now available for the Native community to help individuals heal from traumatic events impacting their lives. Plus, the Indigenous community takes action for missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives in February. Producers: Deanna StandingCloud, Emma Needham Host: Marie Rock Executive Producer: Emma Ne…

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The Tufan of Return: Ceasefire & the Disentanglement of Catastrophe & Defeat with Abdaljawad Omar 1:42:33

2M ago1:42:33

1:42:33

This is a light edit of a recent livestream video we hosted with Abdaljawad Omar on our YouTube channel. The conversation was so timely and incisive that we wanted to ensure there was also a version on our audio podcast feed. In this discussion we cover the Tufan of Return, talk about the ceasefire, the prisoner exchanges, the decimation of Gaza’s …

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Zionism as the Negation of Jewish Indigeneity: Darryl Li on Racialization, Colonialism, and Resistance in Palestine 1:26:49

2M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

In this episode, we speak with Darryl Li about some of his essays. We begin by discussing his work and experiences in Palestine. His transformation from an NGO worker in the early 2000s to a scholar and political activist. Li explores the interpolation of Jewishness into a racial category globally. He also explores the Law of Return, which allows a…

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Leonard Peltier Granted Clemency, Native Governance Center Under New Leadership 5:00

2M ago5:00

5:00

This week, former President Biden granted Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier clemency, and there's new leadership at the Native Governance Center in Minneapolis. Producers: CJ Younger, Emma Needham, Travis Zimmerman Host: Marie Rock Executive Producer: Emma NeedhamBy Minnesota Native News

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“Measuring Salvation in Chains and Corpses” - Andrew Krinks on the Religious Function of Mass Criminalization 1:21:57

2M ago1:21:57

1:21:57

This is the conclusion of our two part interview with Andrew Krinks on his recently published book White Property, Black Trespass: Racial Capitalism and the Religious Function of Mass Criminalization. Today we explore the religious functions police play for Christian societies, in particular the US, and their relationship to theological concepts of…

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Minneapolis Native Community’s Legacy of Protectors and Tribal-State Cannabis Compacts Underway 5:01

2M ago5:01

5:01

Tension with Minneapolis police drove the Native community to form safety patrols. Now, with a federal investigation, the Minneapolis police department faces additional oversight. Plus, tribal – state cannabis compact negotiations are underway in Minnesota. Producers: Deanna StandingCloud, CJ Younger Host: Marie Rock Executive Producer: Emma Needha…

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Mashkiki in Classrooms & College Bound Native Students 5:00

2M ago5:00

5:00

This week, how an organization is advancing Indigenous cultural education across the state, plus: college application deadlines are right around the corner! Hear experiences and information from the Native American College Fair. Producers: Chandra Colvin, Joely Kelzer Host: Marie Rock Executive Producer: Emma Needham…

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“Refusing Proper Subjection” - Andrew Krinks on the Religious Function of Mass Criminalization 2:02:45

3M ago2:02:45

2:02:45

In this episode we speak with Andrew Krinks about his recent book White Property, Black Trespass: Racial Capitalism and the Religious Function of Mass Criminalization. The book is really interesting and I highly recommend it, this is part 1 of a 2 part discussion we recorded on it. You can pick it up from Massive Bookshop the bookstore that uses th…

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Revisiting Anangong Miigaading - “Star Wars: A New Hope” Released in the Ojibwe Language 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

This week, we revisit how the box-office hit, Star Wars: A New Hope, returns to the big screen in one of Minnesota’s Indigenous languages. Producer: Deanna StandingCloud Host: Marie Rock Executive Producer: Emma NeedhamBy Minnesota Native News

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AIM Leader Frank Paro Passes On & Minneapolis “Sioux Chef” Earns Pathfinder Award 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

This week on Minnesota Native News: AIM co-director, Lisa Bellanger, speaks about the legacy of respected AIM leader Frank Paro, who passed on earlier this month; and the Sioux Chef Sean Sherman tells MN Native News about his work after earning a Pathfinder Award this month.By Minnesota Native News

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“A Form of Resistance Towards Liberation” - Hala Sabbah on The Sameer Project 54:48

3M ago54:48

54:48

In this episode we speak with Hala Sabbah about the work of the Sameer Project and their various initiatives providing tents, food, water, milk, medical aid, diapers, and cash aid to Palestinians surviving amid the US-backed, zionist enacted genocide in Gaza. We are going to close the year by making a $50 contribution to the Sameer Project, and we …

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Revisiting the Winter Art Market 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

This week on Minnesota Native News, we revisit the Winter Artist Market Collaboration between the Native American Community Development Institute’s All My Relations Arts Gallery and the Four Sisters Farmers Market, with details on the upcoming Niimiwin Artist Market at the Minneapolis American Indian Center.…

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Divesting From Hollywood and State Narrative: On Toni Cade Bambara & Gloria Naylor With Randi Gill-Sadler 1:35:59

3M ago1:35:59

1:35:59

In this episode we speak with Professor Randi Gill-Sadler about various published and unpublished works of writers and filmmakers Toni Cade Bambara and Gloria Naylor. Randi Gill-Sadler is a teacher, scholar, and writer. She received her PhdD in English and her graduate certificate in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Flo…

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License Plate Recognizes Missing Indigenous Relatives and Winter Storytelling Season Begins 5:01

3M ago5:01

5:01

This week on Minnesota Native News: how a new license plate helps Minnesota drivers support the families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives; Native people across Minnesota welcome the winter season through cultural and spiritual storytelling. Photo: Senator Mary Kunesh holds the MN MMIR license plate she helped design and pass legislation…

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Left-Wing Melancholia & the Post '67 Arab Subject with Nihal El Aasar 1:14:27

4M ago1:14:27

1:14:27

[editor's note: Due to the context of rapidly developing events in the region, it is important to note that this conversation was recorded back in early October, 2024] In this episode, we speak with Nihal El Aasar about her recently penned essay, "Left Wing Melancholia, the Arab Political Subject." We speak about Palestine's importance to the Arab …

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The Sugarbush Tradition Continues in Minnesota’s Urban Areas, and Khayman Goodsky’s New Film 5:00

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Counterinsurgency Urbanism with Ted Rutland 1:35:04

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“What Does It Mean to Be at the Table?” - Maryam Kashani on Muslim Study and Survival 1:25:27

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Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Faces Staffing Cuts; Headlines Affecting Indigenous Minnesotans 5:00

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“The Dark” - D. Óg on the Writings of Irish Revolutionary Brendan Hughes 1:36:20

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Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference & the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s Child Tax Credit 5:00

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“Medina Is a Place of Refuge and Creativity” - Maryam Kashani on Muslim Study and Survival in the Bay Area 1:26:01

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The Condition of Palestine as the Condition of the World with Dylan Saba 1:47:03

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Leonard Peltier’s Homecoming 5:00

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Indigenous state-wide climate justice 5:00

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The Big Auntie Energy Comedy Show Does Valentine’s Day, and Iktomi Tattoo Hosts Arts Festival 5:01

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The Native Community Approaches Mental Health in Innovative Ways, and February MMIWR Actions and Events 5:01

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The Tufan of Return: Ceasefire & the Disentanglement of Catastrophe & Defeat with Abdaljawad Omar 1:42:33

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Zionism as the Negation of Jewish Indigeneity: Darryl Li on Racialization, Colonialism, and Resistance in Palestine 1:26:49

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Leonard Peltier Granted Clemency, Native Governance Center Under New Leadership 5:00

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“Measuring Salvation in Chains and Corpses” - Andrew Krinks on the Religious Function of Mass Criminalization 1:21:57

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Minneapolis Native Community’s Legacy of Protectors and Tribal-State Cannabis Compacts Underway 5:01

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Mashkiki in Classrooms & College Bound Native Students 5:00

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“Refusing Proper Subjection” - Andrew Krinks on the Religious Function of Mass Criminalization 2:02:45

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Revisiting Anangong Miigaading - “Star Wars: A New Hope” Released in the Ojibwe Language 5:01

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AIM Leader Frank Paro Passes On & Minneapolis “Sioux Chef” Earns Pathfinder Award 5:01

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“A Form of Resistance Towards Liberation” - Hala Sabbah on The Sameer Project 54:48

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Revisiting the Winter Art Market 5:01

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Divesting From Hollywood and State Narrative: On Toni Cade Bambara & Gloria Naylor With Randi Gill-Sadler 1:35:59

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License Plate Recognizes Missing Indigenous Relatives and Winter Storytelling Season Begins 5:01

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Left-Wing Melancholia & the Post '67 Arab Subject with Nihal El Aasar 1:14:27

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