This episode features activist, journalist, and rapper Awkword. We discuss his new tune “Ten Demands (featuring Jesse Jett)’ and his work with the Ten Demands for Justice initiative which provides a roadmap towards abolition. We also discuss how he views music has an extension of his activism and how rap and punk music saved his life.
During the episode, we play portions of “Ten Demands” and play the tune in its entirety at the conclusion of the episode. Also, play a portion of his song “Heather Heyer (Fuck Trump)“.