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. ...
How Section 230 Protects Big Tech Companies | NLP Replay
Facebook has been paying white nationalists to make content for their platform through their creator monetization program.
Our guest, civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, has direct experience dealing with Mark Zuckerberg and Meta.
He helps us understand how racist content spreads on Facebook, and why it’s so difficult to regulate big tech.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #144 that aired on 08-13-26.
LINKS & RESOURCES
Check out Rashad’s new book...
Conservatives’ Trans Obsession Just Got Weirder | MiniPod
In an anti-trans political stunt, former NBA star and GOP-candidate for senate, Royce White, has applied for the WNBA draft. His desperate bid for attention did not win him the primary, where he came in a distant third.
Meanwhile, a Washington spa is suing for their right to ban “pre-op” trans women from using the nude women’s spa.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPod.
If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBX...
Facebook Decided to Line White Nationalists’ Pockets
Facebook has been paying white nationalists to make content for their platform through their creator monetization program. We have one question: wtf??
Our guest, civil rights leader Rashad Robinson, has direct experience dealing with Mark Zuckerberg and Meta. He helps us understand how racist content spreads on Facebook, and why it’s so difficult to regulate big tech.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 144 of Native Land Pod. We are 82 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all!
FYSA HEADLINES
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Will the Seattle Mayor Be Recalled? | NLP Replay
Why is Seattle’s Liberal White Mayor Targeting Black Officials?
Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, has a healthy debate with Angela Rye about Seattle’s mayor, Katie Wilson.
Mayor Wilson ran on a progressive agenda that was endorsed by Maurice and the Working Families Party, but since coming into office, she’s been pushing out Black officials and showing an alarming lack of political instinct.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #143 that aired on 08-06-26.
<...When the Story Moves Faster than the Truth | MiniPod
Why are TMZ and others so quick to proclaim the innocence of Nolan Wells’ friends, particularly after they said that they abandoned Nolan on an island??
Our guest, independent journalist and former news anchor Janai Norman, has been covering the case of Nolan Wells through a media literacy lens. She joins us to bring some sanity to the media coverage of the 18-year-old’s death.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this MiniPod.
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TMZ Story about Nolan Wells: ht...
The Rise of the Working Class Candidate
What Party Gets You Closer to the American Dream?
Michigan’s primary on Tuesday between a progressive, Abdul El-Sayed, and an establishment candidate, Haley Stevens, mirrors battles that have been playing out across the country. Here’s the question: how left is too left?
Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, joins us to talk about the electability of left-of-left candidates. Him and Angela have a healthy debate about the recent missteps of Seattle’s “far left” mayor Katie Wilson.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers...
Everybody Profits From Black Culture. Do Black Men? | Angela Rye SoloPod
Black men are highly visible in American culture, but increasingly absent from the places where long-term economic security is built: college campuses, stable employment, homeownership, and wealth. Why is that happening, and what do we do about it?
Dr. Wes Bellamy joins Angela to discuss the new report, The Economic State of Black Men and Boys in the United States, and what the data reveals about the economic path Black men are navigating from childhood into adulthood.
This is a conversation about more than unemployment numbers. It is about education, work, we...
New Audio Emerges in the Disappearance of Nolan Wells | NLP Replay
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace has proposed a bill in Congress to eliminate the Congressional Black Caucus (and other race-based advocacy groups) on the grounds that they are “racist.” Oh, the irony.
Join hosts Angela Rye, and guest-hosts Joy Reid and Garrison Hayes, for this segment from episode #142 that aired on 07-30-26.
Nolan Wells New Audio: https://www.threads.com/@datgurlnetta/post/DbUbes4ju3d?xmt=AQG07pC7utnyxcbXqQ39KrAZ6MU_8nD1fHk_mDj77uY9VaYMOJ0ywbO0FVhRFI9nc-psDEk&slof=1
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Work Wife Wins Again | MiniPod
Was Khloe’s husband in the wrong for giving the makeup-kit-raffle prize to his female coworker instead of taking it home to the wife? It was an expensive makeup kit. Would you be mad if your husband did this?
Then when Khloe decided to bring their marriage drama into the public square, it became a different kind of viral conversation.
Join host Angela Rye and guest-host Garrison Hayes for ALL the tea.
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The Shade Room Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Db...
Rooting for Everyone Black in the Primaries ft. Joy Reid
We have updates on the case of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who disappeared over fourth of July while boating with his white friends. New audio has been uncovered from the day of his disappearance that raises questions about the official narrative–or does it?
Join host Angela Rye along with special guest-hosts, Joy Reid and Garrison Hayes, for episode 142 of Native Land Pod.
FYSA HEADLINES
–Democrats have chosen South Carolina as their first-in-the-nation primary, giving Black voters there a larger impact on the presidential race.
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Are Our Organizations Ready for This Moment? | Angela Rye SoloPod
As Federal power gets more concentrated, are our institutions built for this moment? The NAACP, Urban League, and others that have been on the front lines for our communities–what are their roles now?
Do we fix and rebuild what we have, tear down what’s not working, or start something new?
Join host Angela Rye with special guest Melanie Campbell.
GUESTS
Melanie Campbell - President of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever
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A Nation on Fire Tour: Voting Rights Under Attack
There is a coordinated effort to suppress the votes of Black folks. SCOTUS weakened the Voting Rights Act in their Louisiana v. Calais decision, and redistricting has papered over majority-Black districts.
However, courts have prevented the Trump administration from limiting mail-in ballots, and there are measures to be taken to restore and protect our right to vote.
Join Bakari Sellers and guests for this special bonus segment from the NAACP’s 117th National Convention.
GUESTS
Kristen Clarke – NAACP General Counsel
D...
When Fighting for Fair Maps Gets You Arrested | MiniPod
State Rep. Angie Nixon is facing two misdemeanor charges for her participation in a sit-in protest against Florida’s redistricting efforts outside governor Ron DeSantis’ office.
Rep. Nixon joins Angela Rye for this live solo MiniPod to talk charges, Florida, and her bid for the U.S. senate.
Read more: https://www.wctv.tv/2026/07/15/florida-rep-angie-nixon-charged-sit-in-redistricting-protest/
Support Rep. Nixon's Senate Campaign: https://angienixon.com/
If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0...
A Nation on Fire Tour: Protecting Black America
From the NAACP convention in Chicago: the cases of Nolan Wells and Karmelo Anthony have raised concerns about the treatment of Black youth and the narratives that shape public perception before due process can take its course. Black communities question whether the systems designed to protect them are working fairly and equitably.
From the stage, Larry Hoover’s mother makes a plea for his clemency. Larry is a reformed man who served 50+ years in prison for his role founding the Gangster Disciples.
Remember the church protest in Minneapolis that got Don Lemon...
From Presence to Power ft. Rashad Robinson | Angela Rye SoloPod
Why do some fights for justice hit a wall while others succeed?
That’s the central premise of civil rights leader Rashad Robinson’s new book, From Presence to Power (out July 28th). Marches and social media fads alone do not gain the needed leverage over politicians and corporate executives to make change. Rashad shows us how to get from point A to point B, and achieve real power.
Pre-Order From Presence to Power: https://www.rashadrobinson.com/
Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our Y...
Will Hakeem Be Speaker? | NLP Replay
Democratic leadership in congress is split over a vote on blocking Israel aid.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told his colleagues that he will not support an amendment aimed at cutting off U.S. aid to Israel. His second-in-command, Katherine Clark, has said that she will.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #140 that aired on 07-16-26
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Rep Ro Khanna Detained by Settlers: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/12/detained-by-settlers-us-democrat-ro-khanna-now-faces-pro-israel-attacks
Black Wealth in the Post-DEI Era | MiniPod
Was Jaylen Brown Traded for Advocating for Black Wealth?
Jaylen Brown is calling for NBA players to receive equity in the teams they play for. Is this why the Celtics traded him??
It’s not all about the NBA; Jaylen’s efforts to educate the Black community about wealth building do not go unnoticed on Native Land Pod.
Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPod.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
The Boston Exchange: https://bxchange.or...
Pardon me? Lil Boosie is BIG Mad!
H to the IZZO and is Yo President a Ho?!
The summer of scam continues! From Mississippi’s governor turning down SNAP funds, to Jay-Z fans crashing through security, to rapper Boosie paying two MAGA-thieves for a Trump pardon that never materialized.
And we’ve received your kind messages about host Andrew Gillum. We’ll playback some of your responses to last week’s episode.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 140 of Native Land Pod.
FYSA HEADLINES
...RIP Lindsay? The Real Threat is the Consolidation of Power | Angela Rye SoloPod
Trump has been doing his best to bypass Congress and the courts whenever he can. In this episode, we take stock of how far Trump has gone to consolidate power in the executive branch.
In a recent example of executive power expanding, SCOTUS granted the president the right to fire independent Federal commissioners. Trump then removed ALL the board members of the Election Assistance Committee, an independent committee established by Congress to assist States during election time.
One of Trump’s most important supporters in his efforts to become a de facto...
Are Our Children Safe with Their All-White Friend Group? | MiniPod
18-year-old Nolan Wells was found dead after going missing while boating off the coast of Mississippi with a group of all-white friends. Nolan is Black, mixed race.
In a county that is 66% white, 19% Black, the white sheriff was quick to close the investigation into Nolan’s death and say there was no wrongdoing. The mother of one of the boys involved is a local judge, and she was quick to get on social media and echo the sheriff’s statement.
We’re not saying there was foul play. We are saying that the...
NLP Responds to the Allegations Against Andrew
Native Land Pod is without one of our hosts for this episode. We ask for your prayers and support for Andrew Gillum, who was arrested in Daphne, Alabama last week.
Andrew was charged with marijuana possession and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. One of the officers said they saw a glass pipe in the center console, prompting a search of his vehicle.
In this episode, our hosts respond to the press coverage of Andrew’s arrest, process hard feelings, and reflect on how best to support loved ones struggling with addict...
Is America Great Yet? Live at Essence Fest
America turns 250 this year. It's also a midterm election year. We asked three special guests to answer the question: Is America Great Yet (no but seriously)?
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum on stage at Essence Fest 2026 in New Orleans.
GUESTS
Rep. LaMonica McIver (NJ-10)
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30)
State Sen. Royce Duplessis (LA District 5)
SUBMIT A QUESTION
Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @n...
The Party We Built ft. Ashley Etienne | Angela Rye SoloPod
Black voters have delivered the Democratic Party victory after victory. In return, Democrats have failed to advance and protect the interests of the Black community. It’s time for a hard conversation.
Our guest today is Ashley Etienne and the topic is her recent op-ed article titled, “The Party We Built, The Bill Has Come Due.”
The episode starts with an update on Karmelo Anthony’s trial and NLP host Andrew Gillum’s recent arrest.
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Ashley’s Op-Ed: https://www.essence.com/n...
Are Socialists Sabotaging the Democratic Party? | NLP Replay
Our hosts debate if the Democratic “big tent” is big enough for socialists after the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) takeover of NYC’s primaries. Will socialists sabotage Democrats in the midterms? Heads up y’all, this one gets heated!
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #138 that aired on 07-02-26
DSA Party Platform: https://platform.dsausa.org/
If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/
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America’s 250th Birthday Party: Are Black Folks Invited? | MiniPod
What does the fourth of July mean to a descendent of slavery? How do we process a 250th anniversary with a government that is taking our rights and erasing our history?
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this Native Land MiniPod.
If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod.
Welcome home y’all!
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Scammin’ A$$ Ninjas in the White House
Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat” is the hit of the summer, a song that glorifies scamming. Does music like this set a bad example for the Black community or do older generations just need something to complain about?
Plus, our hosts debate if the Democratic “big tent” is big enough for socialists after the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) takeover of NYC’s primaries. Will socialists sabotage Democrats in the midterms? Heads up y’all, this one gets heated!
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 138 of Native Land Pod. <...
The Racists are Racist-ing | Angela Rye SoloPod
What’s the environment for a Black girls’ dreams to manifest?
It sure as hell isn’t the world Megyn Kelly is inventing. We start with Megyn’s latest “hood on” moment and move on to Joy & Justice with Chanceé Lundy and LaTosha Brown.
And a case study of Clarence Thomas, perhaps the most powerful self-hating Black man.
GUESTS
Chanceé Lundy is Executive Director of Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium
LaTosha Brown is the Visionary Founder and co-anchor of Southern B...
Why is Jasmine Crockett Expected to Deliver Votes? ft. Reecie Colbert | NLP Replay
In Texas, Jasmine Crockett is being criticized for not supporting senate candidate James Talarico ENOUGH; our guest Reecie Colbert explains why the Black vote needs to be EARNED.
Follow Reecie Colbert: https://www.instagram.com/reeciecolbert/?hl=en
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #137 that aired on 06-25-26
If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/
Welcome home y’all!
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The World Cup is What America Could Be | Minipod
Americans are falling back in love with their own country by seeing it through the eyes of visitors. The display of diversity at the World Cup is breaking right-wing narratives that pit Americans against foreigners, and reminds us what REALLY makes us great.
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Patrice Lumumba Wiki Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrice_Lumumba
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this World Cup MiniPod.
If you’d like to submit a question, check out ou...
Black Voters Do Not OWE You Their Support
In Texas, Jasmine Crockett is being criticized for not supporting senate candidate James Talarico ENOUGH; our guest Reecie Colbert explains why the Black vote needs to be EARNED. Besides, why do Black politicians always have to save everybody else's election??
Mayor Mamdani has become a kingmaker in New York politics as all the Democratic Socialist candidates he endorsed win their primaries.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 137 of Native Land Pod.
FYSA HEADLINES
1. A bipartisan Housing Bill...
The REAL Playbook on Voting Power | Angela Rye SoloPod
Today’s SoloPod focuses on how communities protect voting power amidst redistricting and fights over electoral maps.
Angela Rye will be joined by Zakiya Mickle, Chief Collective Strategist at The Ubuntu Collective, and Mary-Pat Hector, CEO of Rise.
Our guests explain how their grassroots pressure works, and what lessons can be applied to other states facing similar threats, providing a real-world playbook for how to fight back. If you don’t want them to take your voting power… do this.
LINKS & RESOURCES
Karmelo Anthony Peti...
America 250: Nation on Fire | Native Land Pod Goes on Tour
Native Land Pod is going on tour and coming to a town near YOU:
New Orleans, LA
Chicago, IL
Greenwood, MS
St. Louis, MO
Washington D.C.
Baton Rouge, LA
Houston, TX
Richmond, VA
Orangeburg, SC
Greensboro, NC
GET DATES AND TICKETS, FOLLOW THE TOUR: anationonfire.com
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for the tour announcement.
Welcome home y’all! <...
Jay-Z Strikes a Deal with Target? | NLP Replay
The Internet is outraged after Jay-Z and Roc Nation allegedly struck a deal with Target. Here’s the thing, that deal never happened...
Ultimately the question is, with DEI Boycotts, who is responsible for holding the line?
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Jay-Z/Target Controversy: https://spencercolbert.substack.com/p/the-jay-z-target-controversy-reveals?r=2czcqh&utm_medium=ios&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv4&triedRedirect=true
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #136 that aired on 06-17-26.
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A Nation on Fire Tour, First Stop Atlanta
Georgia’s legislature opened a special session to redraw Georgia’s electoral maps, and dilute Black voting power.
This week, Native Land Pod rallies with the people for a live show near Georgia’s capital building.
FOLLOW THE TOUR: anationonfire.com
If you’re in Atlanta, join us at Russell Center at 9:30am! Bring a sign.
IN THIS EPISODE:
What Does the Removal of Redistricting from the Agenda Mean?
Guests:
Cliff Alright - Black Vo...
Trump Just Gave Iran $300 Billion
Trump’s deal to end the war with Iran includes MAJOR concessions. The U.S. lost the war and we have receipts for just how much it’s going to cost.
The Internet is outraged after Jay-Z and Roc Nation allegedly struck a deal with Target. Here’s the thing, that deal never happened...
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 136 of Native Land Pod.
FYSA HEADLINES
1. Trump’s bday week: the reflecting pool turns green, transphobe fighters at his...
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.
If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/
Welcome home y’all!
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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.
If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod.
Welcome home y’all!
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We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may featu...
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.
FYSA HEADLINES
1. Maine had their primary elections this week, the first big test for progressive candidate Graham Platner.
2. Minnesota candidate for governor, Lisa De...
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.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
Follow The Public Opinion Court:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeY3-INoxWygawuPJt15uqg
https://www.instagram.com/thepublicopinioncourt/
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