Ep 30: Chuck D

Published: July 23, 2020, 6:05 a.m.

Rapper, author, producer and a bonafide legend, Chuck D is my guest on this episode. This is an amazing episode with someone who truly changed Hip Hop and culture forever.

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Episode highlights:

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(1:21) - Chuck D\u2019s childhood and upbringing

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(4:35) - How Chuck D came to the attention of Def Jam records

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(12:12) - Why Public Enemy wore clocks around their necks

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(16:11) - Chuck D on dealing with the police

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(21:52) - What Chuck D believes will help society move forward through racism

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(27:16) - Why Chuck D believes USA needs a younger president

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(29:20) - Chuck D\u2019s views on Donald Trump

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(37:10) - What does Chuck D believe are the real issues with the political system?

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(40:08) - The meaning behind the record, \u2018Don\u2019t Believe the Hype\u2019

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(43:00) - What is Chuck D\u2019s opinion of people who say \u2018All Lives Matter\u2019

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