This week, hosts Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa discuss the illustrious life of comedian and activist Dick Gregory, from the incisive racial commentary in his stand up and ensuing legal struggles to his runs for office, relationship with Medgar Evers, opposition to the Vietnam War, and his allyship with the feminist movement.

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This week, hosts Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa recap the results of last week's municipal elections across Georgia, from the trouncings of pro-cop candidates all across Atlanta, to the election of a Democratic Socalist mayor on its outskirts; and what all this might mean for next year's midterm elections-- with a hat tip to Ludacris at the end, of course.

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"This week, hosts Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa consider illness from a social perspective. In conversation with public health practitioner and emcee Demonte Dismuke, host of A Dope Public Health Podcast, LF explores the relationship between physical, mental, and social health as determined by access to supports and opportunity. As well, the hosts discuss some of the latest news, from Lauren Boebert's islamophobia to Chris Cuomo's corruption."

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This, hosts Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa take a look at McMichael trial for the killing of Ahmaud Arbery as well as the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, discussing highlights from both trials, their implications, as well as some lesser known legal cases of self-defense in the Hip Hop community and what it all means about who's allowed to defend themselves.

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This week, Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa dive into the CRT controversy. Where does it come from and where is it going? As well, they take a good hard look at the real conditions in schools as told by Black Thought, Yasiin Bey, Propaganda and others.

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This week, Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa discuss last week's military coup in Sudan, giving background on the history and tactics of nonviolent struggle against military control in the African nation and reflection on the lessons they may hold for us stateside. 

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"This week, Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa discuss mental health: manifestations of its lack in the music of Geto Boys, Lil Wayne, Dave and Aesop Rock, as well as institutional and cultural barriers to healthcare access that make it necessary for emcees to find therapy in their music."

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This week Linqua Franqa sits down with lawyer, emcee, and community organizer Travis Williams in a ranging discussion on everything from their orientations toward modern Hip Hop, their views on education, and building power in marginalized communities. 

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The Department of Justice dunks on the Texas GOP! The internet dunks on Meek Mill! Dave Chappelle dunks on queer folks and is himself dunked on by our hosts! In this week's episode, Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa give a round-up of recent news and pop culture from Squid Game to Senator Warnock.

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Linqua Franqa chats with Sao Paolo-based writer and researcher Alex Hochuli about the anti-Bolsonaro movement and the state of fascism and democracy in Brazil. Plus: Indigenous People's Day, the fresh Facebook debacles, and more. 

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