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Hip Hop Can Save America

Manny Faces Media
Hip Hop
Education
Hip-Hop Pedagogy
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Social Emotional Learning
Dallas
Yonkers
Spin the Spectrum
Martin Luther King Jr.
Andrew Wang
Hip Hop Pedagogy
Legendary Cyphers
Hip Hop Can Save America
Journalism
Hip Hop Education
Dance
Princeton University
Mass Appeal
Black AF Conference
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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For much of the world, the biggest conversations about breaking still seems to begin — and end — with Raygun.

But there’s a much bigger story worth paying attention to.

This episode is part essay, part on-the-ground reporting from the 2026 Red Bu... more

Two British outsiders found themselves in the middle of Hip Hop, just as it was exploding into a global force, capturing raw, unfiltered moments with legends like Ice Cube, Ice-T, the Wu-Tang Clan, and Snoop Dogg before they became household names. D... 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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Recent Guests

Devril Weeks
LA-based photographer
Photographer for Hip Hop Rising book
Episode: Capturing Hip-Hop’s Golden Era: Martin Pearson and Devril Weeks on Art, Archives, and Authenticity
Martin Pearson
Acclaimed journalist and documentary filmmaker
Contributor to Hip Hop Rising; filmmaker
Episode: Capturing Hip-Hop’s Golden Era: Martin Pearson and Devril Weeks on Art, Archives, and Authenticity
Dr. Adia Winfrey
Creator/author/founder of HYPE and Transform Alabama
Transform Alabama; Healing Young People Through Empowerment and Hip Hop Therapy Curriculum
Episode: Alabama's Voting Rights Crisis + Hip Hop Activism [with Dr. Adia Winfrey]
Chesney Snow
Princeton University professor, hip hop practitioner, beatboxer
Princeton University
Episode: Hip Hop at Princeton, Hip Hop Theater, Beatboxing & Activism with Chesney Snow
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

Host

Manny Faces
Host of the show; guides conversations and introduces segments

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 31 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 States4 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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Shows deeply informed discussions on hip hop as a force for education and social good.
Listeners value the blend of culture, history, and activism in episodes.
Host is a skilled interviewer with thoughtful guests across education and media.
Content is praised for depth, journalism quality, and insightful coverage of culture and policy.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hip Hop at Princeton, Hip Hop Theater, Beatboxing & Activism with Chesney Snow
Q: How did Chesney Snow come to be at Princeton and shape the course there?
Snow describes his move into academia via community-engaged theater and hip hop pedagogy, the development of the Women in Hip Hop course, and his drive to create performance-based, participatory learning experiences that connect students with communities.
Capturing Hip-Hop’s Golden Era: Martin Pearson and Devril Weeks on Art, Archives, and Authenticity
Q: What surprised you most about the interaction with artists during shoots?
The degree of control artists sought over how they presented themselves, and how their vulnerability and individuality often translated into lasting, iconic images that defined not just their careers but the culture.
Capturing Hip-Hop’s Golden Era: Martin Pearson and Devril Weeks on Art, Archives, and Authenticity
Q: Why preserve these archives now, and what does this mean for future generations?
Archives safeguard cultural memory, ensuring that artists' voices and the socio-political context of the time remain accessible when digital platforms come and go, and magazines disappear from the shelves.
Capturing Hip-Hop’s Golden Era: Martin Pearson and Devril Weeks on Art, Archives, and Authenticity
Q: How did you decide which artists to include in the book, given the vast number of profiles from that era?
We selected a mix of household names and influential but lesser-known figures to map the ecosystem and show how one artist's work influenced another, creating a tapestry rather than a strict chronology.
Alabama's Voting Rights Crisis + Hip Hop Activism [with Dr. Adia Winfrey]
Q: What are the next steps for organizers after these court decisions, and how can listeners help?
Organizers plan further education about the political process, voter turnout efforts, encouraging engagement at local levels, and leveraging hip hop to sustain conversation and participation; listeners can follow Transform Alabama, attend Jubilee events, and support community gatherings.

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This program showcases how hip hop culture intersects with education, civic engagement, science, and social impact. Across episodes, it often features educators, journalists, artists, and community organizers who discuss pedagogy, archival work, activism, and mentorship, with a focus on practical applications of hip hop to learning, youth empowerment, and public discourse. Noteworthy strengths include a mission-driven lens that treats culture as a vehicle for social good, Afro-futurist and archival perspectives, and high-quality interviews with practitioners shaping education and media narratives. Potential listeners include educators, researchers, nonprofit professionals, PR pros, and sponsors aligned with culture-led social impact and inc... more

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Recent guests on Hip Hop Can Save America include:

1. Devril Weeks
2. Martin Pearson
3. Dr. Adia Winfrey
4. Chesney Snow
5. Seth Markle
6. Andreia Soares
7. Taris Clemons
8. Francesca D'Amico-Cuthbert

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