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Hip-Politics Podcast Network: family of podcasts exploring the world of politics for the Hip-Hop generation. "The Hip-Politics Podcast" hosted by veteran political strategists Cameron C. Trimble & Michael McQuerry aka "The Mayor of Capitol Hill" giving the Hip-Hop community insight into the world of national politics thru conversations w/leaders in the politics, advocacy and Hip-Hop. "The Connex - Where Hip-Hop & Politics Meet" hosted by comedian Dwain Watts, culture critic Kirs, and…

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The Hip-Hop Obama | Shyne Uncut | 25th Anniversary Special — Prison, Politics & Hip-Hop Evolution

Hip Politics | Vault Episode — Shyne: 25 Years of Legacy, Power & Reinvention In honor of the 25th anniversary of his legendary debut album, Hip Politics host Cameron sits down with hip-hop icon Shyne in this never-before-released vault episode. Shyne takes us from the Brooklyn streets where he came up, through his years of incarceration, his transformation into a government leader in Belize —…

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The original Hip- Hop Congressman - Rep. André Carson on Hip-Hop, Power & the Soul of Democracy

Season 5 of Hip Politics kicks off with one of the most authentic conversations in the game — and we're not just talking politics. Congressman André Carson (IN-07) sits down with us for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation that bridges the streets of Indianapolis to the halls of Congress. This isn't your typical political interview. This is for the culture. For the first time ever, Congressman…

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Hip-Hop Congressman: André Carson Unfiltered on Rap, Reform & Revolution

Season 5 of Hip Politics kicks off with one of the most authentic conversations in the game — and we're not just talking politics. Congressman André Carson (IN-07) sits down with us for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation that bridges the streets of Indianapolis to the halls of Congress. This isn't your typical political interview. This is for the culture. For the first time ever, Congressman…

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Laughing, Cringing, Rewinding: Dave Chappelle’s The Unstoppable Had Us Laughing While Side-Eyeing the Politics

In this live podcast episode of the Hip‑Politics Podcast , host Cameron Calvin delivers a real-time reaction to Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy special, The Unstoppable . Joined by special guest Omi Bell , host of The Omi Show on SiriusXM , we break down the politics, messaging, and cultural subtext behind Chappelle’s jokes and storytelling— as we’re watching it . This episode goes beyond laughs.…

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We’ve Been Lied To: Why ‘Being Nice’ Is Actually Holding You Back

In this episode of the Hip-Politics Podcast, host Cameron Calvin sits down with author Amira Barger , the author behind The Price of Nice , for a timely and unfiltered conversation about one of the most deeply ingrained social norms shaping our culture. Together, they unpack why “niceness” is not the harmless virtue we’ve been taught to celebrate, but a powerful social construct that often…

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Culver City’s 1st Black Mayor on Social Justice and the Power of Local Action

In this episode, we sit down with Yasmine-Imani McMorrin , a prominent voice in California politics and a sitting Culver City Council member. We explore her remarkable career, from community advocate to former Mayor, and dive into the critical issues facing her city and state, including housing, climate change, and civic engagement. This is a raw and honest conversation about the realities of…

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Quavo's hand picked president of the Rocket Foundation on Ending Gun Violence & The Fight For Safer Communities with Gregory Jackson

In this powerful episode of Hip-Politics, we sit down with Gregory Jackson, the former Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Now the President of the Rocket Foundation, Gregory breaks down the real work being done on the ground to combat the gun violence epidemic plaguing our communities. From discussing the tragic 49 shootings in one Atlanta weekend to the launch…

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Mannie Fresh: "Don't Let The Music Raise Your Kids" A Legendary Career, The State of Music, & What's Next (Full Interview)

History was made in Denver, Colorado, as the legendary producer, rapper, and DJ, Mannie Fresh, joined Cameron Calvin for a monumental live recording of the Hip-Politics podcast in front of our largest audience ever. In this raw and honest conversation, the musical icon responsible for the sound of a generation holds nothing back. Mannie Fresh dives deep into his groundbreaking history in Hip Hop,…

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From The 19th to NABJ: Errin Haines on AI, Leadership, & Black Journalists' Power

Welcome, Hip-Politics family! This is the full, unedited, and absolutely essential conversation I had with the incomparable Errin Haines , recorded live here in Atlanta. If you've been following the clips, you know this is a can't-miss episode that dives deep into the future of journalism and the powerful voice leading the charge. Errin, a trailblazer from MSNBC and co-founder of The 19th, shares…

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Kasaun Wilson on Writing Political Comedy for Jon Stewart & How Democrats Win | Hip-Politics Podcast

Get ready for a hilarious and insightful new episode of Hip-Politics ! We're thrilled to feature the incredibly talented comedian and comedy writer Kasaun Wilson . You've seen him everywhere from NBC's Last Comic Standing to Broadway, and now he's bringing his unique perspective on the intersection of comedy and politics to our podcast. In this must-listen conversation, Kasaun pulls back the…

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