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The 7Th Generation Podcast
by Dr. B
The 7th Generation Podcast dives into a wide range of topics, including health and fitness, popular culture, race and ethnicity, and society's most pressing issues. Combining elements of sociology, psychology, and history, we offer insightful analysis and practical advice. Each episode blends deep dives into current events, critical discussions on identity and social justice, and personal anecdotes, aiming to engage, educate, and inspire listeners to think critically about the world around them.
Episodes
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Marx Is a Weapon: Capitalism, Colonialism & Indigenous Thought
After listening to the Rev Left Radio conversation with Jen and Pavin, I found myself thinking more deeply about Marxism, Indigenous thought, colonialism, land, and the development of capitalism. I shared some of those thoughts in a short reel, and the comment section immediately became a debate....
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Missionaries, Indigenous Sovereignty, and the Power of Ideas
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/c/u40108333 In this episode of the 7th Generation Podcast, I take a closer look at Pastor Sarah Lucas and the controversy surrounding her comments about the Northern Arapaho Sundance and sacred pipe on the Wind River Reservation. This is about more than one…
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The Hidden History of Indigenous Slavery with Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez, founder and president/executive director of Native Bound Unbound: Archive of Indigenous Slavery, for a powerful conversation on the hidden history of Indigenous slavery in the Americas.We discuss the mission of Native Bound Unbound, the...
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The Dark Truth of the California Missions & Indigenous Resistance
In this episode of the 7th Generation Podcast, we dismantle the sanitized "fourth-grade history project" narrative of the California mission system. We uncover the brutal reality of the 21 missions established by Junípero Serra and the Spanish colonizers, exploring the system of forced labor,...
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America at 250: 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance
Support the work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/u40108333 America is preparing to celebrate 250 years of independence. Fireworks, flags, speeches, and patriotic stories will fill the country. But for Indigenous people, the Fourth of July carries a different memory. 1776 was not freedom for...
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Native People, the Declaration of Independence, and America’s Founding Myth
Support the work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/u40108333America is preparing to celebrate 250 years of independence. But for Native people, the founding story looks very different.In this episode, I discuss the contradictions at the heart of American independence: a nation speaking the...
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The Truth About California: Missions, Gold Rush, and Native Genocide
Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/u40108333 In this episode, I begin a deeper conversation about one of the most painful and misunderstood histories in California: the California Missions, the Gold Rush, and the genocide of California Native peoples. For generations…
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The Disturbing History California Schools Won't Teach
Here is the updated YouTube description with all em dashes removed and replaced with standard punctuation for clean formatting.The Pioneer Myth is a Lie: Unmasking the Monster of Sacramento.If you went to school in California, you were likely taught that John Sutter was a heroic pioneer, a...
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Be the Light: Choosing Positivity in a Negative World
In this short and reflective episode of the 7th Generation Podcast and Dr. B Teaches, Dr. B talks about something that has been on his mind more and more: the need to become a positive force in a world full of negativity, judgment, jealousy, hatefulness, and drama. From social media algorithms…
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Extractive Capitalism and the War on Indigenous Sacred Places
In this episode, I take a deeper look at the fight to protect Oak Flat and Chaco Canyon and what these struggles reveal about modern colonialism, extractive capitalism, and the continued assault on Indigenous sacred places. For Indigenous peoples, sacred places are not just historic sites or…
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Pacific Savagez MC in Texas: How It Started
I sat down with Mike B in Texas and we got into the story of how Pacific Savagez MC got established in the state. This episode is about more than just expansion. It is about brotherhood, community, culture, and the work it takes to build something real in a new place. We talked about MC life, the...
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Real Talk on Life, Recovery, and Protecting Your Peace
In this solo episode, I sit down and speak from the heart about some of the life lessons that have been hitting me hard lately. I talk about why keeping a tight circle matters, why you cannot follow the crowd if you want a meaningful life, and why sometimes doing things your own way is the only…
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Indian Slavery, Colonial Violence, and the Southwest
This episode is a personal and historical reflection on Indian slavery in the Southwest, especially in New Mexico and Colorado, where many of my ancestors are from. While recovering from back surgery, I began digging deeper into my genealogy and uncovered something deeply painful: one of my...
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Billie Eilish, “Stolen Land,” and the Problem With Celebrity Worship
In this episode, I unpack the controversy around Billie Eilish’s “no one is illegal on stolen land” moment and the reaction it sparked online. I also break down the two short videos I posted and why so many people misread my point, I wasn’t doing a personal attack, I was critiquing celebrity...
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You’re No Indian: The Disenrollment Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About
https://www.patreon.com/c/u40108333 Support the work on Patreon: In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts after watching the documentary You’re No Indian at a screening here in the Central Valley. This film is a heavy but necessary look at disenrollment and how it impacts Native families and…
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DHS and ICE operations in Minnesota and more thoughts!
In this episode of the 7th Generation Podcast, Dr. B talks straight about the climate we’re living in right now and why so many people feel unsafe in this settler state. This is not a neat, one topic conversation. This is a jump around episode, because that’s what reality feels like right now....
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Courage Looks Awkward First
In this 7th Generation Podcast episode, Dr. B talks about the real reason most people stay stuck. It’s not laziness. It’s the fear of looking dumb, being judged, and hearing opinions from people who aren’t building anything. Whether you’re starting jiu jitsu, changing your lifestyle, going back…
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Keep Going, But With Grace
In this solo episode, Dr. B breaks down the rule he lives by when life gets heavy: keep pushing forward, but don’t turn on yourself. He talks about how hard seasons hit everyone, why beating yourself up doesn’t make you stronger, and how grace is not an excuse, it’s a strategy. Dr. B shares a...
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Hard Lessons: Balance, Burnout, and the Truth About Reciprocity
Support the Channel & The Podcast:If you value these conversations and the educational work I do, please consider supporting the show on Patreon. I am a one-man team, and your support keeps the research and content flowing.https://www.patreon.com/c/u40108333 Connect with Dr. B: Email:...
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Why Learning is Revolutionary and The Indigenous Studies Masterclass
https://www.patreon.com/c/u40108333 We are officially 12 episodes deep into the Indigenous Studies Masterclass! In this episode, Dr. B pulls back the curtain on the "why" behind this series.We discuss why critical thinking and lifelong learning are revolutionary acts in a world designed to keep…
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Clout Chasers & Fake Leaders
There’s a growing breed of so-called “activists” who turned community work into a clout economy. They show up for cameras, not for the cause. They speak louder than they listen, build brands instead of movements, and profit off pain while pretending to represent the people. In this episode, Dr. B...
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Finding Hope in Dark Times: Indigenous Lessons for a Better Future
The world feels heavy right now — genocide, political chaos, and rising hate are leaving many of us feeling sad, angry, and hopeless. This episode is about finding strength and hope in dark times, drawing on Indigenous wisdom and community resilience. Our ancestors survived attempted erasure, and...
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Savage Truth: How July 4th Green‑Lit Genocide
The Declaration of Independence isn’t just lofty rhetoric about liberty—it also calls Native peoples “the merciless Indian Savages.” In this 20‑minute deep dive, Dr. B rips the patriotic varnish off that line, tracing how a single slur—rooted in the Latin silvaticus (“of the forest”) and…
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Colonial Gaslighting: The Twisted Logic of Settler Colonialism
Every Indigenous history thread gets hijacked by the same colonizer talking point: “Quit whining—Natives were brutal too.” In this blistering mini-episode, Dr. B dissects that myth with surgical precision. He lays out the catastrophic numbers of the Great Dying, traces how papal decrees morphed...
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Outlast the Storm: The Science & Spirit of Resilience
When the world feels like a nonstop hurricane, how do you hold the line—and even grow stronger? In this 54-minute power-session, I pull back the curtain on my own hardest seasons — a crippling back injury, a near-derailed PhD, and the mending of burned bridges — and weaves them together with...
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Stolen Land, Stolen Children: California History Meets Today’s Crises
From gold-rush death squads to today’s copper-rush at Oak Flat… from ICE vans prowling L.A. streets to tanks in Rafah—state violence has a playbook, and we’ve seen it before. In this 15-minute rapid-fire solo episode, Dr. B connects five headlines that might look separate—but they’re chapters of...
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Cultural Violence, and Protecting Native Children at Clovis Unified School District
Dr. B sits down with the mother of the Native child whose hair was threatened to be cut by a substitute teacher in Clovis Unified School District. This emotional conversation dives deep into her firsthand account of what happened, how the school responded, and the broader history of…
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The Untold Stories of MMIW: Exposing the Hidden MMIW Epidemic
Join Dr. B as he sits down with Natalie Deanda for one of the most impactful conversations you’ll encounter on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) crisis—an issue that continues to devastate Indigenous communities yet remains chronically overlooked by mainstream media. In this...
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Courage to Create: A Conversation with Poet Laureate Marisol Baca
Join Dr. B on the 7th Generation Podcast for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with award-winning poet, professor, and activist Marisol Baca—Fresno’s first Chicana/Latinx Poet Laureate. In this episode, we dive into the theme of courage from every angle: the courage to create, the...
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Living, Learning, and Thriving in Fresno: A Chat with Future Leader Samantha Caldera
In this insightful episode of Dr. B Teaches & The 7th Generation Podcast, I sit down with my former student, Samantha Caldera, a proud Chicana and Indigenous scholar currently pursuing her master’s degree. We reflect on our time at the Social Justice Center and discuss the transformative power of...
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What Indigenous Wisdom Can Teach Us
Welcome to the Dr. B Teaches & The 7th Generation Podcast! In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between nose breathing and exceptional health—a practice George Catlin called “the greatest secret to life.” Catlin was a 19th-century artist who lived among various Native American...
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The Fight to Protect Oak Flat: Indigenous Religion vs. Corporate Greed
Oak Flat, or Chi’chil Biłdagoteel, is a sacred site for the San Carlos Apache and other Native nations. But now, this holy land is under threat from Resolution Copper, a foreign-owned mining company that plans to turn it into a massive crater, ending Apache religious practices forever.In this...
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Exposing Taylor Sheridan’s Settler Colonial Narratives & Empire of the Summer Moon
S.C. Gwynne’s Empire of the Summer Moon is settler colonial propaganda—and now, Taylor Sheridan is adapting it. This book is full of harmful stereotypes, erases Native perspectives, and glorifies settler violence. The Comanche Nation has officially condemned the book with Resolution 143-2024,...
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Red Alert: Leonard Peltier is Granted Clemency!
Breaking News: Leonard Peltier Granted Clemency by President Biden After nearly 50 years of unjust incarceration, Leonard Peltier—America’s longest-incarcerated Native political prisoner—has been granted clemency. Join me as we explore his case, the injustice of his imprisonment, and the...
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Wildfires and the Landback Movement: Restoring Balance with Indigenous Knowledge
In this episode, Dr. B sheds light on the catastrophic wildfires ravaging Southern California, where over 15,000 acres of land and countless homes have been reduced to ash, displacing families and disrupting entire ecosystems. These devastating events are not merely natural disasters but are…
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The Power of a Few Good Friends: Knowing Your Value
In this micro-episode of the 7th Generation Podcast, Dr. B explores the importance of maintaining healthy friendships and letting go of toxic relationships. He emphasizes the value of prioritizing your peace, knowing your worth, and surrounding yourself with people who genuinely care for your...
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Balancing Health, Stress, and Jiu Jitsu: A Native Perspective
In this episode, Dr. B shares his personal journey of health, wellness, and resilience as a 53-year-old Native American navigating the challenges of today’s world. He reflects on the stress of being a person of color, dealing with a significant back injury, and how he has adapted his training as…
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Modern Colonialism: Stories of Indigenous Trauma and Strength
In this compelling episode of Dr. B Teaches and the 7th Generation Podcast, Dr. B explores critical stories that shine a light on the systemic injustices faced by Indigenous peoples across the globe. From California to Denmark to the Arctic, these stories reveal how colonial systems continue to...
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The Truth About Leonard Peltier: Clemency, Compassion, and Justice
In this episode of the 7th Generation Podcast, Dr. B takes a critical look at the documentary Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae and its impact on Leonard Peltier’s case for clemency. After 50 years in prison, Leonard remains a symbol of Indigenous resistance and a victim of systemic...
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The Assassination of Anna Mae Aquash: AIM, FBI, and the Fight for Justice
Dive into the chilling and complex story of Anna Mae Aquash, a Mi’kmaq activist and prominent member of the American Indian Movement (AIM), as we explore the new four-part documentary Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae. This episode of the 7th Generation Podcast uncovers the tragic...
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The Most Brutal Indigenous War You Never Heard of
In this episode of the 7th Generation Podcast, Dr. B takes a deep dive into the history of King Philip’s War, also known as Metacom’s War, one of the most devastating conflicts in early American history. This tragic yet powerful story highlights the resistance of Metacom (King Philip), leader of...
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Kendrick Lamar’s Lyrics and the Colonial Legacy of Dehumanizing Words
On this episode of the 7th Generation Podcast, Dr. B dives into the power of language and its ability to shape how we view and treat others. The conversation begins with Kendrick Lamar’s recent use of the word 'Eskimo' in his latest album—a term that many don’t realize is deeply offensive. Dr. B...
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The Haka, Maori Resistance, and the Global Fight for Indigenous Sovereignty
Tens of Thousands Rally Against Treaty Principles Bill: A Conversation on Indigenous Rights and Resistance | Dr. B on the 7th Generation Podcast 🎙️ In this powerful episode of the 7th Generation Podcast, Dr. B explores one of New Zealand's largest protests, where an estimated 42,000 people...
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The REAL History of Thanksgiving: Genocide, Resilience, and Decolonization
Thanksgiving is often celebrated as a time of gratitude and togetherness, but the story we’re taught is deeply rooted in myths and colonial narratives. In this episode of the 7th Generation Podcast, we’re decolonizing Thanksgiving by uncovering the real history behind this holiday and honoring…
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Land Back, Resistance, and More: 5 Facts About Settler Colonialism
In this episode of The 7th Generation Podcast and Dr. B Teaches, we’re diving deep into 5 essential facts about Native Americans and settler colonialism that everyone needs to know. These aren’t just historical points—they’re part of a system that continues to shape the lives of Indigenous…
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Native American Heritage Month: Let's Celebrate!
Join Dr. B, on this episode of the 7th Generation Podcast as we explore 5 crucial facts about Native American Heritage Month. This isn’t just about history—it’s about the resilience, diversity, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and why this month matters more than ever. In this episode, Dr.…
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Business, BBQ, and BJJ: A Chat with Mel from Mel's BBQ
Join Dr. B in this enlightening and savory episode of the 7th Generation Podcast as he sits down with the pit master, Mel from Mel's BBQ. Mel shares insights into his life, balancing the roles of a dedicated father to three children, a business owner, and a passionate jiu jitsu practitioner. They...
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The Pacific Savagez Mc-Celebrating Culture and Community: The Pacific Sovereignty Run 2024
Join Dr. B on the 7th Generation Podcast as he sits down with Kamaka from the Pacific Savagez Motorcycle Club and Puna from Building Aloha Non-Profit. In this insightful episode, they discuss the upcoming Pacific Sovereignty Run, an event that brings together Islander and Native American…
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Part 2: Transforming Lives: Embracing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Ernesto Cazares, a dedicated counselor and inspiring individual who has overcome numerous challenges to achieve his goals. Ernesto shares his journey of growing up with limited means, battling imposter syndrome, and how he used education as a tool to...
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Part 1: Transforming Lives: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Ernesto Cazares, a dedicated counselor and inspiring individual who has overcome numerous challenges to achieve his goals. Ernesto shares his journey of growing up with limited means, battling imposter syndrome, and how he used education as a tool to...
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The 7th Generation Podcast dives into a wide range of topics, including health and fitness, popular culture, race and ethnicity, and society's most pressing issues. Combining elements of sociology, psychology, and history, we offer insightful analysis and practical advice. Each episode blends deep dives into current events, critical discussions on identity and social justice, and personal anecdotes, aiming to engage, educate, and inspire listeners to think critically about the world around them.
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