State Of The Tribes, Iran’s Terrorism Designation, Photographing The Country’s Tribal Communities

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The 15th Annual State of the Tribes address took place today at the state capitol, with Oneida Nation Chairman Tehassi Hill giving the speech. We get the details. We also discuss President Trump’s decision to officially label a part of Iran’s military as a foreign terrorist organization. Plus, we hear about a new photography project to document the 562 federally recognized tribes in the United States.

Featured in this Show

  • Taking A Closer Look At The 2019 State Of The Tribes Address

    Oneida Chairman Tehassi Hill delivered the 15th annual “State of the Tribes” address Tuesday afternoon. We take a closer look at some of the issues Chairman Hill covered in his speech.

  • Analyzing Trump's Move To Label Iranian Military Wing A Terrorist Organization

    President Donald Trump has designated Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard as a foreign terrorist organization. We discuss what the announcement means, reactions to the move and what may happen next.

  • Appleton Students Working With Photographer Changing Perceptions Of Native America

    For the past six years, photographer Matika Wilbur has been traveling the country visiting all 562 Native American tribal nations. We talk with her about her work and the week she’s spending with students at Lawrence University in Appleton.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Dean Knetter Producer
  • Aaron Bird Bear Guest
  • Saeed Khan Guest
  • Matika Wilbur Guest
  • Dean Knetter Interviewer

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