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.
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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.
Terrance Woodbury, president of HIT Strategies, joins us to forecast Black voter turnout and more results from this Tuesday’s election.
And we’re joined by Regina Wallace-Jones, the president and CEO of ActBlue. ActBlue is a platform for political donations that has enabled grassroot campaigns by connecting candidates with small donors.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 155 of Native Land Pod. We are 5 (!) days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all!
FYSA HEADLINES
A Claude AI agent downloads voting information in Georgia without permission.
Washington state has deployed its national guard to act as election monitors at ballot drop boxes.
A Fox survey shows that “government corruption” has become a top concern for voters ahead of the midterms.
Why Does Everybody Want to Say the N-Word? | Angela Rye SoloPod
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • Duration 29:21
It’s in our music, our group chats, and some of our most painful memories. But familiarity hasn’t erased the history of the N-word or the weight it carries. Angela explores how a word used to degrade and terrorize Black people became, for some, an expression of familiarity, identity, and connection. What does reclaiming it actually mean? Does changing the ending change its impact? And why do so many people outside the Black community feel entitled to say it? It’s a conversation about language, power, and why who says it still matters.
Our guest is Dr. Hiram Smith, author of “Wassup, My Nigga Book.”
To get Dr. Hiram Smith's "Wassup, My Nigga Book": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GTMVGXP6?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
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Are Republicans Counting on Votes… Or Something Else? | NLP Replay
Sunday, October 25, 2026 • Duration 14:09
Republican candidates are backing out of debates and minimizing their facetime with constituents. What’s their play? Do they have something else in mind besides getting votes?? Y’all, we have to be TOO BIG TO RIG.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #154 that aired on 10-22-26.
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Flock Cameras: Are We Trading Privacy for Safety? | Cite Your Source
Saturday, October 24, 2026 • Duration 57:59
Are Flock Safety cameras keeping us safe, or is AI-powered mass surveillance stripping away our constitutional privacy rights? In this episode of Cite Your Source, Angela Rye investigates how automated license plate readers (ALPR) are tracking drivers across America, the history of government surveillance and COINTELPRO targeting Black communities, and whether public safety justifies a digital surveillance state.
Together we explore who controls our data, unauthorized police searches, racial profiling risks, and whether cities can hold surveillance tech companies accountable.
FEATURED GUESTS IN THIS EPISODE
• Dr. Xavier Buck — (Fact Checker) Founder of History in 3; Exec. Director, Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation & Founding Director, Black Panther Party Museum • Jerome Richardson — Producer & Journalist (covered anti-ICE protest monitoring) • D’Ixara Batani-Khalfani — Advocate & Daughter of community leader Akil “Bird” Batani-Khalfani • Chief Mitchell R. Davis III — National President, NOBLE (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives) & Chief of Police, Hazel Crest, IL • Jay Stanley — Senior Policy Analyst, ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project • Regina Holloway — Co-Founder, Hive Labs & Columbia University Atlantic Fellow
CITED SOURCES & FURTHER READING
• History of Government Surveillance (COINTELPRO): https://www.ebsco.com/research-starte... • Federal Ruling on Flock Camera Mass Surveillance: https://www.washingtonpost.com/techno... • ACLU Report on Automated License Plate Readers: • CBS News Investigation into Flock Crime-Solving Claims: • Wired: How Much Do Flock Cameras Actually Cost Cities?: • Study on Unequal Surveillance in Black Neighborhoods:
The Fight for the NEW South | MiniPod
Friday, October 23, 2026 • Duration 36:07
Something is shifting in the South. A new class of Democratic candidates is riding a tide. Our two guests, candidates from Arkansas and Mississippi, report from the front lines of the blue wave.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this week’s MiniPod.
GUESTS
Dr. Chris Jones: Arkansas 2nd District Congressional Candidate
Many candidates for national office on the Republican side are not showing up to debates, and generally don’t seem to be making a big effort to get elected. What’s their play? Do they have something else in mind besides getting votes?? Y’all, we have to be TOO BIG TO RIG.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 154 of Native Land Pod. We are 12 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all!
FYSA HEADLINES
–On Polymarket, you can bet on whether any of the “Cornell 7” accused of raping a student will get a felony sex crime charge.
– WA Governor Ferguson has declined to grant a single commutation for early prisoner release.
– NFL QB Jalen Hurts plays through a “superficial blood clot,” after staying up all night on the doctor’s orders.
– $470 million stolen from SNAP recipients in 2025.
– Climate activists make a melting statue of Governor Ron DeSantis.
– ICE arrests the owner of a food pantry in the Bronx.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
SNAP benefits stolen with skimmers:
Mississippi’s A.G. Says 1-Year-Old Shot by Police was Justified | Angela Rye SoloPod
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 • Duration 15:41
Mississippi’s attorney general, Lynn Fitch, and her office have cleared the Senatobia police of wrongdoing after one of their officers shot and killed a 1-year-old in a Walmart Parking lot last summer.
The A.G.’s office said the use of force was “justified” since the officer felt threatened, alleging that the child’s mother was in a vehicle driving toward them. The Senatobia police have not released any footage from the event.
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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.
Campaign Ads Uncensored | NLP Replay
Sunday, October 18, 2026 • Duration 12:32
Are unhinged campaign ads the only way to cut through the noise?
Our hosts play some of their favorite campaign ads, gaffs, and crash outs.
Join hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers for this segment from episode #153 that aired on 10-15-26.
Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube.
Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.
In Partnership with ActBlue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
