Chewing the Cud

Christopher Azbell & Shannon McBroom
  • 5.0 (4)
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"Welcome to Chewing the Cud", a podcast where agriculture, community, and policy intersect with the vibrant stories of Native American tribal programs and directives. Each episode, we dig into the issues that shape rural life and Indigenous sovereignty, from sustainable farming practices to the policies impacting tribal lands and beyond. Join us as we sit down with special guests—farmers, community leaders, policymakers, and tribal voices—to explore the challenges, triumphs, and traditions that define these interconnected worlds.

  1. 6D AGO

    February 6, 2026 Show: Guest Bill Breckinridge shares hard-earned wisdom on raising Spanish goats, building a resilient homestead, and protecting Mvskoke tobacco traditions.

    February 6, 2026 Show: Guest Bill Breckinridge shares hard-earned wisdom on raising Spanish goats, building a resilient homestead, and protecting Mvskoke tobacco traditions.

    1 hr

  2. 6D AGO

    January 30, 2026 Show: Leo Enlow, a Muscogee youth producer and rising FFA leader, shares his journey in livestock, showmanship, and the next generation of Native agriculture.

    January 30, 2026 Show: Leo Enlow, a Muscogee youth producer and rising FFA leader, shares his journey in livestock, showmanship, and the next generation of Native agriculture.

    59 min

  3. JAN 26

    Roderick Dukes, USDA - NRCS Team Lead, gives insight into current and future federal cost-share programs that assist landowners who are engaged in production agriculture.

    Roderick Dukes, USDA - NRCS Team Lead, gives insight into current and future federal cost-share programs that assist landowners who are engaged in production agriculture.

    59 min

  4. JAN 26

    Nico Williams, founder and director of Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness, talks about her passion around native foods, local ingredients, and desire to create personal balance.

    Nico Williams, founder and director of Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness, talks about her passion around native foods, local ingredients, and desire to create personal balance.

    1 hr

  5. JAN 5

    Trenton Kissee, Muscogee Nation Secretary of Interior of Affairs, gives a 2025 year-end update on all things agricultural at the Nation and leaves us with some nuggets to ponder on for 2026.

    Trenton Kissee, Muscogee Nation Secretary of Interior of Affairs, gives a 2025 year-end update on all things agricultural at the Nation and leaves us with some nuggets to ponder on for 2026.

    1 hr

  6. 12/18/2025

    Travis Thompson, Muscogee Nation Citizen, talks about his passion for the outdoors, new NWTF “Rez Birds” Chapter, and his support role in Woodsman Ministries.

    Travis Thompson, Muscogee Nation Citizen, talks about his passion for the outdoors, new NWTF “Rez Birds” Chapter, and his support role in Woodsman Ministries.

    1 hr

  7. 12/12/2025

    Jim Hall, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, discusses risk management, liability, and ag related insurance as well as the role OFB plays in shaping agriculture policy in the State of Oklahoma.

    Jim Hall, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, discusses risk management, liability, and ag related insurance as well as the role OFB plays in shaping agriculture policy in the State of Oklahoma.

    1 hr

  8. 11/25/2025

    “Dr. Mark Turner, Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist at OSU, talks about applied habitat management practices including the use of prescribed burning and forest stand improvement.”

    “Dr. Mark Turner, Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist at Oklahoma State University, talks about applied habitat management practices including the use of prescribed burning and forest stand improvement.”

    1 hr
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About

"Welcome to Chewing the Cud", a podcast where agriculture, community, and policy intersect with the vibrant stories of Native American tribal programs and directives. Each episode, we dig into the issues that shape rural life and Indigenous sovereignty, from sustainable farming practices to the policies impacting tribal lands and beyond. Join us as we sit down with special guests—farmers, community leaders, policymakers, and tribal voices—to explore the challenges, triumphs, and traditions that define these interconnected worlds.

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  • Creator
    Christopher Azbell & Shannon McBroom
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christopher Azbell & Shannon McBroom
  • Show Website
    Chewing the Cud