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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 Presents: I’m Awake – August 12, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot CEO Arvina Martin Emerge Wisconsin and Ruth Anna Buffalo
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 11, 2025
Host Robert Pilot talks to local Native artists and organizations, plus a Sacred Animals with Wendy Pilot.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 8, 2025
On tonight’s show Robert Pilot is joined by MN State Senator Mary Kunesh along with Wendy Pilot for a sacred animals segment.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 7, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Lilligren NACDI and Kahomy Weston
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 6, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Minnesota State Rep Heather Keeler, Kahomy Weston from Owámniyomni and Jalisa McKee
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 5, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Bob Blake, the Solar Bear with the Solar News and Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – August 4, 2025
Host Robert Pilot is joined by Rachel Dionen Thunder and Dr. Antony Stately today.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – August 1, 2025
On tonight’s show Robert Pilot is joined by two guests: State Senator Mary Kunesh and Wendy Pilot who has a sacred animals segment.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 31, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Maren Hardy who talks about the second annual Native American Elders Day along with Ruth Anna Buffalo of MIWRC and Wendy Pilot.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 30, 2025
Joining Host robert Pilot is MN Sate Representative Heathere Keeler
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 29, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin CEO of Emerge Wisconsin
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 28 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Natasha Kingbird with Mending the Sacred Hoop and Dr. Stately CEO Naive American Community Clinic.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – July 25, 2025
On tonight’s show Robert Pilot is joined by Senator Mary Kunesh along with a sacred animals segment from Wendy Pilot.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 24, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Liligren CEO NACDI and Ruth Buffalo MIWRC along with Corey Baesler, Housing
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 23, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin CEO of Emerge Wisconsin and Bob Blake, SolarBear witht he Solar News
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 22, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Jase Roe Auntie Jasse and Gabby Menomin Wakan Tipi and Jalisa McKee
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 18, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Sate Senator Mary Kunesh and Wendy Pilot.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 17, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Lilligren NACDI, Bob Blake, SolarBear and Wendy Pilot with her Sacred Animal segment!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 16, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin, Emerge Wisconsin and Angie Vig of Vig Guitar Shop.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 15, 2025
Host Robert Pilot is joined for the show today by Bear and Isabella, recorded live at KFAI’s studios.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 14, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Dr. Stately of NACC and Maren Hardy with Spirt Care Sevices
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake 7.11.25
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Sate Senator Mary Kunesh and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 10, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot today: Ruth Anna Buffalo of MIWRC and Robert Lilligren of NACDI
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 9, 2025
Native Root Radio Presents Minneapolis AIR (American Indian Relations) Guest Host Christine McDonald bringson Ruth Talford and Michelle Rivero
Native Roots Radio NetworkMatt McNeil with Chris Kluwe – July 8, 2025
Host Robert Pilot is joined by Arvina Martin of Emerge Wisconsin and Jalisa McKee!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 7, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot today: Dr. Antony Stately of NACC, and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 2, 2025
Host Robert Pilot is joined by Arvina Martin CEO of Emerge Wisconsin and Jalisa McKee!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – July 1, 2025
Robert Pilot and producer Jalisa McKee host today’s show. Guests include artist Tony Drews and a sacred animals segment from Wendy Pilot.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 30, 2025
Joining host Robert Pilot today: Dr. Antony Stately of NACC and producer Jalisa McKee

Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 26, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Robert Lilligren of NACDI and Ruth Anna Buffalo of MIWRC!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 25, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: Arvina Martin, Bob Blake, and Jalisa McKee
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 24 2025
Joining host Robert Pilot today are Jace Roe and Wendy Pilot. Don’t’ miss Jace live from Pride with Native Roots Radio this Saturday at 1!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 23, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot and Jalisa Pilot: Joining Robert Pilot and Jalisa McKee: Arnold Dahl (he/him) Two Spirit advocacy (.com) Twin Cities Pride BIPOC Leader of…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 20, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Sate Senator Mary Kunesh and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 19, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Robert Blake SolarBear with the solar News Wendy Pilot and Jalisa Mckee
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 18, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot on todays show: Arvina Martin Emge Wisconsin, Barb Fabre Indigenous Visioning and All Nations Rise, Little Moments Count
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 17, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot and Jalisa Mckee: Ruth Anna Buffalo and MIWRC
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 16, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot: State Sen. Mary Kuensh, Jalisa Mckee and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake 6.13.25
On tonight’s show Robert Pilot is joined by Senator Mary Kunesh along with a sacred animals segment from Wendy Pilot.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 12, 2025
Joining host Robert Pilot today: Robert Lilligren of NACDI, Joe Gonzalez and Ess of La Resistancia, and Jalisa McKee!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 11, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Bob Blake SolarBear, Wendy Pilot and Jalisa Mckee
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 10, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot and Jalisa Mckee: Ruth Anna Buffalo and the Owner of Trickstaer Tacos Mariah Grant!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 9, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Dr. Antony Sately of Native American Community Clinic and Governor Tony Evers with Jalisa Mckee and Nancy Beaulieu
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 6, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot today: Jalisa McKee, Mary Kunesh and Wendy Pilot
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 5 2025
Joining Robert Pilot tonight: Robert Lilligren CEO of Native American Community Development Institute and Kahomy Weston program and project coordinator for…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 4, 2025
Robert Pilot welcomes Arvina Martin CEO of Emerge Wisconsin and Hunter Thundercloud with Thundermaker Wellness Center
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 3, 2025
Joining Robert Pilot today: Ryan Flynn, Producer of ” You’re No Indian” and Ruth Anna Buffalo CEO of MIWRC
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – June 2, 2025
Host Robert Pilot is joined by Dr. Stately of NACC as well as Wendy Pilot today!
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents – I’m Awake – May 30, 2025
Tonight Robert and Wendy Pilot are joined by MN State Sen. Mary Kunesh. Plus we hear an update from Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 29 2025
Robert and Wendy Pilot welcome Robert Lilligren for tonight’s show.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 28, 2025
Host Robert Pilot is joined by Wendy Pilot as well as Bob Blake, the Solar Bear with the Solar News today.
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 27, 2025
Robert and Wendy welcome Ruth Anna Buffalo to today’s show
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 22, 2025
Joining host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are Mary Otto and Cordell Bryan with MnDOT. Then, Pretendian Band members Thomas Draskovic and Christine…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 21, 2025
In partnership with LMC and MPR, Robert and Haley welcome back All Nations Rise IPLI Program Manager Beth Ann Hedman-Dodds with cohort graduate Geri Goodman!…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 20, 2025
Ruth Anna Buffalo with MIWRC returns for her weekly chat with Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry. Then, Dr. Antony Stately is back with updates and information from…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 19, 2025
Robert, Wendy, and Haley talk over the weekend and Wendy has a new Sacred Animals segment. Plus, hear from Jaida Harshman, Amateur MMA Fighter out of Wisconsin…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 15, 2025
Robert Pilot and Haley Cherry welcome back “This is Indian Country” host and producer Ruth-Ann Thorn! Watch the docuseries now on FNX (First Nations…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents I’m Awake – May 14, 2025
In this month’s Minneapolis AIR (American Indian Relations) episode, host Christine McDonald welcomes Dani Minichino, Katherine Payne, Cleapatra Young and…
Native Roots Radio NetworkNative Roots Radio Presents: I’m Awake – May 13, 2025
Host Robert Pilot and producer Haley Cherry are joined by MIWRC’s President and CEO Ruth Anna Buffalo! Then the crew welcomes back Ana Negrete, Interim…