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DeRay Mckesson On Borrowing Beyoncé’s Office & British Divas
Season 1
Episode 8
Published 2 months ago
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What songs fuel a movement? Eric sits down with civil rights activist, author, and Pod Save the People host DeRay Mckesson. Known for his pivotal role in the Black Lives Matter movement and his relentless work in social justice and policy reform, DeRay joins us to discuss the music that has shaped his journey and sustains his spirit.
From his early days as a Baltimore educator to his time on the front lines in Ferguson, DeRay shares the tracks that provided him with strength, focus, and joy.
Best Song Ever Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BxcqqoHmU37BgDJA9JxZD?si=364983290291429b
00:00:00:00 - Intro
04:37 - When you were in 6th Grade, what song made you feel like the absolute coolest person ever?
08:00 - What is a song that reminds you of a teenage love?
10:39 - What is a song that reminds you of an old job you had?
17:11 - Three Stupid Questions!
22:54 - What is a song people might be surprised to learn you love?
25:15 - What is the greatest protest song of all time?
27:49 - What's a really really really old song that you love?
30:07 - You’ve been abducted by aliens who want to understand music on Earth. What is the first song you play them?
31:49 - What song are you currently obsessed with?
37:35 - Best. Song. Ever!!
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Songversations with Eric Hutchinson
Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Jonathan Grimm
Contact us at: songversationsnation@gmail.com
Instagram @SongversationsNation
Best Song Ever Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b
Become part of the Songversations Nation!
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Find out more about Eric Hutchinson:
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From his early days as a Baltimore educator to his time on the front lines in Ferguson, DeRay shares the tracks that provided him with strength, focus, and joy.
Best Song Ever Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0BxcqqoHmU37BgDJA9JxZD?si=364983290291429b
00:00:00:00 - Intro
04:37 - When you were in 6th Grade, what song made you feel like the absolute coolest person ever?
08:00 - What is a song that reminds you of a teenage love?
10:39 - What is a song that reminds you of an old job you had?
17:11 - Three Stupid Questions!
22:54 - What is a song people might be surprised to learn you love?
25:15 - What is the greatest protest song of all time?
27:49 - What's a really really really old song that you love?
30:07 - You’ve been abducted by aliens who want to understand music on Earth. What is the first song you play them?
31:49 - What song are you currently obsessed with?
37:35 - Best. Song. Ever!!
-------------------
Songversations with Eric Hutchinson
Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Jonathan Grimm
Contact us at: songversationsnation@gmail.com
Instagram @SongversationsNation
Best Song Ever Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b
Become part of the Songversations Nation!
- Hear this podcast first and ad-free!
- Get special content and playlists
- Plus MORE!
Patreon.com/SongversationsNation
Find out more about Eric Hutchinson:
Instagram @EricHutchinson
TikTok @EricHutchinsonOfficial
EricHutchinson.com
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