Meeting of the Minds

02/17/2022

11/04/2021

In honor of Hip Hop History Month this November, Season 3 of Meeting of the Minds Podcast spotlights various luminaries who helped paved the way for Hip Hop.

We’re blessed with a conversation with Easy AD, original member of the legendary Cold Crush Brothers. Follow, as he walks us through some of the first moments of Hip Hop’s existence and shares the unique perspective on the culture’s present and future that can only come from one of its founders.

10/22/2021

At 19 years old, Aaron Dixon founded the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party, the first chapter of the Party outside of California. Among other actions, he also co-founded the Northwest’s first Black Student Union, ran for United States Senate, and served as personal bodyguard to Elaine Brown (Black Panther Party Chairwoman- 1974-1978). In this episode, we discuss Aaron’s experiences from being in the first wave of children to integrate Seattle schools to avoiding assassination as a Black Panther captain. We’ll hear about tools the Seattle Panthers employed for community policing, the history of how the BPP infiltrated Oakland’s political infrastructure, and more.

09/29/2021

In honor of the Black Panther Party's 55th anniversary this October, we will be talking with various figures in the movement about their stories, struggles and successes in the fight for Black liberation. Today's episode of Meeting of the Minds we will be in conversation with activist, historian and archivist Bill Jennings!

09/15/2021

Hope Solo- Olympic gold medalist, former US National team soccer goalie, and US Soccer Federation presidential nominee Hope Solo gives us her perspective on the complexities of Olympic athleticism, the politics of soccer, and the wisdom she’s gained as a woman fighting for equality in an industry rife with gender disparities.

09/01/2021

World famous b-boy, DJ, visual artist, entrepreneur, and founder of the pivotal Freestyle Session breaking competition, Cros One shares his story and his thoughts on Breakin’ being named as an Olympic event.

08/18/2021

Meeting of the Minds podcast #2 featuring Emile YX?

This episode kicks off our Heroes Series as we honor the pioneering South African emcee, author, b-boy, and community organizer, Emile YX?. Tune in as he shares his experiences of galvanizing communities and influencing politics through Hip Hop, lending a helping hand to fellow artists, and the importance of recognizing the threads of indigenous thought that provide the roots for our Hip Hop family tree.

Meeting of the Minds Podcast is available on Spotify, Breaker, PocketCast, Google Podcasts, and other popular podcast platforms.

01/11/2021

Meeting of the Minds pays tribute to some of our dearly beloved who transitioned in 2020.

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01/11/2021

Meeting of the Minds pays tribute to some of our dearly beloved who transitioned in 2020.

Meeting of the Minds Podcast host Open Hands pays tribute to those within and around the Hip Hop community who transitioned in 2020. ...

12/17/2020

Emcee, writer and organizer Gabriel Teodros reflects on his passion for music, from his beginnings with Zulu Radio, musical evolution with group Abyssinian Creole and widely received classic "Lovework" album, to his current pursuits at KEXP as DJ/host and associate music director.

Emcee, writer and organizer Gabriel Teodros reflects on his passion for music, from his beginnings with Zulu Radio, musical evolution with group Abyssinian C...