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Resistance Radio with John and Regan
"Resistance Radio” is where Native voices are offered to the public discourse on Native issues and issues that affect us all. “Resistance Radio" airs live every Thursday at 3:00 PM EST on WBAI 99.5 FM in NYC. "Resistance Radio" is the only Native hosted, live, call-in radio talk show in a major market.
Episodes
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
No Kings, huh? Well, you sure don't need king for tyranical and authoritarian rule. Ain't that right, US?
The US has been more tyrannical and authoritarian than the king they revolted from Day 1 to the present. Trump or no Trump!
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Lots of radio this week with Indigenous Peoples Day and a trip out to speak at Hofstra University. We'll cover it all!
Almost twenty hours of Amtrak and the LIRR to get out to Hofstra and back but it was all worth it!
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
A Special Indigenous Peoples Day Broadcast BUT definiately NOT a celebration!
WPFW in Washington DC was kind enough to offer me a two-hour slot not only for Indigenous Peoples Day but to kick off their Fall Fund Drive. Call 800-222-9739…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
As we head into Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend let's bust some of those myths you grew up with!
Conquest, wards of the government, free checks, free college... yeah! Let's debunk some of this crap!
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Orange Shirt Day! Indigenous People's Day! Our Special Month of November! What are we celebrating?
These special days and acknowledgements miss the mark. They blur what should be our message. We know what you did and we are fighting to make it right!
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Jackson, Kagan, Sotomayor and Ginsberg before them all voted with the right against Native autonomy, CONSISTENTLY!
Only Sam Alito and Clarence Thomas have questioned the Trust Doctrine and Plenary Powers Doctrine. They all call themselves "justices", so where is the justice…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
The Long Hope is a film about the uniquely racist legal doctrines still in use and effect today.
The Doctrine of Christian Discovery was literally cited in a federal court ruling less than four weeks ago!
Resistance Radio with John and ReganTiana Morano joins me directly from the Connetquot School District
Tiana Morano is Shinnecock and lives in the Connetquot School District. She joins me to discuss the settlement agreement between the school district and NYSED…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
By Request: The Kinzua Dam! Drowning the Seneca!
I the early 60s while Kennedy and Nixon were locked in a tight race for the White House, both needed Pennsylvania badly. So both viewed the Senecas as a…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Why "resistance" is necessary!
We must reject the narratives we have been spoon fed. The answer to the cognitive dissonance we have been forced to live with is changing our behavior and…
Resistance Radio with John and ReganHey DC! this is what resisting a military invasion of your community looks like.
Trump has taken over DC with the military. 35 years ago Canada tried that on my hometown.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Federally recognized Native leadership is the worst! Between the corruption and generally selling out of their people, it doesn't get worse than this.
From Dick Wilson and his FBI backed GOON Squad to land claims and bad gaming compacts, we see more and more that real change comes from the people.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
I have to once again address the unique racism that Native people experience.
The mascot issue is easy to point to in this regard. The fact is that many believe they own us and our images, and they have every right to mock or portray us…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
So the commander hates the Commanders and the guardians hate the Guardians! Go figure!
Trump is trying to force the Washington NFL team to restore its previous racial slur of a name and is threatening to kill their stadium deal if they don't.
Resistance Radio with John and ReganJohn Kane interview on WBEN on Trump pushing Native mascots.
Trump is trying to force the Washington NFL team and Cleveland MLB team to bring back their racist mascots.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
I can't fly! Let me tell you why. Ann Coulter says they didn't kill enough Indians! She's got a point!
The Real ID Act prohibits boarding domestic flights without proof of US citizenship or "lawful permanent US residency." I am neither a US citizen or lawful…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
What to the "Merciless Indian Savage" is your Fourth of July?
We were insulted and lied about in thee foundational document of the United States. The NY Post published some good lies this week. I'll unpack that a bit as…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Resistance Radio 6/26/25; Why we need to know history.
Yesterday was the anniversary of Custer's defeat at Little Big Horn. But what came after? Beyonce wore a Buffalo Soldier shirt in Paris. What's the message?…
Resistance Radio with John and ReganHappy Juneteenth?
I am all for creating a holiday for Black people but celebrating a fuzzy end to US slavery seems a bit awkward to me. Lets do some history.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Resistance Radio 6/12/25; We don't know what we don't know. That's why we need to share what we know.
Most Americans don't know what the Tulsa Massacre was or what the Osage Murders were. They don't know about residential schools or the Dakota 38.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
They "declared" us citizens of the US 101 years ago. Nah! Not so fast!
US citizenship was NOT granted. It was imposed! Well, some of us reject this imposition. So Kathy Hochul wasn't apologizing for the State's mascot ban. Oh no…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
"Indian" boarding schools were legal longer that slavery under US law. And Linda McMahon is heading out to Massapequa!
The wrestling lady is going out to fight for Massapequa's Native mascot! And so are the folks from Shinnecock and Poospatuck but to oppose her!
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
So the Governor came out to Seneca territory to apologize for the Thomas Indian School. So what?
In the words of Murray Porter, "Its not what you say. It's what you do!"
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
So some of the Supreme Court Justices KNOW the legal doctrines they profess are LIES.
I know it's not guilt but more likely arrogance that allows these guys to admit the BS they are promoting. Ironically, it's the justices on the right who are…
Resistance Radio with John and ReganAn Excerpt from Our Native America Calling appearance.
Ted Trujillo, David Glass and I joined the program to discuss the Mascot fight.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
This is my DC show for this week. Check it out and support WPFW!
I did two shows this week; NYC and DC. If you just haven't been able to get enough John Kane this week, well here you go.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
I got lots of media attemtion this week thanks to Donald Trump weighing in on the mascot debate; the WRONG side, of course!
I did interviews with NPR, Native America Calling, Brian Lehrer as well as the AP, the NY Post, the Long Island Press and several more. All because the Orange…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Let's be honest! The mascot issue is emblematic of much of American society.
With Trump standing up for schools using Native peoples for mascots, the media has finally covered the issue. But much of the real messaging still remains lost.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Our first battles are always at home
Changing a national policy starts by changing the minds of our own people.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Live from our NYC studio; promoting our screening of Sugarcane and taking listener calls.
I took the 8 hour train ride to NYC for a Resistance Radio show from our Brooklyn studio and heading out to Long Island to screen Sugarcane at the Cinema Arts…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
US Judge Margo Brodie threw out the challenge by four Long Island schools in federal court last week.
As I prepare to head out to Long Island to screen "Sugarcane" I hope some of those Long Islanders upset with Brodie's ruling come out to see the film and…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Nettie Gould joins me from the Northwest in Washington and her attorney from Oklahoma to talk about a shifty not-for-profit.
The shady side of not-for-profits securing grants for Native peoples, Pretendians and hostile work places. Nettie Gould and Sarai Cook join me!
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Heading to NYC on April 10th for a show from our WBAI studio and a screening of "Sugarcane" at the CAC in Huntington, NY.
We'll screen "Sugarcane" at the Cinema Arts Centre on April 10th at 7:30pm in Huntington, NY. David Harmony joins me to discuss our "Timeline" project.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
The Story of the murder of Emily Pike and the impacts of Trump cuts on Native peoples
Emily Pike leads my conversation on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Then I turn to the impact the current White House administration is having on Native…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
It must be great to be a Native American! You know! All that free stuff you get.
Many people believe we live on easy street; no taxes, free money, free college, free food. Oh! And Casinos, Smoke Shops and Cannabis Dispensaries! NOT!!
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
While the current notion of authoritarian resistance targets Trump, authoritarian rule over Native people predates Trump.
To this day, the most racist policies, legal doctrines and laws of the US target Native people.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
WBAI is Resistance Radio! This week's episode is a fund raising show. Support WBAI!
WBAI is in their Time Is Now Fund Drive. Support WBAI by: Become a WBAI Buddy at www.buddy.wbai.org Call 1-833- WBAI-NYC (1-833-922-4692) to donate by card or…
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The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the Interior Dept, NYS, and the Seneca Nation
This may be my most comprehensive explanation on just what Native people, particularly the Senecas, have faced with casino gaming under IGRA.
Resistance Radio with John and ReganDay 17 of Trump! How we doing?
Let's discern the dangerous and truly harmful from the absurd and ignorant.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
1/30/25; Trump wades into whether the 14th Amendment applies to Native people. He's right! It doesn't!
And the Don recognizes the "Lumbees!"
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
1/23/25; I made the trip to NYC! First time in the WBAI studio since 2020!
Great to back in the WBAI studio and screening "Fighting Indians" at the CAC in Huntington, NY.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
A couple of Farewell addresses and a State of the State Address!
Joe Biden and Deb Haaland bid farewell and Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her State of the State Address for New York. My thoughts on them all!
Resistance Radio with John and ReganLance Gumbs of the Shinnecock Nation joins me as their battle with NYS nears a positive end
A battle with NYS over the Shinnecock Nation's signage has raged on since 2019 but it looks like the end is near as a precedent setting victory seems at hand.
Resistance Radio with John and ReganLiving For The City with Michael G and guest John Kane
We talk national monuments, Peltier, Native battles with NYS over gaming and tobacco, and boarding schools.
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Well? It's here. 2025!
It is definitely going to be an interesting next few years. I wish everyone the best but I know things have to get worse before they get better. $5 for a dozen…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Final Show of 2024 and an unpleasant historical anniversary.
December 26th of 1862, 38 Dakota were hanged in Mankato, Minnesota in the largest mass execution in US history. The execution order was signed by Abraham…
Resistance Radio with John and ReganWhy I do this show!
As I complete another trip around the Sun and close out another calendar year, I offer my thoughts and explanation on why I do what I do. I cling to the hope…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
So, how does it work? How do the Haudenosaunee council?
My good friend Tekarontake joins me for the program to give a basic explanation on how we council. Just how do we reach consensus? What is the process?
Resistance Radio with John and ReganThe Akwesasne Land Swindle; Deception at the lowest levels! Tekarontake is my guest!
Three false political entities have signed an agreement to extinguish claims to Mohawk land. It's illegal and will not stand no matter how much US support this…
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We made it to December! 2024 has been a disaster and 2025 looks even worse.
December is not a good month for Native people, historically speaking. Some of the most tragic events of US history occurred in December. Let's hope we get…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
National Native American Heritage DAY! On Black Friday and the anniversary of the Sand Creek Massacre. PERFECT!
Our special day on our special month! Again, who knew? So this year our special day falls on Black Friday and the Sand Creek Massacre anniversary. Guess what…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
Happy National Native American Heritage Month! Wait! What? Who Knew?
My phone never rang once this month to invite me to speak during our "special" month. It's almost like no one cares! Well, it's a good thing for Resistance…
- Resistance Radio with John and Regan
You elected him AGAIN? Well, It's not the end of the world.
Reggie and I try to put things into perspective after another hyped election. Just more of the same for people accustomed to oppression.