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On this MiniPod hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum and Tiffany Cross answer a question we’ve gotten many times: why “Native Land” Pod?
The hosts explain the inspiration behind the title of the show, and the show as a whole. Drawing from their own experience, they critique mainstream news, share how they came together, and why they felt they needed to create a new “home” for their audience. 
You can find the lyrics to Lift Every Voice and Sing, the Black National Anthem, at this link.  
The audio for this episode is from promotional material created for the launch of the podcast.



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Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: 
Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Gabrielle Collins as executive producer; Loren Mychael and Jabari Davis are our research producers, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. A special thanks as well to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why “Native Land Pod"? | MiniPod

In the spirit of the last stanza of the Black National Anthem, we rise from the past, rooted deeply in the soil of ancestral struggles, to build a home, to claim our space. On Native Land Pod, Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum guide us through the political landscape, wielding insights and unapologetic analysis, unraveling the threads that connect Black Americans and marginalized communities to a place they courageously call home.
In each episode, Angela, Tiffany and Andrew embark on a journey of reflection, taking stock of the news of the week and the country's road to the polls.
Join us each week as we navigate the dance between past and present, weaving a narrative of hope, empowerment, and the unyielding strength that defines the journey to reclaim 'Native Land.' This isn't just news analysis; it's a movement, a conversation, and a testament to the power of those who dare to rebuild and redefine the meaning of home. 
 
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Angela Rye @angelarye
Andrew Gillum @andrewgillum

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This week hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum ask: when will we see a Black woman in the US Senate?? The United States has only ever had three Black women as senators. Currently there are none, but two candidates may change that come November… 
 
Speaking of elections, what’s up with these Trump surrogates already denying the ‘24 election before it’s even happened? And what will actually happen if Trump loses in November but his supporters don’t accept the results? The hosts discuss this and the relevance (or not) of presidential debates. 
 
Then, our resident expert on all things FAMU, Andrew Gillum, covers the drama coming out of his alma mater. Florida A&M; University received a $237 MILLION dollar donation last week, complete with a huge check that they showed off at graduation. But it turns out the whole thing was a hoax??
 
In Politics Are Everywhere— Welcome to the W! Sports reporter Tiffany Cross opens up the WNBA season. 
 
And of course we’ll hear from you, our #NLPFan listeners. 
 
Sign the petition and support Marilyn Mosby at justiceformarilynmosby.com.
 
We are 172  number of days away from the election. Welcome home y’all! 
 
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Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: 
 
Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Gabrielle Collins as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks  to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. 

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Debate on! Grift or Gift at FAMU? Are Black Women Headed to the Senate?

On this week’s MiniPod, hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum bring y’all behind the scenes of Native Land Pod. This episode is all about how they choose what to cover and who to platform on the show. It may (or may not) surprise you to know that they disagree about what and who to cover ALL the time. 
 
This one’s going to get contentious y’all, welcome home! 
 
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Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: 
 
Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Gabrielle Collins as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks  to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. 

Theme music created by Daniel Laurent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRIGGER WARNING: What Deserves a Platform? | MiniPod

This week, hosts Andrew Gillum, Tiffany Cross, and Angela Rye start off with another brief update from Trump-trial land. Then onto a special message from Bernie Sanders to young voters—will it matter? 
 
And speaking of political messaging, New York’s Governor Hochul’s cringe-worthy comments about “Black kids in the Bronx” this week. The hosts discuss the blindspots that sometimes exist with liberal white politicians. 
 
And Gov Hochul isn’t the only politician garnering some controversy over racially-charged remarks. We got a reminder last week that some members of Congress are just straight up racist. And so we ask, are there white supremacists in Congress? Spoiler alert: yes, and the hosts will name a few. 
 
In Politics Are Everywhere we examine violence and the ongoing beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Given the drive-by shooting outside Drake’s house, the hosts ask: at what point does beef in hip hop culture go too far?
 
Last but so far from least, there’s a special guest on the show today… 
 
Justice for Marilyn Mosby! Call the White House and ask for her pardon at 202-456-1111. Sign the petition, donate, and show your support at justiceformarilynmosby.com. 
 
We are 179 number of days away from the election y’all, welcome home!
 
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Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: 
 
Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Gabrielle Collins as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks  to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. 

Theme music created by Daniel Laurent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White Supremacists in Congress? And Marilyn Mosby Stops By

In this week’s MiniPod, hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, and Andrew Gillum discuss Vice President “Mamala.”
 
Did y’all see the clip of Vice President Harris on the Drew Barrymore show last week?? The internet has been abuzz over Barrymore’s cringe-inducing comments to the Veep. The hosts catch us up and explain why Barrymore’s comments were so triggering. 
 
Welcome home y’all! 
 
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Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on Youtube.



Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: 
 
Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Gabrielle Collins as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks  to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. 

Theme music created by Daniel Laurent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veep v. “Mamala” | MiniPod

This week, hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum give a brief update on the Trump circus and his recent interview with Time Magazine. 
 
Then onto news you won’t see on cable: what if hundreds of people–mostly Black men–were being slowly and painfully killed, and the government was in on it? An update on state-sanctioned lethal injections. 
 
And guess who’s hiring? Police forces across the country, which have seen an increase in their ranks for the first time since 2020. 
 
We’ve seen those police hard at work on college campuses, where they’ve been breaking up encampments as they arrest hundreds of students protesting the war in Gaza. The hosts unpack what we’re seeing unfold at schools across the country. 
 
In Georgia, the battleground state is grappling with a new voter suppression law that could disenfranchise thousands and have dire consequences for the Biden administration. 
 
Then, in Politics Are Everywhere, Tiffany delivers her signature sports expertise. There are big changes coming to how we watch NBA games; Tiffany has the details. 
 
And of course, we’ll hear from you, our #NLPFan listeners. We are 186 days away from the election. 
 
Welcome home y’all! 
 
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Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on Youtube.



Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: 
 
Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Gabrielle Collins as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks  to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. 

Theme music created by Daniel Laurent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why “Native Land Pod"? | MiniPod

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