The Cherokee 411 with Cara
Cherokee 411 with Cara brings real, relevant, and trustworthy conversations on Cherokee leadership, culture, and history. Hosted by Cara Cowan Watts, this podcast explores key issues impacting the Cherokee Nation and Indigenous communities. 🎧 Tune in for insightful discussions with leaders, experts, and changemakers
Episodes
David Comingdeer won every precinct in his 2021 tribal council race—but lost the election. In this exclusive interview, he shares what happened next: walk-in ballot controversy, a recount shut down in court, and a defamation lawsuit for simply asking questions. What does this mean for Cherokee democracy? Tune in and decide for yourself.
Cara Cowan Watts interviews David Comingdeer on the firing of 40 firefighters and the first Cherokee jury trial in 120+ years. Hear how he won $615K after blowing the whistle—yet still hasn’t been paid. Featured in Proceed Undaunted, this case reshaped Cherokee justice. Subscribe for real, relevant, and unfiltered stories from Cherokee 411.
Join Cherokee 411 with Cara and former Chief Chad Smith as they explore Cherokee legal history and the transformative McGirt decision. Discover how treaties, jurisdiction, and sovereignty shape the Cherokee Nation—in this engaging conversation on tribal law and self-determination.
Katie Punnett shares her journey of stepping up as a potential organ donor for fellow Cherokee Cole Hogner—only to face unexpected roadblocks. Host Cara Cowan Watts explores the power of community, resilience, and the Cherokee spirit of giving. Listen now!
In this episode of Cherokee 411 with Cara, former Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith joins Cara to discuss the history and legal framework of the United Keetoowah Band (UKB). He delves into the origins of the name "Keetoowah," its cultural and philosophical significance, and the ongoing controversy surrounding UKB jurisdiction within the Cherokee Nation Reservation. Tune in for an insightful conversation on history, soverei...
In this episode of ᏣᎳᎩ ᏫᏗᎦᏅᏍᎩ with Cara (Tsalagi Widiganvsgi), host Cara Cowan Watts speaks with Chief Chad Smith about Proceed Undaunted, his book on court cases threatening Cherokee sovereignty. A legal expert and former Principal Chief, Smith unpacks these challenges and the fight to uphold the Cherokee Constitution.
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