Ep. 28, Part I: Shaka Mitchell on Music and Community
We Made This Political Podcast · Lauren Hall, Lura Forcum, and Shaka Mitchell
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Show Notes
This episode of We Made This Political is cross-posted with the Come Together Music Project, co-hosted with Shaka Mitchell. Together we explore the intersection of politics, parenting, and personal stories through music. We dive into songs that remind us of friends, parenting theme songs, and classic protest anthems, revealing surprising connections and deep insights along the way.
00:00 Introduction to the Hosts and Podcast
00:52 Welcome to the Come Together Music Project
02:33 Musical Memories: Songs That Remind Us of Friends
15:24 Parenting Theme Songs: Music That Defines Our Parenting Journey
28:12 Parenting Reflections and Daddy Lessons
29:33 Preparing Girls for the Future
30:49 The Complexity of Raising Daughters
32:06 Parenting Playlist and Final Thoughts
32:54 Protest Songs and Their Impact
34:38 Bob Dylan’s Timeless Protest Anthem
41:51 Rage Against the Machine’s Renegades of Funk
46:22 Billy Bragg and Woody Guthrie’s Unwelcome Guest
53:20 Final Reflections and Surprises
58:35 Conclusion and Podcast Information
More Resources
Shaka’s Substack
The Come Together Music Project Podcast on Spotify
Shaka on music and healing divides on Medium
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