The Talking Winds Podcast

Crosswinds Talking Circle

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Welcome to The Talking Winds Podcast, where we bring together voices from across Indian Country and beyond to discuss stories shaping Native communities. Hosted by Russell Sun Eagle (Pawnee) of Crosswinds News, this podcast holds space for Native culture and truth, recorded in the Heart of Indian Country.

May 26

S1E4: Origin Story: Southwest Trading Co

Talking Winds Podcast Host Russell Sun Eagle caught up with David “Hank” Bible, owner and operator of Southwest Trading Company in Tulsa’s Meadow Gold District along Route 66, during the busy holiday season. After spending more than a decade on the road, Hank and his family opened the Southwest Trading Company brick-and-mortar location in Tulsa four years ago, creating a space that brings comfort, representation and connection to Tulsa’s diverse Native community and the many tribal nations reflected here. In this episode, Hank shares:▪️ The origin story behind Southwest Trading Company ▪️ Life on the road before opening the Tulsa storefront ▪️ Building a Native-owned family business ▪️ Why Native representation and community spaces matter

50 min
May 12

S1E3: A News Journey with Rachael Schuit

"We do a lot of unique stuff that nobody else is doing." Talking Winds Podcast Host Russell Sun Eagle sits down with Crosswinds Senior Journalist and part company owner Rachael Schuit (Menominee descendant), their longest-standing non-founder employee, to talk about her journey in journalism, her role at Crosswinds, and how her work helps strengthen community-centered reporting. From news tech to thoughtful storytelling, this episode highlights the care, responsibility, and relationships behind Rachael's stories.

41 min
Apr 28

S1E2: The Legendary Trista Vaughn

In Season 1 Episode 2 of the Talking Winds podcast, host Russell Sun Eagle (Pawnee) sits down with Trista Vaughn (United Keetoowah Band/Hualapai/Chickasaw), Community Engagement/Cultural Coordinator and Journalist at Crosswinds News. Listen as Trista shares her journey and how her work helps guide Crosswinds in staying accountable to Native communities. From cultural grounding to community care, this episode highlights the relationships and responsibilities that shape the work behind the stories.

54 min
Apr 14

S1E1: Crosswinds Cofounders

In Season 1 Episode 1 of the Talking Winds podcast, host Russell Sun Eagle (Pawnee) goes in-depth with Crosswinds News Cofounders Kelly Tidwell (Muscogee and Cherokee) and Brittany Harlow about the past, present and future of Crosswinds. Listen as they share the lived experiences and community needs that led to its creation, and how those early moments shaped their mission to serve Native communities through culturally grounded local news and resources.

58 min
Jan 27

Pilot Episode 3: Voices of Native Greek Leadership

In this special combined episode, Russell Sun Eagle brings listeners inside Native Greek life through conversations with leaders and members of Alpha Pi Omega and Phi Sigma Nu, the oldest and largest Native American Greek-letter organizations in the world. Recorded during Alpha Pi Omega’s Grand Gathering in Tulsa and Phi Sigma Nu’s Chief Convention in Oklahoma City, the episode highlights the legacy, leadership, and community-centered mission that define Native Greek organizations. Listeners hear from Alpha Pi Omega leaders Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton, LaDonna Richardson, and Valerie Rudman, who reflect on sisterhood, service, and the importance of representation within Native spaces. The conversation then turns to Phi Sigma Nu with Bryan Hunt and Asa Locklear, offering insight into brotherhood, mentorship, and building leadership across generations.

51 min
Jan 6

Pilot Episode 2: Meet Cara Jade Myers of Killers of the Flower Moon

In this episode, Russell Sun Eagle sits down with Native actress Cara Jade Myers (Kiowa and Wichita), best known for her breakout role as Anna Brown in Killers of the Flower Moon. Cara shares her journey from growing up in Arizona and Oklahoma to making her way into Hollywood, breaking barriers for Native representation along the way.

51 min
12/16/2025

Pilot Episode 1: Yuchi Language Project

In our first pilot episode, we visit the Yuchi Language Project in Glenpool, Oklahoma, to hear how language revitalization is being carried forward through community, teaching, and cultural pride. We also take you inside zOyaha Fest 2025 (“Children of the Sun”) a free, family-friendly weekend featuring a language presentation, art show, fashion show, stickball tournament, workshops, music, and Native comedy.

1h 8m

7 Episodes

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Welcome to The Talking Winds Podcast, where we bring together voices from across Indian Country and beyond to discuss stories shaping Native communities. Hosted by Russell Sun Eagle (Pawnee) of Crosswinds News, this podcast holds space for Native culture and truth, recorded in the Heart of Indian Country.

Creator

Crosswinds Talking Circle
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

7
Rating

Clean
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