We start with a short Covid-19 update but then delve into parsing out authority and power from responsibility and service. Language and centuries of assimilation leave us struggling to reason what's our and what's not.

Racism seems to be immune to COVID-19. At times of crisis, it's nice to think that people can come together and drop their prejudices. But sometimes lines get drawn between us and we imagine enemies where there are none; until we create them.

Updating the numbers on cases, deaths and spread of COVID-19. I discuss the impacts back home and the battles that continue in spite of a global pandemic.

Group worship versus home alone? "Social Distancing" has closed churches, synagogues and mosques. What about Longhouses? Does your religion "require" group worship? Is "Longhouse" a religion? Must ceremonies continue during a pandemic?

This global pandemic is not the Wrath of God or nature's payback or cosmic karma. It's nature doing what it does. It's not the planet's grand attempt at depopulation. The natural systems are not that direct or blunt. Nature is a balancing act. It never reaches a state of balance. It's dynamic and fluid. Always moving towards balance and equilibrium but never reaching it. Mankind adds to the tensions in nature. This Coronavirus is a product of nature that is a response to tension. Man-made tension? Perhaps. Likely. But COVID 19 is nature's response to tension. Not good. Not evil. Just a response.

Seneca Councilor Ross John joins me for the hour! We talk about the Coronavirus: how we are doing and what we are doing! What's the Seneca Nation doing? What lessons can be learned?

The Coronavirus is named after its crown-shape appearance. COVID 1492 is the plague caused by Crowns of the Christian nations of Europe. Join me for a discussion on the "Plague of Assimilation" and lessons to be learned by COVID 19.

Austin cancels the famed SXSW Festival, major universities ending classes, National Guard securing an NYC suburb; unprecedented actions over a somewhat downplayed virus.

It wasn't the show I planned but after announcing I was ending my trips to NYC for my WBAI show, I figured I had to explain.

Do we allow the states to dictate the education standards for our Native children? What about home schools?

Dakota Bear joins John for the show to talk about his music, his work and the youth.

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