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The lines of entertainment and politics are often blurred. With the election of President Donald Trump, they were tangled in a way that can never truly be undone. During the RAP Show, host Ryan Shepard explores the intersections of news, politics, rap and R&B. New episodes are available weekdays at 9 a.m. ET

Episodes

  1. 02/01/2021

    February 1, 2021: Jackie Robinson

    Today is the first day of Black History Month! In this episode, we talk about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene harassing Rep. Cori Bush, Cedric Richmond's hope for U.S. schools and something innovative going on in South Carolina. The "Something You Need To Hear" highlights a rising R&B artist out of Los Angeles and the "One Big Thing" focuses on a baseball legend. This episode features "Hurt" by BLXST, "SZA's Interlude" by Beats by Con and "The Climb Back" by Beats By Con.

    February 1, 2021: Jackie Robinson

  2. 01/27/2021

    January 27, 2021: Power Sharing Agreements

    Today's episode takes us to Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and back down south. Capitol Police apologizes for their handling of the Capitol Hill Riots (01:01), Antony Blinken was confirmed as Secretary of State (01:48) and Puerto Rico is hopeful about statehood (02:11). Our "Something You Need To Hear" highlights the work of DaVionne (03:03). Listen to the end for our "One Big Thing" discussion about power-sharing agreements and why a majority in Congress isn't a simple numbers game (05:15). This episode features "Red Flags" by DaVionne, "Riddance" by KayRims and "Nevermind" by prod. kosei.

    January 27, 2021: Power Sharing Agreements

  3. 01/26/2021

    January 26, 2021: Remembering Kobe Bryant

    This episode is dedicated to the nine lives that were lost in a tragic helicopter crash on January 26, 2020 in Orange County, California. Prayers go out to the Altobelli, Bryant, Chester and Zobayan families. Music from this episode includes "Rear View Mirror" by WellFed.

    January 26, 2021: Remembering Kobe Bryant

  4. 01/25/2021

    January 25, 2021: Impeachment Trial Nears

    It is the last full week of January and things are setting up for an exciting February. Today's "Add Some Context" segment provides an update regarding the Trump impeachment trial (00:50), National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. (01:30) and the race to become governor of Arkansas (01:51). This Monday's "Something You Need To Hear" centers around a singer out of Texas named Joseph Solomon (02:24). We end with a discussion about DaniLeigh and colorism (05:00).  This episode features "Redbone" by Joseph Solomon, "Valley" by ASTRAL, "To Pimp A Butterfly" by Kid Joey Beats and "Feel Good" by Wxst Phase.

    January 25, 2021: Impeachment Trial Nears

  5. 01/21/2021

    January 21, 2021: Amorphous Has Arrived

    Inauguration Day was full of firsts, but yesterday was like none other.  Kamala Harris was sworn in as the first Black Vice President (01:09), Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet in American history (01:53) and Cecilia Vega was named ABC's Chief White House Correspondent (02:34). On the music front, be on the lookout for "Sunshine" from Fat Joe and Amorphous tonight (03:31). Most importantly, our "One Big Thing" focuses on holding the Biden-Harris administration accountable (06:18). Intro Music: To Pimp A Butterfly x Kid Joey Beats | Something You Need To Hear: Sunshine x Fat Joe and Amorphous | One Big Thing: Hard Times x Geekinz | Outro Music: Block x SoundDesine |

    January 21, 2021: Amorphous Has Arrived

  6. 01/19/2021

    January 19, 2021: Trump Pardons High-Profile Rappers

    Welcome back to The RAP Show! After a holiday weekend, President Donald Trump is expected to pardon "white-collar criminals and "high-profile rappers" (00:42). While the President is pardoning Grammy winners, the FBI is arresting Capitol Hill rioters working with Russian intelligence (01:41). Things wrap-up with President-Elect Joe Biden halting the Keystone XL Pipeline (03:10). Today's "Something You Need To Hear" comes from Reggie in Houston, Texas (03:45). Intro Music: "Thoughts" by Odeion Beats | One Big Thing Music: "Repent" by Beats By Con | Outro Music: "Ride With Me" by Beats by Con

    January 19, 2021: Trump Pardons High-Profile Rappers

  7. 01/14/2021

    January 14, 2021: Farewell Insecure

    Yesterday was full of historic trades and impeachments. On this morning's episode of The RAP Show, we talk AOC's IG Live session (01:35), the impeachment of President Donald Trump (03:10) and the end of Insecure on HBO (03:33). Today's "Something You Need To Hear" spotlights "Ache" by AG Club. The show ends with a discussion about Inauguration Day. Intro and outro music is "Overcome" by DWNLD. This show also features "Without" by AndreOnBeat.

    January 14, 2021: Farewell Insecure

  8. 01/13/2021

    January 13, 2021: Impeachment Day

    Today's episode of the RAP show is led by new developments regarding the Flint Water Crisis (1:38), plans to impeach the President (02:59), and the first meeting between the President and Vice President following the Capitol Hill riots (03:42). Joy Oladokun headlines our "Something You Need To Hear" segment (04:17) before we arrive at the "One Big Thing" for today (06:50). The intro and outro music episode are "Repent" by Beats By Con. The lead-in music for "Adding Context" is provided by ONE and Joy Oladukon's "Unwelcoming" is the lead-in for the "Something You Need To Hear" segment. "Ride With Me" by Beats By Con is the lead-in for the "One Big Thing."

    January 13, 2021: Impeachment Day

  9. 01/12/2021

    January 12, 2021: Trump Attempts To Award The Medal Of Freedom

    We're about to embark on a wild week in the world. Later this week, we'll talk about Regina King's One Night In Miami and the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, but there's a lot that will happen before we get there. Today, we discuss Abby D. Phillip's promotion at CNN (01:27), increased security at the Inauguration (02:20) and Trump's attempt to give away the Medal of Freedom (05:36). Today's intro music is entitled "Nobody" and it comes from YAKUZY. Our "Something You Need To Hear" comes from Morray of Fayetteville, North Carolina. AndreOnBeat's "Without" serves as the intro to the "One Big Thing" and the outro music is "Lazy Time" from YAKUZY. Shoutout to YAKUZY and AndreOnBeat for providing their "free-for-profit" beats. See you all tomorrow!

    January 12, 2021: Trump Attempts To Award The Medal Of Freedom

  10. 01/11/2021

    January 11, 2021: Twitter Bans Trump

    Welcome To RAP! Each and every morning, host Ryan Shepard explores the intersections of Rap, R&B and Politics. In the first episode, Ryan talks about President Donald Trump being banned from multiple social media platforms (1:55), Amazon cutting ties with Parler (7:05) and the possibility of another Trump impeachment (08:25).  Today's "Something You Need To Hear" features Erica Banks from Dallas and the "One Big Thing" takes aim at Verzuz. Episode One Intro | Last Time x Yakuzy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOFAei3qAsA Add Some Context Intro | Hard 808 x King EF  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLGoqq1opVU Something You Need To Hear | Buss It x Erica Banks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOoHJ_ZXlJU One Big Thing Intro | Fast Rapper x King EF https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cGfxwQyHKc

    January 11, 2021: Twitter Bans Trump
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The lines of entertainment and politics are often blurred. With the election of President Donald Trump, they were tangled in a way that can never truly be undone. During the RAP Show, host Ryan Shepard explores the intersections of news, politics, rap and R&B. New episodes are available weekdays at 9 a.m. ET

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ryan
  • Show Website
    The RAP Show