Sep 28, 2012 (Tell Me More) — Rapper Lupe Fiasco's comments on Tell Me More about not pledging allegiance to the U.S. flag raised some eyebrows. Plus, a comment about Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" had one listener up in arms. Guest host Celeste Headley and editor Ammad Omar crack open the listener mailbox.
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Lupe Fiasco's Politics Spark Listener Debate
Sep 28, 2012 (Tell Me More) — Rapper Lupe Fiasco's comments on Tell Me More about not pledging allegiance to the U.S. flag raised some eyebrows. Plus, a comment about Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel's "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" had one listener up in arms. Guest host Celeste Headley and editor Ammad Omar crack open the listener mailbox.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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