Native Roots Radio Network

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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!

Native Roots Radio – November 13, 2025
Last Friday at 12:04 AM

Robert Pilot’s guests today: Heather Keeler MN house 4A who has a big announcement, Guadalupe Lopez Director MMIR Office and Natalie Rademacher


Native Roots Radio – November 12, 2025
Last Thursday at 12:03 AM

Minnepolis A.I.R. (American Indian Relations) Hear an update from the Office of Community Safety from Commissioner Todd Barnette and meet Captain Michael Graves from the Minneapolis Fire Department’s first all-native crew.


Native Roots Radio – November 11, 2025
Last Wednesday at 12:03 AM

Joining Robert Pilot: Aevina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin


Native Roots Radio – November 10, 2025
Last Tuesday at 12:04 AM

Joining Robert Pilot: Sean Sherman, Oglala Lakota Sioux chef, cookbook author, forager, and promoter of Indigenous cuisine. Robert Blake SolarBear with the solar news.


Native Roots Radio – November 7, 2025
11/08/2025

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 importance of independent media like Native Roots Radio. We wrap up with the “Solar Bear’s” sports report, celebrating a massive Vikings win against the Lions and looking at the rise of new QBs across the NFL.


Native Roots Radio – November 6, 2025
11/06/2025

Host Robert Pilot talks to the team behind the PBS children’s series “Molly of Denali” plus Wendy Pilot.


Native Roots Radio – November 5, 2025
11/06/2025

Joining Robert Pilot: Ruth Anna Buffalo of MIWRC and Wendy Pilot


Native Roots Radio – November 4, 2025
11/05/2025

Joing Robert Pilot: MN State Rep Heather Keeler an Rhiana Yazzie An enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, Written and Director of A WINTER LOVE is modern day, inter-tribal, love story


Native Roots Radio – November 3, 2025
11/04/2025

Joing Robert and Wendy Pilot: Heather Maracle Fahey, PharmD, BCACP Tribal Affiliation: Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Rebekah Fineday and Amber Lightfeather with Native Women in Healthcare Consortium


Native Roots Radio – October 31, 2025
10/31/2025

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 updates on clean energy, pipeline projects, and sports.


Native Roots Radio – October 30, 2025
10/30/2025

Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Lilligren President and CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI), Robert is enrolled in the White Earth Ojibwe Nation. Wendy Pilot with our Sacred Animals Report.


Native Roots Radio – October 29, 2025
10/29/2025

Joining Robeet Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin


Native Roots Radio – October 28, 2025
10/28/2025

Joining Robert Pilot on Native Roots Radio is Natalie Rademacher, Communications Coordinator with the Minneapolis American Indian Center, and Sandy White Hawk, author and advocate for Native American adoptees.


Native Roots Radio – October 27, 2025
10/27/2025

Joining Robert Pilot today: Dr. Antony Stately of NACC and Wendy Pilot


Native Roots Radio 10.24.25
10/24/2025

Robert Pilot is joined by State Senator Mary Kunesh tonight. Plus Wendy has a sacred animals segment. And we playback a great interview with Heather Keeler.


Native Roots Radio – October 23, 2025
10/23/2025

Joining Robert Pilot: Jonny R is an Ojibwe comedian from the Red Lake Nation. A Shinob Squad is the first Indigenous act to headline the House of Comedy, this Sunday, October 26! Along ith Wendy Pilot and her sacred Animal segment


Native Roots Radio – October 22, 2025
10/22/2025

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 of talented women to run for office. Arvina also shares tips on how to get involved and make your voice heard, whether it’s by running for office yourself or simply supporting a local food pantry.

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Native Roots Radio – October 21, 2025
10/21/2025

Jining Robert Pilot: Minnesota State Rep Heather Keeler and then Robert Blake, ther Solar Bear with the solar and sports news


Native Roots Radio – October 20, 2025
10/20/2025

Joining Robert Pilot: Wendy Pilot with upates on No Kings Rally, Dr Stately CEO of Native American Community Clinic and ending with Dr Kate Beanes soeach at the No Kings Rally


Native Roots Radio – October 17, 2025
10/17/2025

Joining Robert Pilot are State Rep. Heather Keeler and Wendy Pilot


Native Roots Radio – October 16, 2025
10/16/2025

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


Native Roots Radio – October 15, 2025
10/15/2025

Joining Robert Pilot: Susan Beaulieu (she/her) guest on our monthly “Little Moments Count” segments, Also today Bob Blake of Solar Bear with the Solar News.


Native Roots Radio – October 14, 2025
10/14/2025

Joining Robert Pilot today is Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin.


Native Roots Radio – October 13, 2025
10/13/2025

Robert Pilot celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day today with Wendy.


Native Roots Radio – October 9, 2025
10/09/2025

Joining Robert Pilot, Shelley Buck and Dana Thompson (board vice-chair) of Owámniyomni Okhódayapi join for to talk about what’s ahead for the nonprofit. Ruth Buffalo E.D of MIWRC joins us too.


Native Roots Radio – October 8, 2025
10/08/2025

Joinin Robert Pilot: Dr Kate Beane Executive Director The Minnesota Museum of American Art (the M) Penny Kagigebi Curator for Community Collaboration< >


Native Roots Radio – October 7, 2025
10/07/2025

Today’s show Joining Robert Pilot: Dr Stately CEO @ Native American Community Clinic and Bob Blake with the Solar Bear and The Solar News and Sports.


Native Roots Radio – October 2, 2025
10/02/2025

Robert Pilot is joined by Rachel Dionne Thunder of AIM, and Wendy Pilot


Native Roots Radio – October 1, 2025
10/01/2025

Robert Pilot is joined by Arvina Martin of Emerge Wiscomsin.


Native Roots Radio – September 30, 2025
09/30/2025

Tonight we are live from Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for the Home, Hope, Health: Minneapolis Mayoral Candidate and Voter Education Forum. Robert Pilot from Native Roots Radio and John Parker from the Gaily Show host our coverage.


Native Roots Radio – September 29, 2025
09/29/2025

Joining Robert Pilot: Ruth Anna Buffalo E.D. of MIWRC and Bob Blake speaking on the Solar Bear with the Solar News and Sports


Native Roots Radio – September 26, 2025
09/26/2025

Wendy and State Senator Mary Kunesh join Robert on today’s broadcast


Native Roots Radio – September 25, 2025
09/25/2025

It’s a special 1 1/2 hour broadcast tonight as Robert is live at the Minneapolis American Indian Center.


Native Roots Radio – September 24, 2025
09/24/2025

Joining Robert Pilot, State Rep Heathere Keeler, Gina Peltire Board Chair of Mukwa, Rise and Repair Tribal Coordinator and Wendy ilot with our Scared Animal news


Native Roots Radio – September 23, 2025
09/23/2025

Joining Robert Pilot, Arvina Martin CEO of Emerge Wisconsin, Wi State Assembly Candidate Jessica Seawright


Native Roots Radio – September 22, 2025
09/22/2025

Joining Robert Pilot: Nicole MartinRogers with Wilder Research Scientist Nicole MartinRogers (White Earth Ojibwe, descendant) Homelessness among Natives, Bob Blake ithe the SolarBear News and sports


Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – September 19, 2025
09/19/2025

On today’s show: Robert is joined by State Sen. Mary Kunesh. Plus we have Chef Sean Sherman and a
sacred animals segment from Wendy Pilot!


Native Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – September 18, 2025
09/18/2025

Joining Robert Pilot, Robert Lilligren CEO Native American Community Development Institute – NACDI


Native Roots Radio – September 17, 2025
09/17/2025

Joining Robert Pilot: Little Moments Count, Barb Fabre is the CEO of Indigenous Visioning and All Nations Rise. Arvina Martin Emerge Wisconsin


Native Roots Radio – September 16, 2025
09/16/2025

Joining Robert Pilot: Maren Hardy Co Owner of Spiritcareservices.com and Dr Antony Statley CEO at Native American Community Clinic.