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The Cherokee 411 with Cara

The Cherokee 411 with Cara

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 Cherokee 411 with Cara brings real, relevant, and trustworthy conversations on Cherokee leadership, culture, and history. Hosted by Cara Cowan Watts, this podcast explores key issues impacting the Cherokee Nation and Indigenous communities. 🎧 Tune in for insightful discussions with leaders, experts, and changemakersCopyright 2025 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • Inside the Cherokee Election Controversy

    Inside the Cherokee Election Controversy
    May 30 2025

    David Comingdeer won every precinct in his 2021 tribal council race—but lost the election. In this exclusive interview, he shares what happened next: walk-in ballot controversy, a recount shut down in court, and a defamation lawsuit for simply asking questions. What does this mean for Cherokee democracy? Tune in and decide for yourself.
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    32 mins
  • David Comingdeer on Cherokee Whistleblower Case: 40 Firefighters Fired

    David Comingdeer on Cherokee Whistleblower Case: 40 Firefighters Fired
    May 15 2025

    Cara Cowan Watts interviews David Comingdeer on the firing of 40 firefighters and the first Cherokee jury trial in 120+ years. Hear how he won $615K after blowing the whistle—yet still hasn’t been paid. Featured in Proceed Undaunted, this case reshaped Cherokee justice. Subscribe for real, relevant, and unfiltered stories from Cherokee 411.
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    47 mins
  • Cherokee Crossroads: Law, Sovereignty & the McGirt Decision

    Cherokee Crossroads: Law, Sovereignty & the McGirt Decision
    Feb 22 2025

    Join Cherokee 411 with Cara and former Chief Chad Smith as they explore Cherokee legal history and the transformative McGirt decision. Discover how treaties, jurisdiction, and sovereignty shape the Cherokee Nation—in this engaging conversation on tribal law and self-determination.
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    40 mins
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