I chat with Ivan McDonald, an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and member of the Blackfeet tribe, discussing his journey in storytelling and the importance of addressing Indigenous issues, particularly the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women. The dialogue explores Ivan's cultural background, his impactful projects, and the significance of bison in Blackfeet culture. This conversation goes into the historical and ongoing impacts of bison genocide on indigenous communities, emphasizing the importance of land stewardship and the Landback movement.

We talk about the importance of conservation, the role of hunting in wildlife management, and the challenges faced by conservation efforts in the current political climate. AJ DeRosa and Jennifer Wapenski from Project Upland discuss their experiences and insights on how hunting, public lands, and environmental policies are interconnected.

I chat with Katie O'Connor, the senior director of federal abortion policy at the National Women's Law Center, discussing her journey into social justice, the intersection of abortion rights and democracy, and the historical context of reproductive rights in the U.S. The conversation goes into the implications of abortion restrictions on women's healthcare, economic stability, and societal attitudes, highlighting the ongoing impact of the Dobbs decision.