In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, we are excited to share Episode 7 “Indigenous Resilience,” our first bonus episode of Season One of “LEONARD: Political Prisoner.” The podcast features interviews with Chase Iron Eyes, Dr. Tria Blu Wakpa, and civil liberties attorney, Larry Hildes, among others.
Summary: Despite the efforts of a group of retired FBI agents, Leonard continues to fight for justice through his artwork, defending our inalienable right to free speech from behind bars.
Description: Political prisoners are often forgotten because the government disappears them into the system. Leonard’s art draws attention back to his story, which is why some would rather silence him. In this bonus episode we speak with UCLA professor Dr. Tria Blu Wakpa, who explains why Leonard’s art is a powerful example of indigenous resilience, and Larry Hildes, the civil liberties attorney fighting for Leonard’s right to free speech. We also attend the second annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at Los Angeles City Hall with Oglala Lakota tribal presidential candidate Chase Iron Eyes, who opens up about his arrest at Standing Rock and why he believes the United States should free Leonard to promote a conciliation with indigenous nations.
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