Cher and James discuss problematic hip hop, in light of recent releases from 21 Savage and Jay-Z. In Open Call, Cher makes a redaction from a previous Open Call, and James talks up an upgrade to a childhood snack.

Things we mentioned during today's episode:

21 Savage - Close My Eyes

Jay Z - The Life of OJ

R. Kelly - Ignition Remix

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