10 episodes
This Land Crooked Media
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- Documentary
An 1839 assassination of a Cherokee leader. A 1999 small town murder. Two crimes collide in a Supreme Court case that will decide the fate of one man and nearly half of the land in Oklahoma. Hosted by Rebecca Nagle, Oklahoma journalist and citizen of Cherokee Nation, This Land traces how a cut and dry homicide opened up an investigation into the treaty rights of five Native American tribes. Tune in to Crooked Media's 8-episode series to find out how this unique case could result in the largest restoration of tribal land in U.S. history.
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8. The Next Battleground
A murder case sparked an investigation into the treaty rights of five tribes. But another case -- a simple case about an adoption -- could actually dismantle America's tribes as we know them.
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7. Still Bleeding
Tribes are asking that the Supreme Court keep the promises that it made to them, because what's lost when those promises are broken is much more than just land.
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6. The Postponement
The Supreme Court punted a decision on Carpenter v. Murphy to the next term. What does this mean for the tribes?
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5. The Land Grab
The geography of this country was reshaped in the late 1800s and depending on who tells it, it's either a story of good intentions...or one of outright theft.
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Update: Surprise announcement from SCOTUS
In a surprise twist, the Supreme Court announced that Carpenter v. Murphy will not be decided this term.
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4. The Treaty
A Cherokee leader is murdered in 1839 for signing a treaty with the United States, but the promise he died for was broken. Learn more: thislandpodcast.com
Customer Reviews
Thank you!!!
This should be mandatory listening for all Americans. I feel like I’ve learned so much listening to the this podcast and also feel outraged at the way the US continues to try to dismantle tribal nations
A must for every American
As a white person with a political science degree, I’ve studied American history and government extensively. I was shocked, and moved, and awoken by this. A must listen for every American. Beautifully produced and compelling told, thank you for bringing voice to this topic and educating me.
Do yourself a favor...
Listen to This Land.
Learn something about today’s Indian country and the challenges and hardships they continue to face.
