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Summary
Karen Kilgariff tells the story of Buffalo Calf Road Woman, a Northern Cheyenne warrior who saved her brother at the Battle of the Rosebud and helped defeat General Custer at Little Bighorn. The episode contrasts Custer’s mythologized legacy with the erased history of Native American resistance, highlighting recent efforts to suppress truthful historical narratives. The hosts also discuss viewer comments on chinstrap beards, assign Georgia to watch the film *Witness*, and share listener "Honking Hoorays."
Topics discussed
Ads and Intro: IBM, Miracle-Gro, Kaskali
Neckbeard Hate Mail and Witness Movie Challenge
Assignments, Network Promo, and Ads
Solo Intro: TikTok Experts and Little Bighorn Anniversary
Buffalo Calf Road Woman and Cheyenne History
George Armstrong Custer's Rise and Reputation
Sand Creek Massacre and Wounded Knee
Battle of Rosebud and Little Bighorn
Custer's Death and Buffalo Calf's Role
Erasure of History and Northern Cheyenne Exodus
Ads: Mazda, PayPal, True Whole, Home Depot
Honking Hoorays: Voting, Mortgage, Swimming, Eggs
Outro and Ads: Beach Bum, Shingles, Odoo
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