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The John Fugelsang Podcast

We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

The John Fugelsang Podcast

Crossover Media Group

Sexy Liberal Podcast Network, Sexy Liberal, Arts, News, Sanity, John Fugelsang, Religion & Spirituality

4.81.5K Ratings

🗓️ 11 April 2026

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

In this enlightening episode, we welcome Simon Moya Smith, an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist, and Julie Francella, a seasoned mental health professional specializing in Indigenous youth. They discuss a groundbreaking agreement between the U.S. Forest Service and the Great Sioux Nation regarding the Black Elk Wilderness, exploring its significance and implications for Indigenous sovereignty. The conversation also delves into the cultural importance of the moon in Indigenous cosmology, the role of music in healing, and the ongoing struggles surrounding sacred lands like Chaco Canyon. Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue that highlights the intersection of culture, history, and justice.

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0:00.0

You know, this time of year always makes me rethink the clothes I've got in my closet,

0:04.0

gentlemen, because I'm trying to have fewer things, but better things.

0:07.0

Pieces that are well made, easy to wear all the time, and this is why I keep coming back to Quince.

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Their fabrics feel great, everything breathes, the pricing's terrific.

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Quince makes high quality everyday essentials using premium materials like 100% European linen and their insanely soft

0:22.3

flow-knit activeware fabric. Their men's linen pants and shirts lightweight, comfortable, perfect for

0:27.4

spring, and the best part is their prices are like 50 to 60% less than similar brands because

0:32.7

Quince works directly with ethical factories and cuts out the middlemen, so you're paying for quality,

0:38.0

not a brand name. I love the everyday five pocket tech pants, wear these things every day, and I love the cashmere sweater so much. I got them for my brothers for the holidays, and I'm finally popular in my family. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com for free shipping and 365-day returns, now available in Canada, too.

0:54.9

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1:04.4

We are so blessed every Thursday to have Simon Moyes Smith,

1:09.9

who's a glala Lakota and Chicano

1:11.2

journalist. Simon's a contributing writer at NBC News and The Nation.com. He's the author of the forthcoming book, Your Spirit Animal, is a jackass, and he's an adjunct professor of indigenous studies at the University of Colorado, Denver. Simon, it is so good to see you. Welcome back. It's good to be here, man. How are you?

1:26.4

I'm great. I'm glad you're here.

1:28.7

A lot to cover. And that's why I'm glad Julie is here. Julia is a mental health professional with over 30 years of experience in handling complex trauma with indigenous youth and families. Julie's an enrolled member of the Ojibway of Batchewana First Nation Reserve. She teaches indigenous studies at Durham College focusing on the impacts of colonization on First Nations people.

1:46.0

Julie, it's so good to have you. Welcome.

1:48.0

Thank you so much. Thanks for having us back. And I just want to say before we start, I am not Epstein's victim.

1:54.0

Epstein did not introduce me to Donald Trump. I met my husband by chance at New York City Party in 1998.

2:00.0

Numerous fake images and statements about Epstein and me have been circulating. I met my husband by chance at New York City Party in 1998.

2:04.6

Numerous fake images and statements about Epstein and me have been circulating.

2:11.5

Just so your listeners know, please disregard the fact that my husband and I are malignant, narcissistic, chronic liars.

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