Hood Politics with Prop

I've always wondered if you can actually make money in a just way. Is it possible to run a business without being exploitative? Today, we explore this topic with Bryan Pape, the founder of MiiR, a company that makes sustainable drinkware and apparel. If you want to learn more about MiiR, Certified B Corporations, and their carbon-neutral status, check out: https://www.miir.com/pages/about Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now I know you've already heard every possible take on the results of last week's presidential election, but you ain't heard ours! Today, we'll do some reflecting and remind ourselves of what our ancestors knew. It's the same thing Nipsey told us, "The Marathon Continues..."  Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are a bunch of stories we missed while dealing the dumpster fire that is the 2024 news cycle, including: the Eric Adams indictment, a massive music streaming fraud trial in Denmark, six former Mississippi law enforcement officers torturing two Black men and a Kentucky sheriff charged in the killing of a local judge. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/26/nyregion/nyc-mayor-adams-survival.html https://edm.com/news/streaming-fraud-trial-500000-illicit-income https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/six-former-mississippi-law-enforcement-officers-sentenced-torturing-and-abusing-two-black https://apnews.com/article/courthouse-shooting-kentucky-f93419fff14202a88e28b5ea49b26810 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are just days away from the election. While we are currently enjoying the excitement of the World Series, we know that after the election, we may face either riots or protests, especially following Trump's Klan rally. Here are a few things you can do to take care of yourself in the meantime. Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes it's just dope to hear brilliant people talk. Today we get to learn from the the guys over at the Fire and Fury podcast, journalist Michael Wolff, author of Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, and James Truman, former editorial director of Condé Nast. We hear about their thoughts on the upcoming election, if Trump is really as bad as we think he is and what Kamala has to do to if she wants to win. Fire & Fury Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-fire-and-fury-the-podcast-183314385/ Follow Michael: https://x.com/MichaelWolffNYC Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Prop sits down with investigative journalist and all around dope Black man Garrison Hayes. He's doin the work of helping us get our heads around how Black people in this day and age could support Donald Trump. Follow Garrison: linktr.ee/garrisonh Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last season we discussed the antitrust case against being brought against Google in the episode called "Get Yo Weight Up". Well, the trial has been completed and the judge has issued his ruling. It looks like Google gotta fall back y'all. Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For an LA dude, one of the worst things you can call someone is a weirdo. In today's episode, we run through some of the plays that the Harris and Trump campaigns are running to try to prove how weird the other side is. Stream "Toys 4 Tots" by Fashawn feat. Prop: https://open.spotify.com/track/3VdXAxs4775HtPau93zKZ6?si=iacDAzOVRPqSMQVteCt-Cg Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springfield, OH didn't really appreciate all this attention from the GOP ticket talking about migrants eating everybody's pets. Now the town is dealing with bomb threats and right-wing YouTubers, all because y'all lied on our Haitian population. Well Springfield said, we think it would be best if you keep our name out yo mouth. Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For those who don't know, "whoopin feet" is LA slang for beating somebody up so bad, they come flying out they shoes. I know the debate is already old news, but Imma use my antennas to tell y'all who THEY think won. I bet my bike for your car that Trump thinks he lost. Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you really get down to it, both Trump and Harris' economic plans are just them bossing up. One is doing it by the sword and the other is doing it through finesse. We talk through their plans and then go over the costs of both. https://www.axios.com/2024/08/28/trump-harris-national-debt-election  Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The electoral college is such a weird and convoluted concept that only the American political system employs, and it's only used for electing a president. Imma tell you the racist history behind it and make it make sense. Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This has been one wild Supreme Court season! We started this year talking about a couple of cases they were lookin' at and now we have the results. We gon cover: Chevron Deference, Presidential Immunity, the abortion pill, and bump stocks for semi-automatic guns. Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right now, Zionism has been the way to separate being an anti-semite from objecting to Israel's behavior and actions in Gaza. But do you know what the OTHER Zionism is? Maybe you've heard Bob Marley talk about Zion in his music. It's not the same thing. Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop https://linktr.ee/prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prop talks with education activist and all-around badass Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty. We talk about her professional work and her book "Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing."  Chingona: Owning Your Inner Badass for Healing and JusticeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The following people need to go sit down somewhere: Trump for his meeting with the NABJ, the media and public over their coverage of the shooter, the former director of the Secret Service Kimberly Cheatle, and last but not least, Benjamin Netanyahu. For more info on the controversy surrounding Olympic boxer Imane Khelif, check out the NPR's Embedded podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embedded/id1091709555?i=1000663463152 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Right next to Crypto.com Arena (RIP Staples Center), stands two abandoned and unfinished high rise apartment buildings that have essentially become an art installation, covered almost entirely in graffiti. The tags are a who's who of the LA graffiti scene, including pieces by some of the most well-known artists in the city. But why were these buildings abandoned, how did the artists even get up there and what is the mayor going to do about it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I watched this whole thing so you don't have to. Here is a really brief, super short recap of each day of the Republican National Convention. Oh, and Biden is out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If Beyoncé got dementia and couldn't remember her lyrics, but you already sold tickets for the tour, should you cancel it? Who do you replace her with? Solange is amazing, but is she BEY? What about H.E.R.? Or Jazmine Sullivan? Or do you stay the course and run the risk of Bey absolutely bombing? THIS is the issue facing the Democrats... Oh, and someone finally tried to kill Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has a coalition government, which means no political party has the numbers to achieve a majority in the parliament. This matters because it gives some clarity on Benjamin Netanyahu's thinking as he tries to appease all of the various parties within Israel's parliament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump beat the brakes of Joe in that debate, that's just a fact. But with Trump's sentencing hearing still scheduled to take place before November, America will officially have its first convicted felon running for President. Let's recap how he lost this case, what the recent Supreme Court immunity ruling means and how all of this impacts the upcoming election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk to Zakiya Jackson, president of The Expectations Project, a DC-based organization that is doing amazing work advocating for kids in the hood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prop teaches us what Juneteenth is, why it matters and gives a couple pointers on appropriate ways to participate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're at the halfway point of the year, so I wanted to take a moment to reflect on how Black people are feeling so far in 2024. From Katt Williams to Jasmine Crockett, it turns out, we all decided that we had time this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tap in with our Canadian Correspondent and newly crowned greatest rapper from Canada, Shad to talk about what it means that Drake isn't apart of "The Culture."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Iran "jumping in the fight" is not in fact a jumping in at all. It is a whole other thing that conveniently dovetails into their own interests. Which is why Rozay is even in the convo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a collab episode with the good folks at Woke AF daily.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the era of music we are in now, the art of battle rap and diss tracks can slide into petty memes which go from being funny to silly. Kinda like...our elections. How do we remain serious in a deeply unserious time that has such high stakes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first ever criminal trial for a president and it's all over trying to cover up a sneaky link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So..... Kdot disses Drake and Cole, then Cole claps back and then apologizes. What does that teach us about American politics?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you order at a Jamaican restaurant, make sure you have 4 choices in mind because 100% they won't have your first choice. And for some reason I feel like our democracy has become like ordering at a Jamaican restaurant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ways for which Trump is batting down the cases against him are amazing. Today we talk about his immunity claim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This second installment of Terraformers. Kevin Garcia, a former Evangelical Worship leader, now is out the closet and leading those who still value their spiritual practice but just cant stomach evangelicalism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another episode about the Supreme court. What is Chevron Deference and why should you care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's not lie, George Santos was a wonder gift for us in 2023. But now they gotta fill his seat. Let's talk about why that matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa has the receipts and experience to call Israel out on their mess. Let's see how it goes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In El Savador, they re-elected the youngest president they've ever had. He was responsible for cleaning up their streets. But at what cost? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the data doesn't match our experience? Do you say we are misinterpreting our experience or do you be like J Cole fans and say we aren't experiencing what were experiencing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of the Lost Cause myth, we connect the lost cause to the memory of Jan 6th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the Behind the Bastards series on Robert E Lee, We talked a lot about the Lost Cause myth. This episode is about what the Lost Cause actually is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, when there’s a fight going on, you want to fight to remain one on one. But then, out of nowhere a brawl breaks out in the crowd because one dude decided to jump in and now there's fights everywhere. We gotta talk bout USA and the Houthis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just because you're number one doesn't make you the best.. We gotta talk about Nimarata Haley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The question that some are asking is, given the rep that Israel has earned, which is..they do NOT lose wars, why would Hamas take this ;level of action knowing full well hard hard Israel was gonna clap back? They actually answered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Terraform series is when we at hood politics introduce you to people actually making the world more livable. today we talk to Shamil Idriss. CEO of Search for Common Ground, a peace building org active in 32 countries where there is extreme conflict. We discuss their local model and top down bottom up approach. Learn more at Sfcg.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's GPA is too low to play in the game Friday. But maybe the principal is gonna override it bc what are even rules?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This banger of a quote from Katt Williams on the Shannon Sharpe Podcast is the best way to describe us discussing the Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley Town Hall meeting. Also Hood Politics mixtape out now. Get the music here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/mattosowskipropaganda/holla-at-playr?utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=Email+&utm_source=SendGrid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The political landscape can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. If you've survived junior high, lived in an urban city or understand gang life, you can understand geopolitics. Join rapper and author Propaganda and his friends as they use their hood-knowledge to break down the political scene. This 2024 election year is going to be wild, BUT Prop is going to be right there with you helping you understand all of it. Check out new episodes of Hood Politics every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this Christmas, I offer you a guide on annoying convos with your racist uncle Mark. But seriously here is a PDF that Search for Common Ground created to help: https://www.sfcg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Peacemaker-Practice-Cards.pdfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tried to tell you. RICO cases always break the the silence. And Just like we said, there is always someone in the squad that must stay silent for the licc to work. Eventually they get tired of catching strays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to the folks over at the Heist podcast who are doing incredible work in Black agriculture. Yes, that is a thing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When It comes to diplomicy, no matter the scale, words matter. Im break down River to Sea, Humanitarian pause, and "remember the "Amalekites" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we as a team enjoy our cognitive dissonance about this holiday, enjoy this banger of a show where I tried to tell DeSantis how it was gon go down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think I speak for all of America in saying HOW IS MIKE JOHNSON?! And why?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speaker McCarthy knew what he was signing up for! Lets rewind the tape and talk about the shortest tenure as Speaker of the house in the history of the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best guide you can find to Joe Biden's impeachment inquiry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Israeli /Palestine conflict comes back into our news cycle, we would like to give a refresher on the history of the haps there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best way to explain the the way Google is defending itself against the anti trust case against them is to think about playing 2k against someone who has all the cheats codes. and then that person says to you...you could get cheat codes yourself. Don't be mad at me!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You know we had to have Jake Hanrahan n the spot to talk bout Putin's body count. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apparently some of these brothers needed a reminder on thinking somehow the rules don't apply to you. Lets teach Harrison Floyd some Jay Z lyrics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, with another election season approaching, we wanted to run back to one of our favorite episodes that really embody what we want to do as a podcast. We exist to inform common folk on what the licc read! Allow us to refresh your memory on what a filibuster is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This will help you shut down the blue check bros who hit you with a "Well actually" about what democracy means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Hit that boy wit a RICO. Imma tell you this hisotry of them cases and how they work See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Im not gonna tell you what spin the blocc actually means, but I am gonna tell you that its what the feds are doing to Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year marks 50 years of Hip Hop. Today we talk about Hip Hop's relationship to politics. Here's a playlist! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wH0a4Qw9YzfSGTulShDou?si=3S6HjSK9S4yLXVeW4YwE2A See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 6 2023. the Montgomery River boat brawl! oh and Jason Aldean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we continue our discussion on the Supreme Court and all of their antics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Prop talk about the big Montgomery dock brawl, and what the Internet has made of an averted racist beat down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has mastered the art of minding its own business and telling you to stay out of theirs. The Supreme Court has always moved in silence and let the trends do what they want. Let's talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can take the homie out the hood but cant take the hood out the homie" was a saying in the 80s . Im using this to answer the question "Is Threads the twitter killer?"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes it be your own people out here making you look weak. Lets talk about the almost coup in Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is  just so much baggage in this relationship that it needed 2 episodes. We talk about China -American relations form the 70s to now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Look, China and America got history, and it's toxic. Let's talk out it See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a time to be alive. Both lead presidential candidates have kids facing serious cases. Let's talk about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Election season. And as we all know, it's kicked off by the Iowa Caucuses. 1. What on earth is a Caucus and why is Iowas so special?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have ever shoplifted, then you know that if you get caught, you're supposed to act like it was accident. Apparently, Trump has never shoplifted. Yall, we gotta talk about Trump and the GOP candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we use the seminal work of Chris Tucker and Ice Cube in the movie Friday, to help us understand national debt. You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzoneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have yall heard of the Willie Lynch theory? Let me put you on while we discuss Title 42/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We think the best way to understand Tucker Carlson is think of him as Pro Wrestler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fox News?! them foos actually settled this case. Let's talk about why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I believe there are 6 things that an indie artist can teach a politician about running a successful campaignSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump trials...why even bother?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the homies want you to ride but you tired of their mess! Let's talk about Israel's protests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prop was super inspired by the content he covered this week, so we figured we bring some ofhis other work into this feed. This poem is called On the brink of Extinction. you can grab more of his poetry at prophiphop.com/book See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate scientist are screaming at us, "We are wel into the find out phase!" Some of us understand "f***around and find out as a graph but i think its more of a cliff. once you jump of yhat cliff, thats it! Peep the report and articles here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/11/07/cop27-climate-change-report-us/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/02/28/ipcc-united-nations-climate-change-adaptation/  https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, beef is when you not safe in the streets. Today we have friend of the pod Bridget Todd come back and talk to us a little bit about some petty and some serious beef. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the best tools in a Dad's tool belt when you really ain't got the answer...is ask your mother. Today, we talk about some of the suggestions floating around about what to do about the internet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the SCOTUS had to hear a case where youtube was being sued for aiding and abetting terrorists, They realized that any decision they make could potentially break the internet. Their response? "Shiiiid I cant call it!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you don't know, just say you don't know. Keeping it a buck goes a long way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DON'T SAVE HER! SHE DON'T WANNA BE SAVED! The GOP is in a position where your your friend group is split. they trying to to you that you in a relationship wit a man that aint gon change. Let's let JCole and Keisha Cole minister to us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a rare moment of good news, we see how congress found found their "Leimert Park" in the modernization of congress committee. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/09/house-modernization-committee-bipartisan-collaboration-lessons/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More balloons! Today we talk about how black people think of aliens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm sorry, but I have to talk about the balloon. And not so much about the balloon itself but the shoulder shoving match the US and China are in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of us have that one friend or family member for whom if you ask for their help in a difficult situation , the only way they know to function is the scorched earth way. So you must really consider the cost of reaching out. because one that text is sent. thats it. So, Ukraine, do you reallllllllly want USA to send the heat? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have East OKC artist, business man and community organizer Jabee join us. We talk about his journey from runnin with the crips to being one of the leaders of theJustice for Julius Campaign See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've all embellished our back story at some point. But hopefully not a level of compulsion that got you lying about stuff that is easily verifiable. I don't know what George Santos long game is, But man he told some whoppers to get this job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rules are you pull the Whose Mans is this card, when someone says or does some wild unnecessary out of pocket stuff for no visible reason. Kevin McCarthy was puttin up the "wheres my hug guy" in the club numbers but stuck it out and did everything he could to get the position he got. hopefully it was worth it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't let let television fool you into thinking you know something you don't. You might think you understand how negotiations work between international super powers, but I can promise you, you don't.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Y'all know how much money these foos in the GOP made off Herschel Walker?! We need to talk about Campaign funds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I know that Crypto can be confusing. however please understand, a hustle is a hustle. Lets talk bout the FTX collapse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think the epic take down of Andrew Tate By Greta has given us 4 valuable lessons, I will share those with you today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When someone says to me "you got it, champ!" I know that I'm not a champ and I don't got it!. It should be your cue that you are in way over your head. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dj Hed of Homegrown Radio is the embodiment of what we are trying to accomplish with hood Politics. get to know him See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sequel of sorts of STFUYAGDS, we discuss the violence happening with our political leaders See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You ever wondered why Debates are still aired? Has anyone ever been convinced or changed their mind after watching one? I would venture to say, thats because they weren't taking to you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 savage got on Clubhouse and said Nas wasn't relevant, but also said he's got a loyal fanbase and amazing music. Doesn't that make him relevant then? what is relevant? After the midterms, can we ask the same question of Trump? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final thoughts on Kanye West and the way black people responded to him See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the center of hiphop and entertainment moved to Atlanta, so did politics. lets talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In light of the Leaked racist audio form the LA city council, lets talk about how the streets really leak into politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Net banging is when you real tuff in front of a keyboard. Talkin bout all you "gon do" But are you gon have that same energy when I see you? Let's talk about it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prop, Gare, Robert, and Shereen finish talking about Kanye’s antisemitism and conspiracy theories, while discussing how to cover this topic without falling into media spectacle and exploitation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this crossover episode with Hood Politics, Prop joins us to discuss Kanye West’s religious political projects and recent antisemitic controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we Checc in on Big Vlad and see how its going over there. We will see how Vlad is doing what everyone who getting mopped does....Just say they won. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some light reading suggestions: What is Justice https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/justice-whats-the-right-thing-to-do_michael-j-sandel/251013/item/4628459/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsceVtpeD-gIVhRx9Ch0XUQLbEAQYAyABEgK8c_D_BwE#idiq=4628459&edition=5593343 Critical Race Theory https://www.amazon.com/Critical-Race-Theory-Writings-Movement/dp/1565842715/ref=asc_df_1565842715/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312094769172&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12915272220174305798&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9061088&hvtargid=pla-448737928306&psc=1 Identities and Inequalities https://www.mheducation.com/highered/new/product/9781260241037.html?cid=ppc%7CHE%7CPaid-G-Shop%7Cgoogle%7C&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8vbGn4-D-gIVpsLCBB3m6QajEAQYASABEgK24PD_BwE 1619 project https://www.amazon.com/1619-Project-New-Origin-Story/dp/0593230574/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/134-0625667-8330543?pd_rd_w=zvXmF&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=1QEKCXJ87BZEVVKH6AST&pd_rd_wg=zKJkf&pd_rd_r=71af8096-fa8b-4d2a-a59b-65e11816cda4&pd_rd_i=0593230574&psc=1 New Jim Crow https://www.amazon.com/1619-Project-New-Origin-Story/dp/0593230574/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/134-0625667-8330543?pd_rd_w=zvXmF&content-id=amzn1.sym.7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_p=7757a8b5-874e-4a67-9d85-54ed32f01737&pf_rd_r=1QEKCXJ87BZEVVKH6AST&pd_rd_wg=zKJkf&pd_rd_r=71af8096-fa8b-4d2a-a59b-65e11816cda4&pd_rd_i=0593230574&psc=1 Sacred Canopy https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-sacred-canopy-elements-of-a-sociological-theory-of-religion_peter-l-berger/250721/item/991016/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz6iVipyD-gIVLsLCBB3m8AwDEAQYAiABEgJFsvD_BwE#idiq=991016&edition=2380233 A Different Mirror https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/a-different-mirror-a-history-of-multicultural-america-a-back-bay-book_rebecca-stefoff_ronald-takaki/246024/item/10303072/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIosL1l5yD-gIV2xatBh2MewiwEAQYAyABEgJVBvD_BwE#idiq=10303072&edition=5389444 Invisible Things https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/a-different-mirror-a-history-of-multicultural-america-a-back-bay-book_rebecca-stefoff_ronald-takaki/246024/item/10303072/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIosL1l5yD-gIV2xatBh2MewiwEAQYAyABEgJVBvD_BwE#idiq=10303072&edition=5389444 Fredrick Douglas https://www.chegg.com/textbooks/narrative-of-the-life-of-frederick-douglass-2nd-edition-9780312257378-0312257376?c_id=sem&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tb--long_tail-campaign_googleshoppingpmax&utm_content=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhqTSwZyD-gIViBitBh1NCwsBEAQYBSABEgJ10_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds My grandmothers hands https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/my-grandmothers-hands-the-bloodline-of-racialized-trauma-and-the-mending-of-our-bodies-and-hearts_resmaa-menakem/13901350/item/23982765/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4siE65yD-gIVyh6tBh1KvgIQEAQYBCABEgLO-PD_BwE#idiq=23982765&edition=14508260 Oliver north https://www.amazon.com/Under-Fire-American-Oliver-North/dp/0971700915 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Prop finish out Cracktoberfest with the story of the journalist who broke the CIA / cocaine story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part four, Prop now switches to the Contra side of Iran-Contra Affair and how Ronald Regan was bout that life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part three of Cracktoberfest, Prop leads the discussion with Robert about the the Iran Side of the Iran–Contra affair and how that somehow landed Jean from Wisconsin in the jungles of Nicaragua.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Prop talk about the CIA's secret heroin program and the beginning of the Ollie North saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert and Prop sit down to talk about an epidemic that wasn't. A five part seriesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a departure from our normal talk, we actually discuss some celebrity dish that has spanned 20 years and see how Trump might be in same predicament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we discuss why it is a big deal to we didn't tap in with China and why we should even care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is not so much the event as it is the truth telling that comes out of black twitter. The death of Queen Elizabeth gave us one of the top 5 black twitter days ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh no! Don't moonwalk now! Talk that that same talk you was talking last time! today we discuss not only how we tried to tell yall that  Breonna  Taylor's case was sus, but how all the of the sudden these foos don't like the FBI no moe'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking forward to the presidential race of 2024, it seems like there are no clear and obvious champions on either side of the aisle, thus invoking the great line from Killmonger after defeating T'challa in Black Panther, "Is THIS your king?!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is even a culture war?! Heck, we dont even know what culture is! let's learn something today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Great the Inflation Reduction act passed, also whats inflation mean? On this "How Much A Dollar Cost?" episode we try our best to make inflation and recession make sense. we think the best way to understand is the Choco taco and Von Dutch hatsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Midterms we are seeing the first of Gen Z run for office. and they are not like their millennial big homies See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I don't care how much your little brother annoys you, you will beat the crap out of someone if they ever say anything bad about him. It's not even about whether the statement is right or wrong its that THEY don't have the authority to say it and it's that "authority" to say it is really what the supreme court does. Decides who can call the shot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Today is a special collab with the Spit podcast from 23andMe. Prop took his DNA test to look at some of his health risks.. then hops on the line with his mom talk about their family history, and black families making life work in the hood despite living in a food desert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In April of 22 prop performed and the connect Beyond festival and then gt a chance to talk to Dr Natalie Hopkinson of The Don't Mute DC movement on her work in the academy and the streets! You can peep her work at www.nataliehopkinson.com and more on connect beyond go to www.connectbeyondfestival.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Between the findings of the Jan. 6 hearings and the moves the supreme court made, It's clear that the GOP, despite all, stuck to script, ran their play and got what they wanted. don't hate the player, hate the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Who all gon be there?" is code for Im not comin to your party! when someone says that, its a sign that you dont have the pull you think you do. Mexico Not coming to the summit of the Americas has many implictaions. lets talk about itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'd be surprised how many people inside the gun world actually think we need better laws around guns. But they won't ever speak up. Why?! Prop talks about it with Robert Evans.   For Behind the Bastards listeners, check this episode out for more context on Harlon Carter and the NRA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boyz in the Hood gives us the picture of the two types of guys our environment fosters. If you going the doughboy rout, when you pull out your weapon, you must be ready to shoot it. if you cant pull the trigger, don't sign up for that role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clout is one of those things that can be either a turn on or turn off depending how it is gained and used. Today we use Kendrick Lamar as an example of what to do not to do when chasing clout See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One thing my parents made clear to me, is that allowance is a privilege. We don't have to give you money for just existing. And everything you have, at any moment can be taken back because it was never yours. Let's talk about Eminent Domain.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When acting big and bad, one must remember, if you start something, you better be absolutely sure you can finish it. Just because someone avoids fighting, don't mean they don't know how to fight. I think Vlad may have bit off more than he can chew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we discuss twitter and who really checked who. The answer might surprise you. https://www.scribd.com/document/571086967/Twitter-Board#from_embedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anyone from the ruff parts of town all know that at any given day, at any given moment, ANYONE can get touched. No one nor any institution is above having leaks or things change. The supreme court is no different. also, rappers "leak" songs all the time. IWHyrappers do this might inform why the supreme court draft got" leaked"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an amazing thing to see, Snoop Dogg is most likely the most loved rapper ever. He is still good in every hood, and is good in every board room. Somehow this man has navigated the most tumultuous times in California and hip hop culture. Today we examine his interview on the Drink champs podcast to draw out why his name is good everywhere and what every American politician  could learn from Snoop  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, internet disinformation expert Bridget Todd and Prop discuss the Art of Cap. We talk about what Cap is, how to do detect it and then crown the king of Cap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two with conflict journalist Jake Hanrahan where we talk about all the wars besides the one in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the beginning of a two parter with conflict journalist Jake Hanrahan where we talk about all the wars besides the one in Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show is about empires. If there's one thing we should know by now about empires, criminal or national, it's that they fall. Today we look at how the rise and fall happens. Take notes y'all, this one is A LOT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 This gas crazy right?! Oil companies out here quotin Fat Joe! Today we answer the question posed by Kendrick Lamar- "How much a dollar cost?" Let's talk global economics and who we need to fight because of these gas prices. Sources: https://www.ent.com/education-center/smart-money-management/what-is-compound-interest/ https://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/08/gas-prices.asp https://ipropertymanagement.com/research/average-rent-by-year#rent-vs-income https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bangin in little rock was a documentary about the first crip gang in Arkansas. All of LA watched in awe as we saw LAs greatest export in action. Today we talk to Canadian artist and host of Hiphop Evolution, Shad about Americas newest export, Trumpian Nationalism   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We tap in with fellow hood political commentator A.B. who went viral with her TikTok breakdown of the Russian invasion. We together use our antennas to give a guide to dealing with goons. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before hanging upside-down at the superbowl. 50 cent was the biggest artist of the early 2000s. his debut album had skits where he mercilessly made fun of the then biggest artist, Jah Rule. We examine how 50 dethroned Jah and this can be a road map for and ambitious republican politicians. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out these foos has grossly underestimated the heart of the Ukrainian People. Oh and they got back up! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sooooooooooooo, Putin decided he was gon Deebo and whole country. Lets talk about it! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we hollar at East San Diego Artist JoJoe as he gives the President some advice discipline. Jojoe uses his experience in them streets to help us know what should happen next with the Democratic party.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Terms and phrases like woke, CRT, and cancel culture, over time, have had their meaning stretched to the point of no return. When a phrase is stretched too far, they lose their meaning. Usually that stretching comes by the hands of white people who in turn weaponized them against us. A good way to understand this phenomenon is the taxonomy of fish.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever tried to get your mind around why people might give their life to a cause even if the the person leading it is found to to fraudulent? Or even if the cause itself requires one to accept clearly false things as fact? I actually understand. I gave my entire life to hip hop. why? because its bigger than hip hop  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get it? Crimea river, Like Cry me a river?? eh? Never mind. anyway today we check back in with everyones favorite central European Goon Vladimir Putinhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/1/11/qa-kazakh-activist-yevgeniy-zhovtis-on-mass-unrest https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/popular-front/id1364539980?i=1000544323384Join us on 2/17 for a live digital experience of Behind the Bastards (plus Q&A) featuring Robert Evans, Propaganda, & Sophie Lichterman. If you can't make it, the show will be available for replay until 2/24!Tickets: https://www.momenthouse.com/behindthebastards Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This being a Midterm election year, we wanted to remind of some things to keep in mind as you cast your votes. The main one being to ask yourself, when It comes down to getting something done, will your allocated official sacrifice your issues on the alter of compromise or will they ride till the wheels fall off? In other words "You seem to love me now, will you love if i was down and out?" - Nate Dogg https://www.publicdemocracyamerica.org/voting-rights-protections-threatened-by-filibuster?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP-OBhDqARIsAD4XHpfYTgNODT6OYYuZdk9B9JyHdLcQboNK3ulLuAvTmh2bT5NHmME2vJIaAgzpEALw_wcB Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you think the midterms will be like? My guess. a blood bath because to the right, everything is a culture war. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Prop teaches what it means to "put on." While a couple different interpretations are possible, Prop has us land on one definition that can aid us in understanding some of the more bizzare moves the Republican party is making Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Prop talks about how the congress is daring former trump employees to come bring that same energy y'all had last year to us in congress now that you facing charges Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have the brilliant Hood politics OG, Props Wife, Dr Alma Zaragoza-Petty give us a couple gems to surviving a Mexican family Christmas and then Prop gives a few tips for surviving a black Christmas.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you don't move but all the sudden live in a whole different hood? It means you have been redistricted! today we talk about how politicians protect power by redrawing the bondaries   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most successful drug cartel of our time is the Sackler family. today we talk about how they ran the streets better than any cartel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today it finally happens. Prop and Sophie talk Basketball! And the age old question comes up, can one Player earn a team ring or do you need at least 2 stars players? Can their be any breakdown between the point and post? In other words, will the Democratic Party ever score any wins while its in its current state? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Kyle Rittenhouse trial concluding in the most predicable way possible, we at hood politics don’t want to vent, but make a case for 3 things we can do to at least lessen theses outcomes . Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actin’ man’ish. Feelin froggie, too big for your britches. All are ways to communicate that you have overestimated you ability to accomplish a task you’ve taken on. Often times that comes out of never really taken any Ls. But maybe, just maybe: “you gon learn today!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, the crowd just needs a body, needs blood. Sometimes to get out to recess, when the teacher says no one can leave until they find out who threw the eraser, they need a name. It doesn’t even matter if that person is guilty or not, we just need a body. Sometimes i wonder if a guilty verdict is just the justice system giving the people a body.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trust a hustler to hustle, trust a thief to be a thief, trust a gossip to be a gossip. Today Prop tries to lay out a way to navigate modern News outlets   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Pod OG, Robert Evens discusses how the the principle remains true, If there is no consequences, the actions will keep happening  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In addition to being the name of a YG slapper, big bank take Lil bank is a playground game that unambiguously prepares kids for the type of heartlessness you need to succeed in the global financial world. You play with your friends and eventually take their money. Let's talk about Americas gun licc.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No one likes having their hard earned money stolen from them, but what if you could it? is that not fair? or you just mad you couldn't do it? lets talk about the Pandora papers  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen, Murs and Prop sit down and talk about when someone says IDGAF..they most likely absolutely do! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to make a great lobbyist??. Today, we have my OG Podfather Miles Gray come into Juvie for career day and tell us which kid would make a great lobbyist   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about the opposite of STFUYAGDS when foos are held accountable for their actions. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, when the offense is so wildly out of pocket, the response must be even more out of pocket than the offense. Meaning, I’m coming for you and everyone I know or suspect might be connected to you! Lets talk about the AUMF Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When OJ Simpson was in the midst on his first trial, he made statement that sounded like he believed the rules of racism in America don't apply to him. That his success somehow overshadowed the fact that he was still a black man in America. "i'm not black, OJ" As history has shown, he was grossly mistaken . Today we cover the testimony of the officers that we're present at the jan 6th insurrection. It seems as tho they thought their badge made them different.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

R Kelly is starting his criminal trial for a trafficking ring, Kanye is on his third listening party on an unfinished album when 2 years ago he had a maga hat screaming slavery was a choice, and the Olympics is done after generating billions of dollas even though we know how damaging it is to a city. We know all this is true. BUT dang it slaps!https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths/olympics-five-myths/2021/07/09/f4b739ba-df92-11eb-ae31-6b7c5c34f0d6_story.html https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0308518X20958724  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The space race of 2020s has some similarities to the 1960s, but the big difference is the privatization and WHY we are there. either way...Gill Scoot spoke no truer wordshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-take/id1438817292?i=1000529324175 https://genius.com/Gil-scott-heron-whitey-on-the-moon-annotated  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated to the worst possible scenario and was 100% predictable. America's stance in the situation now? "Hope you gotcho self a gun" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A gangster knows what they signed up for. You shoot knowing the opp gon shoot back. But that doesn’t stop you fro shooting. Today we talk about what a filibuster is and why you may or may not want to stop it. https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/filibusters-cloture/overview.htm https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/how-does-the-filibuster-work https://www.politico.com/news/2021/03/25/biden-dodges-on-eliminating-the-senate-filibuster-478000    Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trumps cases, Leaving Afghanistan, The assignation of Haitis President...what is even happening?! lets use our antennas to see if we cann predict some things  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Global response to Covid highlighted issues that were always there. The Global south is a phrase that replaced "third world" the formation of what makes such a global wealth gap sounds so familiar. It reminds me of how hoods formed here in the U.S. In episode two we talk about the Northern triangle and the history of destabilizing central America.Sources:https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/09/12/interview-how-policing-one-us-city-hurts-black-and-poor-communities#  https://inequality.org/facts/global-inequality/  https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/flex2.pdf  https://globalsouthstudies.as.virginia.edu/what-is-global-south  https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/latest-data-on-covid-19-vaccinations-race-ethnicity   https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2021/02/experts-seek-allay-covid-vaccine-hesitancy-black-americans  https://inequality.org/facts/racial-inequality/ https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210424-billion-covid-19-vaccine-doses-administered-globally-afp-tally  https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/central-americas-turbulent-northern-triangle?gclid=CjwKCAjw_o-HBhAsEiwANqYhp3pFqPBj-5d6PlnG7f4M9m1KehD9cxNDgeFz4PrMdUgh-1dHqdL9RxoCp1MQAvD_BwE https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/documentary-history-greece-1943-1951-truman-doctrine-and-marshall-plan?gclid=Cj0KCQjwxJqHBhC4ARIsAChq4avD--h3LYWt0DRN1ls8UuDmXtBuvHEbR-4t3bbN-UCD9K2ZB5nmqFMaAtpuEALw_wcB  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Global response to Covid highlighted issues that were always there. The Global south is a phrase that replaced "third world" the formation of what makes such a global wealth gap sounds so familiar. It reminds me of how hoods formed here in the U.S. Episode one we talk about how hood is created and maintainedSources:https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/09/12/interview-how-policing-one-us-city-hurts-black-and-poor-communities# https://inequality.org/facts/global-inequality/https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/flex2.pdfhttps://globalsouthstudies.as.virginia.edu/what-is-global-southhttps://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/latest-data-on-covid-19-vaccinations-race-ethnicity/https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2021/02/experts-seek-allay-covid-vaccine-hesitancy-black-americanshttps://inequality.org/facts/racial-inequality/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The worst kept secret in capitalism is that the company needs the worker just as much as as the worker needs the company. This show is about this symbiotic relationship. We talk about Amazon, Labor unions and unemployment benefits.Sources:https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/28/millions-of-people-in-24-states-set-to-lose-unemployment-benefits.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/shaharziv/2021/06/14/heres-what-happened-in-states-that-said-300-unemployment-benefits-would-end-early/?sh=8013b66570f2   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign policy feels just like that, foreign, distant. But getting it wrong can cost actual lives. The best way to understand it is answering this question from high school: "where will I sit at lunch?"  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, rather than talking from the hood, I’m talking to the hood. We are making a case for why BIPOCs should care about climate change. Answer: bc it effects us the most .Sources https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/06/11/climate/california-western-drought-map.html Water Rights FAQs | California State Water Resources Control Board https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_seeding https://www.businessinsider.com/american-cities-disappear-sea-level-rise-2100-2019-3 https://efc.web.unc.edu/2016/10/19/public-vs-private-a-national-overview-of-water-systems/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's looks like all the pieces are in place to for the conservative wing to make they move. Mitch got all the pieces in place and now the Supreme Court is ready to take on all cultural flash points. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every ten years or so, Israel and Palestine make it back into the American News cycle. and what becomes abundantly clear is, most people actually knows what they are talking about. Its just like every take on inner city life...y'all weren't there! if you wasn't outside, you should probably, listen more than talk.Scored by @headlights_Music theme music by @djsean Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seemed so random to me that an entire nation would act like something we all saw happen, didn't happen. Turns out its the same reason you don't roast some Aunties, its the fear of the clap back. scored by @headlights_music theme music by @djsean PSources:https://journals.openedition.org/eac/361?lang=enhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-16352745 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cities often take on their own personality. Long Beach is such a unique city in the LA area in that, although its definitely full of gang activity, the gangsters are really nice guys! It's gotta be the ocean breeze. But don't let the nicenes fool you. Its still Gang gang!Joe Biden is just like this scored by @headlights_music Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we discuss the three hard and fast rules for when you know you are going to get jumped. The most important is you cant just nothing, because if you do nothing, its going to keep happening to you. In politics, if there are no consequences for those in power, the abuse will keep happening. scored by @headlights_musicSources: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/02/us/us-capitol-police-attackhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/12/police-pepper-spray-soldier-officer-fired-after-virginia-traffic-stop/7185807002/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/12/police-pepper-spray-soldier-officer-fired-after-virginia-traffic-stop/7185807002/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are still trying to help everyone get comfortable with how we plan to navigate the political landscape. We give you a few vocabulary terms that we will be returning to in almost all our episodes. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Prop takes a second to welcome all you new wonderful people. Prop gives everyone a little background information about him and why we think Prop is the right guy to to help us navigate our political landscape.Music by @headlights_musicTheme : @djseanpFollow @hoodpoliticspod on all social platforms Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The political landscape can be confusing. But it doesn't have to be. If you've survived jr high, lived in an urban city or understand gang life, you can understand geopolitics. Join rapper and author Propaganda and his friends as they use their hood-knowledge to break down the political scene.It’s not really that different. It’s just different vocabulary. Because after all, politics is just gang banging in nice suits.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen there is a very important distinction between an OG and an Ol Head. knowing the difference will help us understand why should care in the list bit what happens with the duchess of Sussex and the royal family in the UK does.  mixed mastered and scored by Headlights Theme music by Dj Sean P Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the coldest sayings comin out the streets is the phrase N***as die Erryday. But if you wanna understand Rush Limbaugh, Mitch McConnell, Ted Cruz and the entire government of texas...you need to understand this phrase  mixed and mastered and scored by Matt Oswoski theme music by Dj Sean P      Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

   Today we talk about how you can gain and lose your hood pass. While gaining a pass can vary the way to lose it is simple... you F*** up the money. mixed scored and mastered by Matt Osowski theme music by dj Sean P Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, turns out with ol president Trump, the licc was all of us. This man dun green lit the congress! His set walked in the capital building like they owned it, and took whatever they wanted with them, and didn't die! Lets talk about what a green light is.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay so I had a really dope episode ready about how Mitch, Rudy and Trump were hittin' their licc. THEN these white people dun stormed the capital! So I had to go head and make this two parter because they are in fact connected! Both episodes coming at ya today! Mixed and mastered by Matt Osowski theme music by Dj Sean P Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to crime bosses, Dons, OGs or big homies, one thing is for sure, that person is going to die one day. But will remain is the set! Here's a way to understand the calculus the GOP is working through while the Current "Don" is in peril Mixed scored and mastered by Matt Osowski theme music by DJ sean P Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special episode of Hood Politics! I got so inspired that it was only right to record a new episode about campaigning, debates and whatever the hell an October surprise is! It all makes sense if you think of of it as Battle rapping. Mixed and score by Matt Osowski theme music by dj Sean P Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So this episode, Prop tries his best to focus while his four year old shelters in place. The question we tackle is, do you know a pissing contest when you see it?! th race for a solution to covid 19 can in some senses be interpreted as national bragging rights. enjoy Scored Mixed and mastered by Matt Osowski!   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SO in the midst of a global pandemic, America still found a way to throw a bomb at Iran. This is how beef works. We are joined by CEO of preemptive love Jeremy Courtney to talk about how we even started beefing with the middle east! please support preemptive love at www.preemptivelove.org mix mastered and scored By Matt Osowski www.matteauxmusic.com theme music by Dj Sean P www.djseanp.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the hood, as in politics, there is a hierarchy of priorities. And at the top of anyones list is Securing the bag. Even in a pandemic! This week Sho Baraka gets put on the hood as we talk about the mob boss moves governments make! follow show @amishobaraka www.Barakaolgy.com this show was scored edtoted mixed and masted by Matt Osowski www.mattauexmusic.com our theme by Dj Sean P www.djseanp.com support us at www.thredcouchpod.com source material: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/15/coronavirus-germany-tries-to-stop-us-luring-away-firm-seeking-vaccine.html  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

thank you to Baby, Founder of Cash money millionaires for teaching us that respeck is actually spelled with a "K" this week we talk about two people who demanded some respeck! Joe Biden and the Taliban. How in the world did Joe pull off his super tuesday win and how is an American president actually negotiating with the taliban. OUr guest is the one and only Derek minor!  sources:https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/taliban-afghanistan https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-taliban-peace-deal-agreement-afghanistan-war mixed and mastered by Matt Osowski  www.matteauxmusic.com  theme by Dj SeanP www.djseanp.com   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk a little spin on things. The rural urban divide seems to be getting wider and wider. But with the lack economic opportunity, interlocking systems of injustice and the rise of opioids, heartland is lookin a lot like the hood. Today Prop talks to Political analyst Nish Weiseth on how politics can be scene from the rural lens and how much we really got in common follow nish at @nishweiseth mix and scoring by Matt Osowski www.matteauxmusic.com theme music by Dj Sean P www.djseanp.com   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

today we wrap up all the impeachment stuff. it can be summarized as Boss moves. then we have a bonus convo from Bambu about how he feels about Drone Strikes. sources: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/107/sjres23/text Special thanks to @bambudepistola find Him and his music at https://beatrockmusic.com/ theme music produced by Dj Sean P http://www.djseanp.com/ episode scored mixed and mastered by Matt Osowski www.matteauxmusic.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ride or Die! To try to understand how our allies might feel in our Iran situation and what would Motivate Lev Parnes would snitch as did can be explained in one phrase. Ride or Die Special thanks to @bambudepistola find Him and his music at https://beatrockmusic.com/ theme music produced by Dj Sean P http://www.djseanp.com/ episode scored mixed and mastered by Matt Osowski www.matteauxmusic.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Trying to get your head around the is Iran situation?! So is all of congress. join Prop and Derek Minor as they try to help us understand what is even happening. Mixed and scored by Matt Osowski theme music by Dj Seap P www.derekminor.com www.DJSEANP.com  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay, you asked and we heard! Hood politics is now its own show with is own feed!Having a hard time understanding all the new and politics? We got you! If you've survived middle school or understand hood life, you can understand politics! join me and a bunch of my friends as we help you navigate today's political landscape because after all, politics is just gangbangin in nice suits.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.