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The political landscape can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. If you've survived junior high, lived in an urban city or understand gang life, you can understand geopolitics. Join rapper and author Propaganda and his friends as they use their hood-knowledge to break down the political scene.
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Reaction formation is a post-Freudian defense mechanism that comes up when a person feels, whether real or imagined, a sense of rejection and, rather than acknowledging the feeling, tells themselves that they didn't want the thing they requested in the first place. Since the Turning Point halftime show was neither Christian, wholesome or better than the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show, one has to wonder, besides good old fashioned racism, what is actually going on in their minds and hearts to even feel the need to have their own performance? --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I had to call in our in-house boriqua Becca Ramos, host of the newly-launched podcast Welcome to El Barrio, to talk through the full effect of what Bad Bunny truly means to the culture and the impact of his generational Super Bowl halftime performance. Follow Welcome to El Barrio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-el-barrio/id1872298741 https://www.instagram.com/welcometoelbarrio/ Ya Tu Sabes Wepa theme song by Matt Osowski: https://mattosowski.bandcamp.com/album/ya-tu-sebes-wepa --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
So Nicki Minaj, plot twist, might not actually be MAGA-pilled, she just wanted that Trump gold card. It turns out she's wasn't a citizen of the US, but now she is. It only cost her $1.5 million and the safety of her community. I hope she's happy! --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our homie James Stout has been around the world documenting revolutions against oppressive states and he wrote book called Against the State. Today, we chat about his book and lessons we can learn from grassroots movements across the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Of course, at Davos, President Trump had a lot to say about everything. But during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech, he finally addressed the elephant in the room: we can't trust the USA and we need to stop pretending like we can. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New food pyramid dropped! And our friend, Dr. Kaveh Hoda ...has some thoughts. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Druski did it again! Known for his elaborate stunts and skits, Druski pretended to be a mega church pastor and it got Christian influencers feeling some type of way. Prop shares his two cents. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Black people, POCs or anyone from a marginalized group share a collective sigh whenever we hear some one say of the USA, “This is not who we are!” In our experience, this is exactly who we are. Today we talk about the recruitment tactics of ICE and how it's just like the tactics the LAPD used in the 50s and 60s. Sources: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/former-ice-director-says-wartime-recruitment-tactics-like-influencer-campaigns-and-50-000-bonuses-could-attract-the-wrong-kind-of-agents/ar-AA1TQAdC https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/12/31/ice-wartime-recruitment-push/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back when we were still willing to defend Kanye but had some concerns, Kanye gave us the gem "I JUST TOLD YOU! I'M A GOD" when asked who he thought he was. Well, JD Vance has a way of just saying in the most matter of fact tones some of the darkest workings of this administration. In his interview on Fox News with Jessie Waters, he just blatantly says, we are going to take all of Venezuela's natural resources and we are reclaiming our role as bully of the block. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The USA can't seem to leave Central and South America alone. The reason for that is the same reason why East LA is the way it's always been. Today we teach y'all about the Monroe Doctrine. https://www.supersummary.com/monroe-doctrine/summary/ https://history.state.gov/milestones/1899-1913/roosevelt-and-monroe-doctrine --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the Trump era, predictions are futile. But I do have some thoughts about things to look out for in 2026. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's 2026, and while we tried our best to unplug during the holidays, the degeneration kept going strong. Let's talk about it. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/01/us/minnesota-daycare-fraud-allegations-somali https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/26/us-bombs-target-isil-in-nigeria-whats-really-going-on https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/1/israel-escalates-west-bank-demolitions-amid-illegal-settlement-expansion https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5668719-aca-obamacare-subsidies-expire/ https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-gavin-newsom-bills-signing/ --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A couple of things I might have missed: thoughts on Nicki Minaj and Dave Chappelle. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the official 2025 State of Blackness Address. Today we look back at a year in Blackness. Diddy, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj going MAGA, Stephen A. Smith, D'Angelo's tragic passing. All that and more. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A poetry offering for the holiday season. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's time again for the State of the Blackness Address. This week, we rewind to halfway point of 2025 in preparation for next week's full year round up. Original Air Date: 6.4.25 --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I used to feel a complicated feeling around taking a break when I know people across the world cannot, until I actually tapped in with the very people Im trying to be in solidarity with. I'll let them lead the way... https://www.instagram.com/ethiopian_girl_skaters/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/campsbreakerz/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/gaza_skate_team/?hl=en --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Alma and Prop guide y'all on how to survive a Christmas in a black or brown home. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Did y'all watch the 50 Cent-produced Diddy documentary? There are two important take aways about Black culture I think we can pull from it. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today we continue our talk with Bridget Todd about her beloved hellscape Washington DC, and Prop shares his many family memories about his time in DC. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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what a wonderful song. thanks Prop and Matt 💜
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Whew!!
That kid is a whole vibe! 😎
all that stepdad did was prove to his stepdaughter that his love & care for her was conditional
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Trump is terrible for the United States and the word, but the democrats have themselves to blame, terrible messaging and no backbone.
Whew, the electoral college is a TRIP! It's wild to imagine how much could be different in presidential politics if we went to another system - popular vote, ranked voting, etc.
I dont know cause of how this man talk 😂😂😂 Shady Prop = Best Prop
I'm out of touch, I don't know any of the artists he mentioned.
immediately listened to all of sad oligarch! zero regrets
nothing is more cursed than opening for Iron Maiden, their fans will stab you for having the nerve to go before Maiden.
blowback from proxy wars = second hand smoke. lol! PERFECT analogy. #hoodpolitics
sorry man, but your idea of "the world" in relation to Russia is extremely US-centric and naive. That "world", just to start with, does not include south America, Africa and most of Asia.
that's some hardcore projection going on in that. strength and nuclear threats is the only thing the US understands, hence why north Korea still exists and Syria effectively doesn't. when the US is not in play, Russia does diplomacy just fine, take brics for example. so how goes the old saying, it's not them it's you.
Man... this show has fallen off lately. It feels like Prop isn't doing any prep or research and is just improvising his takes without forethought. I keep coming away from episodes feeling like he never made a point or an argument. I hope that changes.
You can only empathise with people who look like you? You think you have some sort of special understanding of the horrors of Yemen or Sudan? Seriously, with every ounce of honesty I have, go FUCK yourself you arrogant little cunt.
Absolutely brilliant analysis. I wish I could make this specific episode mandatory listening before any American is allowed to express an opinion on current affairs in Russia and/or Ukraine.
Another masterpiece👏👏👏
Prop, you have an amazing mind, an educators' mind. In fact my 16 & 18 year olds, are listening with me. They say they'd of enjoyed going to their classes if they'd had teachers like you.