Mark Charles
@wirelesshogan.bsky.social
Yá'át'ééh. I'm a dual citizen of the Navajo Nation and the USA.
Author: Unsettling Truths
Podcaster: My Second Cup of Coffee
Former Work: Ran for POTUS in 2020 (Independent)
Future Projects: Decolonizing Faith. Decolonizing Health. Create common memory.
Author: Unsettling Truths
Podcaster: My Second Cup of Coffee
Former Work: Ran for POTUS in 2020 (Independent)
Future Projects: Decolonizing Faith. Decolonizing Health. Create common memory.
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the importance of Creating Common Memory, in light of efforts by the Trump White House to whitewash US history as it seeks to Save America's Story. I invite you to join me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=He8Y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=He8Y...
My Second Cup of Coffee: Creating Common Memory (as an Act of Resistance)
YouTube video by Mark Charles
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July 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the importance of Creating Common Memory, in light of efforts by the Trump White House to whitewash US history as it seeks to Save America's Story. I invite you to join me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=He8Y...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=He8Y...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is July Fourth 2026, our nation is celebrating it's Semi-Quincentennial, and I would like to have a discussion about our Founding documents and whether or not they are aspirational? I invite you to join me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vzd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vzd...
My Second Cup of Coffee: Are the Founding Documents of the USA Aspirational?
YouTube video by Mark Charles
www.youtube.com
July 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is July Fourth 2026, our nation is celebrating it's Semi-Quincentennial, and I would like to have a discussion about our Founding documents and whether or not they are aspirational? I invite you to join me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vzd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vzd...
Yá'át'ééh abíní. In honor of the #FourthOfJuly and our nation's #Semiquincentennial / #250thAnniversary I published an Op-Ed on Native News Online. The piece is titled "I've read the Founding Documents of the USA. They are not Aspirational - But they Could Be."
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nativenewsonline.net/opinion/ive-...
I've Read the Founding Documents of the USA. They Are Not Aspirational - But They Could Be
“The merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes, and conditions …” — The Declaration of Independence, 1776 Guest Essay It’s the Fourth ...
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July 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Yá'át'ééh abíní. In honor of the #FourthOfJuly and our nation's #Semiquincentennial / #250thAnniversary I published an Op-Ed on Native News Online. The piece is titled "I've read the Founding Documents of the USA. They are not Aspirational - But they Could Be."
nativenewsonline.net/opinion/ive-...
nativenewsonline.net/opinion/ive-...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee, I share an update on my third year of decolonizing my health. We’ll look at the history of chicken and waffles, and the Japanese discipline of eating until you're 80% full. I invite you to join me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFAx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFAx...
My Second Cup of Coffee: Decolonizing Health - Eating Chicken and Waffles until you're 80% Full
YouTube video by Mark Charles
www.youtube.com
May 29, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today over My Second Cup of Coffee, I share an update on my third year of decolonizing my health. We’ll look at the history of chicken and waffles, and the Japanese discipline of eating until you're 80% full. I invite you to join me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFAx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFAx...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, May 22 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I would like to share with you an indigenous perspective on the Semi-quincentennial of the USA, specifically looking at our Declaration of Independence. I invite you to join me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JimQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JimQ...
My Second Cup of Coffee: A Native Perspective on America 250 Celebrations
YouTube video by Mark Charles
www.youtube.com
May 22, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, May 22 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I would like to share with you an indigenous perspective on the Semi-quincentennial of the USA, specifically looking at our Declaration of Independence. I invite you to join me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JimQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JimQ...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, May 8, 2026. This past week I read the book "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans and it got me thinking about the discipline, one might even call it the art, of presence. I invite you to join me for My Second Cup of Coffee.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfxN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfxN...
My Second Cup of Coffee: The Discipline of Presence
YouTube video by Mark Charles
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May 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Friday, May 8, 2026. This past week I read the book "The Correspondent" by Virginia Evans and it got me thinking about the discipline, one might even call it the art, of presence. I invite you to join me for My Second Cup of Coffee.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfxN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfxN...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Thursday, April 30 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss how the challenges we are facing re: Voting Rights is actually rooted in our Constitution. I invite you to join me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHj...
My Second Cup of Coffee: The Problem with Voting Rights is the US Constitution
YouTube video by Mark Charles
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April 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. Today is Thursday, April 30 and over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss how the challenges we are facing re: Voting Rights is actually rooted in our Constitution. I invite you to join me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHj...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvHj...
Earlier this week I spoke about how after 2 weeks of cold, freezing, snowy & icy weather our temperatures in DC are finally warming up above freezing. A perfect time to talk about the Navajo traditions of Laughing Parties & rolling in the snow. I invite you to watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzg-...
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My Second Cup of Coffee: Laughing Parties and Rolling in the Snow
YouTube video by Mark Charles
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Earlier this week I spoke about how after 2 weeks of cold, freezing, snowy & icy weather our temperatures in DC are finally warming up above freezing. A perfect time to talk about the Navajo traditions of Laughing Parties & rolling in the snow. I invite you to watch.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzg-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzg-...
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. It's been a few weeks since I posted My Second Cup of Coffee. I've used the past month to reframe and focus some of my work. I invite you to join me this morning as I discuss sharpening my efforts on playing the long game.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfIp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfIp...
My Second Cup of Coffee: Playing the Long Game
YouTube video by Mark Charles
www.youtube.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Yá'át'ééh my relatives. It's been a few weeks since I posted My Second Cup of Coffee. I've used the past month to reframe and focus some of my work. I invite you to join me this morning as I discuss sharpening my efforts on playing the long game.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfIp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfIp...
I am excited to release the online presentation of "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". However, I am going to postpone the release from Nov. 20th to sometime in December. I will share the new date as soon as it is set. Stay tuned!
November 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I am excited to release the online presentation of "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". However, I am going to postpone the release from Nov. 20th to sometime in December. I will share the new date as soon as it is set. Stay tuned!
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November 17, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Want to engage with my work more deeply while helping to keep my voice independent? I invite you to consider joining my Patreon community!
Members get ad free content, live Q&A sessions, previews of new material, coaching opportunities and more. Learn more and sign up at the link. buff.ly/X9wvXDK
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If you have not been able to attend a Common Memory event, I want to invite you to save the date for a special presentation of "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". I will be releasing this talk created specifically for an online audience on Nov. 20th. Stay tuned for more details!
November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
If you have not been able to attend a Common Memory event, I want to invite you to save the date for a special presentation of "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". I will be releasing this talk created specifically for an online audience on Nov. 20th. Stay tuned for more details!
November's Patreon Q&A is coming up Nov. 25th at 8pm ET! This live zoom event is open to Patreon subscribers at the Ask Questions tier and higher.
Not yet a Patreon member? I invite you to learn more and consider joining at the link. buff.ly/X9wvXDK
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November 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
November's Patreon Q&A is coming up Nov. 25th at 8pm ET! This live zoom event is open to Patreon subscribers at the Ask Questions tier and higher.
Not yet a Patreon member? I invite you to learn more and consider joining at the link. buff.ly/X9wvXDK
Not yet a Patreon member? I invite you to learn more and consider joining at the link. buff.ly/X9wvXDK
The American story is comprised of many myths, few of them larger and more widely accepted than the myth of Thanksgiving. I invite you watch this presentation as I share with you the true history of the US and explain why I no longer celebrate Thanksgiving, and neither should you. buff.ly/FoDQuAA
November 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The American story is comprised of many myths, few of them larger and more widely accepted than the myth of Thanksgiving. I invite you watch this presentation as I share with you the true history of the US and explain why I no longer celebrate Thanksgiving, and neither should you. buff.ly/FoDQuAA
Several years ago, I gave this talk at Calvin University. It's called "Race, Trauma and the Doctrine of Discovery." If you haven't seen it, I invite you to watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYZ2...
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Several years ago, I gave this talk at Calvin University. It's called "Race, Trauma and the Doctrine of Discovery." If you haven't seen it, I invite you to watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYZ2...
Did you know I am on Patreon? Patreon provides subscribers with the opportunity to engage more deeply with my work while helping me to keep my voice independent. Get ad free content, monthly Q&A sessions, exclusive lectures and more.
Check out the tiers and join me! buff.ly/X9wvXDK
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November 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Did you know I am on Patreon? Patreon provides subscribers with the opportunity to engage more deeply with my work while helping me to keep my voice independent. Get ad free content, monthly Q&A sessions, exclusive lectures and more.
Check out the tiers and join me! buff.ly/X9wvXDK
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A great way to start learning about the Doctrine of Discovery and its impact on US history is to watch my TEDxTalk! It's called "The Truth Behind 'We the People' the Three Most Misunderstood Words in US History."
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November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A great way to start learning about the Doctrine of Discovery and its impact on US history is to watch my TEDxTalk! It's called "The Truth Behind 'We the People' the Three Most Misunderstood Words in US History."
buff.ly/lvoMkgB
buff.ly/lvoMkgB
Attn: SC! LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION! We are so sorry to share that Mark's 7 pm talk at Anderson University in South Carolina has been cancelled. We apologize for the last minute notice as we were just informed as well.
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Attn: SC! LAST MINUTE CANCELLATION! We are so sorry to share that Mark's 7 pm talk at Anderson University in South Carolina has been cancelled. We apologize for the last minute notice as we were just informed as well.
I have been speaking around the country giving a talk called "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". If you have not been able to attend one of these events in person, I will be releasing a version of this talk specifically for online audiences on Nov. 20th. More details to come!
November 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I have been speaking around the country giving a talk called "Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn". If you have not been able to attend one of these events in person, I will be releasing a version of this talk specifically for online audiences on Nov. 20th. More details to come!
Looking forward to speaking at Anderson University on Monday, Nov 10th! I will be giving two talks - one at 10 am and the second at 7 pm. Both events are free and open to the public. If you are in the area, I invite you to attend!
November 9, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Looking forward to speaking at Anderson University on Monday, Nov 10th! I will be giving two talks - one at 10 am and the second at 7 pm. Both events are free and open to the public. If you are in the area, I invite you to attend!
I was recently in Santa Ana, CA and preached at Newsong Church. My sermon was titled "Radical Inclusivity". I invite you to check it out! buff.ly/4b2lv1R
November 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I was recently in Santa Ana, CA and preached at Newsong Church. My sermon was titled "Radical Inclusivity". I invite you to check it out! buff.ly/4b2lv1R
Save the date! Tues. Nov. 10th I will be speaking at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina. I will be speaking at 10:10 am on The Doctrine of Discovery and Thanksgiving and at 7 pm on Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn.
Both events are free and open to the public. Join me!
Both events are free and open to the public. Join me!
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Save the date! Tues. Nov. 10th I will be speaking at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina. I will be speaking at 10:10 am on The Doctrine of Discovery and Thanksgiving and at 7 pm on Christian Nationalism, Creation Stories and Corn.
Both events are free and open to the public. Join me!
Both events are free and open to the public. Join me!
Looking forward to being at the CCDA National Conference in Grand Rapids this week! On Thursday and Friday (11/6 & 11/7) I will be presenting two workshops. The first will be with Soong-Chan Rah on The Doctrine of Discovery. The second is about Decolonizing Health. Would love to see you there!
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Looking forward to being at the CCDA National Conference in Grand Rapids this week! On Thursday and Friday (11/6 & 11/7) I will be presenting two workshops. The first will be with Soong-Chan Rah on The Doctrine of Discovery. The second is about Decolonizing Health. Would love to see you there!
If you are attending the CCDA National Conference in Grand Rapids this year, I invite you to check out one of my workshops! Nov. 6th I will be doing a presentation with Soong-Chan Rah on the Doctrine of Discovery and Nov. 7th I will be doing a workshop on Decolonizing Health.
See you there!
See you there!
November 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
If you are attending the CCDA National Conference in Grand Rapids this year, I invite you to check out one of my workshops! Nov. 6th I will be doing a presentation with Soong-Chan Rah on the Doctrine of Discovery and Nov. 7th I will be doing a workshop on Decolonizing Health.
See you there!
See you there!
Pete Hegseth recently announced a decision on the Medals of Honor for Wounded Knee, stating that the soldiers "deserve those medals" and "their place in our Nation's history is no longer up for debate". I invite you to listen as I discuss the "Shock and Denial" behind this decision.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Pete Hegseth recently announced a decision on the Medals of Honor for Wounded Knee, stating that the soldiers "deserve those medals" and "their place in our Nation's history is no longer up for debate". I invite you to listen as I discuss the "Shock and Denial" behind this decision.
buff.ly/FHdBMsY
buff.ly/FHdBMsY