We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
Summary
Host John Fugelsang interviews Simon Moya Smith and Julie Franchella about Senator Peggy Flanagan’s campaign, highlighting Indigenous values like balance and the sacred feminine. They discuss how matriarchal traditions influenced early American democracy and contrast this with current toxic masculinity in politics. The conversation also covers environmental racism, such as pollution near reservations, and the erasure of Native history from public memory.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Quince summer essentials and ethical fashion
Introduction to The Hartman Report and show mission
Guest introductions: Simon Moya Smith and Julie Franchella
Peggy Flanagan's Senate campaign and Indigenous leadership values
Indigenous matriarchal history vs. colonial patriarchy
Colonial suppression of Indigenous women's rights and power
The sacred feminine and modern political misogyny
Listener call: Indigenous relationship with the land
Listener call: Environmental racism and aluminum pollution in Oklahoma
Sponsor: Bowland Branch bedding and sleep quality
Promo: Justice Matters podcast and oath of office
Listener call: Book recommendations and upcoming lectures
Listener call: Indigenous origins of American democracy
Listener call: Erasure of history and racist mascots
Sponsors: The Oath podcast and Stephanie Miller Happy Hour
Listener call: Matriarchal societies in nature and history
Listener call: Lacrosse origins and Yellowstone buffalo incident
Sign off and final sponsor message for Quince
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