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Covert History, Revolutionary Hip-Hop, and the Politics of Empire

Covert History, Revolutionary Hip-Hop, and the Politics of Empire

FromIntercepted


Covert History, Revolutionary Hip-Hop, and the Politics of Empire

FromIntercepted

ratings:
Length:
70 minutes
Released:
Mar 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week we're taking a step back to look at the larger implications of the Trump administration. Rebel historian and professor Alfred McCoy breaks down the history of America's geopolitical maneuvering and how it has shifted under Obama and Trump. He explains why Trump reminds him of disgraced former British Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Eden. We also speak to acclaimed hip-hop artist Felipe Coronel, better known as Immortal Technique, on issues of American imperialism, racism, global covert actions, and capitalism — topics that his lyrics often tackle head-on. He details the connection between Black Lives Matter and opposing the drone killing of black and brown people across the world. Plus, he shares a powerful freestyle verse on the state of life in America today. And Sam Nunberg stars in "Swingers."
Released:
Mar 7, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The people behind The Intercept’s fearless reporting and incisive commentary—Jeremy Scahill, Glenn Greenwald, Betsy Reed and others—discuss the crucial issues of our time: national security, civil liberties, foreign policy, and criminal justice. Plus interviews with artists, thinkers, and newsmakers who challenge our preconceptions about the world we live in.