After a politician has done something wrong, when do we say they are redeemed? When do we let them back in? Of course it’s different if it's a public figure like a politician vs. just a friend, but are there red lines where we never allow them back again?

There’s been a spate of members of Congress credibly accused of fraud, sexual misconduct, and assault. Who is redeemable and why, and what must they do? We’ll get into specific examples with our hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers, along with guest-host Joshua Doss from HIT Strategies.

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On episode 127 of Native Land Pod, hosts Angela Rye, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by guest-host, Joshua Doss!

Former organizer turned political strategist, Joshua Doss spearheads HIT Strategies’ (Black) voter research. The data Hit Strategies collects helps candidates and communities address the real concerns of Black people. Read more: https://hitstrat.com/member/joshua-doss/

FOR YOUR SITUATIONAL AWARENESS:

104-year-old Charles Johnson will compete at a Las Vegas archery competition.

1. Pope Leo Says He Has “No Fear” of the Trump administration after Trump attacked the pope for speaking out against the war in Iran.

Senate Leader Thune says the GOP is prepared to fill a SCOTUS vacancy if Justice Alito retires before the midterms. Baltimore has recorded its lowest homicide rate in about 50 years. There were 133 homicides in 2025, the next lowest year is 1965 with 131. Trump’s DOJ moves to toss out “seditious conspiracy” convictions for the role that members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers played in January 6th. According to research from HIT Strategies, 17% of Black men under 50 believe that Trump has made their lives better. Representative Ilhan Omar calls on the left to embrace MTG, Candace Owens, and other MAGA who have disowned Trump.

Congressman Eric Swalwell has dropped out of the California governors race and resigned from Congress (under pressure from his Democratic colleagues) after multiple women accused him of sexual assault. Did they oust him too soon, should allegations be enough to kick someone out? It’s a tough conversation to have post-MeToo Movement, but necessary: how should we respond to credible allegations against politicians that haven’t yet been proven? Where do we draw the line?

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New Yorker Article about Nick Fuentes: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/how-the-internet-fringe-infiltrated-republican-politics

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Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel was called to do a wellness check on Samuel “Big Sam” Brown last month. The encounter ended with the officer knocking Brown into the pavement, causing severe brain damage, and eventually death. Officer Hadel is under investigation for police misconduct.

It turns out this isn’t the first time Officer Hadel has been investigated for misconduct. In 2023, he crashed a police car in a “preventable at-fault” incident, but maintained his employment.

Host Angela Rye’s guest for today is DJ Quicksilva. Big Sam was Quicksilva’s tour manager and is running the Justice For Big Sam campaign.

CALL THE BALTIMORE ATTORNEY GENERAL, ask them to press charges on Officer Hadel: (410) 576-7070

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https://www.thebanner.com/community/local-news/baltimore-county-police-samuel-brown-derek-hadel-7J5XF3EWBVHKRAZGYQWD7NRE4A/

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