BECOMING NATIONS AGAIN, w/ Adam Crepelle

BECOMING NATIONS AGAIN, w/ Adam Crepelle

Author: Bruce Carlson July 28, 2025 Duration: 36:07
My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
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"It shouldn't be that hard" says our guest. Americans first recognized Indians as tribes and as nations, at least at a national level. North America's indigenous peoples had government and effective government before european arrival. Returning to that model of self government should therefore be an answer to today's challenges. American Indian history is the topic of discussion in this interview with Professor Adam Crepelle at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. He is the author of "Becoming Nations Again." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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