Osage Nation Podcast - 𐓂𐒼𐒻𐒼𐒻𐒷 “Talking to One Another”

Osage Nation Podcast - 𐓂𐒼𐒻𐒼𐒻𐒷 “Talking to One Another”

Welcome to the Osage Nation Podcast! This is 𐓂𐒼𐒻𐒼𐒻𐒷 “Talking To One Another” hosted by Wahzhazhe Communications. The Osage Nation Communications team led by Abby Mashunkashey continues to diversify our platforms in efforts to reach our Wahzhazhe people and other community members and allies from around the world. This podcast offers yet another way to access insights into Osage Nation governance, culture, history, education, community events, and more, with host Russ Tallchief and a variety of engaging guests. Join us as we share stories and interviews with Wahzhazhe people currently making and shaping our history. Special thanks to Communications staff Kelsey Zaun for graphic design and Skyler Ammons for technical support.

Episodes

October 6, 2025 18 mins

Welcome to the Osage Nation Bi-Weekly Podcast for October 6, 2025, where hosts Russ Tallchief and Abby Mashunkashay discuss key updates including open enrollment for health benefits, highlights from the Harvest Land farmers market, and preparations for upcoming Osage and Native American celebration events.

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Dive into the heart of Osage identity with this illuminating episode of the Osage Nation podcast, where host Russell Tallchief is joined by Chief Justice Meredith Drent and Dr. Jean Dennison to explore the powerful concept of Wahoin. Through thoughtful discussion, storytelling, and the wisdom of Osage Elder Eddy Red Eagle, discover how Wahoin represents much more than tradition—it is the living essence of community, connection, res...

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September 15, 2025 20 mins

Get the latest from Wahzhazhe country! Join hosts Abby Mashunkashay and Russ Tallchief for the Osage Nation’s official bi-weekly update, brought to you by Wahzhazhe Communications. Each episode, released on every other Monday, dives into the stories shaping Osage governance, culture, and community life-straight from the voices making history today.

Whether you’re Wahzhazhe, a neighbor, or an ally fro...

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Join us for a compelling conversation with Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear as he reflects on his transformative three-term administration leading the Osage Nation. In this special episode, Chief Standing Bear shares rich stories and hard-won lessons on three pillars at the heart of Osage sovereignty: reclaiming land, protecting and celebrating culture, and revitalizing the Osage language.

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August 18, 2025 23 mins

Get the latest from Wahzhazhe country! Join hosts Abby Mashunkashay and Russ Tallchief for the Osage Nation’s official bi-weekly update, brought to you by Wahzhazhe Communications. Each episode, released on every other Monday, dives into the stories shaping Osage governance, culture, and community life-straight from the voices making history today.

Whether you’re Wahzhazhe, a neighbor, or an ally fro...

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August 4, 2025 19 mins

Get the latest from Wahzhazhe country! Join hosts Abby Mashunkashay and Russ Tallchief for the Osage Nation’s official bi-weekly update, brought to you by Wahzhazhe Communications. Each episode, released on every other Monday, dives into the stories shaping Osage governance, culture, and community life-straight from the voices making history today.

Whether you’re Wahzhazhe, a neighbor, or an ally fro...

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July 21, 2025 17 mins

Get the latest from Wahzhazhe country! Join hosts Abby Mashunkashay and Russ Tallchief for the Osage Nation’s official bi-weekly update, brought to you by Wahzhazhe Communications. Each episode, released on every other Monday, dives into the stories shaping Osage governance, culture, and community life-straight from the voices making history today.

Whether you’re Wahzhazhe, a neighbor, or an ally fro...

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Step inside the vibrant heart of Osage Nation with this episode, “Welcome to the Jungle,” where the past, present, and future of Osage storytelling come alive. Join host Russ Tallchief and guest hosts Judge Meredith Drent, Dr. Jean Dennison, and guest Osage News editor Shannon Shaw Duty as they trace the remarkable journey from humble newsletters to a nationally recognized, fiercely independent tribal press. Hear firsthand how Shan...
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July 8, 2025 16 mins

Get the latest from Wahzhazhe country! Join hosts Abby Mashunkashay and Russ Tallchief for the Osage Nation’s official bi-weekly update, brought to you by Wahzhazhe Communications. Each episode, released on every other Monday, dives into the stories shaping Osage governance, culture, and community life-straight from the voices making history today.

Whether you’re Wahzhazhe, a neighbor, or an ally fro...

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June 23, 2025 16 mins

Get the latest from Wahzhazhe country! Join hosts Abby Mashunkashay and Russ Tallchief for the Osage Nation’s official bi-weekly update, brought to you by Wahzhazhe Communications. Each episode, released on every other Monday, dives into the stories shaping Osage governance, culture, and community life-straight from the voices making history today.

 

Whether you’re Wahzhazhe, a neighb...

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Step inside the Osage Nation Congress chambers for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at tribal governance and leadership. In this compelling episode, Speaker Pam Shaw shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to the heart of Osage government. Discover how tradition, respect, and spirited debate shape the future of the Osage Nation.  Join host Russ Tallchief, Judge Meredith Drent, and Dr. Jean Dennis...

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June 9, 2025 13 mins

Get the latest from Wahzhazhe country! Join hosts Abby Mashunkashay and Russ Tallchief for the Osage Nation’s official bi-weekly update, brought to you by Wahzhazhe Communications. Each episode, released on every other Monday, dives into the stories shaping Osage governance, culture, and community life-straight from the voices making history today.

 

Whether you’re Wahzhazhe, a neighb...

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May 26, 2025 14 mins

Get the latest from Wahzhazhe country! Join hosts Abby Mashunkashay and Russ Tallchief for the Osage Nation’s official bi-weekly update, brought to you by Wahzhazhe Communications. Each episode, released on every other Monday, dives into the stories shaping Osage governance, culture, and community life-straight from the voices making history today.

 

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May 23, 2025 33 mins
A sweeping view of the Osage Hills, the vibrant pulse of community, and a legal battle that could redefine tribal sovereignty—this episode of the Osage Nation Podcast brings you inside the fight over the controversial wind farm on Osage land. Join host Russ Tallchief, Chief Justice Meredith Drent, and Dr. Jean Dennison as they unravel the story behind the lawsuit challenging the construction of wind turbines by an international...
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May 12, 2025 10 mins

Get the latest from Wahzhazhe country! Join hosts Abby Mashunkashay and Russ Tallchief for the Osage Nation’s official bi-weekly update, brought to you by Wahzhazhe Communications. Each episode, released on every other Monday, dives into the stories shaping Osage governance, culture, and community life-straight from the voices making history today.

 

Whether you’re Wahzhazhe, a neig...

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Explore how Osage culture and values are shaping the future of justice. Host Russ Tallchief sits down with Osage Nation Supreme Court Chief Justice Meredith Drent and Associate Professor Dr. Jean Dennison to discuss the integration of Osage language, traditions, and community values into the Nation’s judicial system. 

 

Hear how recent gatherings of tribal lead...

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March 31, 2025 26 mins

What does it mean to be a sovereign nation in the 21st century? Join Osage Nation Communications Manager Russ Tallchief, Osage Nation Supreme Chief Court Justice Meredith Drent, and Associate Professor Dr. Jean Denison as they explore the governance, history, and culture of the Osage Nation. This inaugural episode, "Nation with a Capital N," delves into the evolution of Osage governance, from historical miles...

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