We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
Summary
John Fugelsang hosts Indigenous guests Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Franchella to discuss tribal sovereignty amid aggressive federal immigration enforcement and resource extraction. They critique the Trump administration’s policies on Bears Ears and Chaco Canyon, highlighting the historical erasure of Native presence and the impact of big tech data centers. The segment also addresses cultural respect, treaty rights, and media representation.
Topics discussed
Wealthfront ad and show introduction
Guest introductions and border enforcement news
Indigenous sovereignty and the irony of border checks
Historical context of borders and federal policing
Listener call: Chicago dining and book recommendations
Chaco Canyon extraction and missing indigenous women
Bears Ears land protection and executive orders
Wealthfront ad and break
Trump's legal troubles and Epstein files
John Fugelsang show promo
Listener call: Chicago food and border rhetoric
J Treaty and indigenous movement across borders
Pastor Sarah controversy and religious demonization
Podcast promos: Oath in the Office and Justice Matters
Guest social media handles
Big tech data centers and Renta tribe concerns
Native representation in film and Two-Spirit identity
Closing remarks and Quince clothing ad
Final Wealthfront ad
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