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This Episode marks the return of Dr. Georgina Badoni for Part Two of our conversation first introduced in Episode 21. In this episode, we reopen the space with intention, care, and accountability as Dr. Georgina Badoni shares what was left unsaid the first time around.

Dr. Badoni speaks candidly about the real reasons behind her departure from an institution that was not built to protect Indigenous women who speak truth. Through reflection on power, systems, and accountability, she unpacks the behaviors, breaking points, and responses that ultimately led her to step away. This conversation situates her experience within a larger pattern faced by Indigenous people navigating institutional spaces, while also naming what organizations consistently get wrong—and what could change if leaders truly listened.

Grounded in cultural teachings and personal strength, Dr. Badoni also shares how she cares for herself while carrying truth that holds weight, and offers guidance for others facing similar harm in their workplaces or communities. We close by looking forward—what’s next for her, what keeps her grounded, and how listeners can stand with those who speak out and push for change in their own spaces.

This is a powerful continuation of a necessary conversation—one rooted in courage, accountability, and the responsibility that comes with truth-telling.

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Whose faces are we carrying in our pockets every day?

We break down how U.S. currency honors slave owners, colonizers, and architects of Native genocide, and how that daily symbolism reinforces power and erasure. We also talk about Indigenous economies before the dollar—wampum, trade, livestock, and the teachings that defined real wealth long before capitalism.

From the faces on coins and bills to the jewelry our people wore as wealth and protection, this episode challenges listeners to rethink money, memory, and value. What it really means to carry history in your wallet.

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In this episode, we unpack Acting Attorney General Colin Bradley’s opinion on the colonial roots of blood quantum and how they violate Diné law and tradition. What does it mean to move beyond fractions and reclaim identity through k’é, clans, and community accountability — while still protecting against pretendians? Because being Diné isn’t something you claim; it’s the relationships you have with your people, your ancestors, and your place.

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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! We are back with a new episode to start season two! Hope you had a great break! A massive shout-out to all our listeners! We love you and thank you! We hope you are ready for the Fall season and for Halloween!

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From rez schools and border-town classrooms to universities, Indigenous students face systems that were never made with us in mind. In this episode, we share personal stories of corruption, discrimination, blood quantum barriers, and the hostile realities of “diversity” offices that fail to protect us.

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We are still in mourning as this episode is dedicated in part to Ozzy, but it also honors all those whose love for music reminds us that sound connects us across generations. Music serves as a form of ceremony, memory, and survival. From traditional songs to metal and hip-hop, music resonates with Indigenous peoples both historically and today. We explore how it continues to heal and inspire people of all ages.

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In this conversation, Cassie speaks candidly about growing up in the tension between Diné and Mexican (Naakai Diné) identities, the anger that came with it, and the lack of support she faced as a social work graduate student at NMSU. Her story challenges us to rethink mentorship, community care, and how we create culturally safe spaces.

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This episode explores the devastating Oak Ridge Fire, which has had a significant impact on the Diné (Navajo) community. The destruction of the forest unveils a deeper narrative that connects to ancestral heritage and cultural guardianship, highlighting a relationship with the land that transcends colonial boundaries. For the Diné, land represents family, not wealth. By honoring their connection to the forest, we reflect on what it means to restore relationships with the land in the context of climate justice.

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