Some More News Even More News: Pete Hegseth And Donald Trump Threaten The Military
Oct 2, 2025
Prop, a rapper and host of Hood Politics, joins the conversation to delve into pressing political issues. They discuss the looming government shutdown and the unusual rhetoric from Trump and Hegseth that raises alarms about military engagement. The group critiques Trump's authoritarian messaging and the implications for military leadership. They also unpack a complex Gaza plan, pondering who really benefits from the proposed settlement, and highlight how the spectacle of military briefings might be more show than substance.
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Grammy Run For Spoken Word
- Prop shared that his spoken-word album is Grammy-eligible and asked listeners who vote to support it.
- He recounted previously losing to Barack Obama's audiobook, keeping perspective and hope.
Portland Live Shows And Escapes
- Prop described a hectic Portland weekend of shows, rap and performances after a Bastard live event.
- He narrowly escaped the city's sunny 'hellscape' and returned to perform successfully.
Shutdown As Political Leverage
- The government shutdown is a political lever where Democrats tried to trade subsidies and Medicaid protections for funding extensions.
- Republicans used immigration claims as a scare tactic while refusing real negotiation, worsening the stalemate.
