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Hip Hop Can Save America

Manny Faces Media
Hip Hop
Education
Legendary Cyphers
Hip Hop Pedagogy
Dallas
Yonkers
Spin the Spectrum
Andrew Wang
Martin Luther King Jr.
Social Emotional Learning
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hip Hop Education
Dance
Journalism
Union Square
New York City
Prageru
Charlotte, United States
Afrofuturism
News Beat

"Hip Hop Can Save America!" explores the innovative, inspiring, and often surprising ways Hip Hop music, culture, and sensibilities are improving society in areas such as education, science/technology, health/wellness and more. Hosted by award-winning journalist Manny Faces, HHCSA is a 2025 Gold recipient of the Signal Award for Best Music Podcast, and has been adapted into the Cornel West-endorse... more

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In this timely episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America!," Dr. Adia Winfrey dives deep into the chaos and injustice surrounding Alabama's recent redistricting battles. The founder of H.Y.P.E. Hip Hop Therapy and Transform Alabama breaks down how politica... more

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Renowned beatboxer, theater artist, and Princeton professor Chesney Snow joins Manny Faces for an inspiring episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America!" diving deep into topics like Hip Hop at Princeton University, the evolution of beatboxing, and the role... more

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Enjoy this exclusive preview of the 2026 Trinity International Hip Hop Festival on "Hip Hop Can Save America!"

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What happens when Hip Hop’s brilliant and powerful women take center stage at an Ivy League university? In this exclusive episode, Manny Faces sits down with Eternia, acclaimed MC and guest artist lecturer, and Dr. Francesca D'Amico-Cuthbert, leading... more

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Seth Markle
Associate Professor of history and international studies at Trinity College; faculty advisor to the Trinity Chapter of the Temple of Hip Hop
Trinity College
Episode: Previewing the 20th Trinity International Hip Hop Festival + Why Hip Hop Conferences Are Impactful
Andreia Soares
Junior at Trinity; outreach chair for Temple E-Board
Temple E-Board, Trinity College
Episode: Previewing the 20th Trinity International Hip Hop Festival + Why Hip Hop Conferences Are Impactful
Taris Clemons
Also known as Bboy Poptart; event coordinator for the breaking portion; former competitor
Trinity Hip Hop Festival / Temple of Hip Hop
Episode: Previewing the 20th Trinity International Hip Hop Festival + Why Hip Hop Conferences Are Impactful
Francesca D'Amico-Cuthbert
Historian and multidisciplinary artist
University of Toronto; Hip Hop Education Center
Episode: Miss-Education: The Groundbreaking Women of Hip-Hop Course at Princeton
Silent Knight
Veteran hip hop recording artist, Innocence Project Ambassador, and guest on the show
Hip Hop Can Save America
Episode: RIP Mr. Complex | Hip Hop Vs. ADHD | John Lewis Musical | Mero on Hot 97 | A$AP Rocky Goes to School
Chesney Snow
Educator and hip hop artist involved in the Princeton course
Princeton University project mentioned in segment
Episode: HHNews: Women in Hip Hop at Princeton, Activist Rapper vs ICE, DJing for ADHD, Hip Hop's GRAMMY Kids
TK Dutes
Hip hop educator/host mentioned in segment
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Episode: HHNews: Women in Hip Hop at Princeton, Activist Rapper vs ICE, DJing for ADHD, Hip Hop's GRAMMY Kids
Megan Spector
News reporter providing context on Mega Ran and related stories
Fox 10 News
Episode: HHNews: Women in Hip Hop at Princeton, Activist Rapper vs ICE, DJing for ADHD, Hip Hop's GRAMMY Kids
Raheem Jarbo
Megaran, Grammy-nominated children's hip hop artist
Independent artist
Episode: HHNews: Women in Hip Hop at Princeton, Activist Rapper vs ICE, DJing for ADHD, Hip Hop's GRAMMY Kids

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Manny Faces
Host of the show, guiding conversations and introducing segments; known for anchoring discussions on hip hop education, culture, and social impact.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • An intelligent podcast on hip hop

    Few hip hop podcasts have intellectual conversations about the culture. This is one of the few!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Msafiri
    United States3 years ago
  • This show is fantastic--combines great hip hop talk with a genuine emphasis and praxis on making the world a better place. Cannot recommend this highly enough.

    Podchaser
    5
    Ed Cunard
    4 years ago
  • Powerful

    Manny is a great host. This is an amazing show. You should listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aliciakenworthy
    United States5 years ago
  • Stellar journalism

    A truly outstanding and thoughtful series. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    philthydrummond
    United States6 years ago
  • Best Hip Hop social commentary podcast PERIOD

    Podcast Addict
    5
    HundredEyes719
    6 years ago

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Consistently blends scholarly context with on-the-ground storytelling for a unique take on culture and learning.
Thoughtful, culture-forward analysis that connects hip hop to education and community work.

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#209
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The Making of "The Graphic History of Hip Hop" with Dr. Walter Greason & Tim Fielder
Q: How do you balance artistic license with historical accuracy in a graphic format?
We treat the work as a teaching tool that requires professional historical training to determine what to include, emphasizing context, sequence, and the consequences of decisions, while leveraging Tim's visual storytelling to convey meaning alongside Walter's writing.
The Making of "The Graphic History of Hip Hop" with Dr. Walter Greason & Tim Fielder
Q: What was the core idea behind the graphic history of hip hop and how did you decide what to include?
The core idea was to teach a social studies narrative that starts with precursors before hip hop and builds toward its global impact, balancing historical antecedents with the unpredictable, real-world outcomes that shaped the culture while ensuring the content could be used in classrooms.
Citizen Reporting in Minneapolis and Hip Hop's Spirit in Journalism: With Keisha "TK" Dutes
Q: What makes the podcast format unique in terms of production and perspective?
TK describes how each episode is produced by a different producer, allowing diverse viewpoints and lived experiences to shape the narrative, making the show a living, evolving project.
Citizen Reporting in Minneapolis and Hip Hop's Spirit in Journalism: With Keisha "TK" Dutes
Q: Why Minneapolis for this on-the-ground check-in?
The guests explain that reconnecting with Minnesotans reveals realities often missing from distant media frames and demonstrates how local communities are actively shaping their stories.

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This program centers hip hop as a vehicle for education, culture, and social impact, with conversations that span academic contexts, community outreach, and artistic practice. Episodes frequently explore how hip hop informs curriculum, youth mentorship, festival programming, and activist storytelling, often pairing scholars, educators, and artists to unpack history, pedagogy, and real-world impact. A standout pattern is connecting scholarly analysis with on-the-ground experience—whether debating course design at universities, detailing festival infrastructures, or discussing hip hop's role in social justice and public engagement. Listeners may appreciate thoughtful, issue-driven discourse that treats culture as a catalyst for learning, comm... more

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1. Seth Markle
2. Andreia Soares
3. Taris Clemons
4. Francesca D'Amico-Cuthbert
5. Silent Knight
6. Chesney Snow
7. TK Dutes
8. Megan Spector

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