What’s the relationship between race, religion and hip hop? Dr. Su’ad Abdul Khabeer joins us on this episode to talk about what she calls Muslim Cool—a way of being Muslim in the U.S. that explores the relationship between Islam, hip hop and popular culture.

Guest: Dr. Su’ad Abdul Khabeer

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And you can buy Muslim Cool: Race, Religion, and Hip Hop in the United States here: http://www.suadabdulkhabeer.com/muslim-cool-book/

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Intro and Outro Music:

RSPN by Blank and Kytt, CC-licensed: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Blank__Kytt/Heavy_Crazy_Serious/Blank__Kytt_-_Heavy_Crazy_Serious_-_08_RSPN

Transition music:

Emo Step Show by The Custodian of Records, CC-licensed: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Custodian_of_Records/She_Hate_Me/Emo_Step_Show

05 Too Complex Instrumental by 6th Sense, CC-licensed: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/6th_Sense/Its_A_6th_Sense_Beat_Yo/05_Too_Complex_Instrumental_____6th_Sense_amp_The_Kid_Daytonamp3