Native Land Pod
In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home. In each episode, Angela, Bakari, and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls. ...
Banned Precincts, Raided Offices, Now THIS | Angela Rye SoloPod
This week we're breaking down how extreme the attacks on voting rights and election interference have gotten, and the case studies that prove it's not slowing down.
Host Angela Rye sits down with students from North Carolina A&T, the nation's largest HBCU, who are leading the fight to restore on-campus early voting after Guilford County and the NC State Election Board pulled the site ahead of the 2026 General Election.
Board Member Prentiss Haney from the Ohio Organizing Collaborative joins us to talk about the organization's recent FBI raid and what it...
Paper Bag Test for the World Cup | NLP Replay
A World Cup referee from Somalia has been barred entry into the United States–and he’s not the only one. The United States’ visa restrictions are causing chaos for the world’s biggest tournament.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #135 that aired on 01-11-26.
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Do We Always Have to Pick the Best of the Worst? | MiniPod
Oftentimes we’re told (in general elections) to vote blue no matter who. But does that really mean ANYONE gets a pass?
On this MiniPod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers share their red lines for elected officials.
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The Verdict the Internet Can't Agree On
19-year old Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing his fellow track star, Austin Metcalf, which Karmelo claimed was in self-defense. Karmelo and Austin were 17 at the time of the incident. We think the jury botched this.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 135 of Native Land Pod.
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1. Maine had their primary elections this week, the first big test for progressive candidate Graham Platner.
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You Need to Know About Karmelo Anthony's Case | Angela Rye SoloPod
Before we get to Karmelo Anthony: Trump rage quits an interview and gets booed at the NBA finals.
A verdict has been read in Karmelo Anthony’s trial, the 19-year old who stands accused of murder that his attorneys claim was self defense. If you didn’t know about this trial, it’s past time.
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America Owes a Debt | NLP Replay
Congresswoman Summer Lee [PA-12] explains why some Democrats stand in the way of reparations.
Read Rep. Summer Lee’s Reparations Bill: https://summerlee.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-summer-lee-colleagues-advocates-reintroduce-reparations-now-resolution
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #134 that aired on 06-04-26
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What Does Activism Actually Cost Us? | MiniPod
The toll that making a stand can take is real. Often, it comes in the form of personal sacrifices, like boycotts and strikes. When is it worth it? When is there no choice?
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum.
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Delaney Hall Exposes the Real America
On episode 134 of Native Land Pod, we travel to the protests outside Delaney Hall detention center, where migrants are being given rotten food, inadequate medical care, and held for months in inhumane conditions.
Time and again, Democrats fail to support reparations initiatives on the national stage. Our guest, Congresswoman Summer Lee, represents Pennsylvania's 12th district.
Time and again, Democrats fail to support reparations initiatives on the national stage. Our guest, Congresswoman Summer Lee [PA 12], is going to keep trying anyway.
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Where Are the REAL Allies? | Angela Rye SoloPod
With the Voting Rights Act in tatters, will corporate America reaffirm their commitment to our right to vote? The Congressional Black Caucus thinks they might…
Our second guest, Congressman Jonathan Jackson of Illinois’ 1st district, is calling on Costco, Microsoft, John Deere, Apple, Ford, McDonalds, and others to do more.
Our first guest is Maryam Jazini Dorcheh, Senior Director of Litigation for Common Cause, and one of the lead attorneys challenging Trump’s $1.7 billion slush fund.
Trump is setting up a $1.7 billion fund to compensate “victims” of President Biden’...
The Only Free Advice James Talarico’s Gonna Get | NLP Replay
Folks are saying that Texas senate candidate James Talarico has the best chance in decades to flip a Texas senate seat blue; his opponent, Ken Paxton, was impeached by his own party in 2023 and is mired in scandals. Our hosts are less optimistic about James’ chances and have some advice for Mr. Talarico…
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #133 that aired on 05-28-26
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The SCORE Act Does More Damage to Athletes than the SEC Boycott! | MiniPod
Black college athletes have been asked by the NAACP to boycott—to refuse to play for teams in Southern states that support redistricting, particularly SEC teams. Meanwhile, the Score Act threatens Black college athletes' right to profit from their NIL (name-image-likeness), showing us exactly why we need this boycott. Our hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum explain everything you need to know about the SEC boycott, NIL, and the Save Act.
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What Do I Get For My Vote?
On episode 133 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers ask: if Democrats get the majority after this year’s midterms, then what?
We’ve seen Democrats win the senate, the house, and the presidency––and they still couldn’t protect the right to vote (or get an abortion) from future Republican administrations. In this midterms, what will we get for our vote? We need an agenda.
Folks are saying that Texas senate candidate James Talarico has the best chance to flip a Texas senate seat blue in decades, wit...
Reparations Then, Reparations Now, Reparations Forever | Angela Rye SoloPod
Today’s SoloPod with Angela Rye starts with a quick update on the redistricting wars: South Carolinas’ and Alabamas’ new maps have been declined. Then our guest, Damario Solomon-Simmons, joins us for a conversation about reparations.
You can pre-order Damario’s debut book, Redeem A Nation, where books are sold.
Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons is a civil and human rights attorney, movement strategist, and author. He is the Founder and President of Justice for Greenwood and serves as legal counsel for the last known living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. You can order Da...
Why Should I Vote If It Doesn’t Count? | NLP Replay
Audience member Richard asks how young people can get involved in the fight for a voice in our democracy, especially when our rights are threatened on all sides. And guest co-host Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. offers advice on how to leverage the power that young people – or anyone – picks up as they gain experience and influence.
This is a segment of the Native Land Pod Live Town Hall, which was held in Jackson, Mississippi on 05-20-26.
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So White People Can Get Reparations? | MiniPod
Host Angela Rye and Andrew Gillum are joined by Joy-Ann Reid, host of The Joy-Ann Reid Show, to discuss a new fund Trump is trying to set up to support January 6 rioters. Is this white reparations? Also, breaking news on the Democratic Party’s 2024 autopsy.
Full referenced Harry Dunn interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD3sbQRDGtI
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No One’s Gonna Save Us But Us | NLP Replay
There’s a reason a tenth of all Black elected officials in the nation reside in the state of Mississippi. That reason: the power of community organizing. The recent Supreme Court decision on redistricting makes the need for that organizing all the more urgent, not only in Mississippi but throughout the nation.
This is a segment of the Native Land Pod Live Town Hall, which was held in Jackson, Mississippi on 05-20-26.
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America 250: A Nation On Fire
Across the South, lawmakers are moving to weaken our votes. Not on our watch.
We are standing up, showing up, and fighting back. We’re joining the Mississippi Fights Back! In this episode of Native Land Pod, we present the Rally for Voting Rights in Jackson, MS, held on May 20, 2026.
Our vote is our power, and fair representation is worth fighting for. It’s time to show lawmakers that we won’t let our voices be silenced. Will you stand with us?
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America is Headed Toward a Constitutional (Crisis) Convention | Angela Rye SoloPod
Host Angela Rye is joined by Louisiana State Senator Royce Duplessis to unpack the recent redistricting fights happening right now in several states. What is the path forward?
Learn more about the South Carolina-based Ubuntu Collective: https://www.ubuntusc.com/
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What Is It With Donald Trump and Black Women Reporters? | NLP Replay
Trump is calling Black women reporters names when asked questions he doesn’t like. First he called Rachel Scott of ABC a “b**ch” and then he called Akayla Gardner of MS NOW a “dumb person.” How does one even respond?
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with their guest Elie Mystal, for this segment from episode #130 that aired on 05-07-26.
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Did We Disappoint the Ancestors? | MiniPod
On the main show this week, the hosts had a wide and deep conversation touching on MLK's "burning house," the double-edged sword of integration, and whether the answer to all the chaos of recent years is to stay and fight or build something new. On this week’s MiniPod, Angela and Andrew continue the conversation about what comes next.
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Is Integration Costing Black America Its Power?
On episode 131 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers field a listener question about whether it's worth voting when the ballot offers no candidate who actually represents her. It’s an especially potent question in light of redistricting, the recent Supreme Court gutting of the Voting Rights Act, and the chaos of states redrawing maps in the middle of an election cycle.
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The New Confederate Strategy Is Redistricting | Angela Rye SoloPod
Host Angela Rye breaks down the latest fallout from The Supreme Court’s recent ruling that allowed some states to redraw their electoral maps even after ballots have already been cast. The chaos that has ensued has infringed on voting rights for many Black Americans. What can we do now?
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Tennessee’s Redistricting is RACIST | NLP Replay
Tennessee State Representatives like London Lamar are sounding the alarm about the state's redistricting efforts, which just got a green light from the Trump administration. Our hosts explain how racist electoral maps are drawn (gerrymandering), and how the new maps could Black representation in the state.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with their guest Elie Mystal, for this segment from episode #130 that aired on 05-07-26.
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What Nick Fuentes and the Met Gala Have in Common | MiniPod
What does alt-right commentator Nick Fuentes and the Met Gala have in common? Join hosts Andrew Gillum, Angela Rye, and Bakari Sellers, and KNOW your enemy.
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The Quietest Coup in American History Is Happening Right Now ft. Elie Mystal
On episode 130 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest Elie Mystal.
Elie Mystal is an author, commentator, and the justice correspondent for The Nation. His fiery prose on the Supreme Court and legal issues writ large are unmatched, and in a seismic week for voting rights America, it’s a good time to welcome Elie home.
The Supreme Court has fast-tracked their recent ruling which gutted what remained of the Voting Rights Act. They are allowing Southern states to change their electoral maps B...
Voting Rights Where? | Angela Rye SoloPod
The Supreme Court just fast-tracked its latest ruling striking down a key part of the Voting Rights Act, opening the door for southern states to redraw their electoral maps BEFORE the midterm elections. The new electoral maps will almost certainly dilute the voting power of southern Black Americans.
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A Love Letter to Black Women Surviving Betrayal | NLP Replay
The last decade of Tiffany Cross’ life has seen heartbreak and betrayal, moving through failed relationships at the same time her country turned its back on her. In her new book, Love, Me, Tiffany writes about how she came home to herself.
Tiffany’s book is a love letter to Black women in the struggle. She sees some of that struggle in the recent drama between basketball star Klay Thompson, and his (former) girlfriend, rapper Meg thee Stallion.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with Tiffany Cross for this...
Who Deserves the Death Penalty? | MiniPod
Host Bakari Sellers knew he was against the death penalty–until white supremacist Dylann Roof killed 9 people at the African Methodist Episocpal Church in Charleston, South Carolina during a bible study.
According to the Death Penalty Information Center, Black Americans are 7.5 times more likely to be wrongfully convicted of murder than whites. The Equal Justice Initiative has shown that for every 8 people executed on death row, 1 is exonerated. At times, maybe death is justice, but the administration of that justice is problematic, particularly in a racist justice system.
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The New Terms & Conditions of Black Voting Rights ft. Tiffany Cross
On episode 129 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by the one-and-only TIFFANY CROSS!!
Renowned journalist, author, and former-NLP host, Tiffany Cross, rejoins the crew for a day to talk about the ongoing redistricting war AND tell us about her new book Love, Me.
The redistricting wars swung in the direction of Republicans at the Supreme Court this week. SCOTUS heard arguments in Louisiana v. Callais, and allowed Louisiana to redraw its electoral map, removing a majority Black district, and rewriting the Voting Rights Act...
They're Executing the Innocent and Letting Black Mothers Die | Angela Rye SoloPod
James Broadnax is set to be executed on April 30th for a crime that someone else has confessed to. Call Texas Governor Abbot, ask him to free James Broadnax:
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The Ebony Canal, a documentary narrated by Viola Davis, merges hollywood and healthcare to tell a story about Black maternal health and infant mortality. The film won 2 Emmys and an NAACP award.
Angela Rye is joined by director Emmai...
Reducing Black Women’s Homicide Rates Starts with Black Men | NLP Replay
A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana was one of the worst domestic violence incidences in recent history. A father of 7 killed his children and their mother, along with one other child. Our hosts are joined by Louisiana native, and civil rights activist, Gary Chambers, to discuss how to break the cycle violence.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #128 that aired on 04-23-26.
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Our Hosts Need a Therapy Session | MiniPod
Hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers practice giving each other compliments and (constructive) criticisms, and discuss personal health.
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The Uncomfortable Conversation with Black Men
On episode 128 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest Gary Chambers.
A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, was one of the worst domestic violence incidences in recent history. A father of 7 killed his children and their mother, along with one other child. Our hosts are joined by Louisiana native, and civil rights activist, Gary Chambers, to discuss how to break the cycle violence.
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NLP LIVE at City Winery Atlanta
On this special episode of Native Land Pod, hosts Andrew Gillum and Bakari Sellers are live on location in Atlanta with two special guests: Tiffany Cross and Dr. Lakeysha “Key” Hallmon.
Together they reflect on the highs and lows of Trump 2.0, with a focus on voting rights, DEI, and other government programs that affect the Black community.
Author and journalist Tiffany Cross returns to Native Land Pod for the first time since leaving her role as co-host!
Dr. Key Hallmon is the author of the new book, “No One is Se...
No Permanent Enemies, Only Permanent Interests | NLP Replay
Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) has called on the left to embrace MTG (Marjorie Taylor Greene), Candace Owens, and other MAGA who have disowned Trump. On its face, it might seem like a bad idea–MTG in particular has made racist remarks toward Omar on the House floor–but Rep Omar’s logic is hard to argue with. 34:50
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with guest-host Joshua Doss, for this segment from episode #127 that aired on 04-16-27.
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Who Gets a Pass? | MiniPod
After a politician has done something wrong, when do we say they are redeemed? When do we let them back in? Of course it’s different if it's a public figure like a politician vs. just a friend, but are there red lines where we never allow them back again?
There’s been a spate of members of Congress credibly accused of fraud, sexual misconduct, and assault. Who is redeemable and why, and what must they do? We’ll get into specific examples with our hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with guest-host Joshua Doss fr...
Are Democrats Cancelling Too Soon?
On episode 127 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host, Joshua Doss!
Former organizer turned political strategist, Joshua Doss spearheads HIT Strategies’ (Black) voter research. The data Hit Strategies collects helps candidates and communities address the real concerns of Black people. Read more: https://hitstrat.com/member/joshua-doss/
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104-year-old Charles Johnson will compete at a Las Vegas archery competition. Pope Leo Says He Has “No Fear” of the Trump administration after Trump attacked the pope for speaking out against t...Pursuing Justice for Big Sam ft. DJ Quicksilva | Angela Rye SoloPod
Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel was called to do a wellness check on Samuel “Big Sam” Brown last month. The encounter ended with the officer knocking Brown into the pavement, causing severe brain damage, and eventually death. Officer Hadel is under investigation for police misconduct.
It turns out this isn’t the first time Officer Hadel has been investigated for misconduct. In 2023, he crashed a police car in a “preventable at-fault” incident, but maintained his employment.
Host Angela Rye’s guest for today is DJ Quicksilva. Big Sam was Quicksilva’s tour manager and...
Victor’s Message from the Moon | NLP Replay
Astronaut Victor Glover with inspiring words from Artemis II’s moon mission.
Victor Glover is the crew’s pilot, and the first Black man to orbit the moon.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers along with guest-host Errin Haines for this segment from episode #126 that aired on 04-09-26
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200 Years of Blackface vs 1 Druski Skit | MiniPod
Viral-comedian Druski’s video mocking conservative women, particularly Erika Kirk, was spot on. It certainly caught the attention of viral-idiot Jake Paul, who mused on Theo Von’s podcast that he ought to do a blackface version of Druski’s skit.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers along with guest-host Errin Haines for a conversation about the white desire to do blackface.
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