Ho-chunk Voice: Discussions With Marlon Whiteeagle

In this episode Marlon revives the podcast to hone his journalism and podcast skills. Discussion on Ho-Chunk Nation government formation history, election commentary, and Constitutional reform.

Marlon interviews Matt Mann about the 2020 General Council meeting.

Ho-Chunk Voice host Marlon WhiteEagle gives an update, talks about winter solstice, his mom's birthday, and the passing of Shirley Abrahamson.

Marlon talks about redefined roles in tribal government, why tribal politics are viewed negatively, and how culture can positively change our government.

In Season 2 Episode 1, Marlon talks about taking time to listen, where he was two years ago, why he values government structure, and how Indian gaming changed our culture.

June 4 Election results, what I've been up to since the last episode.

In Episode 5, Marlon shares election news, analyzes the General Election numbers, recaps events, and announces upcoming events.

Marlon answers emailed questions and announces dates for some upcoming campaign events He also discusses feedback from the First Lady discussion from the previous podcast.

One question I was asked was if there will be a first lady if you're elected. My first guest on the podcast is my wife Amanda WhiteEagle. Amanda and I discuss the potential role of a first lady of the Ho-Chunk Nation. We have a western government and constitution; having a first lady would potentially be another western aspect of our tribal government. Listen as Amanda and I give this question credence.

Marlon answers emailed questions about his candidacy for President of the Ho-Chunk Nation. He answers questions about how to save money and separating business from government.

In the second episode of Ho-Chunk Voice: Discussions with Marlon WhiteEagle, Marlon discusses a 1828 Victory Dance done by Ho-Chunks on the White House lawn and a 1893 World's Fair performance in Chicago. Marlon also reports the March 5th election results. Part 2 of this episode will be Marlon answering some questions emailed to him about his presidential platform.

Marlon (Ho-Chunk) is a journalist and filmmaker from Wisconsin. As the Editor of the Hocak Worak, Marlon had many discussions with tribal members about the issues faced by the Ho-Chunk Nation. This podcast is a continuation of those discussions Marlon will interview guests and discuss news and issues from a Ho-Chunk perspective.