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Powell to the People features comedian/nationally syndicated radio host Tony Powell and his fellow Powells (Keith, Mark, and Derek) having a barbershop style conversation about politics, pop-culture, sports, and the topics of the day. It’s a ”Grown Folk” take on the myriad issues facing us. We’re ”The Vintage People” , Your ”Old School” Uncles, and a Double Espresso shot of Wisdom. keeping it a 100. Whether it is Ninja Turtles, The Beatles, or The Powells, everyone loves a great foursome. We are Rebel Base 1. The place for progressive, left leaning thought in a dystopian America
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Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
In this week's episode , Linda steps in for the guys who are on holiday. The conversation begins with a clip of rap artist Wise Intelligent evoution/devolution of rap from positivity to negativity in the early nineties. He describes an arc that saw the end of #PublicEnemy who sang #fightthepower to #NWA say #FuckthePolice. It's a fascinating take that resonates with what we see on the social political landscape today. We need socially conscience musice today more than ever. Hope you had a safe #MemorialDay
#NWA #KRS1 #ArrestedDevelopment #BrandNubians #NWA #DrDre #IceCube #SnoopDogg #WiseIntelligent #PoorRighteousTeachers #ChuckD #PublicEnemy #FearofaBlackPlanet #FlavaFlav
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Billy Holiday.