RETURN: A Witness of Our Time begins with a simple question:

What kind of record are we leaving for those who come after us?

In this inaugural episode, hosts James F. Jordan and Mo Brings Plenty share the story behind RETURN and why they believe authentic conversation matters now more than ever.

Together they explore what it means to become a witness to our time—not as historians looking backward, but as people living through extraordinary change. They discuss leadership, stewardship, American Indian communities, the American West, family, culture, responsibility, and the importance of preserving wisdom before it’s lost.

RETURN isn’t a news program. It isn’t political commentary. It’s a place where thoughtful conversations help preserve the stories, ideas, and values shaping our generation.

This episode introduces the vision for the series and invites listeners to join a growing community committed to listening deeply, remembering what matters, and helping shape a better future.

• Why James and Mo created RETURN
• What “A Witness of Our Time” really means
• The conversations missing in today’s world
• Why stories preserve cultures and communities
• What we hope future generations will learn about us
• The journey ahead for RETURN

Hosted by: James F. Jordan & Mo Brings Plenty

Presented by: Tribal Nations Health and Return Studios

Presenting Sponsor: BRMS

Supporting Sponsors: Medicine Bundle Provisions and LifeWays Daily Rituals