We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
Summary
John Fugelsang is joined by Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Franchella to discuss Peggy Flanagan’s Senate nomination, the Tohono O'odham Nation’s resistance to border wall construction, and Ashley Collingville’s confrontation of cultural appropriation at Miss Universe Canada. The hosts also address listener questions regarding eagle feathers, bear encounters, and respectful historical representation in theater.
Topics discussed
Introduction of guests Simon Moya-Smith and Julie Franchella
Peggy Flanagan's Senate run and indigenous political power
Caller advice on returning a found eagle feather
Tohono O'odham Nation sovereignty and border wall issues
Border impacts on indigenous nations and the Jay Treaty
Spiritual significance of a bear encounter
Sponsor segment for Boll & Branch bedding
Miss Universe Canada contestant confronts cultural appropriation
Jackie the eagle's death and injured osprey at launch site
Writing a play about Lewis and Clark and indigenous history
Political commentary and indigenous language evolution
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