Can a song change the world? On this episode, we sit down with Mama Bear to discuss music's role in the fight for social justice. We explore tracks that challenge authority, while also getting personal about mental health, community, and why showing up is so important. It's a deep and hopeful chat about how music helps us see—and maybe even fix—what’s broken.

⚠️NOTE: This playlist and episode addresses multiple sensitive issues. Discretion is advised.


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🎧 ▸ MUSIC DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE:
♪ — "I Want to Talk to You" (1999) - Nas
♪ — "You Made Me This Way" (2025) - grandson
♪ — "Fuck Authority" (2001) - Pennywise
♪ — "They Don't Care About Us" (1995) - Michael Jackson
♪ — "Rich Men North of Richmond" (2023) - Oliver Anthony Music
♪ — "Hell No! (Timbaland Remix)" (2023) - Danielle Brooks feat. Megan Thee Stallion
♪ — "Feed The Machine" (2020) - Poor Man's Poison
♪ — "Whisper" (2001) - Alien Ant Farm
♪ — "Recycle Hate to Love" (2004) - Teena Marie feat. Lady Levi & Alia Rose
♪ — "Rob a Bank" (2019) - Confetti
♪ — "Chapter 319" (2020) - clipping
♪ — "Money Game, Pt. 2" (2020) - Ren
♪ — "Raindrop" (2024) - Ocean Grove
♪ — "Counting (Taiki Nulight Remix)" (2024) - Hamdi
♪ — "Wake Up Everybody" (1975) - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes feat. Teddy Pendergrass

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