We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
The John Fugelsang Podcast
Crossover Media Group
4.8 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 14 March 2026
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, John once again speaks with Indigenous advocates Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella. They discuss the cultural implications of recent events surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the exploitation of Indigenous artifacts. The conversation dives deep into the significance of petroglyphs and the broader issues of cultural appropriation, colonialism, and the ongoing struggles faced by Indigenous communities. They take calls and engage in an eye-opening discussion that challenges perceptions and sheds light on the importance of respecting Indigenous heritage.
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| 1:04.6 | I am so glad that Julie Franchella and Simon Moyes-Smith are with us. Now, you guys know Simon. He's an Oglala Lakota and Chicano journalist, contributing writer at NBC News and The Nation.com. He is the author of the forthcoming book, Your Spirit Animal, is a jackass, and an adjunct professor of indigenous studies at the University of Colorado, Denver. He is one of the most inspiring writers I know. Simon, it is a pleasure to have you with us. Good evening. |
| 1:29.6 | Thank you. I appreciate that, man. Absolutely. Julie Franchella is a mental health professional with over 30 |
| 1:34.3 | years of experience and handling complex trauma with indigenous youth and families. Julie's an enrolled member of the Ojibway of Batchewan, |
| 1:40.0 | First Nation Reserve. She teaches indigenous studies at Durham College, focusing on the impacts |
| 1:44.7 | of colonization on First Nations people. And she's a dynamite artist as well. Don't take it |
| 1:49.2 | for me. Take it from Little Stephen of the East Street band. Julie, welcome back. It's great to have you. |
| 1:53.1 | Thank you so much and happy birthday to not only Ron Jeremy, but also your son, Henry. |
| 1:59.3 | And I was, I was, I was, I went to the birthday thing for your son. |
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