Josh Deems, a crypto veteran with a decade in the game, takes us from Boston’s early Bitcoin days to leading the charge in staking infrastructure. In this episode, he unpacks the mechanics of non-custodial staking, its role in powering proof-of-stake blockchains, and hot trends like liquid staking and crypto ETPs. Josh also dives into regulatory wins, Boston’s slept-on crypto legacy, and how staking unlocks rewards for retail and institutional players alike. Whether you’re stacking tokens or just crypto-curious, this episode is your key to understanding blockchain’s backbone.

Today our guest is Tracy Stanhoff, President of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California and a proud member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. A former Tribal Chairwoman and founder of AD PRO, she brings over 30 years of experience in marketing, leadership, and Indigenous advocacy. Tracy is committed to advancing economic opportunities for Native communities. She joins us to talk about the 2025 American Indian Expo, July 13–15, a powerful gathering celebrating Native business, culture, and innovation. ABOUT THE CHAMBER ️ Mission & History Founded in 1995/1996, the AICCC is a tribally‑centered, business‑leader nonprofit based in Los Angeles. Its mission is to empower American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs by providing education, mentoring, advocacy, and networking, fostering economic self‑sufficiency and cultural empowerment through business ownership.  Key Programs & Services Monthly Meetings & Webinars offer technical training, procurement readiness, and networking . The APEX Accelerator supports business readiness through targeted coaching and advocacy for supplier diversity.  Signature Events Annual EXPO (July 13–15, 2025) A 2½‑day flagship event with tribal‑leader summits, plenary sessions, networking, one‑on‑one procurement opportunities, and a Junior Youth EXPO for Native youth. Native American Heritage Month Luncheon (Nov) Featuring the Warrior Awards and scholarship presentations. Fall Entrepreneurial Summits Focused on entrepreneurship and procurement education—like the recent one at Enterprise Rancheria in 2024. 欄 Impact & Influence Acts as a bridge between tribal enterprises, Native entrepreneurs, corporations, and government, ensuring inclusion in supply chains and national policy. Provides career networking, mentorship, internships, and scholarships for Native students and professionals, connecting them with industry leaders.  Scale & Funding A 501(c)(6) nonprofit headquartered in Los Angeles (EIN 95‑4552148), led by Principal Officer Tracy Stanhoff. Annual revenue (~$520k in 2022) covers programming, staff, events, scholarships, and technical support projects. ✅ In Summary The AICCC strengthens Native entrepreneurship through high-impact events, ongoing programming, and strategic advocacy, while cultivating youth leadership and expanding corporate and government partnerships. CONTACT EMAIL: EVENTS@AICCAL.ORG PHONE: 714-898-6364

Golden oldies (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s)

This week Backbeat's got country from the Maddox Bros., Carl smith and The Prairie Ramblers, rockin' blues from Slim Harpo and Wild Bill Moore, African calypso, gospel harmony, new music from the eclectic Ottawa band Hey Wow! and the Bill King Trio

Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Nathan Cunningham in our Spotlight Interview (Country) Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, On today’s show, we welcome from Alberta, Cree country singer-songwriter Nathan Cunningham, he's here to talk about his latest album, "Did It Anyway." Blending his signature mix of heartfelt storytelling and modern country flair, he's captured attention across Indigenous and Canadian music circles. Get ready for an insightful conversation! Nathan Cunningham is featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine, read all about Nathan at our homepage at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/nathan-cunningham. Enjoy music from Nathan Cunningham, Tracy Bone, Irv Lyons Jr, Samantha Crain, Boogey the Beat, Pj Vegas, Tippie, Stella Standingbear, Thiaguinho, Elisapie, Melody McArthur, Bryce Morin, Saulo Duarte, Pusso Passpusso, Bomba Estereo, Ozomatli Bluedog, Indian City, Mitchell Makoons, Sara Kae, Tribalistas, Marcelo D2, J. Pablo, Night Shield, Buggin Malone, Thea May Old Soul Rebel, Martha Redbone, Levi Platero, Hataalii, Logan Stats and much more. Visit us on our home page to learn about us and our programs at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org, check into our Two Buffalo Studios and our SAY Magazine Library to find out all about our Artists and Entrepreneurs.

Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Nathan Cunningham in our Spotlight Interview (Country) Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, On today’s show, we welcome from Alberta, Cree country singer-songwriter Nathan Cunningham, he's here to talk about his latest album, "Did It Anyway." Blending his signature mix of heartfelt storytelling and modern country flair, he's captured attention across Indigenous and Canadian music circles. Get ready for an insightful conversation! Nathan Cunningham is featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine, read all about Nathan at our homepage at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/nathan-cunningham. Enjoy music from Nathan Cunningham, Tracy Bone, Irv Lyons Jr, Samantha Crain, Boogey the Beat, Pj Vegas, Tippie, Stella Standingbear, Thiaguinho, Elisapie, Melody McArthur, Bryce Morin, Saulo Duarte, Pusso Passpusso, Bomba Estereo, Ozomatli Bluedog, Indian City, Mitchell Makoons, Sara Kae, Tribalistas, Marcelo D2, J. Pablo, Night Shield, Buggin Malone, Thea May Old Soul Rebel, Martha Redbone, Levi Platero, Hataalii, Logan Stats and much more. Visit us on our home page to learn about us and our programs at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org, check into our Two Buffalo Studios and our SAY Magazine Library to find out all about our Artists and Entrepreneurs.

In this compelling episode of *Downstream*, host Ash Sarkar sits down with historian **Rashid Khalidi**, author of *The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine* and the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University. Their conversation offers not just historical insight, but a piercing indictment of colonialism, propaganda, and the systems of occupation that continue to shape Palestinian life and global politics. Khalidi reframes the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a **century-long colonial war**, not a symmetrical dispute between two equal sides. He traces its origins to the **Balfour Declaration of 1917**, when Britain—then the imperial power in Palestine—pledged support for a “national home for the Jewish people” in a land overwhelmingly populated by Palestinian Arabs. This act, Khalidi argues, was not a neutral gesture but a declaration of war against the indigenous population, laying the groundwork for decades of displacement and denial. The episode follows the structure of Khalidi’s book, which outlines six “declarations of war,” each marking a new phase of imperial aggression—from British colonialism to American complicity, from the **Nakba of 1948** to the ongoing siege of **Gaza**. Khalidi emphasizes that this is a **settler-colonial project**, backed by global superpowers, designed to erase one people and replace them with another. This framing helps explain why peace talks fail, why international law is ignored, and why Palestinian resistance endures. A key focus of the interview is **U.S. foreign policy**, which Khalidi critiques for shielding Israel from accountability while funding its military campaigns. He highlights the role of lobbying groups like **AIPAC**, which have entrenched bipartisan loyalty to Israeli interests and silenced dissent within Congress. From vetoing UN resolutions to enabling war crimes, the U.S. has played a central role in sustaining the occupation. Ash Sarkar also explores the role of **media and propaganda**, prompting Khalidi to expose how dominant narratives invert reality—portraying Palestinians as aggressors and Israeli violence as “self-defense.” This distortion, Khalidi explains, is the result of decades of manipulation and cultural erasure. He calls on journalists, educators, and activists to challenge these narratives and center Palestinian voices. The conversation turns to the **current crisis in Gaza**, where Israeli airstrikes have devastated civilian infrastructure and displaced thousands. Khalidi describes this as **collective punishment**, aimed at breaking Palestinian will. Without sustained international pressure, he warns, the violence will continue—and the cost will be measured in lives lost and futures stolen. Yet Khalidi also offers hope. He speaks of a growing global movement for **Palestinian liberation**, from student-led divestment campaigns to mass protests. He emphasizes that change will come not from governments, but from **grassroots resistance** and a new generation that refuses to be silent. The episode ends with a call to action: educate yourself, challenge the dominant narrative, and commit to justice. Because solidarity is not a slogan—it’s a moral obligation.

Earlier this month, Israel bombed Qatar’s capital city targeting the Hamas negotiating team which had been meeting to discuss a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza. Professor Sami Al-Arian joins hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Asa Winstanley to talk about the consequences of these strikes. He also gives his take on the escalating and intensifying crackdown on political activism and speech in support of Palestine. On the Resistance Report, the Electronic Intifada’s contributing editor Jon Elmer describes resistance operations in Gaza, the West Bank and by Yemen as Israel’s decimation of Gaza City continues. And we highlight an article from the Electronic Intifada’s contributor Hazem Alghosain on art, starvation and the end of dreams during the genocide in Gaza.