

Hood Politics with Prop
Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts
The political landscape can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be. If you've survived junior high, lived in an urban city or understand gang life, you can understand geopolitics. Join rapper and author Propaganda and his friends as they use their hood-knowledge to break down the political scene.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 12min
Tap In: A Hit Dog Gon Holla: Druski's Megachurch Stunt
Druski did it again! Known for his elaborate stunts and skits, Druski pretended to be a mega church pastor and it got Christian influencers feeling some type of way. Prop shares his two cents. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 2026 • 31min
Actually, These Are Very Precedented Times: ICE Recruitment & the History of the LAPD
A sharp look at ICE recruitment tactics and why framing enforcement as wartime attracts a certain kind of applicant. A historical rewind compares LAPD hiring and paramilitary culture in the 1950s to modern practices. Geofencing, influencer budgets, and targeted recruitment venues get called out as modern tools with long precedents.

Jan 16, 2026 • 10min
Tap In: JD Vance is the Kanye West of Donald Trump
Back when we were still willing to defend Kanye but had some concerns, Kanye gave us the gem "I JUST TOLD YOU! I'M A GOD" when asked who he thought he was. Well, JD Vance has a way of just saying in the most matter of fact tones some of the darkest workings of this administration. In his interview on Fox News with Jessie Waters, he just blatantly says, we are going to take all of Venezuela's natural resources and we are reclaiming our role as bully of the block. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 2026 • 42min
Return of the Monroe Doctrine: The US Is Not Your Friend
The USA can't seem to leave Central and South America alone. The reason for that is the same reason why East LA is the way it's always been. Today we teach y'all about the Monroe Doctrine. https://www.supersummary.com/monroe-doctrine/summary/ https://history.state.gov/milestones/1899-1913/roosevelt-and-monroe-doctrine --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 2026 • 13min
Tap In: What the Licc Read? 2026 Predictions
In the Trump era, predictions are futile. But I do have some thoughts about things to look out for in 2026. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 2026 • 39min
Back Like We Never Left! What We Miss? And Why is the President of Venezuela in New York?
It's 2026, and while we tried our best to unplug during the holidays, the degeneration kept going strong. Let's talk about it. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/01/us/minnesota-daycare-fraud-allegations-somali https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/26/us-bombs-target-isil-in-nigeria-whats-really-going-on https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/1/israel-escalates-west-bank-demolitions-amid-illegal-settlement-expansion https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5668719-aca-obamacare-subsidies-expire/ https://calmatters.org/explainers/california-gavin-newsom-bills-signing/ --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 2, 2026 • 9min
Tap In: Blackness, Wrapped In Some Foil: Leftover Thoughts
A couple of things I might have missed: thoughts on Nicki Minaj and Dave Chappelle. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 2025 • 40min
2025 State of Blackness Address, Pt. 2
It's the official 2025 State of Blackness Address. Today we look back at a year in Blackness. Diddy, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj going MAGA, Stephen A. Smith, D'Angelo's tragic passing. All that and more. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2025 • 6min
Tap In: I Can't Stand Christmas Music
A poetry offering for the holiday season. --- Follow Hood Politics: https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphopSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 2025 • 42min
CZM Rewind: 2025 State of Blackness Address, Pt. 1
Dive into the midyear review of the Black experience in 2025. The discussion highlights the impact of recent LA fires on Altadena and the risks facing vital cultural institutions like Madlib's. Revelations from Diddy's trial are examined, revealing complex intersections within Black culture. Kendrick Lamar's touring success and Joey Badass's rivalry with West Coast rappers bring attention to the evolving rap landscape. The revival of battle rap is celebrated, while a critique of corporate DEI rollbacks showcases Black consumer power. Propaganda offers insights into political optics and community resilience.


