Episode 3290: A Political History of Tupac Shakur

“Words for my Comrades: a Political History of Tupac Shakur.” is a superb new book about the life, death and ongoing political impact being made by one of hip hop’s most recognisable icons; the book’s author, Dean Van Nguyen, joins us in studio today.

What does that Tupac symbolise? How was he shaped by his parents and the environment in which he grew up? Why do Irish people identify so closely with Tupac? And where would he be today if he had lived on as an activist and musician?

Today’s show also features a cameo from west coast’s Eoin McDevitt, who couldn’t (completely) miss Tupac Day, and there’s news of a fresh setback for the Synge Street warhorse, Ciaran Murphy.

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We talk to Eddie Dunbar in studio about the many injuries and setbacks he has suffered in the last year, how he overcame those to find his form and get those stage wins, and his friendship with one of the greatest riders of all time, Tadej Poga?ar.https://t.co/VvVeQIJfSD pic.twitter.com/yqLisvSktp

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