Every person carries a story that shapes how they see the world. For Mo Brings Plenty, that story has led him from his Lakota roots to Hollywood, while remaining deeply committed to serving Indian Country and preserving the values that have guided his life.

In this episode of RETURN: A Witness of Our Time, James F. Jordan sits down with Mo for a personal conversation about the experiences, mentors, and lessons that have shaped his journey. Together, they explore what it means to walk into different worlds without losing sight of who you are or where you come from.

From family and culture to acting, advocacy, and leadership, Mo shares the moments that defined him and the purpose that continues to drive his work today.

This conversation isn’t about fame—it’s about identity, responsibility, and living a life of service.

• Mo’s upbringing and the values instilled by his family
• Walking into different worlds while staying true to your roots
• Lessons from Indian Country that apply everywhere
• The path from community leadership to film and television
• Why storytelling matters
• The vision behind RETURN: A Witness of Our Time

Hosted by: James F. Jordan & Mo Brings Plenty

Presented by: Return Studios and Tribal Nations Health

Presenting Sponsor: BRMS

Supporting Sponsors: Medicine Bundle Provisions and LifeWays Daily Rituals

RETURN: A Witness of Our Time begins with a simple question:

What kind of record are we leaving for those who come after us?

In this inaugural episode, hosts James F. Jordan and Mo Brings Plenty share the story behind RETURN and why they believe authentic conversation matters now more than ever.

Together they explore what it means to become a witness to our time—not as historians looking backward, but as people living through extraordinary change. They discuss leadership, stewardship, American Indian communities, the American West, family, culture, responsibility, and the importance of preserving wisdom before it’s lost.

RETURN isn’t a news program. It isn’t political commentary. It’s a place where thoughtful conversations help preserve the stories, ideas, and values shaping our generation.

This episode introduces the vision for the series and invites listeners to join a growing community committed to listening deeply, remembering what matters, and helping shape a better future.

• Why James and Mo created RETURN
• What “A Witness of Our Time” really means
• The conversations missing in today’s world
• Why stories preserve cultures and communities
• What we hope future generations will learn about us
• The journey ahead for RETURN

Hosted by: James F. Jordan & Mo Brings Plenty

Presented by: Tribal Nations Health and Return Studios

Presenting Sponsor: BRMS

Supporting Sponsors: Medicine Bundle Provisions and LifeWays Daily Rituals

This trailer introduces the upcoming show RETURN: A Witness of Our Time, w/ Mo Brings Plenty, which launches August 1, 2026.

Hosted by: James F. Jordan & Mo Brings Plenty

Presented by: Tribal Nations Health and Return Studios

Presenting Sponsor: BRMS

Supporting Sponsors: Medicine Bundle Provisions and LifeWays Daily Rituals