Episode 437 “The Backwards Upside-Down World”

Episode 437 “The Backwards Upside-Down World”

From Native Opinion an American Indian Perspective by Michael Kickingbear

June 7, 2025 · 1h 55m

About this episode

This episode examines the strained relationship between Indian country and the U.S. government amidst a corrupt administration and congressional dynamics.

NATIVE OPINION EPISODE 437 TITLE: "The Backwards Upside-Down World." +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ EPISODE SUMMARY: The United States is in an upheaval. With a new and decisively corupt presidential administration and a congress dominated by equally corupt republicans and do-nothing democrats, the already strained relationship between Indian country and this government is at an all time high. Is this episode we examine some of these problems. We look at how the removal of federal grants by this administration is affecting tribal programs. We also do a deep dive into trumps deportation program. Are tribal communities targets? +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LINKS TO THE STORIES WE SHARE: How Trump’s funding freeze for Indigenous food programs may violate treaty law Mohicans have bought ancestral land back. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ RACISM IN AMERICA SEGMENT DEPORTATION AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: As the 2nd Trump administration’s efforts to deport “Illegal Immigrants” who they perceive as “Gang Affiliated.” These efforts often involve no due process, and have also extended into Indian country. Most notably, within Navajo…

Topics covered

  • Indian country
  • federal grants
  • tribal programs
  • deportation program
  • corruption

Keywords

  • Trump
  • funding freeze
  • Indigenous food programs
  • treaty law
  • Mohican tribe

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Backwards Upside-Down World

Places: The United States, Navajo Nation

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