2 Dope Boys & a Podcast

Tressie McMillan Cottom is professor and sociologist at Virginia Commonwealth University and author of her new book, ‘Lower Ed: The Troubling Rise of For-Profit Colleges in the New Economy.’’

 The “gospel of education,” as tied to the “gospel of wealth.” Education as an article of faith. The arc of education investment in America since WW2. Why Bill Clinton was to the right of Ronald Reagan on education. How does class fit into our expectations of work and education.

@tressiemcphd

Brand Eff Up

“The Bro Romper Exists and I Don't Want to Live on This Planet Anymore,” Esquire

(http://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/news/a55081/romper-for-men-romphim/)

What’s Up?

“THE RACE IS ON! How IBM, Accenture, PwC and Deloitte Are Shaking Up the Marketing Industry”

AdAge

(http://adage.com/article/news/consultancies-rising/308845/)

What’s Next?

“The Rise and (Maybe) Fall of Influencers,” NY Times

(https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/10/fashion/kendall-jenner-fyre-festival-pepsi-bella-hadid-influencers.html)

Diggin’ in the Crates:

M: “The Brothers: John Foster Dulles, Allen Dulles, and Their Secret World War,” by Stephen Kinzer

P: Public Libraries

The three motivations Timothy had behind writing On Tyranny now. Why he is not an “American Exceptionalist” especially with regard to American authoritarianism. What the foresight into Trump’s chances in 2016 by many African-Americans signifies. How the internet mattered more than real life in 2016. The importance of “corporeal politics” and getting your body into the world to act. Why all art is political in our time and the important skill-sets of artists.

Brand Eff Up:

“Black Passenger Says American Airlines Forced Her to Give Up Her 1st-Class Seat but Let Her White Friend Remain,” The Root

(http://www.theroot.com/how-american-airlines-forced-black-passenger-to-give-up-1795045431)

What’s Up?

“Lil Yachty Clashes With Joe Budden in Heated Hip-Hop Debate,” High Snobiety

(http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/05/03/lil-yachty-clashes-joe-budden/)

What’s Next?

“Eugenio Derbez Delivers Box Office Hit With 'How To Be A Latin Lover,’' Forbes

(https://www.forbes.com/sites/veronicavillafane/2017/05/01/eugenio-derbez-delivers-box-office-hit-with-how-to-be-a-latin-lover/#268d37d13938)

DitC:

M: Captain Fantastic (2016)

P: Kings of Tomorrow, “It’s In The Lifestyle,” and “Trouble”

Sustainable Brands Detroit

http://events.sustainablebrands.com/sb17det/

How Synead knew caribbean soca/calypso influences, especially in a song like ‘Tropicao,’ would be so current. Where her interest in political activism came from, including her mother. How she organized the Millions March in 2014. Why society expects people to do good exclusively for free.

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@TheSynead

@_michaelbrooks

@philmckenzie

@MattLech

Brand Eff Up:

“The Day SheaMoisture Got Extra Ashy, Explained,” The Root

(http://www.theroot.com/the-day-sheamoisture-got-extra-ashy-explained-1794635233)

What’s Up?

“Heineken's new ad gets totally political, and it's surprisingly great,” Upworthy

(http://www.upworthy.com/heinekens-new-ad-gets-totally-political-and-its-surprisingly-great?c=ufb1)

What’s Next?

“Fyre Festival Head Billy McFarland: 'We Were a Little Naive',” Rolling Stone

(http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/fyre-fest-head-billy-mcfarland-we-were-a-little-naive-w479502)

DitC:

M: “Think on These Things,” by Jiddu Krishnamurti

G: “Ego Is the Enemy,” by Ryan Holiday & Bunji Garlin, “Take Over Town”

P: Mad Men

Where the name and inspiration for @WeAreSoze, Michael's creative impact agency, came from. Michael’s earlier work in filmmaking. Working on Global Grind with Russell Simmons. Building co-ops and equity. Why Michael thinks we should re-imagine capitalism. The importance of expanding and sharing power. Michael’s work and observations on the movement to close Rikers.

@MichaelSkolnik

Brand Eff Up

“The Handmaid’s Tale cast has resisted calling it feminist. So did Margaret Atwood, once.” Vox

(http://www.vox.com/culture/2017/4/25/15407972/handmaids-tale-margaret-atwood-feminism)

What’s Up?

“Breitbart has been denied permanent government press credentials,” FastCompany

(https://news.fastcompany.com/breitbart-has-been-denied-permanent-government-press-credentials-4035680)

What’s Next?

“Uber is getting serious about building real, honest-to-god flying taxis,” The Verge

(https://www.theverge.com/2017/4/25/15417506/uber-flying-taxi-elevate-dallas-dubai-bell-helicopter)

DitC:

M: “The Revolution Will Not Be Curated,” The Baffler

(https://thebaffler.com/salvos/revolution-not-curated-frank)

W: IAmJaeHall (Hip-Hop/R&B artist )

New York based actor/comedian/writer Tiara Francis joins us in studio this week. Her journey in performance arts since childhood. Starting at Totally Biased with W Kamau Bell. “Being allowed to talk,” on the set of creative enterprises. Her time at Upright Citizen’s Brigade doing improv and comedy. Tiara’s work on deadass.tv. Tiara recommends musical artist “No Name” and Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods.”   

Follow: @tiarafrancis

Brand Eff Up:

“Juicero CEO Begs You: Do NOT Squeeze Our Juice Bags,” Gizmodo

(http://gizmodo.com/juicero-ceo-begs-you-do-not-open-our-juice-bags-1794507811)

What’s Up?

“As KFC promises to launch sandwich into space, Rob Lowe stars as the new Colonel Sanders,” CNBC

(http://www.cnbc.com/2017/04/24/kfc-promises-to-launch-sandwich-into-space-with-rob-lowe-as-colonel.html)

What’s Next?

“Stores are closing at an epic pace,” CNN Money

(http://money.cnn.com/2017/04/22/news/credit-suisse-retail/)

DitC:

Michael: Silicon Valley on HBO

Phil: “Understanding Media,” Marshall McLuhan

Matt: “The Lords of Creation,” by Frederick Lewis Allen