Native Roots Radio Network

Native Roots Radio Network

Our Native American talk radio show will discuss national and local Native American news and events. Local and national guest will help us keep current with Mother Earth, Tribal and Twin Cities issues. Native American Issues are human Issues. We invite all people to walk hand in hand with our struggles, victories and achievements. We need to all become AWAKE. Listen to I’m Awake weekdays from 5-6 PM!

Episodes

January 30, 2026 48 mins
Robert is joined by State Sen. Mary Kunesh and Bob Blake on today’s show!
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Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Lilligren NACDI and Senator Susan Pha, Nibi Ogichidaa Water Women
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January 28, 2026 44 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: William “Nąąwącekǧize” Quackenbush, Kaesha Baloch, Managing Director of Great Lakes Lifeways Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rooted in land-based education, cultural practice, and community care across Minneapolis and the Great Lakes region.
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January 27, 2026 52 mins
Joining Robert Pilot Politcal Consultant Arvina Martin, Rodney Rave, Rodney Rave For Congress
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January 26, 2026 53 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: Rachel Dionne Thunder, Dr Antony Stately, Nicole Mason, Nicole Mason of Native American Community Clinic, and Shelley Buck running for State House
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January 22, 2026 52 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Lilligren of NACDI
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Hunter Thundercloud and Arrow Funmaker share the story of founding Thundermaker Wellness Center, discussing how they are building a community rooted in ceremony to support Native men in recovery. They join Robert Pilot to explore the importance of traditional cultural practices as everyday life rather than occasional events, highlighting the power of connection and shared…
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January 21, 2026 52 mins
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins on tonight’s very special edition of Minneapolis A.I.R. hosted by Christine McDonald. Afterward, Enrique Velazquez, Director of Regulatory Services at the City of Minneapolis speaks with Christine.
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January 19, 2026 52 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: State Sen. Mary Kunesh and Bob Blake, Solar Bear With The Solar News
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January 15, 2026 52 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: Tom Weber and Ana Negrete
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January 14, 2026 52 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin
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January 13, 2026 53 mins
Joining Robert Pilo:Ruth Anna Buffalo CEO MIWRC ,She is an educator, community organizer, and a public health professional. Nikki Love Tiwahe CEO, along with Nikki Love
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January 12, 2026 52 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: Chase Iron Eyes is a Native American activist, attorney, and an enrolled member of the Oglala Lakota and Standing Rock Sioux Tribes. He is a co-director and lead counsel of the Lakota People’s Law Project as well as a co-founder of the Native American news website Last Real Indians. ANTONY STATELY, PHD…
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January 9, 2026 48 mins
Robert Pilot welcomes State Senator Mary Kunesh to discuss the urgent response to ICE enforcement actions and the heartbreaking loss of community members in the Twin Cities. They explore the legislative battle for safer schools and the power of local resistance before diving into the corporate connections behind these government contracts. To close, Wendy Pilot…
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January 8, 2026 52 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: State Representative Heather Keeler and NACDI’s Robert Lilligren
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Hunter Thundercloud and Robert Pilot discuss the revolutionary indigenous recovery model at the Thundermaker Wellness Center alongside co-founder Aero Funmaker. The conversation highlights how integrating Ho-Chunk cultural traditions and long-term stabilization periods can effectively address generational trauma and empower native men within their communities.
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January 7, 2026 52 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin
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January 6, 2026 44 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Stately of NACC, and Wendy Pilot
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January 5, 2026 52 mins
Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake from Red Lake and Wendy Pilot
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Robert Pilot/Wakaja Hari is the host of Native Roots Radio, heard 5 nights a week on AM950.
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