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The “Hip-Hop Can Save America!” podcast explores the innovative, inspiring, and sometimes surprising ways in which hip-hop music, culture, and sensibilities are being applied in areas such as education, science/technology, and health/wellness, among others, to improve lives, livelihoods, and communities throughout the nation, across all demographics.
Dubbed “The World’s Smartest Hip-Hop Podcast,” the show is produced, edited, and hosted by award-winning journalist Manny Faces, and has been selected as “recommended material” at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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Recent Episodes
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Hip-Hop Music Education with Jarritt Sheel (Berklee College of Music)
Podcast interview with Jarritt Sheel of the Berklee College of Music about hip-hop music education, teaching hip-hop as music.
Hip-Hop + Computer Coding with Richard Achee (Google, Python MC)
Interview with Google's Richard Achee who created 'Python MC' which uses hip-hop music to teach young people the basics of computer coding.
What The Jay-Z / NFL Deal Is Still Missing – AUDITORIAL
For a few days, the Jay-Z / NFL deal was all that anyone in hip-hop or sports was talking about. It was polarizing, and many people felt many types of ways about it. Now, after some time has passed, there remains one glaring mistake.
Hip-Hop Can Save America! Podcast Update + Jay Z’s REAL Mistake? – AUDITORIAL
An update on the future of our groundbreaking Hip-Hop Can Save America! podcast, plus, a quick take on hip-hop, social justice, and the one...
Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings [Hip-Hop Education Pioneer] – Interview on the ‘Hip-Hop Can Save America!’...
The O.G. of culturally relevant pedagogy, the foundation of hip-hop-based education.
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Tierney Oberhammer of Flocabulary [Hip-Hop Education] – Interview on the ‘Hip-Hop Can Save America!’...
Tierney Oberhammer is Director of Production at Flocabulary, working with rappers, singers & producers to make music that aligns with K-12 curriculum.
Ben Ortiz [Hip-Hop Archiving, Hip-Hop Education] – Interview on the ‘Hip-Hop Can Save America!’...
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Now, through the years, particularly when speaking to folks who don’t necessarily understand the full depth...
Dr. Andrea Hunt [Hip-Hop Education, Community Outreach] – Interview on the ‘Hip-Hop Can Save...
Dr. Hunt developed and teaches a Sociology of Hip-Hop Culture course at the University of North Alabama
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Baba Brinkman [Hip-Hop Theater, Science] – Interview on the ‘Hip-Hop Can Save America!’ Podcast
In this episode, Manny Faces speaks with one of the innovators who has been rocking hip-hop theater for well over a decade in a...
Sage Salvo [Hip-Hop Education, Literacy]
On this episode, Manny Faces speaks to artist, educator and entrepreneur Gil Perkins, aka Sage Salvo who, founded a literacy program called Words Liive.
Kevin Kosanovich [Hip-Hop Archiving, Education]
Kevin Kosanovich founded the College of William & Mary Hip Hop Collection dedicated to documenting and preserving Virginia’s hip-hop history
Mikal Amin [Hip-Hop Education, Events]
Mikal Amin (fka The Hired Gun) an interdisciplinary hip-hop artist and educator who has been manifesting music and message since 2000.
Hip Hop Fundamentals [Hip-Hop Dance, Education]
Hip Hop Fundamentals is an educational company run by breakdancers, using "Breaking" to teach academic content, youth empowerment, and social issues.
Dr. Ian Levy [Hip-Hop Education, Hip-Hop Counseling, Therapy]
This episode, Manny Faces talks with Dr. Ian Levy about hip-hop and school counseling.
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Dr. Bettina Love [Hip-Hop Education, Civics]
On this inaugural episode, host Manny Faces is joined by Dr. Bettina Love, an award-winning author and Associate Professor of Educational Theory & Practice at...