Waiting on Reparations

"This week, Linqua Franqa is back on the scene to discuss the ""Trump of the Tropics,"" Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, comparing and contrasting the far-right leader with his North American counterpart and Brazilian Hip Hop's various takes on his administration."

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This week, the hosts chop it up with Colorado-based hip hop duo The Reminders, made up of Brussels-born emcee Big Samir and Queens-native emcee/vocalist Aja Black. They discuss their musico-political roots, the influences of their diasporic experiences on their ideology and aesthetics, and unpack the impacts of colonization, sexism, and other systemic forces on their lyrical stylings.

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This week, host Dope KNife delves into the plight of black entrepreneurs in the south, particularly in times of pandemic protocols and chats with Elbi Elm, a Small business owner in Georgia, about navigating that very issue.

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Our hosts have a chat with Professor Mark Katz of the US State Departments "Next Level" initiative, about using Hip Hop in the world of diplomacy

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This week Dope KNife chats with a former Army Ranger about his experience in Afghanistan and what's next for the country and America's Foreign policy. Also, the pair discuss there reactions to Kanye West's album 'Donda' 

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Our Hosts Linqua Franqa and Dope KNife have a chat with Democratic Socialist candidate for Minniapolis city council, Robin Wonsley Worlobah about their journey to running for office, police brutality and the need for rent control

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This week we our hosts Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa discuss the UN climate change report, it's implications for our furture and environment and what action is being taken to prevent impending doom. They also check out some environmentally conscious rap tunes and talk about "Eco-Rap" 

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"This week, hosts Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa break down the results of special Democratic primary in Ohio's 11th Congressional District, largely seen as a proxy fight between the left flank of the Democratic party, represented by Bernie Sanders surrogate Nina Turner, and its center, represented by Councilwoman Shontel Brown. LF and DK also survey the musical landscape of the congressional district as well as its political contours, with selections from Kid Cudi, Bizzy Bone and Lil Cray among the highlights."

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Evictions! Voting rights! DaBaby! The Olympics! This week, hosts Dope KNife and LInqua Franqa dip their toes into current events of the week before bringing on Jasmine from DARC (Defund Atlanta Police, Refund Communities) to discuss the #StopCopCity movement. 

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"With Kanye West back in the news for his forthcoming album and erratic antics in Atlanta, hosts Dope KNife and Linqua Franqa take a look back at and unpack some of the icon's controversial political stances and alliances, from his questionable comments on slavery and abortion to his team-ups with right-wing talking heads like Candace Owens and Alex Jones. Their walk down memory lane includes stops along various points of West's discography, with discussion of both its sociopolitical content and its impacts on the Hip Hop genre."

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