The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee with David Treuer

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The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee with David Treuer

Sharon McMahon

Jul 17, 2023

Today, on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon connects with author David Treuer who writes about the sweeping history of Native Americans in his book, The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee. It’s a history that goes beyond what most Americans are taught about key events or standout figureheads. Native past and present doesn’t pivot solely around tragedy and suffering; and when we tell only those stories, it shapes how we think. David seeks to create a narrative of bounty; Native history may have a surplus of pain, but it also has a surplus of joy and culture.

Special thanks to our guest, David Treuer, for joining us today. You can order The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee here.

Hosted by: Sharon McMahon

Guest: David Treuer

Executive Producer: Heather Jackson

Audio Producer: Jenny Snyder

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