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Here Before, Hear Now

Here Before, Hear Now

By: Colton Shone
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Here Before, Hear Now with Colton Shone is an exciting new endeavor for the Good Morning Arizona anchor. With the perspective of his Navajo background, Colton wants to bring conversations surrounding Indian Country to everyone. From entertainers to journalists and leaders to entrepreneurs, hear from people who bring an indigenous perspective.

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Episodes
  • Canadian Film Director Eva Thomas

    Canadian Film Director Eva Thomas
    Oct 1 2025

    Eva Thomas is a Canadia First Nations filmmaker and screenwriter who is from Tucson, Ariz. Her new film “Nika & Madison” just had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September. The movie explores the lives of two Canadian indigenous women on the run from authorities. It explores sexual assault and the criminal justice system through an indigenous person’s lens. Eva talks to Colton about the shift in natives and indigenous representation in film from “leather and feathers” to more complex characters.
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    27 mins
  • Conversation with retired Indigenous Affairs reporter Shondiin Silversmith

    Conversation with retired Indigenous Affairs reporter Shondiin Silversmith
    Sep 15 2025

    Shondiin Silversmith is hanging up her reporter hat as she enters the world of academia. She’s reported on indigenous affairs for the bulk of career. Shondiin talks with Colton about career highlights and what’s next.
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    39 mins
  • Schools with Native names and imagery as mascot

    Schools with Native names and imagery as mascot
    Sep 10 2025

    Colton speaks with Ohio Capital Journal reporter Megan Henry in her investigation into Ohio schools that use Native American tribal names or imagery as mascots. She found more than 80 schools use them as many states come up with laws to limit or ban this kind of usage.

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    17 mins
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