In this episode we talk navajo politics with Little Cheiis. 

Little Cheiis Links

website: 

https://www.littlecheiis.com/

youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/LITTLECHEIIS

don't be scared.

Thanks to Jaiden, Shandiin, and Loren for joining us.

Theme:

@PurpleCatInSlacks

background fire sound:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYF2VzCN0os&t=817s

In this episode we speak to Kiowa Gordan. We open our conversation about family, work balance, and becoming an actor. We talk about native representation in dark winds and info about shooting Dark Winds (2022). 

step 1, make sure you're protected from evil tingz. jk

In this episode Majerle speaks to Shandiin and Jaiden about the grassroots forum organized by the Diné Saaniii for Justice. They give insight into the planning process, the goal, and logic of the forum. Additionally, they give their thoughts on the candidates. 

Some technical difficulties we chalk up to someone witchin' the audio, naye. 

Janene was unable to join due to a storm.

5:55 - Who are the organizers behind the forum?

8:45 - What was the motivation behind the forum?

14:40- How did they come up with the forum structure? What was the underlying logic?

Thumbnail photo by : Kenji Kwano

Edited by: Graphic_Design_Iz_Shi_Pazzion

Kodee and Majerle review the Navajo Technical University's Presidential forum, problematically.

[P.S- regarding the price of coal, Navajo Nation was selling coal at $0.20 per ton when market prices ranged from $4.56- $32.15.]

(1:20)- Greg Bigman Quotes & SWOT

(1:58)- Do Candidates know the powers and authorities afforded to Presidents?

(2:29)- Dineh Benally Response to Supporting Education

(3:55)- Private Hospital on the Rez?

(4:45)- Ethel Branch's land reform

(6:20)- Highlights of the forum

(8:25)- The Passive Aggressiveness of Justin Jones and Fluency 

(10:44)- Emily Ellison Aunti-Imperialism

(12:13)- Navajo Grandma & 'Little Saudi Arabia'

(17:02)- Dineh Benally's Passion

(18:40)- Conservative Rhetoric

(21:30)- Blood Quantum and Referendums

(25:20)- Summing up other candidates

(31:40)- Instagram Comments

Opening/Closing Song by @PurpleCatInSlacks

we pull a fast one and discuss the Navajo presidential candidates.

we give brief updates, talk about diné marraige equality, and reflections.

we back from our unscripted hiatus. 

2022 will be your year...but listen to this episode with Andrew, Arlyssa, and Alysia talk about some news worthy things for navajos in 2021. Controller scandals, bears with ears and bears of suns, with some commentary on hotcheeto shortage, and more.

In this episode we talk to Torey Dolan about the Texas SB 8, Planned Parenthood v. Casey(1992), Roe v. Wade(1973), and Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization to highlight to importance of abortion rights and healthcare. 

Thanks to Torey for talking to us.

Opening/Closing Song: @PurpleCatsInSlacks

(1:05)- Stickball Introduction

(5:50)- Torey introduction

(7:20)- Abortion Rights, Privacy Rights, and its consequences

(9:20)- Texas SB 8

(11:20)- Torey talks about Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

(14:05)- The importance to the legal concept of 'burdensome' especially with abortion bans.

(16:50)- How states make it difficult to get an abortion and the labor to get an abortion

(19:55)- Understanding the Conservative Judges' Rationale to overrule Roe v. Wade

(23:45)- Originalist Interpretations of the Constitution

(25:52)- Are Courts Neutral? No they are not.

(28:40)- Some outcomes of an Abortion Ban in Native nations.

(33:50)- The Abortion Debate Internally for Native nations

(35:55)- Understanding the Liberal Pro-Abortion Judges Rationale(Stare Decisis)

(41:30)- Historically, overrules increase civil rights

(44:30)- How to talk to your Anti-Abortion Uncle this holiday

(49:30)-The connection between Anti-Abortion and Anti-Indian Child Welfare Act Lobby(a look at religion role)

(54:35)- Returning to that Anti-Abortion Uncle...with a sad Navajo adoption example