Jay Smooth
Veteran hip-hop broadcaster and culture critic who provides analysis on music, hip-hop history, and cultural moments.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 35min
How dystopian art helps us understand Minnesota
Jay Smooth, hip-hop broadcaster and culture critic, offers media and propaganda analysis. El Jones, poet and politics professor, links race, protest and scholarship. Lyz Lenz, Midwestern author and reporter, describes on-the-ground Minnesota scenes. They discuss surveillance, who controls images, how dystopian touchstones like 1984 shape meaning, and the power and limits of violent or viral footage.
Feb 19, 2026 • 25min
How Rev. Jesse Jackson shaped culture, and new music from Jill Scott and J. Cole
A. Harmony, music critic and industry insider, breaks down modern R&B vibes. Jay Smooth, veteran hip-hop broadcaster, traces hip-hop history and cultural reach. Pablo the Don, culture critic and podcaster, ties pop moments to wider trends. They discuss Jesse Jackson’s cultural influence, J. Cole’s new album and possible farewell, and Jill Scott’s warm comeback in short, lively takes.
Feb 4, 2026 • 26min
Why so many people are obsessed with the Heated Rivalry fleece, and podcasts arrive on Netflix
Hanna Puley, costume and production designer behind Heated Rivalry, explains the Team Canada fleece and other iconic looks. Jay Smooth, veteran hip-hop broadcaster and culture critic, discusses what Netflix carrying video podcasts means for media. Michelle Santosuosso, music industry insider and professor, analyzes audience habits and platform strategy. They focus on viral wardrobe choices, video podcast distribution, and how podcasts are evolving on big platforms.
