LEONARD: Political Prisoner
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In 1977, Native American activist Leonard Peltier was sentenced to consecutive life terms for killing two FBI agents. Then in 2000, a Freedom of Information Act disclosure proved the Feds had framed him. But Leonard's still in prison. This is the story of what happened on the Pine Ridge Reservation half a century ago—and the man who's still behind bars for a crime he didn't commit.
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Introducing LEONARD: Political Prisoner
LEONARD: Political Prisoner
06/22/20 • 3 min
Leonard Peltier has spent the last 44 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. This is the story of how he ended up behind bars, and the people who’ve been working for decades to set him free.
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The Great Escape
LEONARD: Political Prisoner
06/24/21 • 19 min
To avoid the tragic fate of Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, who were killed after surrendering to the US government, AIM leader Dennis Banks was persuaded to leave Wounded Knee the night before the federal stand down on May 8, 1973. The warrior selected to lead his escape party was Lenny Foster, a Diné Navajo, who has since become Leonard Peltier’s spiritual adviser. Hear how Lenny was able to evade detection and smuggle Dennis Banks to safety with the help of the spirits.
Tipi Quest
LEONARD: Political Prisoner
11/03/22 • 21 min
Singer-songwriter Joe Troop details how he learned of Leonard’s story while living abroad in Argentina with his Grammy nominated urban bluegrass band Che Apalache. Hear Joe’s new single “Free Leonard Peltier” that was released in support of the American Indian Movement’s Walk to Justice, which will culminate in Washington, D.C., with rallies and musical performances calling for clemency for America’s longest serving Indigenous political prisoner.
NDN Kars
LEONARD: Political Prisoner
09/29/22 • 21 min
Singer-songwriter Keith Secola expounds on Leonard’s life as a symbol for native rights and Indigenous sovereignty in an unplugged acoustic set, which includes an Anishinaabe flute blessing, the track “Innocent Man,” and a very special version of “NDN Kars,” the number one most requested song on tribal radio since 1992.
Good Indian Guides
LEONARD: Political Prisoner
10/21/21 • 48 min
In the early morning hours of June 28th, 1975, daylight was breaking on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation when Leonard Peltier, Bob Robideau, and Dino Butler discovered they’d been hiking in the wrong direction. Instead of finding themselves in Manderson, a nearby community home to numerous allies, they were in Pine Ridge village, the command center for the largest manhunt in American history. Hear how a handful of unsung local heroes risked it all to rescue the fugitives from the belly of the beast.
Not Guilty
LEONARD: Political Prisoner
11/08/23 • 52 min
We dissect the murder trial of Bob Robideau and Dino Butler who were acquitted by an all-white jury of twelve in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, after a period of intense deliberations that almost resulted in a hung jury and retrial. This is the story of how an all-star defense team, a celebrity peanut gallery, and a plucky community organizing effort combined to produce one of the most unlikely legal victories in the history of the United States.
Big Burning Dumpster Fire
LEONARD: Political Prisoner
09/01/22 • 38 min
Journalist Jen Bendery has been reporting on Leonard Peltier’s case for the Huffington Post for the last two years. In this one-on-one interview we chat with Jen about the Biden administration’s strides for Native Americans, missing and murdered Indigenous women (MMIW), and how a reporter’s routine request for a status update from the Office of the Pardon Attorney put her on the FBI’s radar.
I Ain’t No Young Man No More
LEONARD: Political Prisoner
08/27/20 • 53 min
The Bureau of Prisons makes it deliberately hard to interview federal inmates. In the case of political prisoners like Leonard Peltier, they make it even harder. But in this episode, we get around all their procedural barricades and finally speak with Leonard himself—about his health, his hopes, and his future. We also interview Kevin Sharp, the lawyer petitioning the Trump Administration to grant Leonard clemency. And we talk with two of Leonard’s close friends: Lenny Foster, Leonard’s long-time spiritual adviser who’s brought healing to more than 1,500 imprisoned Native Americans; and Connie Nelson, the filmmaker and activist (and former wife of Willie Nelson) who's been advocating for Leonard’s release since the 1980s.
What The Hell Just Happened?
LEONARD: Political Prisoner
08/09/22 • 81 min
On the 46th anniversary of the Oglala shootout, we rally for clemency at the Black Voters Matter demonstration in Washington, D.C., a few hundred yards from where a violent mob stormed the Capitol Building on January 6th. It’s a beautiful moment – until a white man in an American flag cape, Navy uniform, and Michael Myers mask rushes the stage and wreaks havoc.
Mr. Bear Runner Goes to Rushmore
LEONARD: Political Prisoner
07/03/20 • 18 min
To commemorate July 4, 2020, President Trump is traveling to the Black Hills of South Dakota to give a speech in front of Mount Rushmore. But for the Lakota, the Black Hills are sacred. And the carvings of the four Presidents represent a desecration of their history and culture. As Edgar Bear Runner, a Lakota tribal historian, puts it: “Mount Rushmore is a shrine to racism. A shrine to genocide.”
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How many episodes does LEONARD: Political Prisoner have?
LEONARD: Political Prisoner currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does LEONARD: Political Prisoner cover?
The podcast is about True Crime, History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on LEONARD: Political Prisoner?
The episode title 'Introducing LEONARD: Political Prisoner' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on LEONARD: Political Prisoner?
The average episode length on LEONARD: Political Prisoner is 44 minutes.
How often are episodes of LEONARD: Political Prisoner released?
Episodes of LEONARD: Political Prisoner are typically released every 28 days.
When was the first episode of LEONARD: Political Prisoner?
The first episode of LEONARD: Political Prisoner was released on Jun 22, 2020.
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