Code Switch · NPR
Markwayne Mullin is conservative, Christian, Cherokee, and the new head of DHS
March 25, 2026·35 min·2 clips
Graham Lee Brewer describes 'two Mullens' — the bipartisan dealmaker and the loyalist who sees Trump as a father figure.
As heard by us
A history-forward look at DHS where Cherokee politics meet immigration enforcement.
This episode uses Mark Wayne Mullen's confirmation as DHS chief to open a broader discussion of immigration power and the public tone around enforcement.
Why you'd press play
A DHS appointment, told through Cherokee history and immigration power.
Listen to the show on