#6 - Bush, the Butcher in Chief

Episode 6 centers around the former U.S. president George W. Bush and the lies he told about Iraq that resulted in the deaths of 1 million Iraqis. It's a brief diatribe that also addresses the corporate media's role in insulating him from real criticism.

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Episode 3: In Tribute to Gift of Gab, a Blazing Arrow

Timothy Jerome Parker, known worldwide as Gift of Gab, died on June 18, 2021. He was 50 years old. In this episode, I pay tribute to one of the most important emcees and poets of the last 50 years.

Episode 7: How "Ha" Sings the Blues

Juvenile blew up in the late 1990s with the release of "Ha," but purists like myself held their nose. Years later, I understand and appreciate the song. In this episode, I delve into the connection between the track, Juvenile's hip-hop and the soul of blues music.

Episode 5: KRS-ONE and the Literary Device of Repetition

KRS-ONE is a household name in the world of hip hop, a larger than life pioneer from hip-hop’s Golden Era dating back to the 1980s, and there are plenty of articles and podcasts centered around his most influential and important songs, both as a solo artist and as the emcee for BDP, some of which include “MCs Act Like They Don’t Know” (1995), “My Philosophy” (1988), “Step Into a World” (1997) and, of course, the breakout track “The Bridge is Over” (1987). This episode instead focuses on his use of the literary device repetition . We'll take a look at his 30+ year career and examine his use of the writing strategy as I encourage educators to study his poetry in the classroom.

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