The new conservative bent of rap media; plus, the sweetness of 'Somebody Somewhere'

While hip hop has a history of anti-establishment and progressive politics, hip hop media is taking an increasingly conservative turn. Host <a href="https://twitter.com/bmluse">Brittany Luse</a> is joined by <em>Rolling Stone</em> staff writer <a href="https://twitter.com/andrejgee">Andre Gee</a> to discuss one of the most influential current stars of hip hop media — DJ Akademiks — and what his conservative provocations and visibility say about changes in the rap landscape. Later, Brittany chats with actor, producer, and cabaret singer <a href="https://twitter.com/bridgeteverett">Bridget Everett</a> about season two of her show, <em>Somebody Somewhere</em> on HBO. They talk about the show's distinctive coming-of-middle-age narrative and what it means to build community in small town America. <br><br><em>You can follow us on Twitter </em><a href="https://twitter.com/NPRItsBeenAMin"><em>@NPRItsBeenAMin</em></a><em> and email us at </em><a href="mailto:ibam@npr.org"><em>ibam@npr.org</em></a><em>.</em>