Episode 7: Interviews with Leanne Simpson and John K. Samson on Idle No More; author William Blum

Join us for a discussion about the Idle No More First Nations movement in Canada, as we review the key issues and timeline of events; talk to John K. Samson about the Canadian Artists Statement of Solidarity; and chat with author, storyteller, and academic Leanne Betasamosake Simpson about Indigenous resistance and resurgence in Canada. Plus, a conversation with the only person we know who has ever received a book endorsement from an international terrorist figurehead, William Blum, on the occasion of the release of his new book America’s Deadliest Export: Democracy.Episode LinksIdle No MoreIdle No More Bill BreakdownFirst Nations Strategic BulletinArtists Statement of Solidarity with Idle No MoreJohn K. SamsonLeanne Betasamosake SimpsonDancing on Our Turtles BackWilliam BlumAmerica's Deadliest Export: DemocracyEpisode MusicJohn K. Samson with Nikki Komaksiutiksak and Blunderspublik – Keewatin ArcticA Tribe Called Red – The RoadChrist on a Crutch – Caveat Emptor