Native Opinion an American Indian Perspective

Michael Kickingbear
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Native Opinion is a unique Indigenous culture education Radio show & podcast from an American Indian perspective on current affairs. The Hosts of this show are Michael Kickingbear, an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot tribal nation of Connecticut and David GreyOwl, of the Echoda Eastern Band of Cherokee nation of Alabama. Together they present Indigenous views on American history, politics, the environment, and culture. This show is open to all people, and its main focus is to provide education and insight about all things Native American. Sensitive subjects are explored such as American immigration policy, The United States political system. racism in America, plus a whole lot more. Subscribe to the show and receive it each week on your favorite mobile device!

  1. EPISODE 441: "Not So Nice I.C.E."

    2D AGO

    EPISODE 441: "Not So Nice I.C.E."

    This episode covers critical issues including Native sovereignty, voter suppression, ICE activities, and geopolitical conflicts. The hosts share insights on recent legal settlements, tribal sovereignty challenges, and the impact of U.S. foreign policy on indigenous communities and global stability. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content.  https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion This episode includes AI-generated content.

    38 min
  2. EPISODE 440: Remembrance, Museums, and Political Proliferation

    09/25/2025

    EPISODE 440: Remembrance, Museums, and Political Proliferation

    In this episode of Native Opinion, hosts Michael Kickingbear and David GreyOwl discuss the legacy of actor Graham Greene, the need for better representation in cultural institutions,  They emphasize the importance of Indigenous voices in storytelling. Trumps attacks on museum institutions basing it on DEI program elimination, the implications of birthright citizenship for Native Americans, and the ongoing issues of racism and political corruption in America. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content.  https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

    1h 5m
  3. Episode 439 "Plenary Powers Doctrine Harms Indian Country"

    07/04/2025

    Episode 439 "Plenary Powers Doctrine Harms Indian Country"

    Summary: In this episode of Native Opinion, hosts Michael Kickingbear and David GreyOwl discuss personal updates, the current political climate, and insights from the National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) Mid-Year Conference. They delve into the plenary power doctrine and its implications for tribal sovereignty, as well as the recent political violence in Minnesota. The conversation emphasizes the importance of investing in Native youth and the ongoing challenges of tribal recognition and healthcare policies affecting Native communities. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: (1.) Book: "The Worst Trickster Story Ever Told: Native America, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Constitution."  Author:Keith Richotte Jr. (2.) NCAI Website (3.) Video: "Can Terrorism Be Defined?" (4.) THE SCHOLARS’ CIRCLE – US SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY IN ADOPTION CASES – JUNE 25, 2023 (5.) Video & Bios: "Native Americans and the Supreme Court" (6.) Article: "Senators introduce bipartisan bill to give tribes tax parity with states" (7.) Political Website: Peggy Flanagan for US Senate  (8.) Political Website: Deb Haaland, governor for New Mexico. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content.  https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

    1h 9m
  4. Ep 438 "Disenrollment: The New Genocide of Indian People"

    06/20/2025

    Ep 438 "Disenrollment: The New Genocide of Indian People"

    Podcast Summary:   In this episode of the Native Opinion Podcast, hosts Michael Kicking Bear and David Greyowl discuss the pressing issues facing Indigenous communities, including political disenfranchisement, disenrollment, and the crisis of indigenous commercial fishing in Alaska. They emphasize the importance of community activism and the need for Indigenous voices to be heard in political discussions. The conversation also touches on the global perspective of Indigenous rights and the ongoing struggles against erasure and marginalization. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content.  https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

    1h 32m
  5. Episode 437 “The Backwards Upside-Down World”

    06/07/2025

    Episode 437 “The Backwards Upside-Down World”

    NATIVE OPINION EPISODE 437 TITLE: "The Backwards Upside-Down World."  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ EPISODE SUMMARY: The United States is in an upheaval. With a new and decisively corupt presidential administration and a congress dominated by equally corupt republicans and do-nothing democrats, the already strained relationship between Indian country and this government is at an all time high. Is this episode we examine some of these problems. We look at how the removal of federal grants by this administration is affecting tribal programs. We also do a deep dive into trumps deportation program. Are tribal communities targets? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LINKS TO THE STORIES WE SHARE: How Trump’s funding freeze for Indigenous food programs may violate treaty law Mohicans have bought ancestral land back. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ RACISM IN AMERICA SEGMENT DEPORTATION AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: As the 2nd Trump administration’s efforts to deport “Illegal Immigrants” who they perceive as “Gang Affiliated.” These efforts often involve no due process, and have also extended into Indian country. Most notably, within Navajo Nation, as reports have begun to surface about officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (or I.C.E.) harassing Navajo citizens. Navajo Citizens Facing Identity Challenges During ICE Deportation Raids. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PROVIDE FEEDBACK! E-Mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Or Through Our Website +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CALL OR TEXT OUR SHOW! Click or Tap to call: 860–800–5595 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST! Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, i-Heart Radio, Spotify Radio Public +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++  NATIVE OPINION OPENING / CLOSING MUSIC “HONOR THE PEOPLE” BY CASPER LOMA DA-WA +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ HOW TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW! If you would like to help support our show, please see our support page for various methods for support: NATIVE OPINION SUPPORT PAGE. We thank you for very much for supporting Native Opinion!  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++  SPONSORSHIP PROVIDED BY:** MOHEGAN TRADING POST PLEASE VISIT MOHEGAN TRADING POST HERE We thank Mohegan Trading Post for being an advertiser on Native Opinion! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Kutupitush! (Thank You!) for listening! Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content.  https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

    1h 55m
  6. Happy Holidays Everyone

    12/31/2024

    Happy Holidays Everyone

    Wishing everyone a happy new year!   Looking forward to sharing news, stories, Political analysis, interviews,  and more from Indian Country in 2025! Please be safe! -The Native Opinion Team http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content.  https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

    3 min
  7. Episode 436 "AGAIN America?"

    12/30/2024

    Episode 436 "AGAIN America?"

    We take a closer look at President Biden's recent apology for the historical atrocities committed through Indian boarding schools, analyzing the substance of his remarks versus the expectations for actionable measures. We debate whether an apology alone suffices or if it requires a commitment to reparative actions, such as increased funding for mental health services and the repatriation of remains.  We also dissect President Biden’s previous statements that no Native American has ever held a consequential cabinet position, calling attention to historical inaccuracies and the complexities of representation in American political structures.  We then shift our focus to the recent United States presidential elections and reflect on the political landscape, contemplating whether the Democratic Party learned from past mistakes or remains entrenched in a cycle of disenfranchisement. We also provide Native American voting pattern data provided by a partnrship between the First Nations Development Institute, BSP Research, and the African American Research Collaborative.   The data confirms the necessity of addressing tribal issues, especially land rights and environmental concerns. Our conversation transitions into discussions around the changing political paradigms, underscoring the need for authentic engagement with Native issues beyond election cycles. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content.  https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

    1h 36m
  8. Episode 435 "They Still Don't Know Us"

    10/28/2024

    Episode 435 "They Still Don't Know Us"

    The 2024 political election, and season is fast coming to an end. We wish it would also be an end to the chaos. Given the lead up to this presidential, as well as Senate and Congressional races, what issues are being debated by any of these candidates relevant to America’s Indigenous County? From the perspective of the hosts of this show not much. In fact, we are still (again) very much invisible to most candidates running for office. In this episode of Native Opinion, we come with receipts to demonstrate, sadly once again, they still don’t know us…. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content.  https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOpinion

    1h 38m
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Native Opinion is a unique Indigenous culture education Radio show & podcast from an American Indian perspective on current affairs. The Hosts of this show are Michael Kickingbear, an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot tribal nation of Connecticut and David GreyOwl, of the Echoda Eastern Band of Cherokee nation of Alabama. Together they present Indigenous views on American history, politics, the environment, and culture. This show is open to all people, and its main focus is to provide education and insight about all things Native American. Sensitive subjects are explored such as American immigration policy, The United States political system. racism in America, plus a whole lot more. Subscribe to the show and receive it each week on your favorite mobile device!

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