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October London – I’m the New Face of Death Row
October London is a hot singer-songwriter who Snoop Dogg has installed as the new face of Death Row Records. London’s got an album out called the Rebirth of Marvin and another 75 albums in his hard drive. He’s an amazing talent who somehow made it out of Indiana and is now a superstar. We talk about making music by freestyling, loving his son, and how he doesn’t want to get married ever again. Amazing conversation with a singular musician.
More Than Just The Plant a with Tucky Blunt
Join Xzibit & Tammy the Cannabis Cutie as they chat with Tucky Blunt, owner of Blunts and Moore - the first equity-owned dispensary facility in the world, based in Oakland, CA (founded in 2018).
The Politics of Murder
Call it political, call it back-room deal making, call it having an inside track to understanding years after the murder of Biggie, the high-profile names that had to do a sinister job of managing what would become a huge mistake by one of America’s biggest police departments. Names like famed Chief of Police Bill Bratton, and his hatchet man Mike Berkow, and in these FBI documents you start to see the influence of the Criminal Division of the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.
The Women of The Black Panther Party
As the first ever woman in the Black Panther Party’s decision-making body, Kathleen Cleaver played a large role in shaping and influencing the Party’s views on gender roles. Her drive to live a life of liberty inspired other women to do the same. And it’s in the Party where she meets her controversial husband, Eldridge Cleaver, who would leave her with a difficult choice to make: be a supportive wife or stand up for women’s liberation.
Committed to a Real Democracy
On today's jam-packed episode of democracyish Wajahat and Danielle delve into the Michigan primaries and the 100K ballots cast for "uncommitted" by Muslim Americans angered by the Biden Administration's full-throated support for Israel without showcasing the same empathy and compassion for Palestinians. Then to round out the show we chat with investigative reporter Mosi Secret about his new 8-episode podcast series on Imam Jamil Al-Amin, the FBI and cointelpro.
San Francisco apologizes to Black Residents for Decades of Racist Policies
Throwback Spotlight
Charlamagne tha God – I’m a Lovable Asshole
Charlamagne tha God is a radio legend who’s endlessly controversial. In this throwback interview, we talk about interviewing people, excelling in radio, and how to make your dreams come true.
Addressing Period Poverty
Research shows that period poverty impacts around 500 million menstruators worldwide, and Lynette Medley is working to reduce that number. Lynette is the Founder and CEO of No More Secrets Mind Body Spirit Inc. and in this episode she introduces us to the concept of period poverty and how we can actively work to address it.
What We Are Loving
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Exes and O’s with Shannon Beveridge
Shannon Beveridge’s relationship history has been public fodder since she first started a YouTube channel with her girlfriend ten years ago. Though at times she resists it, in this podcast, she takes control of the dissection while also exploring queer sex and relationships at-large, all from her literal bed.