Hip-Hop with a Message

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Hip-hop has gotten a bad rap for its lyrics focused on sex, drugs, and violence, but many think it can be a source of empowerment. Today, we discuss the greater possibilities for hip-hop as education. Also, Larry Kirwan, frontman of the Irish rock band Black 47, joins us to talk about his new novel, album, and St. Patrick's Day.

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