Rodney Carmichael
NPR Music writer and correspondent who guest-hosts New Music Friday, guiding conversations about new album releases and interviewing members of the NPR Music network.
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Aug 27, 2025 • 18min
"George Bush doesn't care about Black people" 20 years later
Rodney Carmichael, NPR Music correspondent, joins the discussion as they reflect on Kanye West's bold proclamation about George Bush during Hurricane Katrina's telethon. They unpack the profound racial and political implications of those words and their resonance today. The conversation explores the neglected narratives of the Black community, the evolution of celebrity activism, and the ongoing challenges in expressing Black political sentiments through music. Lastly, they assess the changes in race and culture over the last two decades, gauging progress and ongoing struggles.
May 11, 2022 • 1h 10min
“Whoomp! (There It Is)” — Tag Team
Rob looks back at Tag Team’s no. 2 charting single “Whoomp! (There It Is)” along with the controversy surrounding the song and 95 South’s release of “Whoot, There It Is.”This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.Host: Rob HarvillaGuest: Rodney CarmichaelProducers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
