In this bonus episode of By Their Own Compass, we go behind the scenes of our Sacagawea episode to unpack one of the most misunderstood figures in American history — and the creative choices involved in telling her story today.
We pull back the curtain on podcasting and creative production, including a candid discussion about AI in creativity. From AI-generated music (yes, including a Sacagawea K-pop experiment) to voice modulation, artwork, and workflow shortcuts. Where does AI genuinely enhance storytelling, and when does human judgement remain non-negotiable?
We also explore the challenges of responsibly representing Native American history, why Meriwether Lewis might have been the Steve Jobs of his day, and the power of music to shape cultural narratives. How much interpretation is too much? And what does ethical storytelling look like when the archive is incomplete?
