Episode #273 – March 14, 2026 – “You need to get up, get out, and get something”
About this episode
In this episode, Michael discusses the importance of taking action in the face of societal challenges, inspired by the lyrics of Outkast.
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 273 of Rational Black Thought. This week’s title is “You need to get up, get out, and get something.” From Outkast, and that title captures the central truth of this moment. We are living in a time of confusion, cowardice, spectacle, and organized deceit, and none of it will be corrected by passivity. Not in politics. Not in culture. Not in religion. Not in Black life. Here are more of the lyrics that are relevant for today: You need to get up, get ...
People in this episode
Host: Michael
Topics covered
- activism
- politics
- culture
- Black life
- social issues
Keywords
- Outkast
- activism
- politics
- Black life
- social issues
- culture
- passivity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Outkast
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