Native Roots Radio Network

Joining Robert Pilot: Lt. Gov and US Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan, State Sen Mary Kunesh, and Wendy Pilot!

Joining Robert Pilot today is Kaohly Vang Her, Saint Paul, Minnesota’s 56th and current mayor, who took office on January 2, 2026. She is historic as the first woman and the first Hmong American/Asian American to serve as St. Paul’s mayor. We will then be joined by Arvina Martin, a political consultant. Arvina Martin made history as the first Native person elected to Madison, Wisconsin’s Common Council and served as Vice President in 2020.

Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald today is Jon Martin with the City of Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services.

Follow the “Minneapolis AIR” (American Indian Relations) on AM950 for important information from the City.

Joining Robert today is María Isa Pérez-Vega, an American politician, professional hip-hop artist, community organizer, and youth worker, and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives who is running for County Commissioner. Then Robert is joined by Hunter Thundercloud, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and founder and CEO of Thundermaker Wellness Center, a Native-owned and operated addiction treatment center.

Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar News, and Wendy Pilot

Robert Pilot live from Beloit for a conversation with political consultant Arvina Martin on Native voices, political engagement, and the issues shaping our communities.

Joining Robert Pilot: US Sen. Tina Smith, Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin, Vin Dionne

Joining Robert Pilot: Sheila Lamb and Bob Blake

Robert Pilot chats with Attorney General Keith Ellison about the critical role of the Native vote and the ongoing fight to protect tribal sovereignty. They also cover pressing issues for Indigenous communities across the state, ranging from defending the Indian Child Welfare Act to addressing housing affordability.

Joining Robert Pilot today are Gwen Leaffe Carr, a citizen of the Cayuga Nation (Heron Clan), who is an Indigenous leader, political strategist, and award-winning artist, as well as Keith Ellison, the 30th Attorney General of Minnesota, serving since January 7, 2019.