A People's History

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The Independence Day History They Don't Teach You - This year, 2026, marks the 250 year anniversary of the United States. The story that most Americans have been taught about freedom-loving underdogs standing up to the British monarchy for their independence, is a bit incomplete. Join host Tai Leclaire to explore how 250 years of propaganda shaped what independence meant then and now.

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The Independence Day History They Don't Teach You

Tai Leclaire breaks down the Declaration of Independence, Uncle Sam and the meaning of July 4th.

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Who can Identify as a Native American?

Tai Leclare and experts explore Native American identity.

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The Sacred Truth Behind America's National Parks

This episode unravels the history of America’s National Parks.

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Native American Food Sovereignty, Explained

What is food apartheid? Learn how historical injustices led to Native food insecurity.

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What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Native America

This episode explores misrepresentation of Native stories and how to improve it.

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Native American Reservations, Explained.

How did Native Americans end up on Reservations?

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Why One Historic Indian Boarding School is Now...Good?

Tai Leclaire explores the dark legacy of Indian boarding schools and mascots.

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The Inconvenient Truth of Smokey Bear

Tai Leclaire explains how Smokey Bear impacts climate change and Indigenous land stewardsh

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The Truth Behind the Legend of Pocahontas

This episode explores Disney's problematic portrayal of Pocahontas.

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About A People's History

This digital miniseries explores the current social climate in Native America, diving deep into the history of tribal nations and the external factors that have shaped their contemporary circumstances. Comedian and actor Tai Leclaire and several topical experts will guide A People’s History of Native America, chronicling the accurate history with humor and brevity.