The Domination Chronicles Podcast

UNTRUSTWORTHY “TRUST”: DOMINATION, FEAR, AND FEARLESSNESS

Today we deep dive into the legal and philosophical foundations of the "federal Indian law trust doctrine." We argue that the term "trust" is a euphemism for a relationship of domination rather than a protective legal obligation. Subscribe on YouTube Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dominationchronicles/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/dominationchronicles/exclusive-content]

Episode 19: LORETTA AFRAID OF BEAR-COOK: “LIVING IN OGLALA LAKOTA COMMUNITY”

A deep conversation between hosts Steven Newcomb and Peter d'Errico and guest Loretta Afraid of Bear-Cook, about the preservation of Oglala Lakota traditions, the power of indigenous language, and the resistance against systems of domination and modern convenience. Subscribe on YouTube Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dominationchronicles/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/dominationchronicles/exclusive-content]

Episode 18: Mark Savage: “Natural Rights” -- Unravelling The Questions

Attorney Mark Savage joins us in this episode for a provocative discussion of the US claim of “plenary power” over Native nations and peoples. In the early 1990’s (!), Mark authored two seminal law review articles showing that the doctrine of “plenary power” has no basis in the US Constitution. In November 2025, in a dramatic move at the Supreme Court, two justices took the same stance! Subscribe on YouTube Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dominationchronicles/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/dominationchronicles/exclusive-content]

Episode 17: Bruce Mcivor: Legalized Lawlessness

Historian and lawyer Bruce McIvor joins us in this episode for a deep dive into how Canada’s colonizing legal system continues to attack First Nations with laws and policies dressed up in the latest costume of “reconciliation”. Bruce is a member of the Manitoba Métis Federation, descended from the Red River Métis. His law firm, First Peoples Law, represents Indigenous Peoples across the continent. Subscribe on YouTube Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dominationchronicles/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/dominationchronicles/exclusive-content]

Episode 16: “COLONISTS, SETTLERS, INVADERS, EXPANSIONISTS, IMMIGRANTS

In this powerful episode, hosts Steve Newcomb and Peter d’Errico dissect a February 2, 2026, The Economist article titled "The Indian Removal Act, Unchecked Expansionism, and Disregard for the Rule of Law." They expose how the author misuses an 1832 Muskogee Creek Nation memorial – a protest against settler invasion – to draw parallels to modern US immigration policy. The discussion delves into the disingenuous framing, exploring how the term "rule of law" was weaponized historically and remains a tool for domination. Key themes include renaming settlers accurately, understanding the legal system's role in colonialism, and recognizing the philosophy of domination that underpins the "Empire of Liberty." Subscribe on YouTube Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dominationchronicles/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/dominationchronicles/exclusive-content]