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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
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 29, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today is Kaohly Vang Her, Saint Paul, Minnesota’s 56th and current mayor, who took office on January 2, 2026. She is historic as the…
Native Roots Radio NetworkMinneapolis AIR (American Indian Relations)- October 28th, 2026
Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald today is Jon Martin with the City of Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services. Follow the “Minneapolis AIR” (American…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 27, 2026
Joining Robert today is María Isa Pérez-Vega, an American politician, professional hip-hop artist, community organizer, and youth worker, and a member of the…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 26, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar News, and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio 10.23.2026
Robert Pilot live from Beloit for a conversation with political consultant Arvina Martin on Native voices, political engagement, and the issues shaping our…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 22, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: US Sen. Tina Smith, Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin, Vin Dionne
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 21, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Sheila Lamb and Bob Blake
Native Roots Radio NetworkRobert Pilot with Attorney General Keith Ellison
Robert Pilot chats with Attorney General Keith Ellison about the critical role of the Native vote and the ongoing fight to protect tribal sovereignty. They…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 20, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today are Gwen Leaffe Carr, a citizen of the Cayuga Nation (Heron Clan), who is an Indigenous leader, political strategist, and…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 19, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today are Native Roots Radio producer Miiskogihmiiwan, actor Tokala Black Elk, who plays Takoda on NBC’s Happy’s Place, and Dr. Antony…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio 10.16.2026
On today’s show Robert welcomes State Sen. Mary Kunesh and producer Missko!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 15, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Tom Weber, producer Miiskogihmiiwan, and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 14, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today is Bob Blake, the Solar Bear with the solar news and sports!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 13, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today are two influential Native political leaders: Holly Cook Macarro, a Native politico, tribal advocate, political strategist, and…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 12, 2026
Host Robert Pilot celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with producer Miisko; encore conversation s with Tom Weber and Wendy Pilot.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio 10.9.2026
Robert is joined by State Sen. Mary Kunesh and producer Miisko.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 8, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today is Barb Fabre, the CEO of Indigenous Visioning and All Nations Rise. We’re also joined by Angela Two Stars, a public artist…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 7, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today are our producer, Miiskogihmiiwan, and political consultant Arvina Martin. Arvina Martin made history as the first Native person…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 6, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today on Native Roots Radio: Gwen Leaffe Carr, a Cayuga Nation citizen (Heron Clan), Indigenous leader, political strategist, and…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio 10.5.2026
Robert is joined by Misko Wyatt Pickner from the American Indian Cancer Foundation and Wendy will join tonight
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 2, 2026
Robert and Missko sit down with State Senator Mary Kunesh to chat about the importance of early voting and the upcoming school trust fund constitutional…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – October 1, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Nicole Matthews; US Sen. Candidate Peggy Flanagan; Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 30, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: State Rep. Heather Keeler, Sean Sherman the Sioux Chef, Ruth Anna Buffalo of MIWRC, and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 29, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Stately of NACC and Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 28, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar News
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio 9.25.2025
Misko is joined by Guest Host Mary Kunesh with Maggie Lorez Shelley Buck
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 24, 2026
Raymond’s artistic practice explores the many intersecting identities that make up our communities and individual selves. His queerness and traditional Lakota…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 23, 2026
Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald today is Todd Barnette. Hear the latest updates from the City of Minneapolis Commissioner of Community Safety. Follow the…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 22, 2026
Joining guest host David Cournoyer, Michelle Fredericks DuBray is the co-founder of Buffalo First, a Native American nonprofit organization that advocates for…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 21, 2026
Today, Robert Pilot is joined by Kjersti Duval, Project Advisor, and Barry Hand, Program Director, both from Owámniyomni Okhódayapi. Owámniyomni aims to…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio 9.18.2026
Native Roots Radio 9.18.2026 Robert is joined today by State Senator Mary Kunesh and Producer Misko
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – Septemebr 17, 2026
Host Robert Pilot is live from the second annual Minneapolis Indian Center Gala for an extended edition of tonight’s show.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 15, 2026
Host Robert Pilot is joined by members from North of North, then best of content with Gwen Carr and Wendy!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 14, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today are Maren Hardy, co-founder of Spirit Care Services, a company that provides home care and transportation for Native American…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio 9.11.2026
Joining Robert Pilot today are Producer Miiskogihmiiwan Wendy and Mary Kunesh with thoughts and memories of the 9/11 attacks 25 years ago
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 10, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today are Producer Miiskogihmiiwan, Wendy Pilot for our Sacred Animal segment, and Jordan O. James, who holds an ABD/PhD. He is an…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 9, 2026
Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald today are Heidi Johnston, Managing Attorney of the Criminal Division at the Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office, and…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 8, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today are Gwen Leaffe Carr, an Indigenous leader, strategist, speaker, and artist, and Wendy Pilot, who will present the sacred animals…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 3, 2026
Robert and Missko kick things off with a rundown of the upcoming Ho-Chunk Nation Labor Day Powwow and share some highlights from the Minnesota State Fair…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 2, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – September 1, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: MN State Rep. Heather Keeler and Bob Blake with the Solar News
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 31, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Stately of NACC and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio 8.28.2026
Robert Pilot and crew all live from the Minnesota State fair!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 27, 2026
Join Robert Pilot today, Nicole Matthews! She is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Minnesota Indian Women’s Sexual Assault…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 26, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today are Holly Cook Maccaro, Tribal Affairs advisor, and Bob Blake, the Solar Bear with the solar news and sports!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 25, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today are Gwen Leaffe Carr, an Indigenous leader, strategist, and speaker, along with Arvina Martin, a political consultant. Arvina made…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 24, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today: Dr. Anthony Stately, Executive Officer and President of the Native American Community Clinic in South Minneapolis. We’re also…

Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 20, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today is Tony (Chinoodin) Drews Founder & CEO of Nashke Native Games. We are also joined by Miisko, the show’s producer, and…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 19th, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today, Barb Fabre is the CEO of Indigenous Visioning and All Nations Rise. We’re also joined by Robert Blake, the Solar Bear, with…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 18, 2026
Today, Robert Pilot is joined by Gary Farmer, a First Nations actor and musician from Ohsweken, Ontario, followed by Arvina Martin, political consultant.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 17, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Wendy Pilot and Miisko
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 14, 2026
Robert and Miisko catch up on a packed schedule of local events, highlighting the massive Shakopee Powwow and the upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day at the…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 13, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot today is Robert Lilligren, President and CEO of the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI). Robert is enrolled in the…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio with Minneapolis A.I.R. – August 12, 2026
Joining Guest Host Christine McDonald are Chaunte Boatman-Ford, Officer, MTPD; Joe Dotseth, Chief, MTPD; and Ariah Fine, Partnership Engagement Fund organizer…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 11, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Dr. Evan Adams and Sean Sherman
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 10, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Tom Weber and Bob Blake, Solar Bear with the Solar News
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio 8.7.26
Robert and Miisko sit down with State Senator Mary Kunesh to catch up on essential updates ahead of the Minnesota primary elections. They cover the search for…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 6, 2026
Joining Robert Pilot: Angie Vig, producer Miisko, and a best of Wendy Pilot.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio – August 5, 2026
Join Robert Pilot as he talks with Sheila Lamb, Cloquet City Council member and youth advocate, followed by Ruth Buffalo, CEO of the Minnesota Indian…