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Native America Calling: Assessing control of Congress
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Assessing control of Congress
Republicans hope to build momentum through the week at their national convention to galvanize party faithful—and to convince you to vote for their candidate.
Not just the name at the top of the ticket but the Republican candidates to represent you in Congress. But what would a decisive Republican majority in Congress mean for Native American constituents? Are you satisfied with how Congress operates?
As the party makes its case on the national stage, Native America Calling explores what promise and threat Republicans in the legislative branch pose.
Guests on Native America Calling
Myron Lizer (Diné), former Navajo Nation Vice President and professional development consultant for Prestige with Partners LLC
Shondiin Silversmith (Diné), Indigenous Communities Reporter for Arizona Mirror
Levi Rickert (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation), publisher and editor of Native News Online
Shaun Griswold (Laguna/Zuni/Jemez), editor of Source New Mexico
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