“Launching ‘Native Land Pod’ before one of the most consequential elections in our lifetime is our mandate,” Rye’s explained. “Being able to co-host along with friends who have become family to talk about political and social issues from our perspective is an honor. This is a weekly show you do not want to miss!” 

In Cross’ statement, she describes the podcast as a “relatable political group chat” where news is “digestible and speaks directly to you.” It reads, “The cable news industry has stubbornly refused to speak to the rising majority of America. That’s where we come in.”

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Andrew Gillum speaks onstage during META – Convened By BET Networks on February 20, 2020 at The Edition Hotel in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for BET)

“Listeners can expect to be invited into our conversations and finally find a home where their lived experiences are reflected and where their ideas are validated,” Gillum added in his statement. “Welcome home.”

New episodes of “Native Land Pod” will be released weekly on Thursdays beginning January 11, 2024.

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