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Apr 2022
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[BEST OF] The American Indian Movement (...

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[Orignally released Aug 2020]

In this fascinating episode Nick Estes, Historian, author of "Our History is the Future" and co-founder of The Red Nation, joins Breht to discuss the history and legacy of the American Indian Movement, including the history of indigenous resistance in America, the origins and ideology of AIM, the Siege of Wounded Knee in 1973, the FBI's COINTELPRO, the Reign of Terror, and SO much more. 

This is a collaborative project between Rev Left Radio and The Red Nation Podcast

Outro Music: 'The Resistance' by Snotty Nose Rez Kids (ft. Drezus)


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