blood quantum
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, blood quantum has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Radiolab (Oct 2025).
Blood quantum laws or Indian blood laws are laws that define Native Americans in the United States status by fractions of Native American ancestry. These laws were enacted by the federal government and state governments as a way to establish legally defined racial population groups. By contrast, many tribes do not include blood quantum as part of their own enrollment criteria. Blood quantum laws were first imposed by white settlers in the 18th century. Blood quantum (BQ) continues to be a contro
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on Radiolab |
| Field | Indigenous studies / Law |
Who talks about blood quantum on podcasts?
blood quantum came up; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on Radiolab.
- Adoptive Couple v Baby Girl | Radiolab Podcast on Radiolab (Oct 2025)
What is blood quantum mentioned alongside?
blood quantum is most often mentioned alongside Charleston, John Nichols and University of North Carolina.
Mentioned together: Charleston, John Nichols, University of North Carolina, Lula Miller, Mark Fiddler, Devil's Lake Sioux tribe, Matt Capobianco, National Indian Child Welfare Association, Robert Krulwich, Dusten Brown