Don Lemon Talks Ferguson, Trump, Police Brutality, And Bubba Wallace

Don Lemon Talks Ferguson, Trump, Police Brutality, And Bubba Wallace

Author: UPROXX July 9, 2020 Duration: 33:22
In this special episode of ‘People’s Party with Talib Kweli,’ Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh invite CNN’s Don Lemon to the show. This shortened episode drops with a whole lot of subtext. Lemon and Kweli got into a heated argument in Ferguson, MO in 2014 -- when both men were in town because of the shooting of Mike Brown, with Kweli protesting in the streets and Lemon covering for CNN.Now, six years later, they’ve come back together on ‘People’s Party’, focused on unity and healing in the wake of further police violence. The conversation is illuminating, thoughtful, and full of insight on Trump, Bubba Wallace, black men supporting one another, the protest/ defund conversation, and Lemon’s own storied career.

Each week on People's Party with Talib Kweli, the acclaimed rapper and thoughtful observer hosts a conversation that moves freely between the studio, the street, and the broader world. This UPROXX podcast is built on the premise that music, particularly hip-hop, is never created in a vacuum-it's a direct product of and commentary on the society around it. Kweli brings a lifetime of experience and a genuine curiosity to these dialogues, sitting down with iconic artists, producers, and cultural figures. The discussions are meandering and deep, often starting with a classic record or a career milestone before spiraling into examinations of history, social justice, creative process, and personal philosophy. You'll hear stories from inside the industry, unfiltered opinions on current events, and reflections on how culture shifts and is shifted by the voices in the room. It’s less a formal interview and more like listening in on a crucial, ongoing conversation between peers who have shaped the soundtrack of a generation. The tone is insightful, challenging, and grounded in a real love for the art form. For anyone interested in the forces that shape music and the people who make it, this podcast offers a unique, front-row seat to a party where the guest list is impressive and the talk is always substantive.
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