Native Land Pod

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, Bakari Sellers, 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, Bakari, 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. Talk to us:Angela Rye @angelaryeAndrew Gillum @an

Native Land Pod is a news podcast hosted by iHeartPodcasts and Reasoned Choice, with 436 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

iHeartPodcasts and Reasoned Choice hosts Native Land Pod, a news show with 436 episodes published.

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  Rappers' Unnatural Allegiance to Losers | NLP Replay

  Oct 4, 202617 min

  Our hosts go deep on the phenomenon of Black republicans, and rappers stumping for republicans.    We miss when hip hop stars rallied against the system. Now they’re more often concerned with getting their taxes cut, and being close to power.     Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #151 that aired on 10-01-26 SUBMIT A QUESTION   If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/   Welcome home y’all!    —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.    Instagram   X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com   Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube . Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.   Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:    Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo 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.

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  Do Black People Expect Too Much from Their “Rich Friend”? | MiniPod

  Oct 2, 202621 min

  Billionaire Lebon James’ wife, Savannah James, stirred some controversy when she shared that she doesn’t pay for her best friend’s travel when they vacation together. What are the responsibilities of the “rich” friend?    And our hosts react to a story from the “Call The Girls” podcast about a husband who put his wife in the backseat so his female coworker could sit up front.    Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPod. IN THIS EPISODE   00:00:00 Intro 00:00:55 The Rich Friend 00:13:25 Wife in the Backseat  SUBMIT A QUESTION   If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod.    Welcome home y’all!    —--------- See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Are Rappers the GOP’s Shortcut to Black Voters?

  Oct 1, 202655 min

  The midterm elections are 33 days away. It’s a good time to recap where the race for the Senate stands. Plus, our hosts go deep on the phenomenon of Black republicans, and rappers stumping for republicans. Are these clowns convincing anyone?    Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for episode 151 of Native Land Pod. Welcome home y’all!    FYSA HEADLINES   – Crystal Mason, a Black Texas woman who was sentenced to five years in prison in a controversial illegal voting case, has finally been acquitted.   – The White House is rescinding more than $800 million in congressionally appropriated funds across a range of government programs.   – Singer Disana Ross gets harassed on stage by a deranged white woman.    – Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was told he will not be able to play if he keeps wearing the names of Palestinian children who have been murdered in Gaza on his eye tape.   – Atlanta is leading the nation in evictions, and Black families face the greatest risk.   – Michigan gubernatorial candidate John James [R] goes on a ride along with Detroit rapper, 42 Dugg.    – Residents of South Central Los Angeles to receive “environmental reparations” after living for decades next to an oil field.    – Senator Eric Schmitt [R] mixes up the Atlanta Hawks with the Ohio Buckeyes, embarrasses himself while questioning Jack Smith, the former special counsel for the DOJ investigating January 6th.  LINKS AND RESOURCES   RCP Senate Battle Map: https://www.realclearpolling.com/maps/senate/2026/toss-up   ATL’s High Eviction Rate: https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/metro-atlanta-eviction-crisis/   The White House Rescinds $800m: https://abcnews.com/Politics/white-house-orders-800m-funds-rescinded-collins-calls/story?id=136772703&cid=social_twitter_abcn   Crystal Mason Acquitted: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/24/texas-court-crystal-mason-voting-case   Environmental Reparations for South Central Families: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/black-los-angeles-inglewood-residents-environmental-justice-reparations-oil-toxic-industrial-california-ab-1661-isaac-bryan/   Technofeudalism, What Killed Capitalism: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75560037-techno-feudalism     SUBMIT A QUESTION   Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show!    Tutorial video for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/   —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.    Instagram   X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com   Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube . Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.   Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:    Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith 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.

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  Power Ranking the 2028 Presidential Candidates | Bakari Sellers SoloPod

  Sep 28, 202615 min

  Bakari Sellers ranks the top candidates for the 2028 presidential election, sports-center style.   Today Bakari has a special sixth entry, and a couple of new faces are introduced to the rankings.    Welcome home y’all!    —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.    Instagram   X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com   Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube . Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.   Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:    Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith 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.

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  How Should Democrats Rebuild? | NLP Replay

  Sep 27, 20266 min

  What will governance look like when Democrats take back power? Our guest, Pete Buttigieg, says we can’t go back to how things were. There has to be a new normal.    Join hosts Angela Rye and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #150 that aired on 09-24-26. SUBMIT A QUESTION   If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/   Welcome home y’all!    —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast.    Instagram   X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com   Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube . Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.   Thank you to the Native Land Pod team:    Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo 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.

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