Hip Hop music and culture remixed with the important issues of the day.
Hosted by Davey D, and produced by Anita Johnson.
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September 29, 2023 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Creating Lesson Plans for Educators and the 7th Annual AfroComicCon (AFCC)
We speak with Professor Pedro Noguera about PragerU creating lesson plans for educators to use in the classroom; later, we speak with Michael James about the 7th annual AfroComicCon (AFCC).
ListenSeptember 22, 2023 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Public Safety Discussion w/ Nicole Lee and Chaney Turner
We talk about public safety concerns in the city of Oakland.
ListenSeptember 15, 2023 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Mental Wellness and Brothers Healing
Davey D speaks with Ray Luv, Karega Bailey, and Mr. Fab about the legacy of 2Pac, grief and the importance of healing for Black men.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2023 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
In Conversation with Hip-Hop Artist Naru Kwina
Davey D speaks with Hip-Hop artist Naru Kwina about the music biz and community.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2023 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
The Massacre in Florida w/ MLK
We talk about the tragic racially motivated killing in Florida and what steps we need to take to turn things around in the troubled sunshine state. We also listen to excerpts from Dr. King's speech.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2023 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Niger Since the Coup and Foreign Influence
Davey D speaks with Dhoruba bin Wahad about what's happening in Niger. Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum was elected two years ago in the first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence in 1960; however, on July 26, members of his own presidential guard removed him from office, and imposed a forced house arrest.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2023 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Hip Hop Turns 50 and Poor News Network
Davey D speaks with Kool Herc, Cindy Campbell, and Hollywood about the early beginnings of Hip-Hop. Later, Poor News Network explores America's war on unhoused folks.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2023 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Alabama Lawmakers Defy Supreme Court; and, Traditional Healing
We speak with Evan Milligan of "Alabama Forward" about Alabama lawmakers who voted on redistricting maps despite the Supreme Court ruling. Later we speak with author Michele Lee about healing herbs.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2023 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
Reparation and Tulsa (encore)
This is an encore show about Tulsa Massacre and Reparations. Featured speakers are Dr. James Taylior and Dr. Kimberley Ellis.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2023 Hip-Hop / Electronic, Music, National, News & Public Affairs
US and Texas Border Wars
We discuss Governor Abbott's harmful tactics at the Rio Grande River in an attempt to deter migrant crossings along the US-Mexico border. The state of Texas has begun deploying a marine floating barrier. Guests of the program are Robbie Florez of the Eagle Pass Border Coalition; Adrianna Martinez, a professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Placido Salazar, a local journalist; and, Michelle Alexander, an attorney and civil rights activist as well as the author of "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness".
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