Jewish AND Native: Being Jewish w/ Jonah Platt LIVE from the Weitzman w/ Sarah Podemski & Lani Anpo

Jonah Platt welcomes two unique voices, Sarah Podemski and Lani Anpo, who share insights into their dual heritage as both Jewish and First Nation/Native American. Sarah is a Canadian actress, best known for her supporting role as Rita in the hit FX television series Reservation Dogs. Lani is a multi-tribal Native American Jewish advocate and educator, who uses her social media platform to champion the rights of hers and other marginalized groups. This is also our first ever East Coast live pod at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia, Their conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the significance of Jewish and Native cultural practices, the challenges of acceptance within respective communities, and the similarities between the two indigenous groups. Sarah and Lani share personal stories about their mixed heritage and the impact on their identities, both facing and overcoming external skepticism. The episode also delves into historical contexts such as the impact of blood quantum laws and the diaspora experience, and examines how these factors shape both modern-day struggles and triumphs. Sarah and Lani offer thoughtful reflections on the importance of community engagement, cultural preservation, and the struggle for sovereignty, especially for Native American and First Nation tribes. This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience and rich cultural histories of these two unique communities. 00:00 - Welcome to the Weitzman Museum 02:45 - Introducing Guests Sarah & Lani 04:34 - The "Unicorn" Experience 06:17 - Blood Quantum and Being Whole 09:59 - Tribal Parallels and Jew Hate 15:39 - Cultural Appropriation and Activism 19:07 - Native Representation in Media 27:08 - Patrilineal vs. Matrilineal History 33:04 - Shared Trauma and Resilience 40:16 - Teenage Life on a Kibbutz 49:15 - Land, Sovereignty, and Conflict 55:09 - Joy and Belonging at Native Camp 01:00:40 - Connecting with Cherokee Nation Follow our guests - Lani Anpo - https://www.instagram.com/lanianpo/?hl=en Sarah Podesmski - https://www.instagram.com/sarahpodemski/?hl=en Indijewness - https://www.instagram.com/indijewness/?hl=en The Weitzman Museum - https://www.instagram.com/weitzmanmuseum/ This episode was produced with and recorded live at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. Learn more about The Weitzman at https://theweitzman.org and follow @weitzmanmuseum on Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube. #JonahPlatt #BeingJewishPodcast #weitzmanmuseum #weitzmannationalmuseumofamericanjewishhistory