Contemporary Native American Life, Threats From North Korea And Iran

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In 2017, the newly-elected president of the National Congress of American Indians, Jefferson Keel, center, poses for a photo at the NCAI convention in Milwaukee. Chuck Quirmbach/WPR

A Native American author shares where previous histories have erred in emphasizing the tragic events resulting from U.S.policies and aggression against North American Indians. And with conflicts between the U.S. and both Iran and North Korea escalating, we look at whether there is cause for concern.

Featured in this Show

  • The Resilient And Vibrant History Of Contemporary Native Americans

    The 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee of more than 150 Native Americans by the U.S. Cavalry has often been viewed as a final blow to Native American resistance and even culture. We talk with a Native American author who instead sees it as the beginning of a new era.

  • Assessing The Security Concerns From Iran And North Korea

    North Korea conducts a military drill with the launch of several rockets while Iran says it’s ready to do away with parts of a 2015 nuclear deal. We discuss the developments, how concerned the U.S. should be about them, and ways the Trump administration may respond.

Episode Credits

  • Judith Siers-Poisson Host
  • Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • David Treuer Guest
  • Matthew Kroenig Guest

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