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My Second Cup of Coffee
A podcast to create Common Memory, Walk in Beauty and help people make sense of the USA's social, political and religious chaos, one cup of coffee at a time. Mark Charles is a dual citizen of the United States and the Navajo Nation. He lives in Washington DC and is one of the leading experts on the Doctrine of Discovery. He co-authored "Unsettling Truths - the ongoing, dehumanizing legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery". Mark ran as an independent candidate for President of the United States in…
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- My Second Cup of Coffee
Do you know how God punished King David for killing Uriah?
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today is Thursday, October 29 and over My Second Cup of Coffee, I discuss troubling passages in the Bible that attribute horrific…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
The Beauty of Unscripted Uber Ride Conversations and Analog Mornings
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over my second cup of coffee, I discuss my new rhythm of going analog in the morning and how my unscripted Uber ride…
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Remembering 9/11, Decentering Trump (with a prayer) and Decolonizing Health with NEAT
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. In this weeks episode of My Second Cup of Coffee, I begin with a short reflection on the complex history of 09/11 and then de-center…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
No Agenda. Just coffee and some conversation.
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. After nearly 3 weeks since my last Second Cup of Coffee I decided to air this episode with no agenda, just a cup of coffee and some…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Update on my journey to Decolonize Faith (and why it's important)
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss how my ongoing efforts to write and publish my next book, "Decolonizing Faith", is…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Creating Common Memory (as an Act of Resistance)
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the importance of Creating Common Memory, in light of efforts by the Trump White House to…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Are the Founding Documents of the USA Aspirational?
Are the Founding Documents of the USA Aspirational? Yá'át'ééh my relatives. As our nation is celebrating the Fourth of July and it's Semi-Quincentennial, and I…
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NBA Finals, World Cup Soccer & SpaceX's IPO – A world curated for Millionaires, Billionaires (and now Trillionaires)
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss ticket prices for the NBA Finals, World Cup Soccer as well as SpaceX's IPO and examine how…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Decolonizing Health - Eating Chicken and Waffles until you're 80% Full - Part 2
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. In Part 2 of this conversation on Decolonizing Health, we dive into the evolutionary science of calorie burn and the myth of digital…
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Decolonizing Health - Eating Chicken and Waffles until you're 80% Full - Part 1
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. In Part 1 of this 2 part conversation, I share an update on my third year of decolonizing my health. We’ll look at the psychology of…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
A Native Perspective on America 250
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, May 22 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I would like to share with you an indigenous perspective on the…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
A Golden Idol, Christian Nationalism & a Secret to Homemade Tortilla Chips
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, May 15 and I'm sitting down with My Second Cup of Coffee to discuss "Rededicate 250", Trump's Golden Statue and a…
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The Discipline of Presence
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, May 8, 2026. This past week I read the book "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans and it got me thinking about the…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
The Problem with Voting Rights is the US Constitution
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Thursday, April 30 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss how the challenges we are facing re: Voting Rights is actually…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
A Native Perspective on the Birthright Citizenship debate
Yá'át'ééh my relatives, It’s a beautiful spring day here in D.C., and while the city is celebrating the peak bloom of the cherry blossoms, I’ve been spending…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
What does meaningful resistance look like?
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Tuesday, March 17 and I invite you to join me for My Second Cup of Coffee and a conversation about what meaningful resistance…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Laughing Parties and Rolling in the Snow
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Tuesday, February 10 and and after 2 weeks of cold, freezing, snowy and icy weather our temperatures in DC are finally warming…
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Why I Quit Coffee: Decolonizing My Health, My Faith, and Our Politics
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, January 23. Grab your favorite beverage and join me for a conversation about how my journey to decolonize my health…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
The problem with Trump's morality
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. This AM I had planned to discuss Decision Fatigue, but the events of the past 48 hours have changed that. So I invite you to grab a cup…
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Playing the Long Game
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. It's been a few weeks since I posted My Second Cup of Coffee. I've used the past month to reframe and focus some of my work. I invite…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
The USA’s Shock and Denial of the Massacre at Wounded Knee
Today, over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the "Shock and Denial" that is behind our Nation's inability (from both sides of the aisle) to rescind it's…
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A few thoughts re: the assassination of Charlie Kirk
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. After observing our nation's confounding efforts to respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I decided to offer a few thoughts. I…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
A conversation with Jennifer Bates re: building a DWI Memorial Wall in Gallup NM
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today I am having a conversation with Jennifer Bates re: building a DWI Memorial Wall in Gallup NM. This coming weekend, on Saturday…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Living in a Federal Police State (again)
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. In the past few weeks the Federal Government has sought to take over DC policing and deployed the Nation Guard throughout the District…
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Addressing the USA's destructive cycle of dehumanizing nationalistic violence
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I use the recent 80th anniversary of our nation's nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to…
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White People are not Superior
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. It is time once again for my annual reminder that "white people are not superior". Every 12-15 months I post this reminder on my social…
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Trump’s illusory quest to win the Nobel Prize for Peace
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss Trump's blatant campaign to win the Nobel Peace Prize. I invite you to join me. LINKS…
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The power of the United States is lacking authority (and a Common Memory)
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Last week the US preemptively bombed Iran (supposedly in the name of peace). This morning over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss how…
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What if instead of "No Kings" we protested "No Empire"
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. In the midst of chaotic, turbulent and divisive times it can be confusing to know what needs protesting. Today, over My Second Cup of…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Decolonizing Health: Using Indigenous Wisdom to filter the reductionism of Western Science (Part 2)
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am continuing my discussion (from February) regarding Decolonizing Health. Today I am sharing some…
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Dear Donald, The 1940s and 50s were not a Golden Era for the US
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I share my take on the chaos and crises driven by Donald, the White House and our majority white…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Why I've said very little re: the death of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Many people are very excited about the election of a new Pope who, not only is from North America, but has also critiqued President…
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Dealing with Disctraction
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Over the past few months I have read numerous book re: brain health and mental focus. And today, over My Second Cup of Coffee, I…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
A conversation with Matt Mikalatos re: strategically protesting Trump’s immigration policies
A few months ago I discussed the chaos of the Trump administration and our need to "protest strategically". This morning I am thrilled to share My Second Cup…
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Why Trump's attack on the Smithsonian is one of his most dangerous moves yet
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. President Trump has created a lot of chaos in his first 3 months in office, but his recent attack on the Smithsonian is one of his most…
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Seeking clarity re: who's actually required to keep classified information secure
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the security leak by the Trump administration of Classified US military plans. I invite…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
A Conversation with Leroy Barber about President Trump's Address to Congress
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. It has been nearly 2 weeks since President Trump's address to Congress and today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am finally ready to…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Honoring Marcella LeBeau and discussing the GOP's vindictive Continuing Resolution
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I take time to honor Marcella LeBeau of the Cheyenne River Sioux. I also discuss the GOP's…
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Self Care is why I'm waiting a week to talk about Trump's Congressional address
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Self-care is important, especially in our current political, social and theological environment. So today I will talk some about…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Decolonizing Health: Using Indigenous Wisdom to filter the reductionism of Western Science (Part 1)
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the latest books I've read ("Magic Pill", "In Defense of Food" and "The End of Craving")…
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The Cult of Trump Feeds on Chaos - Protest Strategically
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Social media is exhausting, public spaces are tense, global relationships are strained and government workspaces are toxic. Barely 4…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Sorting out the chaotic mix of Trump, DEI, USAID and Musk
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. As we enter the third week (only 205 weeks left) I take some time to sort out the chaos emanating from Trump and Musk re: DEI and…
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A few (preliminary) thoughts on Trump's Inauguration Speech
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I share a few preliminary thoughts on Trump's Inauguration speech in which he mentioned the "untamed…
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Mark's Top Books of 2024
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. 2024 was a year of reading for me. And today I would like to share with you my Top 12 books of 2024. I invite you to grab a cup of your…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Jimmy Carter, New Year's Resolutions and Christmas Experiences
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today I am discussing the legacy of Jimmy Carter, often described as "the only man in history to use the American presidency as a…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Another US Govt. Shutdown? Decolonizing Health and remembering the 2009 Buried US Apology to Natives
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the potential of yet another US government shutdown and the 15th anniversary of the US…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Trump and Biden agree - The US Criminal Justice System is weaponized and cannot be trusted
Ya'at'eeh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am discussing the sweeping pardon that President Biden gave to his son Hunter. This pardon puts…
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"Living with a Narcissist" - Gearing up for 4 more years of Trump
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. After a short two week break I am back in my studio and thrilled to share a cup of coffee with you. The political news these past 2…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Unsettling Truths turns 5 - A Conversation with my co-author Soong-Chan Rah
Yá'át'ééh. Today is Friday, November 8, 2024. It was 5 years ago that Unsettling Truths was first published. And today over My Second Cup of Coffee I am having…
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A few thoughts re: Election 2024
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Thursday, November 7 and #Election2024 is over. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I offer a few thoughts re: a second Trump…
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Unsettling Truths turns 5 AND It's #ElectionDay2024
Yá'át'ééh. Today is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. It was 5 years ago that Unsettling Truths was first published AND it's #ElectionDay2024. I invite you to join me…
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Re: President Biden's attempt to apologize for Indian Boarding Schools
Yá'át'ééh. Today is Friday, Nov. 1 (Native American Heritage month) and over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the apology given (actually yelled) by President…
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Donald Trump and Baby Food Pouches
Yá'át'ééh. On Thursday, Oct. 24 over My Second Cup of Coffee I discussed two articles I read recently. One on Donald Trump's lack on inhibitions and another on…
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Guess who's opposed to Ranked Choice Voting and Open Primaries?
Yá'át'ééh. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 16 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I share some thoughts re: Indigenous Peoples Day. I also touch on AI as well as the…
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Billy Graham on Donald Trump and Seed Oils vs Chicken Skins
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, Oct. 11. I'm currently reading the book "Deep Nutrition" by Catherine Shanahan. I've also recently watched the…
- My Second Cup of Coffee
Time Restricted Eating
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, Sept. 27 and I am between trips. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I talk about the practice of Time Restricted…
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A few thoughts re: the 2024 ABC Presidential Debate
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the 2024 ABC Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. It was a clash of…
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A Conversation with Katie Graber
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over my second cup of coffee I am having a conversation with Katie Graber. Katie is the head of a project I am participating in…
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Decolonizing Breath
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. This week, after reading the book "Breath" by James Nestor, I have been pondering how colonization has touched every pillar of our…
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I asked ChatGPT if Abraham Lincoln was a great President. Then I taught it a few things.
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I share a conversation I had with the ChatGPT AI re: the question "Was Abraham Lincoln a great…