The Peacock sitcom, Rutherford Falls, is about a conflict over a historical statue in

a small town.

And it's notable for a few reasons.

Yes, it's the latest TV project from Mike Shore, whose previous shows include the office,

Parks and Rec, and the Good Place.

He's a co-creator.

And yes, it marks Ed Helms' return to TV.

He's also a co-creator.

But what really sets it apart is that it centers several Native American characters, also

that it boasts what NBC University claims is one of the largest indigenous writers rooms

in television, and that it's third co-creator, Sierra Taylor O'Neilis, is TV's first Native

American showrunner.

Also, not for nothing, it's really good, and makes for a great summer binge watch.

The show recently returned for a second season, so we thought we'd revisit our conversation

about the first season.

I'm Gwen Weldon, and in this encore episode of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, we're talking

about Rutherford Falls.

Joining us from his home in Virginia Beach is Vincent Schilling.

He's an associate editor at Indian Country Today.

Welcome to the show, Vincent.

Hey, thanks so much for having me.

Appreciate it.

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