Hood Politics with Prop
Hood Politics with Prop is a political podcast hosted by rapper and author Propaganda. Along with his friends, he breaks down complex political topics and current events by drawing parallels to street life, urban experiences, and gang culture. The show aims to make geopolitics and the political landscape understandable for everyday people who might find traditional political commentary overwhelming. It uses relatable analogies and candid conversation to explain how the political system works.
Episodes
Tap In: Eric Schmitt, you thought you ate with that one, didn't you?
In a hearing that didn't even need to happen, Senator Eric Schmitt tried to cook former Special Counsel Jack Smith for wrongdoing and perjury in a Senate hearing —only for him to realize he mixed up his receipts. Mixing up two sports teams. Let this be a lesson to us all: check your receipts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Imma let y'all cook. Prop goes to the Cali town hall.
KBLA 1580 hosted a town hall with a bunch of the candidates running for office. Prop took copious notes and can't wait to share them with y'all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: F*** guy code, snitching rules don't apply here
God forgive me for my brash delivery, but in light of the Cornell University 7 situation, it's time to remind the young homies that it's on us as men to be better and hold each other accountable for the stuff we do to women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump vs. Everybody: How's he doing in the courts?
There are currently 333 active cases against the Trump Administration. Trump has shown that his style of work is blast first, let y'all tell him he can't, but by then it's too late. Today we look back at how his court cases are going. Sources: https://www.scotusblog.com/2026/01/looking-back-at-2025-the-supreme-court-and-the-trump-administration/https://www.lawfaremedia.org/projects-series/tr
Tap In: The Southern Trees Still Grow Strange Fruit
In light of the grand jury finding no cause to bring an indictment in the death of Nolan Wells, at Hood Politics, we invite you to come sit in on the long history of unsolved murder cases of black people. https://www.justice.gov/crt/civil-rights-division-emmett-till-act-cold-case-closing-memorandaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Happiness of Pursuit with 60 East
Prop connects with this generation's leader in independent hip hop, 60 East. Over the past 11 years, 60 has put together a music festival in California's Inland Empire that carries the torch of revolutionizing through music. Go to thopfest.net for ticketsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: Da White Boy Been Down! Macklemore Stood on Business
After making his stance on justice and the liberation of Palestine clear, Macklemore was asked to leave Ed Sheeran's tour. Let’s not forget that Mac has BEEEEEN down with the movement since day one, and now sits in the history of artists who stood on business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Killer Mike and The Revolution Dilemma
No matter how you slice it, the world we are in is unjust. So the question is how do we get out of it? is it black wealth or is it undoing the whole system. weve been asking this since the age of discovery. this newest avatar is killer mike. Now, lets talk anarchy! https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/various-authors-the-anarchist-international-and-warhttps://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/pet
Tap In: GOODWAVES! What Murs can teach us about the revolution
Groundwaves is a music mentoring program created by Murs, a hip-hop legend. Upon returning from performing at their 1st festival, Prop reflects on the importance of building community. Learn more about Groundwaves here: https://www.groundwaveshiphop.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Black love, brown Pride: What the Barrio Athletics Club / Leimert Park Fiaco teaches us about political power
When the Barrio Athletics Club planned a Labor Day run, they intended to start in Leimert Park. For Black Los Angeles, Leimert Park is sacred ground. So this was a violation. The way this was handled shows us a few tips on how we can gain political power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: More like YOLANDA HARP amiright?
Natalie Harp, aka the human printer, is this wildly obsessed woman who is literally the closest person to Trump. Like running behind a golf cart level. Unrelated, y'all seen the Selena movie?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BLACK MAN WELLNESS with Derell Wade Jr
Derell Wade Jr has put together a program to care for the mental health of black people. We sit down and talk bout being in nature is also something black people can enjoy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: Aye, Enes Kanter Freedom, Boi if yont SYBADSASTFUHAN
Some chumps who retired from the NBA and averaged something like 11 points a game are declaring in the WNBA draft. Enes Kanter has decided it was his job to keep trans women out of the WNBA...and we at Cool Zone Media decided it's time to roast the heck out of this lame dude.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DOGE around and find out — three issues we wouldn’t have if DOGE never was
Doge was supposed to be this revolutionary thing that would save us billions by cutting programs we didn't need. Instead, it created many more problems that were previously easily solved by the very programs DOGE cut. https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-confirms-presence-new-world-screwworm-united-states https://www.factcheck.org/2026/07/democrats-and-republicans-screwworm-bl
Tap In: What the licc read. The polls are CAP!
So the polls are saying Karen Bass is up by double digits...but the polls are made up — literally. Why would anyone just make up polls? This is obviously a hustle. I'll explain the licc to ya. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-08-17/poll-showing-bass-leading-raman-by-double-digits-was-bogus-company-saysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why LA Could Neeevvverrr* Have a Mayor Move Like Zohran Mamdani
As Los Angeles folk, we look longingly out west at the new mayor of New York, and we are also on the verge of electing our own progressive, Neythia Raman. But we must acknowledge that, the way our city is set up in its charter, we ain't gonna see the type of motion that Zohran has.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: We still doin' Poo Shiesty Diplomacy
A new video dropped with Gucci and Pooh Shiesty getting out of his contract via gunpoint. Reminds me of a certain head of state and a war we in now...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BEBE YELLIN' OUT GANG GANG: US - Israel Military Collab Post
Someone thought it was a good idea to make a collab post with Israel's army. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/congress-quietly-moves-to-integrate-us-and-israeli-militaries/ar-AA24k4XA https://www.military.com/us-israel-defense-integration-horizon-house-keeps-section-219-ndaa https://factually.co/fact-checks/business/nda-section-219-explained-54b885 https://www.newsw
Tap In: The Gospel According to Ms. Rachel
Ms. Rachel, a YouTuber who, if you know a toddler, is THE BIGGEST STAR, has been about this justice life and going harder than all of us. and according to her, it's her biblical mandate. https://www.ncronline.org/culture/unshakable-faith-ms-rachel --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@pr
Aye Cuh, You Finna Let Them Disrespect You Like That?! - What Really Happened in Morrocco
So you might have seen floods of people crossing over from Morroco to Spain and the right wing media saying this was an example of what will happen here if we don't lock our boarders down. But maybe, what if, it was 100% set up by American right wing lobbyists? I'll prove it. https://time.com/article/2026/07/31/ceuta-spain-morocco-africa-explainer/ https://www.aei.org/commentary/morocco-shou
Tap In: Doing Literally Anything While Black: Nolan Wells
Nolan Wells, a young black teen hanging out with his all white boy squad was left dead on an Island off the coast of Mississippi and we have zero answers as to how he died and why his friends left him. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info
Why You Gotta Bring Up Old Stuff?
Trump has said... a lot in the past few weeks. Today we're finally gonna address some of it. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: Doing Literally Anything While Black: ESPN Fired Ryan Clark On Air
ESPN fired Ryan Clark during a commercial break and he didn't even finish the show. The thing is, when you're in professional spaces, there's always a possibility that maybe this is racism. I know the feeling well. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for
The SCOTUS Crash Out/Nerd Out, Pt. 2
The Supreme Court finally voted on Trump's whole movement and today we finish up the discussion on all things they covered. Also, help ya boy go to Edinburgh: https://seedandspark.com/fund/makinglove --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i
Tap In: FIFA - Still Cheering for Everyone Black
I stand corrected on a few things I spoke on about regarding FIFA's practices and celebrate the leadership of Mexico fans. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The SCOTUS Crash Out/Nerd Out, Pt. 1: Review on Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court finally voted on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. Today let's go back and talk about where this idea came from and where we are now. Also, help ya boy go to Edinburgh: https://seedandspark.com/fund/makinglove --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSe
Tap In: I Just Demand America Keeps Her Promises
To follow up on this week's main episode, we read the last three paragraphs of Fredrick Douglass' 1852 4th of July speech. You can read the full speech here: https://loveman.sdsu.edu/docs/1852FrederickDouglass.pdf --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener
"What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence?" - Frederick Douglass' 4th of July Speech
As the USA celebrates 250 years this week, I figured I'd read an excerpt of Frederick Douglass' 1852 4th of July speech. You can read the full speech here: https://loveman.sdsu.edu/docs/1852FrederickDouglass.pdf --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener f
Tap In: They Slow Walking Democracy
Prop's friend Derell just happened to be in the studio. They discussed the sentencing of the 8 Prairieland ICE detention center protesters in Texas and what that means to your rights. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FIFA: It's Impossible to Shut Up and Dribble
Today we take a break on the Earth destroying itself and instead talk about some lowkey dope, but highkey racist things happening around the 2026 World Cup. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: Yay America - Red Jacket's Speech
As America starts its 250th celebration, we would like to keep in your face, the actual origins of our country. This is a speech from The Seneca Tribe rep, Red Jacket (which ain't his name) responding to the land request from the U.S. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystu
Your Big Homie Ain't Got No Hands
When your big bro comes to the rescue to solve a problem you didn't actually have, and gets absolutely dog walked... yea, that's basically what our new Iran deal looks like. https://www.npr.org/2026/06/21/g-s1-129222/us-iran-deal-lebanon-israel-strait-hormuz-jd-vance https://x.com/MofaQatar_EN/status/2068863423987778035 --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophip
Tap In: Black Love, Brown Pride In FIFA: Why Africans Are Cheering for Mexico
The World Cup, like all international sporting events, is a microcosm of geopolitics. We saw African nations rallying around Mexico when they played against an African nation, South Africa. Today we talk about why. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for
CZM Rewind: To Live And Die In LA: Going Outside with Pastor Cue to the ICE Protests
The city of Los Angeles is under siege from ICE, so today we interrupt our plan to make make fun of Trump and Elon's break up to talk wit Pastor Cue about the DEF Justice (Diversity, Equity and Freedom) and all the organizing he's doing. Original Air Date: 6.11.25 --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tik
Tap In: It's Really Not That Hard: The Cali Vote Counting System
After covid, California changed it's voting policy to vote by mail as the default option and the state is only 1 of 4 that featrues a nonpartisan or "jungle" primary. Well, here we go again... After last week's primary elections, we got another claim of voter fraud from the right. But if you just take two minutes to think it through, you'd see how silly these accusations are. --- Follow Hood Polit
This Is Exactly What I Meant by 'Stay Woke' and None of Y'all Did
At some point, we allowed the word woke to be Columbus, gentrified and used as a weapon against us. Which meant that what I actually called us to do, was never done. Here are a few things that have occurred as a result. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listene
Tap In: Long Story Short, Short Story Long... A Couple More Things Said Blackly
Here are a few more things I didn't have time to add to the State of Blackness Address like Drake's three albums. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The State of Blackness Address 2026, Pt. 1
It's that time again! The 2026 bi-annual State of Blackness Address is here. From Druski's skits to the Voting Rights Act, we cover some of the things that got black folks cookin' so far this year. --- Follow Hood Politics: Instagram YouTube Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat
Tap In: 12 Got a Voter Guide. Do What You Want with That Info
An interesting political mailer hit my mailbox that was called the Cops Voter Guide. Now while my initial instinct was to immediately throw it away, my second thought was, this might actually contain some useful information. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophi
Cityscapes: Istanbul and Muslim Country Living - Brother Ali Pt. 2
Since everyone in the US is convinced that Muslim countries are unlivable, we let Brother Ali cook and tell us what it 's really like living in Istanbul. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: When a Chud Finally Found the Right One Who Had Time Today
As we enter into the State of the Blackness season, it's always important to honor the Black people that "had time today" to put a racist in his place. Well, Chud the Builder found the right one and is now facing serious jail time. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/
If Intersectionality Were a Person: Brother Ali
This interview was a long time in the making! Today we talk to rapper, activist, Imam and all around dope dude Brother Ali. We talk about literally everything from the construction of whiteness, to the feeling of having your humanity questioned. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://w
Tap In: Some of Y'all Ain't Sing in the Youth Choir and It Shows
Trump got these folks reenacting the book of Daniel from the Old Testament when he had these pastors dedicate his golden calf... I MEAN giant golden statue, of his image and likeness on his golf course in Florida. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omn
The Art of Petty with Amanda Nelson
One of the smartest, funniest voices on the internet is our friend Amanda Nelson aka Amanda's Mild Takes. The puns, the political and history lessons and parallels, plus a complete roasting of the dudes in comment section. It's perfect. Today we hear from writer of the Pettysburg Address herself. Follow Amanda --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https:
Tap In: Never Lose Sight of Who You Talking To, No Matter How Slick They Talk
After listening to the hour and a half conversation with Tucker Carlson on the New York Times podcast, I think I finally have an analogy for how one should listen to Tucker Carlson. It's the same way you sit in the presence of gangsters. You can never forget what the person in front you in capable of. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/p
All Roads Lead Back to Anti-Black
The Black Codes were a set of restrictive laws passed in the South immediately after the Civil War aimed at limiting the freedoms of black Americans during the early year of Reconstruction, which later paved the path for the Jim Crow laws. This past Wednesday, the SCOTUS took all power out of the Voting Rights Act by their decision on Louisiana's redistricting. Five Black towns hidden under lakes:
Tap In: Y'all, They Out Here Tryin to Kill the President... Again. It's Not Funny, Prop
Now we know Cole Thomas Allen, from Torrance, CA attempted to kill president Trump at the White House Correspondent's Dinner and their are three things about this that I find kinda funny. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for p
Aye America, You Good Fam?
It's that time for another catch up session. These are stories we just didn't have time to cover. Sources: https://abcnews.com/US/doj-arrests-soldier-made-400000-betting-maduros-removal/story?id=132325426 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/16/rfk-jr-road-kill-raccoon-new-bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: 3 Videos, Same Energy
What three videos are different but give the same energy? I'm saying the toilet paper warehouse fire, Justin Bieber's Coachella set and DoorDash Grandma at the White House. Sources:https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/music/justin-bieber-2026-coachella-performance-explained-why-star-played-old-youtube-videos-instead-of-singing-live/ar-AA20MojV https://www.investor.kimberly-clark.com/news-
Your Tio Made My Car Worse: A Look at the Old Iran Nuclear Deal
Sometimes you drop your car off to the homie to fix the small squeak on your brakes. Now all of a sudden, the brakes are worse and the air conditioner don't work. That's whats goin on with the Iran deal. The Obama deal had issues, but this is worse. https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/node/328996 --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/proph
Tap In: How LaRussel Can Help People Running for Office
Sometimes the people that love you might have some notes on your performance. Those notes might be uncomfortable, but they coming from love. Bay Area rapper LaRussel made a song that references Hitler, Epstein and Trump, which sparked so much backlash, he deactivated his socials. Let's talk about what politicians can learn from this moment. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodp
A Complete Unknown Because She in the Trenches: Rae Huang
Prop, during an anti-ICE protest, had a great conversation about affordable housing with a lovely woman and it turns out SHE'S RUNNING FOR MAYOR OF LA! Today we talk to Rae Huang about her campaign. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/lis
Tap In: Be Ungovernable: Lessons on Civil Disobedience
Prop shares a couple of reflections on the No Kings rally, the straight of Hormuz and the passing of a DHS funding bill that will pay TSA employees. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pooh Shiesty Foreign Policy: Andrew Teaches Us About Noriega
Friend of the pod and CZM extended universe member Andrew teaches us about NORE... but not that one, the first one. We talk about Manuel Noriega and the history of the US in Panama. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
Tap In: F*** Yo Dead Relly: US Refuses to Acknowledge the Atrocity of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
Recently, Ghana put forth a UN resolution to publicly condemn the enslavement of millions of Africans in the transatlantic slave trade. It passed 123-3. The US, Argentina and Israel voted against it and almost all of Europe abstained from voting. This is yet another reminder that America still refuses to self reflect. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop
Jury Says Google and Meta Gotta Stand Ten Toes Down
We get a break from war to talk about two court rulings that are holding social media companies accountable for the breaking of our brains. Let's talk about why this matters. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform
Tap In: Aye Twin, Lemme Holla at Ya Right Quick... Show Us the Play Mr. Majors
After an unfortunate fall off for something he ain't even do... Jonathan Majors is making a movie with Daily Wire, and I think we need answers. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Naw Fam, Keep That Same Energy: Turns Out Iran Got Hands
The Trump administration spent the last year calling all of Europe and NATO lil scary, no hands-having suckers. And now he says he needs help in the Straight of Hormuz, for which NATO says, "Naw fam! Keep that same energy!" --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophip
Tap In: No Role Modelz
With the news of Cesar Chavez's abuse allegation dropping, Prop gets real vulnerable and talks about how this hurts his inner child. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I'm Cheering for Everyone Black with Ryan Wilson
Today we talk about ATL's own, Ryan Wilson, founder of The Gathering Spot, a private members club rooted in community & culture. We talk about business, politics, justice and all around black joy. https://thegatheringspot.club/ --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/
Tap In: All Kinds of Carryin' On: A Round Up of a Bunch of Out of Pocket-ness
Today we cover four topics: I review my interview with Kat Abu, Jake Paul getting a preemptive campaign endorsement, Jasmine Crockett losing the Texas Senate primary, and America blowing up a school in Iran. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudi
The Chi-Town Outsider Runnin' for Congress
For the first time on Hood Politics, we interview someone running for office. Kat Abughazaleh is running for Congress in the 9th District of Illinois, which includes the Chicagoland area. Prop texted his Chicago homies and asked them what he should ask her. Peep it. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/
Tap In: Donnie's Angels... Pour One Out for Kristi Noem
You might have noticed, as Kristi Noem gets removed from her position, that Trump is just letting all these women go out in front and take all the bullets for him. It may come off like he’s hiring a bunch of women and putting them in powerful positions, but he’s actually putting them in impossible positions and making them take the fall for him. These women are participating in their o
Last Time That I Checc'd and Balanced: The SCOTUS, Tariffs & OH BTW, We Went to War with Iran
Well obviously there's been a change of plans, because apparently we're at war with Iran. We briefly touch on this reality and how we got here. Then we move on to the domestic issue of tariffs. Finally, while they still not invited to the bbq, the SCOTUS did hand Trump the biggest L of his term. Imma break it down. Sources: https://www.hoganlovells.com/en/publications/us-supreme-court-invali
Tap In: What Trump Talkin' 'Bout? He Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Nothin'
Peekaboo! Prop's got a couple thoughts on the State of the Union address. While most of it was exactly what we all expected, Trump did slide in a small, easy to miss diss to everyone in the room. Let's talk about it. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee
Actually, These Are Very Precedented Times: James Stout & Social Revolutions Everywhere, Pt. 2
Our homie James Stout has been around the world documenting revolutions against oppressive states and he wrote book called Against the State. Today, we chat about his book and lessons we can learn from grassroots movements across the world. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.ti
Tap In: So Be It - The "I'm Going to Punch You" Kid
A clip went around social media last week of a kid at his high school in Illinois shouting about how he's pro-ICE durning an anti-ICE protest. In comes another kid saying "I'm going to punch you" and then he does just that. I'm not so much interested in the veracity of that story in as much as what it means to stoke violence, then hide behind the law. The pro-ICE kid that's filming says "If you pu
A Pimp Named Epstein
As more details come into focus from the Epstein files, it'e becoming clear that his game was way more hood than meets the eye. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: Post-Freudian Analysis of the Turning Point: USA Halftime Show
Reaction formation is a post-Freudian defense mechanism that comes up when a person feels, whether real or imagined, a sense of rejection and, rather than acknowledging the feeling, tells themselves that they didn't want the thing they requested in the first place. Since the Turning Point halftime show was neither Christian, wholesome or better than the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show, one has
YA TU SABES WEPA! What Bad Bunny Really Means to the Culture feat. Becca Ramos
I had to call in our in-house boriqua Becca Ramos, host of the newly-launched podcast Welcome to El Barrio, to talk through the full effect of what Bad Bunny truly means to the culture and the impact of his generational Super Bowl halftime performance. Follow Welcome to El Barrio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-el-barrio/id1872298741 https://www.instagram.com/welcometoelbarrio/ Y
Tap In: Nicki's 30 Pieces of Silver
So Nicki Minaj, plot twist, might not actually be MAGA-pilled, she just wanted that Trump gold card. It turns out she's wasn't a citizen of the US, but now she is. It only cost her $1.5 million and the safety of her community. I hope she's happy! --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://
Actually, These Are Very Precedented Times: James Stout & Social Revolutions Everywhere, Pt. 1
Our homie James Stout has been around the world documenting revolutions against oppressive states and he wrote book called Against the State. Today, we chat about his book and lessons we can learn from grassroots movements across the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: Canada Finally Calls Cap on Caucasian Countries at Cash Money Conference
Of course, at Davos, President Trump had a lot to say about everything. But during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech, he finally addressed the elephant in the room: we can't trust the USA and we need to stop pretending like we can. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.
Dr. Kaveh Roasts the New Food Pyramid
New food pyramid dropped! And our friend, Dr. Kaveh Hoda ...has some thoughts. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tap In: A Hit Dog Gon Holla: Druski's Megachurch Stunt
Druski did it again! Known for his elaborate stunts and skits, Druski pretended to be a mega church pastor and it got Christian influencers feeling some type of way. Prop shares his two cents. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener
Actually, These Are Very Precedented Times: ICE Recruitment & the History of the LAPD
Black people, POCs or anyone from a marginalized group share a collective sigh whenever we hear some one say of the USA, “This is not who we are!” In our experience, this is exactly who we are. Today we talk about the recruitment tactics of ICE and how it's just like the tactics the LAPD used in the 50s and 60s. Sources: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/former-ice-director-says-wartim
Tap In: JD Vance is the Kanye West of Donald Trump
Back when we were still willing to defend Kanye but had some concerns, Kanye gave us the gem "I JUST TOLD YOU! I'M A GOD" when asked who he thought he was. Well, JD Vance has a way of just saying in the most matter of fact tones some of the darkest workings of this administration. In his interview on Fox News with Jessie Waters, he just blatantly says, we are going to take all of Venezuela's natur
Return of the Monroe Doctrine: The US Is Not Your Friend
The USA can't seem to leave Central and South America alone. The reason for that is the same reason why East LA is the way it's always been. Today we teach y'all about the Monroe Doctrine. https://www.supersummary.com/monroe-doctrine/summary/ https://history.state.gov/milestones/1899-1913/roosevelt-and-monroe-doctrine --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follo
Tap In: What the Licc Read? 2026 Predictions
In the Trump era, predictions are futile. But I do have some thoughts about things to look out for in 2026. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back Like We Never Left! What We Miss? And Why is the President of Venezuela in New York?
It's 2026, and while we tried our best to unplug during the holidays, the degeneration kept going strong. Let's talk about it. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/01/us/minnesota-daycare-fraud-allegations-somali https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/26/us-bombs-target-isil-in-nigeria-whats-really-going-on https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/1/israel-escalates-west-bank-demolitions-amid-illegal
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