2025 State of Blackness Address, Pt. 1

2025 State of Blackness Address, Pt. 1

Author: Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts June 4, 2025 Duration: 40:41

It's that time again! The State of Blackness Address, where we cover everything from Rodney Hinton Jr. to Dru Hill to Joey Bada$$ vs everyone.

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Ever feel like the news is a foreign language spoken by people who’ve never set foot on your block? Hood Politics with Prop translates that language into something real. Hosted by the rapper and author known as Propaganda, this podcast operates on a simple, powerful idea: if you’ve navigated the complexities of your own neighborhood, you already have the tools to decipher global power struggles. Alongside a rotating crew of friends and thinkers, Prop applies a street-level lens to the week’s events, drawing unexpected but brutally honest parallels between geopolitics and the everyday realities of city life. You’ll hear conversations that are less about partisan talking points and more about raw cause and effect, breaking down systemic issues in a way that feels immediate and personal. Produced by Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts, it’s a show for anyone tired of the usual political punditry and hungry for analysis that’s grounded in lived experience, not just theory. Tune in for a perspective that’s as insightful as it is unfiltered, where understanding the world starts with understanding the block.
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