In addition to her ABC13 Houston KTRK anchor/reporter work, Charly Edsitty is hosting ABC Audio’s Edward R. Murrow Award-winning podcast's new four-part series, "Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation."
"‘Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation’ takes the listener on a journey through a part of American history that is rarely known or talked about," said Edsitty. "Told through diverse Indigenous voices, Navajo citizens share their stories of determination to defend their tribal sovereignty, natural resources and future."
Edsitty, a Navajo Nation citizen and Houston journalist, chronicles the Navajo Nation’s generations-long fight for water rights. This battle has reached a critical turning point with a landmark bill in front of Congress that, if passed, would create critical infrastructure that diverts water to Navajo communities.
The podcast traces the roots of the Navajo struggle dating back to the 1800s when the federal government began its legacy of control over tribal lands and resources. Through Edsitty’s lens, "Reclaimed" reveals the emotional and far-reaching impact of this ongoing battle for water equity.
"This series captures the powerful story of the Navajo Nation’s endurance and commitment to securing their future," said Laura Mayer, executive producer of Podcast Programming at ABC Audio. "‘Reclaimed’ highlights the resilience and resolve of the Navajo Nation and their fight for the most fundamental resource—water."
Listen via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Audacy and wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
Edsitty joined KTRK as a multi-media journalist (MMJ) from 12News KPNX Phoenix, Arizona in 2018. In 2021, Edsitty hosted “Our America: Indigenous and Urban." She was promoted to weekend morning anchor in 2023.
