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No writer covers the intersection of hip-hop and politics better than Chang—and he’s got the Obama administration’s ear regarding U.S. arts policy.
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Listen to Chang elaborate on how hip-hop music and culture influence politics, or find out what Chang has to say about the role of artists in reviving the economy in a article he wrote for The Nation. You can also check out his website, which features a blog and updates about his forthcoming books.
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